Solo
Facts
- HQ
- Bend, Oregon, US
- Sectors
- Technology, Information and Internet
- Founded
- 2020
- Employees
- 42
- Founders
- Bryce Bennett
Seattle Fintech Startup Upward Raises $8M, Partners with Mastercard to Expand Financial Product Offerings
Seattle fintech startup Upward, founded by former Remitly executives, raised $8 million and partnered with Mastercard to simplify the launch of financial products. The company targets underserved segments like independent workers and small businesses, processing over $10 million monthly and offering integrated payments, cards, and banking infrastructure.
Kirby Winfield, ex-founder and exec, raises $15M for Ascend.vc to back Pacific Northwest early-stage startups
Kirby Winfield, a longtime Seattle startup leader who experienced burnout after multiple exits, founded Ascend.vc to invest in early-stage Pacific Northwest tech companies and raised a $15 million first fund after recovering his health and shifting from founder roles to venture investing.
Solo, founded by ex-Uber and Convoy vets, raises $5.5M seed to predict and guarantee gig workers' earnings
Seattle startup Solo, founded by ex-Uber and Convoy employees, raised a $5.5 million seed round to provide hour-by-hour earnings predictions and a guarantee to top up gig workers' pay if predictions fall short, with plans to expand into insurance, taxes, and mileage tracking.
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Kellan Carter Lead Investor
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