From a new executive hire to early-stage funding rounds, learn how Seattle tech companies are growing after last week’s moves. This is the Built In Seattle Weekly Refresh.
Roboto AI pulled in $4.8M. With a seed round led by Unusual Ventures, the robotics company plans to create a data platform for modern robotics businesses. Roboto’s tech will work to further the distribution of autonomy in robotics. The company is partnering with experts at the ETH Zürich AI Center to further its work. [Roboto AI]
TipHaus pulled in $3.5M. Serving hospitality companies, TipHaus’ solution works to help employers fairly distribute tips to their employees with a reduced margin of error. Its software hooks up with a business’ point-of-sale system to combine, classify and allocate tips to relevant staffers. Its latest round follows the company’s launch back in September. [GeekWire]
Seattle Tech Quote of the Week
“I’m thrilled to join WatchGuard. I’ve spent my career working throughout all aspects of the channel, and WatchGuard’s singular focus on enabling the MSP with its Unified Security Platform approach is just what the industry needs to succeed in this cybersecurity landscape.” — HoJin Kim, SVP and chief revenue officer at WatchGuard
WatchGuard hired a new CRO. Cybersecurity company WatchGuard made a new addition to its leadership team. The company onboarded HoJin Kim as its new senior vice president and chief revenue officer. Kim previously held the CRO position at The Channel Company and will be responsible for driving the adoption growth of WatchGuard’s security platform in his new role. [WatchGuard]
Several Seattle companies raised VC funding in March. Spanning industries like cybersecurity, aerospace and sustainability, five Seattle-based tech companies secured last month’s largest venture capital sums. Totaling $112.8 million, these companies are enhancing their products and expanding their businesses. [Built In Seattle]
