DefinedCrowd raised $50.5M. It use data to train AI voice assistants and chatbots and relies on a crowdsourced platform where participants choose what they want to share. Semapa Next, Hermes GPE and others participated in the Series B. [Built In Seattle]
Wyze made $10M. It offers a low-cost, smart home security camera. The funds will help the company expand its offerings and continue to adapt in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. American Family Ventures participated in the round. Norwest led the Series A-1 round. [GeekWire]
Amazon opened homeless shelter. It’s now the largest in the state. It can house up to 200 families a night. [Built In Seattle]
Cabana raised $3.5M. The travel tech startup offers customized campervans. The new funding will help the company scale its operations. Its “luxe” mobile hotel rooms first debuted in the Seattle area last fall and the company plans to launch in new markets this fall. Craft Ventures led the seed round. [PRNewswire]
Kleard launched Kleard Now. It lets realtors remotely grant access to buyers who want to self-tour a home. It’s meant to make it easier for people to view places without making an appointment. [Built In Seattle]
