High hopes: VCs betting LinkedIn worth $1 billion

June 18th, 2008 By MICHAEL LIEDTKE , AP Business Writer

(AP) -- Four venture capital firms are betting Internet startup LinkedIn Corp. is worth $1 billion, highlighting the lofty hopes riding on online services that connect people with their friends, family and business associates.


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