Zannel gets $10M for multi-media mobile messaging
While the idea of text messaging has grown in popularity — both via the phone and in the form of Twitter — startup Zannel seems convinced that people are more interested in sharing pictures and video, at least while on their mobile phones.
Zannel, which has… Continue Reading
Analysis: MySpace and Facebook challenge mobile-only social networks
Mobile life is blooming. Some 47 mobile social network companies have emerged globally, to help cater to our need to message and communicate while on the go.
But what about the huge incumbents, like MySpace or Facebook? Will they thrive on the mobile web?
Well, the 47… Continue Reading
Roundup: March Madness, Starbucks start-ups, Zannel and more
Here’s the latest action:
March Madness alerts — Palo Alto mobile search company 4INFO will send you an alert in the final minutes of any of NCAA March Madness game that looks like it could be an upset. It sends final scores too. To sign up, text… Continue Reading
Zannel raises $6 million, promises ambitious mobile company
Zannel, a new mobile start-up based in Menlo Park isn’t saying much about what it is doing, but said it has raised $6 million from U.S. Venture Partners and Palomar Ventures.
From the backgrounds of its founders, it looks to be doing something in the mobile… Continue Reading