Sequoia Leads $12.5M Funding Round for Thumbtack Local Services Marketplace

Founded in 2009, Thumbtack has been working at the local marketplace problem for a while.
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Airbnb Will Fight in New York City

The company is fighting not only this particular case, but also a perception that it was declared illegal in New York.
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Lyft Raises $60M Funding From Andreessen Horowitz to Expand Ride-Sharing Internationally

The peer-to-peer ride-sharing company brings down a huge round.
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This Could Be a Problem: NYC Fines Airbnb’s Seemingly Least-Offending Host

The ruling applies to the part of Airbnb’s business that the company saw as entirely unimpeachable.
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A Year Later, What Google Drive Means for Startups

Building on platforms is one of the greatest opportunities for growth.
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Asana Would Like to Help Larger Companies Collaborate, Too

Today, Asana is used by lots of tech companies — Airbnb, Uber, Foursquare, Pinterest — as well as teams in industries like healthcare and real estate.
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Airbnb Now Wants to Check Your Government ID

Airbnb is about to take a very big bet against anonymity.
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Crossing the New Chasm: Focusing on Addiction, Not Just Adoption

Early adoption is not enough. Any successful product needs addictive retention.
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Fetch! BarkBox Raises $5 Million for Doggy Treat Deliveries.

It’s like Birchbox, minus the makeup, plus the chew-toys.
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Kitchensurfing Wants to Make Dinner at Your House, With Help From Union Square Ventures

A collaborative consumption startup that actually lets you consume.
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