Parker DeVore
By Parker
MediaPact founder Lacie Thompson launches 2026 marketplace to streamline flat-fee direct media deals, raises $200,000
Seattle startup MediaPact, founded in 2026 by marketing veteran Lacie Thompson, is building a marketplace that streamlines flat-fee direct media sponsorships for brands and publishers as AI reshapes search and ad performance; it has raised $200,000 and added publishers like BroBible, Gadget Review and Penske Media.
Hedgehog, founded by Cisco veteran Marc Austin, raises $11M seed to open-source AI datacenter networking
Hedgehog, founded in 2022 by Cisco veteran Marc Austin, builds open-source software to simplify networking for private AI data centers so they operate like hyperscale clouds. The 20-person Seattle startup has raised $11 million in seed funding and plans a Series A to speed deployment and reduce reliance on specialized network engineers.
