The people behind the ideas.
The ideas behind the companies.
![MotherDuck](https://www.madrona.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Transparent-Jordan-MotherDuck.png)
MotherDuck’s
Joran Tigani
on shaping serverless data with DuckDB ![Runway](https://www.madrona.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Cris-Runway-transprent.png)
Runway’s
Cristóbal Valenzuela
on AI-driven art and lifelong learning ![Rec Room](https://www.madrona.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Transparent-Nick-Fajt.png)
Rec Room’s
Nick Fajt
on democratizing game development ![Common Room](https://www.madrona.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/LindaLian_2_FPO-sm.png)
Common Room’s
Linda Lian
on integrating community into your company ![Pulumi](https://www.madrona.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Joe-Duffy.png)
Pulumi’s
Joe Duffy
on bringing more power to developers ![Statsig](https://www.madrona.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Vijaye-Statsig-3.png)
Statsig’s
Vijaye Raji
on using data to build better products Company List
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Branch is the leader in deep linking increasing mobile conversion, customer retention, and engagement. Branch is used by top brands such as Pinterest, Redfin and Hotel Tonight to make app content more easily shared and discovered.Initial Investment2015
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Direct Travel is a leading provider of corporate travel management services. The company has been providing travel management since 2011, working with clients to develop highly customized travel programs. By leveraging both the expertise of its people and innovative solutions, Direct Travel enables clients to derive the greatest value from their travel program in terms of superior service, progressive technologies and significant cost savings.Initial Investment2024Direct Travel is a leading provider of corporate travel management services. The company has been providing travel management since 2011, working with clients to develop highly customized travel programs. By leveraging both the expertise of its people and innovative solutions, Direct Travel enables clients to derive the greatest value from their travel program in terms of superior service, progressive technologies and significant cost savings.
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Eventbase is the leading mobile app platform for premium events. Trusted by global brands to create event apps for their Tier 1 conferences, Eventbase’s clients include Microsoft, SAP, HP, Cisco, Salesforce, Cannes Lions and South By Southwest (SXSW).Initial Investment2015Eventbase is the leading mobile app platform for premium events. Trusted by global brands to create event apps for their Tier 1 conferences, Eventbase’s clients include Microsoft, SAP, HP, Cisco, Salesforce, Cannes Lions and South By Southwest (SXSW).
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Flexe solves the most difficult omnichannel logistics problems for the world’s largest retailers and brands. Integrating technology, open logistics networks, and elastic economic models allows Flexe customers to move fast, at scale, and with precision. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Seattle, Flexe brings deep logistics expertise and enterprise-grade technology to deliver innovative eCommerce fulfillment, retail distribution, same-day delivery, and network capacity programs to the Fortune 500.Initial Investment2019Flexe solves the most difficult omnichannel logistics problems for the world’s largest retailers and brands. Integrating technology, open logistics networks, and elastic economic models allows Flexe customers to move fast, at scale, and with precision. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Seattle, Flexe brings deep logistics expertise and enterprise-grade technology to deliver innovative eCommerce fulfillment, retail distribution, same-day delivery, and network capacity programs to the Fortune 500.
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Go1 delivers an onboarding, compliance and professional development platform for employee education and training.Initial Investment2020
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Leaf Logistics was founded in 2017 with the mission to improve transportation planning through strategic use of data analytics and machine learning. The Leaf Grid connects shippers, providers, and partners to gain network efficiencies, reduce their carbon footprint, and unlock a forward view of tomorrow's transportation market. Today, Leaf technologies like the Leaf Adapt continuous optimization solution and Leaf Flex committed contracts allow users to engage in the Grid and build their most resilient transportation plan. Join us at leaflogistics.com.Initial Investment2022Leaf Logistics was founded in 2017 with the mission to improve transportation planning through strategic use of data analytics and machine learning. The Leaf Grid connects shippers, providers, and partners to gain network efficiencies, reduce their carbon footprint, and unlock a forward view of tomorrow's transportation market. Today, Leaf technologies like the Leaf Adapt continuous optimization solution and Leaf Flex committed contracts allow users to engage in the Grid and build their most resilient transportation plan. Join us at leaflogistics.com.FoundersAnshu Prasad
Stefan Friederichs
Mithun Sheth
Ari OjalvoInitial Investment2022 -
Paro is a curated marketplace connecting freelance finance professionals with mid-market and enterprise companies that are seeking quality subject matter experts for project-based work.Initial Investment2021