Trupanion
Facts
- HQ
- Seattle
- Sectors
- Insurance, Pet insurance, Healthcare
- Founded
- 2000
- Stage
- Public
Maveron Seeks Chief of Staff for General Partner Dan Levitan in Intense Two-Year Role
Venture capital firm Maveron is hiring a Chief of Staff to support General Partner Dan Levitan in a demanding, two-year role involving high-level execution and strategy. Applications are due by February 6, 2026, with the firm emphasizing transparency and careful review in the selection process.
Chainguard raises $280M from General Catalyst, bringing total funding to $892M and keeping $3.5B valuation
Kirkland cybersecurity startup Chainguard raised $280 million from General Catalyst, bringing its total capital to $892 million since 2021 and maintaining a $3.5 billion valuation; the company plans to expand its workforce (now >500) while remaining fully remote and serving clients such as Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Snap.
Allbirds IPO Raises $300M, Valuing Shoe Brand Near $3B as Shares Surge 60% on Nasdaq Debut
Allbirds, backed early by Maveron, debuted on the Nasdaq after raising $300 million in an IPO that valued the company at about $3 billion; shares jumped 60% on the first trading day. Maveron led a $7.25 million Series A in 2016 and its stake was worth roughly $400 million at the opening price, with the company reporting $219.3 million in 2020 revenue and over eight million pairs sold since launch.
Maveron, co-founded by Dan Levitan and Howard Schultz, becomes Certified B Corporation after rigorous assessment
Maveron, the venture capital firm co-founded by Dan Levitan and Howard Schultz, became a Certified B Corporation to formalize its commitment to balancing profit with social and environmental goals. The firm pursued the certification after working with B Corp portfolio companies like Allbirds and completed a rigorous assessment covering governance, demographics, and environmental impact.
