Greylock makes $100 million venture bet on marketplaces

By Sarah McBride SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – In a big bet on marketplaces, venture capital firm Greylock Partners is promoting former eBay Motors founder Simon Rothman to partner, and dedicating $100 million to the sector. Marketplaces – companies like auction service eBay, accommodation service Airbnb, and personal-loan service LendingClub – have the potential to create more billion-dollar …

More: continued here