Venture capitalists and entrepreneurs are rallying to help victims of the Boston Marathon bombing, launching a fundraising drive that had netted $110,000 through 1,200 donations as of Wednesday morning.
Fundraising began Monday night through Fundraise.com, a startup backed by Atlas Venture, and Technology Underwriting Greater Good, a nonprofit founded by Atlas Partner Jeff Fagnan. TUGG, which makes grants to local nonprofits, will work with the office of Boston Mayor Thomas Menino to determine the best way to get the funds to those affected, said Executive Director David Brown.
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