Wednesday, October 31, 2007

ReelProerties.tv is a website that is geared toward real estate agents and promotes properties with videos

What Company is Offering:

ReelProerties.tv is an interesting website that is geared toward real estate agents and promotes properties with videos.

How It Works:

There are so many useful tools for sharing information about a property, including the ability to embed videos in other websites, and email them out to friends. You can also leave comments on a particular property, as well as questions. This is useful for the person selling or leasing the property, because now they have a centralized location in which to address everyone’s questions. It’s also good for users, because they can now benefit from the answers to questions that have already been asked.

The information included for each listing is what you’d expect, and can easily be accessed via tabs for amenities, desription, etc. Filtering options for search are helpful, and the browsing tool lets you set a good amount of parameters for finding a property. This seems to be limited at the moment–no matter what parameters I set for a search, I was always given New York properties. Perhaps ReelProperties hasn’t moved beyond it’s current city just yet.

ReelProperties is giving away 500 free property videos for New York City. There’s a catch: you’ll have to vote for ReelProperties on idealblob in order to get the free video. It’s a win-win situation (if not somewhat unethical) for ReelProperties, because the more votes it receives, the more likely it will be to win the business plan competition, so with the exchange of votes for free stuff on the site, it’s essentially bribing its way to the top.

How They Could Improve:

If the existing features on ReelProperties would be more options on the embedded video, which could allow for direct contact of the owner, or the ability to see other, related videos. The idea of displaying related videos throughout the ReelProperties website would be helpful as well.

One good thing about ReelProperties’ business plans for its site is the advertising displays, which will be location-based and more relevant to site visitors based on the properties they’re searching.
More at:http://www.reelproperties.tv/

Mobilestorm ,a leading provider of digital marketing products and services got Series A funding in which eonBusiness is the sole investor

What Company is Offering:
Mobilestorm ,a leading provider of digital marketing products and services.They provide a range of on-demand solutions designed for organizations spanning from small businesses to Global 2000 enterprises that helps them quickly, easily and reliably create, deliver and analyze successful email marketing, mobile marketing, voice, fax, and rss marketing campaigns.
How Much They Got From VCs:
They announced the successful conclusion of mobileStorm’s Series A funding in which eonBusiness is the sole investor.
What's The Purpose Of Raising Fund:

The capital resulting from eonBusiness’ investment will be used to further accelerate mobileStorm’s strategic growth, research and development, and to increase marketing and sales spending behind the mobileStorm brand.

About VCs:
Founded in 1997 as an Internet marketing strategy and web development company, eonBusiness has assisted many entrepreneurs in launching, developing and growing various web-based businesses. Our early success assisting others prompted us to make direct investments in and to operate our own e-commerce businesses, beginning as early as 1999.
We see our next opportunity as making supportive investments in seed and early-stage Web-based e-commerce businesses. Like the creative entrepreneur, we see a problem and want a solution. Our goal is to help fill the funding gap for entrepreneurs of seed and early-stage companies, so that necessary and available funding can be an appropriate match. As entrepreneurs, we understand what it takes to build a company from the ground up, and the challenges presented from concept through development and into the growth phase. While funding is necessary, it is not the only answer. The key to success is in the execution. Great concepts die due to mediocre execution. In addition to funding, we can add value to and enhance execution by participating in strategic planning, providing follow-on funding, and introducing new funding sources.
More at:http://www.mobilestorm.com/
About VC detail:http://www.eonbusiness.com/

FORA.tv got seed round fund from Adobe Systems and venture capitalist Will Hearst

What company is Offering:
FORA.tv the leading provider of online video content focused on discourse, discussion and debates surrounding the world’s most compelling political, social and cultural issues.
How Much They Got From VCs:

They announced the closing of its seed round of financing with an investment from Adobe Systems Incorporated. Adobe joins noted investor and venture capitalist Will Hearst who has invested personally in the seed round.

How It Works:

FORA.tv enables a new, global media opportunity by aggregating a daily range of events, produced and electronically shipped by institutions or freelance producers, from around the world.
Its Features:

In addition to leveraging Adobe Flash® Player compatible video technology as its content delivery platform, FORA.tv is distributing video content via the new Adobe® Media Player. The Player offers high quality video and allows users to view their favorite content both online and offline via IPTV.


