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CompuServe History: Year 1
Who are the founders of CompuServe?
CompuServe was founded by Harry Gard, John Goltz, and Jeffrey Wilkins.
When did design and development efforts start at CompuServe?
CompuServe started design and development efforts in December 1969.
When was CompuServe incorporated?
CompuServe (or Compu-Serv Network as it was initially called) was created as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Golden United Life Insurance in December 1969
How much venture capital did CompuServe raise?
CompuServe raised $1.5 M USD in a seed round of funding from Golden United Life Insurance.
When did CompuServe unveil its first product?
CompuServe unveiled its service offering in April 1970.
When was CompuServe acquired?
CompuServe was spun off as an independent company and listed on the NASDAQ in June 1975
Where was CompuServe headquartered?
CompuServe was headquartered in Columbus, USA.
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What happened during the year 1 of CompuServe?
Backstory
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What was the version 1 of CompuServe's first product like?
APR 1970
What are some of the pre-IPO stats for CompuServe?
1969 to 1972
1973 to 1975
What were some of the extra materials about CompuServe?
JUL 2015 interview with CompuServe Founder Jeffrey Wilkins
Google Sites
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