Biggest News Scores:
Entrepreneur, Venturebeat

Where Are They Now:
Raised $2.5 million in VC funding and was acquired

Ubooly is a plush and huggable kids toy that also houses an iPhone or iPod touch within to give it not just a face, but a whole computer-driven intelligence. This allows for personalized, interactive play with a child using it. Since the platform was app-based, it can grow and “learn” new tricks through updates and downloadable content.