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Kirkland, Washington is home to a growing number of technology companies, with a strong focus on enterprise security. This includes established firms like Tanium, which has raised over $1 billion, and newer players like Chainguard.

The area also features companies in other fields, from hardware to agricultural technology. For example, Aigen is developing small robots for farming, supported by $26.7 million in funding.

Below is our list of 5 Kirkland startups worth keeping an eye on.

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Chainguard builds secure, minimal container images to help developers secure the software supply chain. Their platform is known for providing images with near-zero known vulnerabilities, allowing teams to build and deploy applications with a smaller attack surface.

Year Founded2021
FoundersDan Lorenc, Kim Lewandowski, Ville Aikas
Funding Amount$612M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries D
Top InvestorsSequoia Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, K5 Global, IVP, Kleiner Perkins

Tanium builds a unified endpoint management and security platform for large organizations. Their technology gives IT teams real-time visibility and control to manage risks, respond to threats, and secure their network of devices.

Year Founded2007
FoundersDavid Hindawi, Orion Hindawi
Funding Amount$1B
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusSecondary Market
Top InvestorsAndreessen Horowitz, Franklin Templeton, TPG, Wellington Management, Salesforce Ventures

Aigen builds small, solar-powered robots that use AI to navigate farm fields and eliminate weeds without chemicals. Their autonomous fleet is designed to reduce farmer reliance on herbicides and improve soil health.

Year Founded2020
FoundersKenny Lee, Richard Wurden
Funding Amount$26.7M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsBessemer Venture Partners, New Enterprise Associates, AgFunder, Global Founders Capital, Industrious Ventures

Echodyne creates a new class of high-performance radars based on metamaterials science. Their technology enables compact, low-power radar solutions for a wide range of security and autonomous applications.

Year Founded2014
FoundersEben Frankenberg, Tom Driscoll
Funding Amount$199M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsNew Enterprise Associates, Madrona, Lux Capital, Northrop Grumman, Baillie Gifford

AuthenticID develops automated identity proofing solutions that help businesses quickly and accurately verify their customers. The platform uses advanced AI to analyze government-issued IDs and biometrics, aiming to stop fraud and streamline onboarding.

Year Founded2001
FoundersBlair Cohen
Funding Amount$100M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsLong Ridge Equity Partners

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