Posts Tagged ‘Andy Abramson’
November 12, 2008
Transformation is in the air. History is changing course. A feverish buzz is sweeping the nation. And we think we know why…
Autumn at iSkoot has been kind of a breakthrough. 
First, we scooped up Social.IM (iSkoot’s first acquisition: check). Then, iSkoot for Skype landed front-row placement in the highly anticipated Android Market (Android’s first mobile “VoIP” application: check check). And now, on the heels of these excitingly notable “firsts,” we’re pleased to announce what TechCrunch’s Michael Arrington has called…a “downturn-busting venture round.”
Last week, iSkoot closed its third round of financing. (Complete details here.) It was a very good day, thanks to generous investments from Vision Opportunity Master Fund, Charles River Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Jesselson Capital Corporation and ZG Ventures. As if that weren’t blushworthy enough, Techcrunch had some very kind words to say about the news:
“One thing’s for sure - the cream rises to the top in a downturn. And San Francisco/Israel based iSkoot, which has built technology that lets mobile users access Skype via normal mobile handsets, look like it’s the cream.”
Andy Abramson’s VoIP Watch also extended support:
“Given the economy the raising of an additional $19 million dollars is a feat unto itself. I hear that there is a lot of good things coming from iSkoot so this round will be the round to get them over the top.”
Of course, humble gratitude goes out to our investors, and sincere thanks goes out to our well-wishers at Techcrunch and in the blogosphere. Last Friday was definitely one for the books at iSkoot.
Posted in: New Things | No Comments
Tags: Andy Abramson, Michael Arrington, Series C Round, TechCrunch
April 15, 2008
Eyeing Skype’s somewhat conspicuous lack of public commentary since new CEO Josh Silverman came aboard, our friend Andy Abramson over at VoIP Watch has taken matters into his own hands, cooking up a handful of projections for we can expect (and what Andy eagerly awaits!) to see on the Skype horizon.
With suspicions of a new beefed-up developer program and hopes that Skype revives last year’s “unlimited bundle” in place of Skype Pro, Andy also anticipates a lot more action in the mobile Skype department, spearheaded by iSkoot’s MVP executive roster!
In his words: “I’d expect to see more of the Skype Mobile play develop. iSkoot is on a roll with a new management team so sooner or later that has to benefit Skype.”
Armed with a new partnership aimed at unleashing iSkoot’s Skype-branded mobile products on a whole slew of new territories, we’re happy to tell Andy - that’s the plan.
Posted in: Management Team, The Word on Mobile VoIP | No Comments
Tags: Andy Abramson, Skype, VoIP Watch
April 4, 2008
iSkoot turned up on the “VoIP Watch” radar screen recently, garnering kudos for the 3 Skypephone (and our other BETA mobile clients!) from VoIP aficionado Andy Abramson.
Making note of our new All Star additions to the executive team, Andy contends that iSkoot isn’t just “changing the guard,” but also “changing the game.”
On iSkoot’s mobile products:
“I’ve been a convert ever since Truphone’s Dean Elwood gifted me with Hutchison 3G 3SkypePhone in London that has made my visits to the center of commerce so much more enjoyable, if not more expensive as I now take more of the famed London Black cabs so I can be in touch with my staff at no cost using Skype on the SkypePhone versus the Tube.”
Inspired to give our free beta software offerings a whirl, Andy says:
“For a beta release, the service works as advertised…If you like Skype and want it with you on the go, you may want to check out iSkoot’s beta….[It] is a smart way to leverage a wide audience and begin to bring new services to market using OPPs–other people’s pipes.”
We like the sound of that. Put iSkoot in your pipe and VoIP it!
Thanks for the kind word, Andy.
Posted in: 3 Skypephone, The Word on Mobile VoIP | No Comments
Tags: 3 Skypephone, Andy Abramson, iSkoot for Skype, VoIP Watch
