On-demand software may not have the same cachet with investors it had a couple of years ago (that excitment now belongs to cloud computing companies), but still has enough buzz to generate some enthusiasm.
Zuberance Inc., a maker of salesforce sofware, on Monday
announced a $4 million,
Series A investment from Emergence Capital Partners.
Zuberance's software helps businesses identify satisfied customers and mobilize them to help boost sales through recommendations posted within shopping and review sites. Unlike paid buzz agents or spokespeople who often post positive reviews on Web sites, Zuberance claims its reviewers are actual customers. Its customers, which include companies in the automotive, consumer electronics, software, travel, e-commerce and business technology, pay a flat subscription fee to access its hosted service.
--David ShabelmanSee Nov. 24 press release from Zuberance
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