Valley startups rising up from the graveyard

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Appirio, he said, avoided layoffs and its business has thrived through downturn. In a tough venture market, the company in February raised third-round funding of $10 million from GGV Capital and Sequoia. Appirio, so far, has opted against acquisitions, and Barbin said it is well-positioned to grow organically.