BlastPoint takes the chill off forecast for higher future utility costs

BlastPoint takes the chill off forecast for higher future utility costs

Footing the utility bill – Who covers the unpaid utility invoices due to Covid-19 Moratoriums on Customer Disconnection? Well, worse-case scenario, many of the other customers who may have been paying on time through rate increases. Are we emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic?  Is the need for moratoriums on utility shutoffs behind us, or are…

Hootsuite partnership with our portfolio company UpContent brings value to the ecosystem

Hootsuite partnership with our portfolio company UpContent brings value to the ecosystem

  Hootsuite integrates new “Curate” software from UpContent. Hootsuite, known for its top of the line social media management, has launched a new software known as “Curate”, after forming a partnership with the company UpContent. Curate lets users discover relevant articles to expand brand outreach, find new followers and connect with consumers. After discovering that…

Wombat Security – it was only a matter of time!

Wombat Security – it was only a matter of time!

Proofpoint enters into definitive agreement to acquire Wombat Security Technologies for $225 million in cash. I have always been a big fan of Joe Ferrara, CEO of  Wombat Security Technologies since making our first investment in the company in 2012.  The upcoming acquisition of Wombat by publicly-traded Proofpoint (NASDAQ:PFPT) achieves a long-hoped for goal of a local…