Welcome back to Top Startups! Each week, I share whoβs freshly funded by the best investors, and looking to hire.
Btw, if youβre in the mood for book recs π, I read 150(!) in 2021, here are my top five.Β
Now letβs get into it:
Pogo | Consumer app | πΈ $15M Seed from 20VC | 10 employees π€
What they do: Helping everyday consumers earn and save by unlocking the power of data
What I like: Lightning-fast growth β Iβm talking $XM+ revenue run rate and 6-figures in users within 7 months of launch; engagement on par with Snapchat; 4.9 rating across 15K+ reviews
Hiring: 5 roles incl. eng, design, product, marketing in Remote, NY
π Let me know if youβd like an intro to the CEO π
Retool | SaaS | πΈ $20M Series C from Sequoia, YC | 140 employees π€
What they do: Building the fastest way to make internal applications with low to no-code
What I like: At $1.9B valuation, they are one of the few undervalued startups today with mid 8-figures in revenue and cash-flow positive; CEO deliberately practices lean fundraising to preserve more upside for employees; product quality also top-tier
Hiring: 50 roles incl. eng, design, sales, finance, marketing, support in SF, NY
Freenome | Biotech | πΈ $300M Series D from A16Z, Kaiser | 300 employees π€
What they do: Brings non-invasive screening to proactively treat cancer
What I like: Tackling the holy grail of modern health; strong founding team with relevant background; fast pace of fundraising; note of caution: heavy biotech only favorable for tech talent if you care deeply about the work
Hiring: 85+ roles incl. eng, product, ops, research scientists in SF
Thatβs my top 3! Check out all newly funded startups and jobs (itβs ordered by recency).
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-Linda