Vidsys Hangs On, Gets $11M New Funding
By: Brian Karas, Published on May 16, 2016Login to read this IPVM report.
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Comments (3)
Undisclosed Integrator #1
Wonder how much of that is going to the ceos salary. Just seems strange that investors would invest in something that is not in high demand more so falling in demand.
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Undisclosed #2
It sounds as though they are, at worst, a niche custom programming consultancy, and likely get their valuation based on the strength of their current and anticipated engagements.
Meaning they are selling more "bodies" than "boxes"....
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