ProbablyMonsters launched out of stealth mode with an $18.8 million Series A. The Issaquah-based video game company has been operating in stealth mode since it launched in 2016. But last week it revealed two new internal video game studios, as well as the funding round it closed this summer. [Built In Seattle]
Humana invested $20 million in Seattle-based Accolade. Accolade provides healthcare and benefits solutions for employers and their employees. The company has been partners with healthcare company Humana since March 2019, and this new investment is an expansion of their partnership. The funding will help Accolade expand as a business, as well as integrate its solutions into Humana’s offering. [Press release]
Shujinko raised $7.5 million in a Series A funding round. Shujinko helps companies build their presence in the cloud. With the new funding, it’s looking to double its team and hire more developers. Unusual Ventures led the funding round. [Built In Seattle]
Mobile game studio Tenacious Entertainment raised $3.3 million. The company was founded in 2018 and still only has eight full-time employees. This new funding will help the small company grow and hire more people. It will also be used to launch the company’s first game, which is expected in 2020. [Built In Seattle]
Chatbox raised $4.5 million for its messaging platform for enterprise companies. Chatbox was founded by entrepreneur and professional poker player Phil Gordon to give larger companies the software to talk to customers via text or messaging services. The company has raised $10.5 million in total funding. It hopes to use this funding to grow its small team of about 20 people. [Geekwire]
OfferUp now has 2,000 auto dealers in its car program. The company has created a mobile marketplace platform where people can buy and sell all sorts of things — including cars. The company announced that it has over 2,000 auto dealers using its platform. It estimates that nearly 10 percent of all used car sales in the U.S. last year took place on its platform, which amounts to billions of dollars in auto sales. [Press release]
