Robinhood
Facts
- HQ
- Europe
- Sectors
- Brokerage, Financial services, Retail investing
- Founded
- 2013
- Stage
- Public
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.
Starcloud Raises $170M, Hits $1.1B Valuation to Build AI Data Centers in Space Ahead of Google
Several startups, led by Starcloud which recently raised $170 million and reached a $1.1 billion valuation, are racing to establish AI data centers in space to overcome terrestrial power and land constraints. Google and other major players are also developing satellite-based computing projects, highlighting a growing trend toward orbit-based AI infrastructure.
Startups Starcloud and Cowboy Space Raise Over $445 Million to Develop Space-Based AI Data Centers Amid Launch Cost Challenges
Startups Starcloud and Cowboy Space are advancing space-based AI data centers with significant funding and hardware deployments, yet economic viability hinges on launch costs. Starcloud has already demonstrated AI in orbit and raised $170 million, while Cowboy Space plans to integrate rocket and data center technology with $275 million raised.
Starcloud Raises $170M, Pioneers AI GPU Satellite in Race for Space-Based Data Centers
Starcloud, a startup valued at $1.1 billion, has launched a GPU-powered satellite into orbit and raised $170 million in Series A funding, aiming to build an 88,000-satellite constellation for AI data centers in space. The company leads a competitive race against giants like Google, SpaceX, and Blue Origin to establish orbital AI infrastructure before launch costs decrease.
Cowboy Space Raises $275M at $2B Valuation, Plans 40-60 Hires for Seattle Satellite and Rocket Hub
Cowboy Space Corp., founded by Robinhood co-founder Baiju Bhatt, raised $275 million in a Series B round valuing the company at $2 billion and is hiring 40-60 employees for its new Seattle satellite and rocket engineering hub. The company develops solar-powered satellites that function as data centers and builds integrated rockets to launch them, competing for talent in Seattle's aerospace sector.
Aetherflux, Founded by Robinhood's Baiju Bhatt, Expands to Seattle for Solar-Powered Orbital Data Center Satellite Development
Aetherflux, a space startup founded in 2024 by Robinhood co-founder Baiju Bhatt, is expanding to Seattle to develop solar-powered orbital data center satellites aimed at supporting AI energy needs, with a commercial launch planned for 2027. The company joins a growing aerospace community in Seattle, focusing on leveraging space-based infrastructure to overcome limitations of ground-based AI computing resources.
Seattle Startup Integrate Raises $17M Series A to Expand Defense and Space Project Management Software
Seattle startup Integrate secured $17 million in Series A funding to expand its super-secure project management tool used in defense, space, and other industries. The company, which has a $25 million Space Force contract and supports classified intelligence projects, is also attracting interest from automotive, renewable energy, and maritime sectors.
Portland Trail Blazers End StormX Jersey Sponsorship After One Season, Seek New Partner
The Portland Trail Blazers are ending their jersey sponsorship with Seattle-based crypto startup StormX, a deal that started in the 2021-22 season and was intended to last five years. The team announced on September 30, 2022, that they are seeking a new jersey partner amid the broader market challenges facing crypto companies.
Stack Co-Founder and CEO Will Rush on Teen Crypto Investing
This week, Investor Aseem Datar is talking with Will Rush, co-founder and CEO of Stack, a teen crypto platform to educate a young crypto-curious generation — and their parents — about responsible investing. After working at a company, building a banking app for teens, Will took his decade-long experience in securities and finance and applied it to crypto and Web3. He saw the excitement and curiosity that teens had for crypto and knew he could apply his experience to create a world of responsible teen crypto investing. Stack has managed to balance education and access for both parents and their…
Seattle Startup Stack Raises $2.7M to Build Crypto Investing and Education Platform for Teens
Seattle-based startup Stack raised $2.7 million to develop its education-focused crypto investing platform for teens, aiming to differentiate with tailored content alongside investment tools. The company plans iOS and Android app launches, targeting a waitlist of 5,000, backed by investors including Madrona Venture Group and Santa Clara Ventures.
Seattle startups push into crypto, blockchain and Web3 amid investor caution and regulatory shifts
The article lists Seattle startups building products and services around crypto, blockchain, and Web3, noting the region’s talent but limited local investor interest and regulatory uncertainty. Industry leaders cite Seattle’s potential as a cloud-computing hub while warning entrepreneurs face funding disadvantages compared with other jurisdictions.
Seashell raises $6M seed; Khosla, Kindred, Mark Cuban, Vlad Tenev and Coinbase Ventures back Seattle fintech offering up to 10% yields
Seashell, a 15-person Seattle fintech founded by Daryl Hok, raised $6 million in a seed round led by Khosla Ventures and Kindred Ventures with investors including Mark Cuban, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev and Coinbase Ventures; the startup offers up to 10% interest by investing user cash in gold and dollar-pegged digital assets but is not FDIC-insured and carries loss risk.
Former Facebook Seattle Head Vijaye Raji Raises $10.4M Series A for Statsig to Speed Feature Rollouts
Vijaye Raji, a former Facebook and Microsoft engineering leader, raised $10.4 million in Series A funding for Statsig, a Kirkland startup that helps developers quickly roll out and measure product features. Sequoia Capital, Madrona Venture Group and angel investors participated, and the company aims to bring Facebook-style experimentation tools to broader developer teams.
Remitly partners with Included as DEI tech market triples to $313M, helping scale diversity work with ML-driven analytics
Companies like Remitly are adopting DEI technology platforms (such as Included) that automate demographic data collection, analytics, and program tracking to scale diversity, equity, and inclusion work amid pandemic-driven remote work and heightened public scrutiny.
