mashable.com — The new arrivals are aiming for the non-generic markets. Everything from YouTube for Arabs to Social Network for geeks...the niche underdogs are taking over. Expect this trend to continue throughout 2007. This is the year of the niche!
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jawadshuaibJan 15, 2007Submitter
Does anyone know of any new startups aiming for the generic markets? I did some research but couldn't find one. There doesn't seem to be a YouTube or MySpace emerging anymore. Everything seems to be pointing towards an upcoming wave of niche startups.
kirsten99Jan 15, 2007
Most of the venture backed startups are still targeting, large, horizontal markets.Though I would agree that there are more startups focusing on niches these days.
bstrackanyJan 15, 2007
I think the VC money is probably 6-9 months behind the curve. That, and they're afraid of sponsoring something too "small." There was an interesting comment on TechCrunch a few weeks back about Yahoo's attempt to buy Facebook, and how that could allow Yahoo to hit the VSN market with a bunch of niche social networks like Yahoo! Geeks, Yahoo! Surfers, Yahoo! Jugglers.