Nothing Says Holidays Like Queen Elizabeth Getting Her Groove On

Holiday “e-cards” have become popular in recent years, first as a way to cut back on paper clutter but increasingly as an outlet for ever-more creative messages. Some venture firms have gotten in on the act, as we’ve seen recently with Onset Ventures’ witty annual card that spoof everything from social networking to “American Idol” and, this year, holiday gift catalogs. First Round Capital joined in on the fun last week with a funny video of entrepreneurs singing to the tune of Susan Boyle’s “I Dreamed A Dream.”

Now, Shareholder Representative Services, a firm hired by VCs to manage post-acquisition escrow, earn-out and other events, has thrown its party hat into the ring with a new video ode that gives Onset a run for its money.

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