Trilogy Equity Partners
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- HQ
- 777 108th Avenue NE, Suite 2500, Bellevue, Washington, 98004
- Sectors
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Founded
- 2005
- Employees
- 21
Kanu AI exits stealth with $11.7M to deliver cloud-hosted, company-owned workflow software; Trilogy Equity leads round
Kanu AI, a Seattle startup, exited stealth with $11.7 million to build software that runs inside customers' clouds, aiming to let companies own tools shaped by their own workflows rather than buying external products.
Kanu AI Raises $11.7M Led by Trilogy to Scale Enterprise AI Workflow Platform with a16z, BMW i Ventures, and Accel Participation
Kanu AI raised $11.7 million led by Trilogy Equity Partners with participation from a16z speedrun, BMW i Ventures, and Accel to scale its enterprise AI workflow platform that turns employees’ actual work (documents, email, spreadsheets, CRM) into production-grade software running in customers’ clouds. The Seattle startup, which more than doubled revenue every quarter in its first year, emphasizes governance, traceability, and marketplace distribution while hiring to expand across CRE, insurance, financial services, and tech.
Kanu AI Raises $11.7M Seed Led by Trilogy Equity Partners to Scale Enterprise Workflow Automation
Kanu AI, a Seattle startup that converts employee workflows into enterprise-grade custom software, raised $11.7 million in a seed round led by Trilogy Equity Partners to expand its platform and scale hiring across engineering and business roles.
Karan Grover: Kanu raises $11.7M seed round led by Trilogy Equity to bring AGI that learns company knowledge to enterprises
Kanu raised $11.7M to build an enterprise AGI that learns company-specific knowledge by working alongside employees, surfacing useful context without requiring staff to be AI experts. The system adapts from corrections and real-world changes to turn processes that took weeks into minutes for customers.
Kanu AI raises $11.7M led by Trilogy Equity to convert employee workflows into production software
Kanu AI, founded by Karan Grover, raised $11.7 million to scale a platform that converts employee workflows into production-grade software running in customers' clouds, aiming to capture institutional knowledge and reduce costs and turnaround times.
Databricks acquires Row Zero to embed high-performance enterprise spreadsheet into its platform
Databricks has acquired Seattle startup Row Zero, which built a high-performance cloud spreadsheet for millions of rows, and plans to embed the technology into its platform and Genie AI assistant while keeping the standalone product available to existing users. Row Zero, founded in 2021 by former AWS engineers Breck Fresen and Nick End, raised a $10 million Series A and will leverage Databricks’ customer base to scale distribution.
Wild Zebra raises $6M seed led by Trilogy Equity Partners to scale AI Socratic tutor
Seattle edtech startup Wild Zebra raised $6 million in a seed round led by Trilogy Equity Partners on August 6, 2026, bringing total funding to $8 million to expand its AI-driven Socratic learning platform for grades 2–9.
Wild Zebra raises $6M seed led by Trilogy to scale Socratic AI tutor for grades 2–9, total funding $8M
Seattle edtech startup Wild Zebra raised $6 million in an oversubscribed seed round to expand its AI math and reading tutor that uses a Socratic, interest-grounded approach for students in grades 2–9 and now reaches tens of thousands of users. The company will hire engineers and expand sales and marketing, and the round was led by Trilogy Equity Partners, bringing total funding to $8 million.
Seattle Startup TestSprite Raises $6.7M to Automate Continuous Testing for AI-Generated Code
Seattle startup TestSprite raised $6.7 million in seed funding to expand its autonomous testing platform that continuously validates AI-generated code within development environments. Founded by former Amazon and Google engineers, the company aims to complement AI coding tools by making code testing faster and more integrated.
Seattle Startup Row Zero Raises $10 Million Seed Round to Revolutionize Big Data Spreadsheet Analysis
Seattle startup Row Zero raised $10 million in a seed round led by IA Ventures to develop a spreadsheet software optimized for big data analysis. Founded by former AWS engineers, the company aims to provide a faster, enterprise-grade alternative to traditional spreadsheets, with over 1,500 companies already using its platform.
Opanga Secures Strategic Funding from Boulder Ventures, Cisco Investments, Grayhawk Capital, and Trilogy Equity Partners to Expand AI-Driven Telecom Optimization
Opanga announced strategic investments from Boulder Ventures, Cisco Investments, Grayhawk Capital, and Trilogy Equity Partners to support growth and deployment of its AI-driven telecom network optimization platform, RAIN. The funding will accelerate product development, sales, and marketing as Opanga expands its global operator deployments aimed at improving network efficiency and reducing energy consumption.
Opanga Networks Raises $15.9M to Expand Mobile Network Optimization Software Globally
Seattle-based startup Opanga Networks raised $15.9 million to expand its machine learning-powered mobile network optimization software into central Europe and Africa. The company is led by Cole Brodman and recently added former T-Mobile technology president Neville Ray to its board.
