$60 million in funding was raised by govWorks.com, a startup aimed at improving business transactions with U.S. municipal governments.
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$60 million in funding was raised by govWorks.com, a startup aimed at improving business transactions with U.S. municipal governments.
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Kaleil Isaza Tuzman and Tom Herman launch govWorks.com in 1999, aiming to simplify transactions between citizens and local governments in the United States. The film follows their efforts to secure $60 million in funding from investors like Hearst Interactive Media and KKR. Over 18 months, they confront challenges such as a partner's buyout demands and the strain on their friendship. As the dot-com bubble bursts, the documentary captures the pressures of startup life and the eventual collapse of their venture.
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- Meet Kaleil Isaza Tuzman and Tom Herman's friendship.
- Find out how govWorks.com raised $60 million.
- See the impact of the dot-com bubble on startups.
Did You Know
- govWorks.com raised $60 million from investors like Hearst Interactive Media.
- The film premiered at Sundance on January 21, 2001.
- Startup.com has a 93% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 94 reviews.
- Filmmakers edited over 400 hours of footage for the final cut.
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Who directed the documentary Startup.com?
Startup.com was directed by Jehane Noujaim and Chris Hegedus.
How much funding did govWorks.com raise?
govWorks.com raised $60 million in funding from various investors including Hearst Interactive Media and KKR.
What was the approval rating of Startup.com on Rotten Tomatoes?
Startup.com holds a 93% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 94 reviews.
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