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Congrats to the team.  I like the platform - its nice design, streamlined, seemingly interesting and high potential companies looking for funding.  But I wonder why they raised so much money? $7.5 million seems like a lot to build out the technical team (of a product that doesn't appear "tech heavy").  Valuation has to be looking at big increase in numbers.... even assuming a generous 10% commission (Kickstarter charges 5% plus fees, a placement agent would take 5%-10%, not sure what CircleUp charges) the platform really needs to ramp up in size with the investment. 

1 week, 5 days ago on After crowdfunding $10M for a dozen consumer product companies, CircleUp raises its own $7.5M Series A

 @jebbdykstra99 Probably because he was telling Scarborough to put his money where his mouth is.  Old Joe is the one saying it's a toss-up.  I'd not be surprised if Silver was willing to give odds though.  Not that it matters.  Joe won't take the bet - it's "trash talk"!

6 months, 2 weeks ago on Foxy Nate Silver and why old-media hedgehogs could soon be old news

Maybe he was referring to HomeAway in Austin.  Can anyone point me to info/research on the multiple differences he keeps mentioning.  Thanks.

9 months ago on PandoMonthly NYC with Ben Lerer Post-Event Recap