http://venturebeat.disqus.com/News about Tech, Business and InnovationenTue, 11 Aug 2009 12:46:56 -0000http://venturebeat.com/2009/08/10/benchmarks-peter-fenton-lands-both-friendfeed-springsource-deals-in-one-day/#comment-14641950<p>Anyone know what Springsource's revs were?</p>hibcbcbcTue, 11 Aug 2009 12:46:56 -0000http://venturebeat.com/2009/08/10/benchmarks-peter-fenton-lands-both-friendfeed-springsource-deals-in-one-day/#comment-14639072<p>I've had the pleasure of working with Peter at a couple of places (JBoss, Hyperic), and I can say that he does a great job of trying to help build a company. Great understanding of the market (so he picks good raw material), excellent communications skills, helps to build a team. He does the basics and the results follows...</p>bobbickelTue, 11 Aug 2009 11:48:28 -0000http://venturebeat.com/2009/08/10/benchmarks-peter-fenton-lands-both-friendfeed-springsource-deals-in-one-day/#comment-14611662<p>Impressive, however, if the acquisiton of FriendFeed was really for $50M as reported elsewhere, it barely moves the needle for Benchmark. They are probably getting $20M max. Quite disappointing based on the resumes of the founding team.</p>Alain RaynaudMon, 10 Aug 2009 22:40:02 -0000http://venturebeat.com/2009/08/10/benchmarks-peter-fenton-lands-both-friendfeed-springsource-deals-in-one-day/#comment-14608504<p>Amazing track record, congratulations Pete!</p>Nathan LandsMon, 10 Aug 2009 21:20:11 -0000