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OnTrade launches AI layer for wealth managers to connect CRM, accounting and trading systems — founded 2024 by Subramanian, Williams and Harl
OnTrade, founded in 2024 by Raji Subramanian, Matt Williams and Zachary Harl, is a Seattle AI startup that integrates with existing wealth management software to enable AI agents to scan portfolios, identify tax-loss harvesting and drift, and prepare reports while leaving humans to approve work. The company has raised an undisclosed amount from General Catalyst, Madrona and angel investors and aims to be an operating AI layer rather than a replacement for systems like Envestnet, Orion or Addepar.
Pro.com co-founders Subramanian, Williams and ex-BofA CIO Zachary Harl launch OnTrade, an AI startup for wealth managers backed by General Catalyst and Madrona
Pro.com co-founders Rajalakshmi “Raji” Subramanian and Matt Williams, with Zachary Harl, launched OnTrade, an AI startup for wealth management that has been building in stealth since 2024 and is backed by General Catalyst, Madrona and angels to deploy AI agents that automate advisors' analytical tasks while keeping human approval.
WTIA launches 2026 Washington Tech Universe Map detailing 625 companies and founder lineages — first update since 2015
The Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) released the 2026 Washington Tech Universe Map on July 27, 2026 — the first update since 2015 — visualizing 625 notable Washington tech companies and the founder lineages linking Microsoft, Amazon, the University of Washington, and new hubs. The wall-sized map organizes companies by founder origin to highlight how major organizations act as launchpads for successive generations of local tech founders.
Seattle AI Startup heyLibby, Co-Founded by Spencer Rascoff, Raises $4.5M to Automate Customer Service for Gyms and Salons
Seattle-based AI startup heyLibby, now renamed Replify, raised $4.5 million in seed funding to help health and wellness businesses like gyms and tanning salons automate customer communications. Founded by Tony Small, Anna Rodriguez, and Spencer Rascoff, the company currently serves U.S. clients with plans for international expansion.
Opendoor acquires Seattle’s Pro.com and San Francisco’s Skylight, will shut both platforms
Opendoor acquired Seattle-based Pro.com and San Francisco-based Skylight, will discontinue both companies' consumer platforms and integrate their teams and technology into Opendoor’s roadmap; deal terms were not disclosed. The moves give Opendoor a Seattle presence and add home-improvement talent as the iBuyer expands amid increased digital homebuying adoption.
JetClosing raises $11M Series B, names former Amazon and Bulletproof exec Anna Collins as CEO
Seattle digital home-closing startup JetClosing raised an $11 million Series B led by funds advised by T. Rowe Price, Pioneer Square Labs and Trilogy Equity, bringing total funding to $44 million. The company also named former Amazon and Bulletproof executive Anna Collins as its new CEO, replacing founder Daniel Greenshields.
Kevala raises $4M led by Vulcan Capital to help long-term care facilities fill nursing shifts with staffing and compliance software
Seattle startup Kevala raised $4 million led by Vulcan Capital to provide staffing, compliance and workforce-management software for long-term care facilities, helping them fill nursing shifts via a curated on-call pool and earning revenue from software sales and a cut of supplemental staff wages.
WestRiver Group Sells Debt Investment Business to SVB Financial Group; Erik Anderson Named Executive Chairman of New SVB Capital Credit Platform
Seattle-based WestRiver Group agreed to sell its debt investment business to SVB Financial Group to form the SVB Capital Credit Platform, with WestRiver CEO Erik Anderson joining SVB as executive chairman; terms were not disclosed. WestRiver manages about $2 billion AUM and holds investments including Singularity University and several Seattle startups.
Tom Alberg invested in Amazon’s 1995 seed round, joined its board and co-founded Madrona to build Seattle’s tech scene
Tom Alberg invested in Amazon’s 1995 seed round, joined its board, and later co-founded Madrona Investment Group to back Pacific Northwest internet startups, helping shape Seattle’s tech ecosystem. His early bets and leadership influenced regional tech growth and left a legacy noted by Jeff Bezos and others.
WestRiver Group CEO Erik Anderson and Riverstone launch Decarbonization Plus Acquisition SPAC, raising $200M to pursue global decarbonization targets
WestRiver Group CEO Erik Anderson and asset manager Riverstone launched Decarbonization Plus Acquisition, a SPAC that raised $200 million to target companies advancing global decarbonization across energy, agriculture, industrials, transportation and commercial/residential sectors.
JetClosing raises $8.5M Series B led by T. Rowe Price amid pandemic-driven surge in digital home closings
Seattle-based JetClosing raised $8.5 million in a Series B led by funds advised by T. Rowe Price as demand for its digital title and escrow closing service surges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company reported order activity up 124% from April to July, says digital notary adoption has accelerated, and total funding is now $35 million.
Madrona hires ex-AWS product manager Anu Sharma as principal; Saykara and DomainTools add senior marketing and leadership hires
Madrona Venture Group hired Anu Sharma as a principal from AWS; Seattle startups and tech companies also announced hires and promotions, including Saykara naming Joy Efron VP of marketing and DomainTools adding four executives (CTO James Reynolds, CCO Jeff Day, VP of product Jackie Abrams, and VP of people Jill Boon).
Pro.com lays off 52 employees as COVID-19 halts construction; CEO Matt Williams confirms WARN filing
Seattle-based Pro.com laid off 52 employees after COVID-19 halted its construction work, and the company is resuming jobs with new safety and contact-tracing measures. CEO Matt Williams said the cuts were disclosed in a Washington WARN filing and affect a company that employs about 150 people on LinkedIn.
Knock raises $12M Series B led by Madrona as COVID-19 drives surge in remote apartment-management tool usage
Seattle rental-software startup Knock raised $12 million in a Series B led by Madrona Venture Group as demand for its apartment management tools and remote leasing features surged during the COVID-19 crisis.