About VCs Deal:

“Adobe’s investment in FORA.tv signifies our belief in the company’s great opportunity to deliver a rich online media experience to consumers worldwide,” added John Leckrone, director of Venture Development for Adobe. “FORA.tv is making innovative use of Adobe’s Flash® Player compatible video technology. The fact that our shared vision for richer content delivery comes to life via the Adobe® Media Player is a win-win for us all.”

FORA.tv joins a noteworthy group of content publishers distributing video content via the Adobe® Media Player. Content available from FORA.tv includes each of FORA.tv’s channels as well as FORA Casts, representing featured content produced specifically for IPTV.

FORA.tv is based in San Francisco, California.
More at:http://www.fora.tv/

BetUknow is a totally free fantasy betting game, with over 1000 British Pounds in real monthly prizes,

What company is Offering:
BetUknow is the place where football bettors join to share their knowledge of the Premiership and other continental competitions, such as the Champions League. BetUknow it is a totally free fantasy betting game, with over 1000 British Pounds in real monthly prizes, directly from Amazon UK. So far so good, but BetUknow is more than just a game. It is a home for a growing network of bettors.
How It Works:
BetUknow leverages the collaborative powers of the modern web to discover the true wisdom of crowds. They claim that the mass opinion is a powerful tool. The crowd can predict the outcome of any event better than a single professional. There is no real money here but Fantasy pounds and a free friendly competition between football supporters. Each user that signs up receives a virtual £1000 to place fantasy bets on real matches with live odds from real bookies. Once the user placed his bet he can then has access to everyone’s picks in a simple graph. The user also enjoys a personal performance graph that demonstrates his wining and loosing throughout the season.
More at:http://www.betuknow.co.uk/

IsIt20.com is for the reference to define the 2.0 in real life

What Company is saying:
This site is the reference to define the 2.0 in real life.
What is "2.0" for you ?
The Web has taken a step forward with the 2.0 patch few years ago, but it's still in beta stage. Some sites have definitly patched their Web and thus are know to be 2.0. However, separating deprecated and 2.0 in everyday life can be quite difficult. That's why isit20.com was created, you will finally be able to discern the real 2.0ness of everything. Submit pictures, rate them and define the 2.0 with the community.
How It Works:
IsIt20.com has many different categories such as; objects, humans, animals, countries, food, and houses. You rate these things out of 5 stars and you can comment on the 2.0ness. You can search for items by category or tag. Take a look and see which country is considered the most 2.0. You can browse the site all you want but if you want to be able to comment, vote, and add your own items to be voted on you must be a user. To submit an item you need to upload an image, then the IsIt20.com community will rate its 2.0ness and make comments. Go have fun and see which people and places are considered the most 2.0.
More at:http://www.isit20.com/

MoveModern.com is a free online community of professionals, students and homeowners passionate about Modern design and architecture

What company is offering:
MoveModern.com is a free online community of professionals, students and homeowners passionate about Modern design and architecture.
How it works:
This site is designed to network diverse groups of modern enthusiasts across the country, while providing an interactive hub for modern design. We hope this community is a catalyst for greater interest in modern design and that it inspires and informs readers.

MoveModern differs from other design sites by having NO HIDDEN AGENDA. We sell no physical products or have direct affiliations with any particular line or brand. Our editorial staff vows to remain unbiased in our reviews and subject matter.

MoveModern is designed to be shaped by its members and encourage everyone to respond to threads, start a blog and create their own forum. MoveModern is whatever we make of it.
more at;http://www.movemodern.com/

KushCash For Making Mobile Payments Easy

What Company is Offering:
Secure Wireless Transfers Corporation (SWT) is a leader in mobile commerce solutions enabling consumers to transfer money and make purchases through mobile phones while “on the go”. SWT provides the easiest, most secure, and most cost-effective means of mobile payment available today.
How It Works:
The company’s KushCash service, powered by SWT, allows instant, easily accessible cash transactions from anywhere through the use of its patent-pending User Interface and end-to-end payment processing system. Consumers can now send and receive money and make purchases more securely and inexpensively through its end-to-end authentication and payment processing system. The system uses SMS text messaging for instant notifications providing users with updated, timely account history and transaction alerts.Kushcash is backed by a fresh and vibrant team totally dedicated to making mobile payments easy, secure and fun.
More at:http://www.kushcash.com/

