Created Tue 24th Jun 2008 1:36pm PST by 
bambi100
bambi100 Will Hubdub raise a new round of $1 million or more?
Background: Hubdub is part of an emerging group of companies focused on bringing predictive markets to the mainstream, and applied to situations beyond politics. It is seeking to raise a new round of funding, according to Vator.tv. (at www.vator.tv). I predict it will get the funding.
Settlement details:As reported by a major mainstream news source.
Forecast history %
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Settled as Yes on Mon 2nd Feb 2009 2:39am PST
- Activity: H$3,267 |
- Predictions: 23 |
Comments: 5
Suspend date: Wed 31st Dec 2008 7:59am PST
Settlement date: Mon 2nd Feb 2009 2:39am PST
Prediction cut-off: Predictions on this question after Wed 31st Dec 2008 7:59am PST have been voided because they were made after the question could be settled
Initial likelihoods: Yes: 90%
Action history:
Created Tue 24th Jun 2008 1:36pm PST by bambi100
bambi100
Suspended Sun 24th Aug 2008 7:59am PST : Suspend date reached
Settlement requested Wed 10th Sep 2008 9:44pm PST by 
randburg
: While this question has been suspended for 17 days, I guess that it is "event related". Any idea when we might hear an outcome? Or unsuspend the question?
randburg: While this question has been suspended for 17 days, I guess that it is "event related". Any idea when we might hear an outcome? Or unsuspend the question?
Unsuspended Thu 11th Sep 2008 4:22am PST by 
tomg![[Admin]](http://www.hubdub.com/images/icon_admin.gif "This user is an admin")
: This event has not yet happened so suspend date extended to end of 2008.
tomg: This event has not yet happened so suspend date extended to end of 2008.
Settlement requested Mon 15th Sep 2008 9:16pm PST by randburg: If we extended all events until they happened, wouldn't this make all events a "yes"...?
randburg: If we extended all events until they happened, wouldn't this make all events a "yes"...?
Suspended Wed 31st Dec 2008 7:59am PST : Suspend date reached
Settlement requested Sat 31st Jan 2009 12:07pm PST by 
oppugner
: http://blog.hubdub.com/2009/01/14/despite-tough-economic-climate-hubdub-raises-series-a-funding/
http://thenextwomen.com/2009/01/16/venture-capital-funding-for-lesley-eccles-hubdub/
oppugner: http://blog.hubdub.com/2009/01/14/despite-tough-economic-climate-hubdub-raises-series-a-funding/
http://thenextwomen.com/2009/01/16/venture-capital-funding-for-lesley-eccles-hubdub/
Settled as 'Yes' Mon 2nd Feb 2009 2:39am PST by 
nigeleccles: http://www.pentechvc.com/news140109.html
nigeleccles: http://www.pentechvc.com/news140109.html 
Suspend date: Wed 31st Dec 2008 7:59am PST
Settlement date: Mon 2nd Feb 2009 2:39am PST
Prediction cut-off: Predictions on this question after Wed 31st Dec 2008 7:59am PST have been voided because they were made after the question could be settled details 
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predicted No (H$50 at 11%)
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piterwilson predicted Yes (H$500 at 88%)
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predicted No (H$100 at 12%)
pippi1500
predicted Yes (H$50 at 89%)Comments (5)
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