With new funding rounds and office expansions, find out how these companies are making moves and growing Seattle’s tech scene. Read on for the latest. This is the Built In Seattle weekly refresh.
TaxBit expands into Seattle with second HQ. The company provides enterprises, consumers and government agencies with cryptocurrency tax and accounting automation software. Utah-based TaxBit’s newly established office, its second headquarters, is in South Lake Union District, and it’s planning to grow its headcount there, starting with its first four leadership hires: Erin Fennimore, global head of information reporting solutions, Zac Corker, VP of growth, Simon Frey, VP of customer operations, and Clark Roberts as senior director of engineering. [Built In Seattle]
Zeitworks raised $2M. Having spun out of Madrona Venture Labs, this startup focuses on helping companies improve their business operations using machine learning software. With its new funding from Jazz Ventures and Madrona Venture Group, Zeitworks is looking to add more pilot customers and grow its tech. It also hired a new CEO, Jay Bartot. [GeekWire]
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WellSaid Labs pulled in $10M. Working to make AI-generated speech sound more humanlike, WellSaid Labs closed on an oversubscribed Series A led by FUSE. It wants to invest the funding in product development, go-to-market strategies and hiring. The company’s platform helps those looking to make voiceovers or audio for radio, training videos, digital marketing and more without the need for voice actors. [Built In Seattle]
Acumatica relocated to Kirkland. The company has officially outgrown its previous office space in Bellevue, and with 45 employees in the area, it’s set for plenty of future growth with its new space that can accommodate up to 80 people. Its new office spans 8,000 square feet. Acumatica is also planning to expand its presence globally, with over 500 employees worldwide. [Puget Sound Business Journal]
