Amyris Opens New Plant to Brew Some BioFuel

By Azam on November 11, 2008 1 Comment

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Amyris Biotechnologies opened its first of two pilot plants to produce bio-based diesel from sugarcane. The 2.4 million gallon-capacity pilot plant in Emeryville is only expected to produce enough fuel for testing, experimenting and securing certification from the U.S. Environmental…

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iSkoot raises $19M to Develop Web Service Platform

By Azam on November 7, 2008 Add a Comment

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iSkoot the company known for ability to make skype calls from a mobile phone has raised $19M in a third round of venture capital.  The company has large ambitions to deliver a platform to enable services to carriers to offer third…

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Book a local Doc with ZocDoc

By Azam on October 2, 2008 Add a Comment

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ZocDoc provides users a new way to search and schedule healthcare appointments online received backing from Jeff Bezos Marc Benioff.  ZocDoc did not disclose the exact amount it is receiving from Bezos and Benioff, but said it is on top…

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