Xobni Corporation Selected to Join Microsoft Startup Accelerator Program

Global Program Helps Accelerate the Success of Innovative Startups Committed
to Microsoft's Platform Technologies

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Xobni, a new look at your email,
today announced that it has been selected to join the Microsoft Startup
Accelerator Program. Stewarded by the Emerging Business Team (EBT) at
Microsoft Corp., the program is designed to connect high-potential startups
committed to the Microsoft platform to an extensive support network that
provides access to Microsoft people and programs, guidance on future
directions, and support to accelerate their success.
"Xobni relies on Microsoft technologies to deliver the great products our
users have come to expect. It's great having them as industry partners," said
Xobni CEO Adam Smith.
Microsoft is committed to serving as a valuable technology and business
partner for emerging startups and their investors. Companies are selected to
join the program based on their innovation, marketability, growth potential,
funding, platform decision and strategic importance to Microsoft. These
companies receive customized engagement plans designed to support their
software development and increase market visibility. The program is now open
to interested startups, which can apply via a profiling process outlined at
the Microsoft Startup Zone at http://www.microsoftstartupzone.com.
"Microsoft is pleased to be working with Xobni to deliver a comprehensive
email management solution to Microsoft Office Outlook users," said Don Dodge,
Director of Business Development at Microsoft Corp. "The combination of Xobni
Insight and Outlook will provide an exciting new solution to help meet the
needs of our mutual customers."
The Microsoft Emerging Business Team evaluates hundreds of technology
startups each year to identify those with the strongest potential to succeed
in the market, shape the industry's future, and enhance the overall value of
Microsoft products and services for customers. The Microsoft Startup
Accelerator Program shines the spotlight on some of the most promising
startups and provides good examples of how startups can work successfully with
Microsoft.
About Xobni
Xobni is a San Francisco based startup that is revolutionizing the way
people manage email relationships. Their flagship product, Xobni Insight,
offers people-centric organization, search, and navigation of email. Xobni was
founded by Adam Smith and Matt Brezina in the spring of 2006 with seed funding
provided by Y Combinator. In the spring of 2007 Xobni announced a $4 million
Series A financing led by top venture capital firms including Khosla Ventures,
First Round Capital, Baseline Ventures and Atomico Investments. For more
information, go to http://www.xobni.com.
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SOURCE Xobni

Media, Matt Brezina of Xobni, +1-415-986-5101, press@xobni.com