Laurel Deppen
Laurel Deppen is mentioned in the article "Wall Street goes to pot, and to the dogs — and that’s a good thing for Seattle’s startup scene."
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GeekWire Podcast: SPACs propel Seattle startups public — Leafly-like cannabis marketplace, pet-care firm posts first public earnings, Redmond biotech raises $80M
The GeekWire Podcast explores how SPACs are rapidly taking Seattle startups public, highlighting a soon-to-be Nasdaq-listed cannabis marketplace, a pet-care company reporting its first public earnings, and a 3-year-old Redmond biotech that raised $80 million. The episode features intern and guest editor Laurel Deppen discussing local reporting, her Seattle impressions, and lighter cultural segments.
How SPACs are shaking up Seattle's startup scene
An online marketplace that helps to facilitate trade between marijuana sellers and buyers will soon see its own stock traded on the Nasdaq. Another that connects pet owners with walkers, boarders and other caregivers just posted its first earnings as a publicly traded company. And a 3-year-old Redmond-based biotech company with a mere 25 employees just raised $80 million its stock market debut. SPACs are shaking up Seattle's startup scene. On this episode of the GeekWire Podcast, we examine how special purpose acquisition companies are turning startups into publicly traded stocks at a rapid clip. The SPAC phenomenon is giving…
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See all 14TaxBit raises $130M at $1.33B valuation after opening Seattle HQ, led by IVP and Insight Partners
Cryptocurrency tax and accounting startup TaxBit raised $130 million at a $1.33 billion valuation after opening a second headquarters in Seattle; the company plans to double its workforce, expand U.S. and U.K. offices, and recently partnered with the IRS. The Series round was led by IVP and Insight Partners with participation from Madrona Venture Group.
Former Amazon VP D. Sangeeta launches Gotara mentoring platform to retain women in STEM
Gotara, founded by former Amazon VP D. Sangeeta, launched a mentoring software in February that offers anonymous one-off and programmatic mentorship to help retain women in STEM. The platform is free for individuals and also sells employee retention programs to 12 employers, including Cisco.
Kyte launches in Seattle, offers app-based delivered rentals with $19 delivery/return fee and day‑to‑month bookings
On-demand car rental startup Kyte launched service in Seattle, delivering rental cars to customers who book via app or website for day-, week- or month-long rentals across several neighborhoods, charging a daily rate plus a $19 delivery/return fee.
