Index Ventures

Cisco’s Prashant Gandhi Bolts to Upstart Big Switch Networks

Arik Hesseldahl in News on May 6 at 8:34 am PT

A big executive move in the fast-moving world of software-defined networks.

Everybody’s a Curator: Flipboard’s Mike McCue Talks About New Version of Social Magazine (Video)

Kara Swisher in Media on March 26 at 6:01 pm PT

I made a magazine about Pop-Tarts. Anyone have a problem with that?

Intel Capital Joins Big Switch Funding Round

Arik Hesseldahl in News on February 7 at 9:00 pm PT

Intel likes the idea of software-defined networks.

OpenX Raises $22.5 Million in Round Led by Samsung Venture Unit

Kara Swisher in Media on January 17 at 4:00 am PT

More funding for the Los Angeles-based online advertising technology upstart.

Voices

Antiques Try Out New Home Online

Spencer E. Ante, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal in Commerce on December 3, 2012 at 9:40 am PT

If there’s anything that’s hard to sell on the Web, Jean-Michel Frank armchairs from the 1930s and George III mahogany sofas from the 18th century might seem to be near the top of the list. But some prominent venture capitalists are betting they have the answer for high-end antiques.

Analytics Outfit Socialbakers Scores $6 Million

Mike Isaac in Social on November 19, 2012 at 4:00 am PT

Another cash injection for the social analytics start-up.

Meet Big Switch, the Company That Wants to Help You Rebuild Your Network

Arik Hesseldahl in News on November 13, 2012 at 7:39 am PT

Expect a lot more talk about software-defined networking in the coming year.

Cloud-Collaboration Service FuzeBox Hires VoIP Pioneer Michael Knappe

Arik Hesseldahl in News on October 10, 2012 at 10:53 am PT

The surprisingly cool cloud-based virtual meeting and collaboration service names a new director of engineering.

News Byte

HouseTrip.com Locks in $40 Million for European Rentals Site

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on October 9, 2012 at 12:01 am PT

London-based HouseTrip.com, which is focused on the European vacation-home market, has raised $40 million in funding. The round was led by Accel Partners, with existing investors Balderton Capital and Index Ventures also participating. The company will use the cash to expand into more territories, and to develop new products and services for both travelers and hosts. Total investment to date is $60 million.