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Xobni Corporation Selected to Join Microsoft Startup Accelerator Program
Global Program Helps Accelerate the Success of Innovative Startups Committed to Microsoft's Platform Technologies

San Francisco, CA - January 22, 2008 - Xobni, a new look at your email, today announced that it has been selected to join the Microsoft Startup Accelerator Program. Stewarded by the Emerging Business Team (EBT) at Microsoft Corp., the program is designed to connect high-potential startups committed to the Microsoft platform to an extensive support network that provides access to Microsoft people and programs, guidance on future directions, and support to accelerate their success.

Xobni relies on Microsoft technologies to deliver the great products our users have come to expect. It's great having them as industry partners," said Xobni CEO Adam Smith.

Microsoft is committed to serving as a valuable technology and business partner for emerging startups and their investors. Companies are selected to join the program based on their innovation, marketability, growth potential, funding, platform decision and strategic importance to Microsoft. These companies receive customized engagement plans designed to support their software development and increase market visibility. The program is now open to interested startups, which can apply via a profiling process outlined at the Microsoft Startup Zone at http://www.microsoftstartupzone.com.

Microsoft is pleased to be working with Xobni to deliver a comprehensive email management solution to Microsoft Office Outlook users," said Don Dodge, Director of Business Development at Microsoft Corp. "The combination of Xobni Insight and Outlook will provide an exciting new solution to help meet the needs of our mutual customers."

The Microsoft Emerging Business Team evaluates hundreds of technology startups each year to identify those with the strongest potential to succeed in the market, shape the industry's future, and enhance the overall value of Microsoft products and services for customers. The Microsoft Startup Accelerator Program shines the spotlight on some of the most promising startups and provides good examples of how startups can work successfully with Microsoft.

About Xobni

Xobni is a San Francisco based startup that is revolutionizing the way people manage email relationships. Their flagship product, Xobni Insight, offers people-centric organization, search, and navigation of email. Xobni was founded by Adam Smith and Matt Brezina in the spring of 2006 with seed funding provided by Y Combinator. In the spring of 2007 Xobni announced a $4 million Series A financing led by top venture capital firms including Khosla Ventures, First Round Capital, Baseline Ventures and Atomico Investments. For more information, go to www.xobni.com.

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Media Contact:
Matt Brezina
Xobni Corporation
415.986.5101
press@xobni.com

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