Profitably value proposition is quite similar to that of Mint.com, another “data-driven” software company that Intuit acquired at the end of last year for $170 million. Even more, after the acquisition, Mint.com’s reach has continued to soar and Intuit even decided to replace its own Web-based personal finance product, Quicken Online, with Mint.com.
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Indeed, other companies, such as InDinero, offer simple finance tools for small businesses. Nevertheless, Neary stated that he sees his value measured less against other accounting packages and more as a viable alternative to expensive business consulting engagements thanks to the strength of the product’s data analysis engine and user interface design.
In an unusual move for an initial angel round of funding, the $300,000 investment was lead by venture capital firm, North Bridge Venture Partners, with individual NY-based investors such as Mark Birch, David Tisch, David Honig and Chirag Chaman participating as well.
Profitably has employs three full-time people and is one of 150 graduates of the Founder Institute, a four month apprenticeship and entrepreneur training program affiliated with TheFunded site for reviewing venture capitalists.
Disclosure: I have previously talked to the Founder Institute about an unrelated partnership.
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