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Will Hubdub get >= $1 million from a member of the National Venture Capital Association before 2010?

Background: Hubdub is a small startup, as it grows it may decide to raise money from venture capitalists by selling shares (equity) to them. This question asks whether Hubdub will receive at least $1 million in equity financing from one of the members of the National Venture Capital Association (http://www.nvca.org/), all of whom have offices in the U.S., although some may also have offices elsewhere.

Settlement details:As reported by a major mainstream news source, or technology blog like techcrunch.com. Financing proceeds must be received by Hubdub on or before December 31, 2009.

 
Forecast history %
Yes
5%
No
95%
Question suspends in 5 weeks

Suspend date: Thu 31st Dec 3:59pm PST (5 weeks to go)

Initial likelihoods: Yes: 35%

Action history:

Created Thu 4th Sep 2008 8:19pm PST by ginsu
Suspended Wed 14th Jan 8:16am PST by nigeleccles[Admin]
Unsuspended Wed 14th Jan 8:20am PST by nigeleccles[Admin]: Hubdub has just closed a funding round of $1.2m however the new investors are not members of the NVCA.

Suspend date: Thu 31st Dec 3:59pm PST (5 weeks to go) details

 

Predictions (21)

2 weeks ago
tuff_sledding[Power User] predicted No (H$2,000 at 91%)
7 weeks ago
frogchop predicted No (H$2,500 at 73%)
19 weeks ago
frogchop predicted No (H$1,000 at 66%)
47 weeks ago
barcher predicted Yes (H$50 at 35%)
47 weeks ago
dasundnc predicted Yes (H$20 at 35%)

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  1 randburg
Real dollars, or hubdub dollars?
posted 1 year ago

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