BuyerZone.com (acq. by Reed Elsevier)

Investment Year: 2004
Exit: 2007
Sector: Consumer Web
Retail
Geography: North America - East
Website: www.buyerzone.com

Provides an on-line marketplace for small to mid-sized businesses to purchase products ranging from phone systems to payroll services.

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Rob Chandra

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