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Strike Graph raises $8M Series A to expand AI-driven SOC 2 and privacy compliance services
Seattle startup Strike Graph raised $8 million in a Series A to expand its compliance automation platform that simplifies SOC 2 and other security/privacy certifications using AI; the company says it has 4x customer growth since October 2020 and a 100% clean audit rate among customers.
Candidate launches out of beta, raises $4M seed to pay $2,400–$6,000 for referral hires
Seattle startup Candidate launched out of beta and closed a $4 million seed round to pay $2,400–$6,000 to external referrers who submit hired candidates, keeping roughly 20% as revenue. The platform lists roles in major cities and remote positions, aims to diversify hiring beyond internal referrals, and has attracted investors including Voyager and Revolution’s Rise of the Rest.
Madrona leads $3.9M seed for Strike Graph to automate SOC 2 compliance, promises 45-day certification
Seattle startup Strike Graph, spun out of Madrona Venture Labs, raised $3.9 million in a seed round led by Madrona Venture Group to help B2B companies automate and accelerate SOC 2 compliance. The five-person team, led by CEO Justin Beals and co-founder Brian Bero, says its platform can deliver SOC 2 Type 1 certification in 45 days and save customers roughly $50,000 in consultant fees.
