2/26/2014

TechFlash: Lightspeed backs frisbee pros; Horowitz donating book earnings

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February 26, 2014

Ultimate Frisbee goes pro in Silicon Valley, backed by Lightspeed

Professional Ultimate Frisbee will hit San Jose this year in true Silicon Valley style — with a league owned by Cisco Systems' No. 2 executive and a team backed by Lightspeed Venture Partners.




Ben Horowitz donating all his book proceeds to end abuse of women

Venture capitalist Ben Horowitz on Tuesday said he will donate all the money from his book that publishes next week to a fund that will combat the abuse of women around the world.




Square may give cash to merchants, put off IPO to raise more money

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey may be ready to move Square beyond the mobile payments business and could put off IPO plans to raise more money.




Kahuna raises $11M, expands mobile marketing products

Mobile marketing startup Kahuna has raised $11 million in Series A funding and expanded its product offering on Wednesday.




EA founder Trip Hawkins raises $6.5M for kids social learning game

Electronic Arts founder Trip Hawkins is aiming at social learning in children with his latest game startup and has raised $6.5 million to make it happen.




'Nightmare bacteria' fighter Achaogen sets IPO range

Antibacterial drug developer Achaogen Inc. priced its potential $80.5 million IPO at $12 to $14 per share.




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