Web2Carz For Easy Cars Loan

What company is offering:
Web2Carz was born when two software industry veterans joined forces to create a user friendly automotive web site. Our slogan states, "everything should be this easy" and our mission is to bring simplicity into the world of Online Full Service Automotive Portals. Unlike most Automotive Portals, Web2Carz is not directly affiliated with car dealerships. This gives us the freedom to advocate consumer causes and provide fair and balanced editorial content. We believe in the "User Created Constant" and we welcome feedback both positive and negative.
How They Are Different:
Drawing on years of industry experience, we built a national network of service providers. With these relationships we are able to provide our customers with the ability to search a nationwide network of dealerships, lenders, warranty organizations and other automotive related product offerings from a single online destination.
more at:http://www.web2carz.com/

GeeVee is a user submitted game-play video community

What Company is offering:
GeeVee is a user submitted game-play video community.
How It works;

Upload your videos and share them with other gamers around the world. View, vote, comment, and decide which videos become popular.
more at:http://www.geevee.com/

Veedow is a new way of looking at advertising

What company is offering:
Veedow is a new way of looking at advertising.
We believe that all kinds of information can be meaningful and useful when it's delivered to the right person, at the right time and in the right place without being intrusive. For this reason we created Veedow, a unique site shaped around users. We deliver valuable information directly linked to your interests, which you can then learn from and share with others. What you get is a virtual, multi-genre and multi-brand shop window constantly updated to giving you the opportunity to find new products, services, information, websites, promotions, events and so on: one page for one user.
How It works;
Veedow collects a wide range of commercial information from multiple sources and distributes it to you according to your specified interests. All you need to do is select your favourite topics from Veedow's comprehensive list and let the system design a personalized page that you can access whenever you want. The system continuously enhances the overall value of its contents thanks to the activity of its community, because Veedow is created for you and shaped by you! We just give you a little help with the framework so that you can get the best out of it and enjoy your visits.
more at:http://www.veedow.com/

Client Managment Website For Personal Trainer

What company is Offering:
Gympro is made to simplify/improve the way personal trainers manage their clients. Effective client management/training is based on good communication. Thats why we let your clients access their report and workout info and enable you to send them a message/comment about almost every feature in the syste.
How It Works:
Your clients have the freedom of signing up with Gympro and viewing their progress reports and their personal trainers schedule. Also clients are able to leave Gympro messages for their trainers ie. relating to a workout programme or maybe change of schedule. Since Gympro is a system for personal trainers and it stores private information, all clients must be invited by their trainer through a Gympro email.
You can choose to send your clients custom automatic notifications. Here are a few examples:
- You can send all your clients an email message to let them know if you are going on holiday. Or only select a few clients and let them know that you want to re-schedule.
- An automatic email is sent to your client when you have updated their workout programme
- You will be able to view notifications about when and what time your clients have logged in to Gympro.
- You will get a notification in the email whenever a client sends you a message in Gympro to enquire about something.
More at:http://gympro.co.nz/

Superbreak

What Company is offering:
Superbreak has specialised in UK short breaks and is the clear market leader in this sector. The business has developed to offer a complete range of short breaks, including theatre breaks, airport hotels, theme park and attraction breaks, luxury hotel accommodation and a wide range of overseas city and beach breaks to cater for the growing outbound short breaks market.
It is our aim to constantly grow our business by offering customers the widest choice of short breaks and the highest possible levels of service, backed by a guarantee of quality, satisfaction and value for money.
How It Works:
Superbreak has the distinct advantage that you can book directly with our reservations staff in York, through the travel agent or via the web site and various partner sites and clients will pay the same price with each.
We offer a selection of almost 5,000 hotels ranging from 5 star luxury to 2 star budget/motel. We hold allocations of rooms at all hotels and we can book up to and including the day of departure.
The Superbreak product range is also promoted in brochures of which 13 million are printed annually. You can order copies of our brochures online.
More at:http://www.superbreak.com/

ViaMichelin Is Your Traveling Planner

What company is offering;
ViaMichelin designs, develops and markets digital travel assistance products and services.
How it Works:
ViaMichelin shares the desire of its sole shareholder, the Michelin Group, to contribute to improving mobility by becoming a major European supplier of innovative services in the field of travel.
It combines Michelin's unique and renowned know-how in the publication of maps and guides with constantly changing technological expertise.

More at:http://www.viamichelin.com/