Seattle Venture Capitalists Say AI Boosts Startup Opportunities but Competition Is Fierce
Seattle-area venture capitalists highlight that AI advancements make now an excellent time to start startups due to lower capital needs and broad industry opportunities, but warn of intense competition as many similar ventures emerge rapidly. Founders are encouraged to develop unique advantages to stand out and attract investment amid a flood of new ideas and competitors.
3D-Modeling Startup Canvas Raises $10M Series A Led by Trilogy Equity, CEO Sarah Bird Since April 2024
Canvas, a Denver-based startup specializing in 3D measurement and modeling technology for architecture and construction, raised $10 million in Series A funding led by Trilogy Equity Partners. The company, led by former Moz CEO Sarah Bird since April 2024, operates with a global remote team and recently refocused its business entirely on software.
Seattle Venture Capital Firm Flying Fish Files for New Fund III to Continue Investing in AI Startups
Seattle-based venture capital firm Flying Fish is raising a new fund called Flying Fish Fund III, following previous funds of $37 million and $70 million raised in 2016 and 2022 respectively. The firm focuses on early-stage AI, machine learning, and robotics startups, initially in the Pacific Northwest but now with a broader geographic scope.
Trilogy Equity Partners' McCullough and Neeman Share AI-Driven Startup Investment Strategies on Shift AI Podcast
In this episode of the Shift AI Podcast, Trilogy Equity Partners' managing directors Amy McCullough and Yuval Neeman discuss their investment approach, the importance of authentic founder relationships, and how generative AI is transforming startups and the future of work.
Pacvue Names Ex-Microsoft Leader Zhenbin Xu as Chief Product Officer Amid Multiple Seattle Tech Hires and Board Additions
Pacvue hired Zhenbin Xu, a former Microsoft leader, as chief product officer and recently added another Microsoft veteran, Sunava Dutta, as SVP of product. Other Seattle-area companies also made key hires and advisory appointments, including LeoStella, Adaptiva, WestRiver Group, Spectio, and Trilogy Equity Partners.
Seattle Startup Zuplo Raises $9M Seed Round to Expand API Management Platform Handling 4B Monthly Requests
Seattle-area startup Zuplo, founded by former Microsoft and Auth0 leaders, raised $9 million in a seed round led by Trilogy Equity Partners to support its API launch and management platform. Zuplo manages over 4 billion API requests monthly and focuses on developer productivity and cost efficiency amid a growing $14 billion API management market.
Earth Finance Acquires Molecule, Appoints Timothy Zenk as Managing Director; Hires Jennifer Sullo After $14M Raise
Earth Finance acquired Seattle-based climate advocacy firm Molecule, with its founder Timothy Zenk joining as managing director to lead renewable fuels and public policy teams. Earth Finance, which recently raised $14 million and was co-founded by former Washington state Senator Reuven Carlyle, also hired Jennifer Sullo, a former Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan executive.
Madrona Leads Inaugural Seattle Tech Week July 31-August 4 Featuring AI-Focused Panels and Networking
Seattle venture firm Madrona, along with other local firms and tech leaders, is launching the inaugural Seattle Tech Week from July 31 to August 4 to connect the city's tech ecosystem through various events focused on AI and innovation.
Seattle VC Firm Ascend Raises $25M Second Fund to Boost AI Investments Amid Market Downturn
Seattle-based pre-seed venture capital firm Ascend, led by Kirby Winfield, raised a $25 million second fund focused on doubling down on artificial intelligence investments amid a challenging startup funding environment. Winfield, who has backed over 70 startups, predicts a further valuation correction but remains committed to early-stage investing.
Seattle AI Startup Spiral Raises $1.25M to Expand Customer Feedback Analysis Software and Team
Seattle startup Spiral raised $1.25 million to enhance its AI software that analyzes customer feedback, planning to expand its team to 12 by early 2023. Spiral targets medium-to-large companies in sectors like banking and fintech, currently serving over 12 clients amid increased demand.
Seattle Startup Alongside Raises $5.5M Seed to Launch Adolescent Mental Health App in Schools
Seattle-based startup Alongside raised $5.5 million in seed funding to develop a mental health app for adolescents, partnering with schools to offer resources and crisis support. The app uses a chatbot to guide students to therapy exercises, journaling tools, and connects them with school support teams.
Seattle Startup JetClosing to Shut Down on June 15 After Six Years Digitizing Home Closing Process
JetClosing, a Seattle startup founded in 2016 to digitize the home closing process using technology, is shutting down on June 15, 2022. The company struggled amid a cooling housing market and strong competition despite offering faster, cheaper, and more transparent services.
Betterment to acquire Seattle crypto robo-advisor Makara, joining crypto investing to its $32B platform
Betterment agreed to acquire Seattle crypto robo-advisor Makara, which launched in May 2021 and offers thematic crypto baskets; Betterment manages $32 billion for nearly 700,000 clients. Makara spun out of Strix Leviathan, was founded by Jesse Proudman and others, and raised about $3 million in seed funding while pursuing a Series A.
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Elisa La Cava Principal
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John Stanton Investor
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Yuval Neeman Managing Director
