Startup Roundup: It’s the end of the bubble as we know it

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That startup bubble we’ve all been experiencing is expected to dwindle in 2012, according to a new report from TechCrunch that comes from conversations with early-stage investors like First Round Capital‘s Josh Kopelman. He told the publication that “I think 2012 will look more like 2008 than 2011.” Investors, Kopelman included, suggest that they’re being more cautious in Series A rounds.
Duck Duck Go has been integrated as the default search engine in Linux Mint, which claims to be the 4th most widely-used home operating system beyond the usual suspects.

GIVE A GLANCE
AlwaysOn has posted its list of the 100 top Mid-Atlantic private companies, including a handful of Philadelphia companies like City Ride, Monetate, Neat Company, Ohanarama, PHD Virtual, Proton Media and more.
Developers tell us that Catball Eats it All, the Kickstarter-launched iOS game, will be released by next week. We covered the game’s production cycle in July.
MIGHT BE WORTH YOUR TIME
TicketLeap has courted Rider Athletics to provide online ticketing for the college’s basketball and wrestling seasons. The company has been looking at non-entertainment verticals to provide its online ticketing platform, like colleges and seasonal events.
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