• Founded in 2006, VentureBeat is a frequently updated news blog following the world of venture capital and, more specifically, investments in internet start-ups. VentureBeat's posts and writing style resemble that of a newspaper, derived from the journalism experience of founder Matt Marshall.

• 1. Launched: September 2006
  2. Founder and editor: Matt Marshall
  3. Editor: Eric Eldon
  4. Head Writer: Dean Takahashi
  5. Marshall is a former writer for the San Jose Mercury News
  6. First round of funding: $320,000
  7. 2009: Added VentureBeat Profiles when acquiring Tradevibes http://paidcontent.org/article/419-venturebeat-buys-tradevibes-to-launch-company-database/

• Digital Media

  VentureBeat expanded its reach in May 2008, launching a digital media blog from its home domain. VentureBeat threw a party in the Silicon Valley on Thursday, May 1, 2008, to celebrate this launch and their new digital media team.VentureBeat: Request Your Input on VentureBeat's Digital Media Expansion... (April 24, 2008)

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