http://venturebeat.disqus.com/News about Tech, Business and InnovationenMon, 07 Aug 2006 17:17:31 -0000http://venturebeat.com/2006/08/07/huffingtonpostcom-raises-5-million-but-east-coast-money/#comment-14666918<p>Ed, why is it so difficult to understand. If it is true she's only giving away 30 percent, she's not giving up control -- and at the same time, she's getting $5 million in cash, a great deal and something she could probably only do in this bubbly environment. Take the money!</p>Matt MarshallMon, 07 Aug 2006 17:17:31 -0000http://venturebeat.com/2006/08/07/huffingtonpostcom-raises-5-million-but-east-coast-money/#comment-14666917<p>I can't figure out why someone with her money and friends with money would go to a VC firm.</p>Ed KohlerMon, 07 Aug 2006 16:35:28 -0000http://venturebeat.com/2006/08/07/huffingtonpostcom-raises-5-million-but-east-coast-money/#comment-14666916<p>Well, if you count visits and ad revenue, HuffPo is a bargain at $5M for 30% of the company...</p>whenwegoMon, 07 Aug 2006 12:05:52 -0000