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Re:Parallella: Raspberry Pi-like open parallel computing har... by SoapSeller on Thursday September 27, 2012 @09:50PM (#4583943)
According to Ars-Technica[0] they already raised $2.5 million from VCs.

[0] http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2012/09/99-ras...

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Re:Parallella: Raspberry Pi-like open parallel computing har... by krichman on Thursday September 27, 2012 @11:09PM (#4584117)
I've been seeing more Kickstarters after funding lately. I guess it's a good way to test demand and get the word out. But it feels like it's against the spirit of the thing.
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Re:Parallella: Raspberry Pi-like open parallel computing har... by SamuelKillin on Thursday September 27, 2012 @10:36PM (#4584045)
Not much for a micro-controller company.
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Re:Parallella: Raspberry Pi-like open parallel computing har... by cookiemonster44 on Friday September 28, 2012 @07:50AM (#4585061)
I like this model. Basically if it is not funded no risk for the consumer. If it is funded the company can provide volume discount without having to give up equity via a VC. Basically you cut out the middleman (the VC or bank).
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