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OpenView Raises Record $570 Million Fund VII to Back Expansion Stage Software Founders

Openview

BOSTON, March 27, 2023 — OpenView an nounced the closing of its seventh fund totaling $570 million, which will continue the firm’s dedication to partnering with high-growth software startups. The firm invests globally across all business software categories including infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and vertical software. “As

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HubSpot is too expensive: Saving money on software without losing features

Nutshell

” HubSpot has been around since 2006 and is a frontrunner in the marketing space. A CRM is a ubiquitous piece of software, and 91% of companies with over 10 employees use one. Think back to 2006, when ads were barely targeted and Salesforce was the only CRM worth using. Back in 2006 this was mind-bogglingly cool.

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OpenView Refocuses on Existing Portfolio Companies

Openview

OpenView was founded in 2006 on a mission to improve people’s working lives by investing in business software companies at the expansion stage. OpenView’s partnership has taken a step back to reflect and to strategize a path forward.

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OpenView Venture Partners Raises $450 Million for Sixth Fund

Openview

14, 2020 – OpenView Venture Partners, a leading venture capital firm focused on business software, announced the closing of its sixth fund at the end of the second quarter. “We are excited to continue to partner with the world’s most promising software companies,” said Mackey Craven, Partner at OpenView.

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Predictions for 2006: What should an SMB IT Executive Expect for the New Year

The ROI Guy

Software as a service – There are many more options today for SMBs to help avoid infrastructure investments, and instead purchase their applications and infrastructure as a service. Because one of the hot growth areas is small and medium IT spending, vendors are jumping on this market with more valuable solutions than ever before.

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Becoming a SalesTech Entrepreneur: One Man’s Journey with Ankesh Kumar

SBI

Some of you might recognize that name “John Morgridge” Just two year’s later in 1988, John joined a 4-yr old company with 34 employees at the time and ran it as CEO until 1995 and Chairman until 2006. When John left in 2006, the company had 50,000 employees in 77 countries. Ankesh reminds me of John.

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[URGENT] You’ve Got ONE WEEK to Get This Book for 99 Cents

No More Cold Calling

Yes, April 14, 2006 was the official publication date. Download the free Kindle software and read it on any device. Don’t miss your chance to cash in on my No More Cold Calling book anniversary! One week from today—April 14, 2016—marks the 10-year anniversary of my first book, No More Cold Calling ™. Don’t have a Kindle?