Shoutlet had several companies trying to buy it, and 15 venture capital firms trying to fund it. But it took a $15 million Series C from FTV Capital because they offered it a premium valuation, the freedom to buy startups, and the sure-footing to scale towards an IPO or be acquired. CEO Jason Weaver tells me FTV gave Shoutlet the option to take extra money for acquisitions, and has limited… → Read More