HD electronics maker VizionWare short circuits

VizionWare Inc., a producer of cables and adapters, has shuttered — and fast. The announcement went out today and the company’s website has already disappeared. Attributed to disappointing sales in Blu-ray connectors, its close leaves investors who contributed $21 million since its 2002 founding out… Continue Reading

Pathwork Diagnostics raises $20M for cancer diagnostic tests

Pathwork Diagnostics, a Sunnyvale, Calif.-based maker of cancer diagnostic tets, has raised $20 million in a second round of funding. The round was led by new investor Abingworth Management, with participation from existing backers Advent Venture Partners, Novus Ventures, Prospect Venture Partners, Venrock and Versant… Continue Reading

EXpresso offers Excel collaboration online

EXpresso offers Excel collaboration online

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People who crunch numbers for a living are still emailing each other Excel files.

EXpresso, a Silicon Valley start-up, is offering another option: It lets you upload, modify, share and store your Excel documents online, and chat with others about the changes you’re making. It provides… Continue Reading

Online digital marketplace Zipidee launches public beta, raises funding

Zipidee, a company that lets you sell digital information through an online marketplace, is launching its public beta service tomorrow.

The service is targeting musicians, videographers, researchers or anyone else with digital information — that people are willing to pay for. Sellers create accounts with Zipidee,… Continue Reading