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By Kelly Faircloth 11/13/12 9:45am

RIP, unconventional workspaces. (Photo: Loosecubes)

RIP: Loosecubes Is Closing on Friday

Pour one out: Loosecubes is done. The company, which allowed freelancers and floaters to rent desks and offices, is closing up shop on Friday. After the end of the week, all reservations are cancelled and you’ll no longer be able to log in to the website.

According to the announcement on the site from founder Campbell McKellar and her team: Read More

By Kelly Faircloth 6/05/12 3:03pm

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Loosecubes Raises $7.8M Round Led by New Enterprise Associates and Revolution Ventures

New York-based office sharing startup Loosecubes has raised a $7.8 million Series A led by New Enterprise Associates and Revolution Ventures. Including funds from an August 2012 seed round with Accel Partners and Battery Ventures, that brings the company’s total raised to $9 million.

Besides the funding, the company is also launching booking Read More

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