Evan Nisselson, founder and CEO of Digital Railroad, was forced to suspend operations. He had received $15.2 million from venture firms Morgenthaler Ventures and Venrock Associates, and DN Capital. Digital Railroad is a platform which allows photo agencies to showcase their work and bring it to professional buyers.
Additional rounds will be challenging for a number of other start-ups. More failures to come.
I interviewed Evan in september 2007.
Digital Railroad Suspending Operations – Added Oct. 28, 2008
…We’re sorry to inform you that Digital Railroad (DRR) has shut down.
On October 15th we reported that the company had reduced its staff and was aggressively pursuing additional financing and/or a strategic partner. Unfortunately, those efforts were unsuccessful. Therefore Digital Railroad has been forced to suspend all operations. …
Digital Railroad has attracted a loyal set of members. Thank you for allowing us to serve the photographic community these past few years….