Melinda Morbeck Lewison

Managing Director

Past deals in Seattle, WA

Arrived Homes

Series A in 2022
Arrived Homes, LLC is a Seattle-based company founded in 2019 that offers a platform for investing in residential real estate. The company allows individuals to invest in shares of rental homes and vacation properties, enabling them to earn passive income from rent and potential property value appreciation without the responsibilities associated with full homeownership. By providing a user-friendly interface, Arrived Homes helps investors browse available properties and manage their investments, facilitating a pathway to financial independence through real estate.

doxo

Series C in 2022
doxo is an all-in-one bill pay service that facilitates secure payment to any biller with any payment method on any device. It currently serves over 4 million users who make payments to 75,000+ local and national businesses, making doxo the largest bill pay directory in the nation. Billers on the network get paid directly and consumers have complete bills pay independence over when and how they pay their bills. The company more than doubled its customer base in 2018 and is expanding its team to further accelerate growth and change the bill pay landscape to focus on the customer. doxo investors include MDV, Sigma Partners, and Bezos Expeditions.

Cloud Paper

Venture Round in 2022
Cloud Paper is a tree-free paper manufacturer that makes paper products made with 100% bamboo. The company's paper products are made with sustainable, super-soft, bamboo. With no trees harmed along the way. The company aims to end the deforestation cycle caused by the traditional paper industry. It also uses plastic-free packaging. It was founded in 2019 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

WhyLabs

Series A in 2021
WhyLabs is the AI observability company. Its mission to build the interface between humans and AI applications.

Arrived Homes

Seed Round in 2021
Arrived Homes, LLC is a Seattle-based company founded in 2019 that offers a platform for investing in residential real estate. The company allows individuals to invest in shares of rental homes and vacation properties, enabling them to earn passive income from rent and potential property value appreciation without the responsibilities associated with full homeownership. By providing a user-friendly interface, Arrived Homes helps investors browse available properties and manage their investments, facilitating a pathway to financial independence through real estate.

WhyLabs

Seed Round in 2020
WhyLabs is the AI observability company. Its mission to build the interface between humans and AI applications.

Sana Biotechnology

Series A in 2020
Sana Biotechnology focuses on creating and delivering engineered cells as medicine for patients. Recent scientific advances make it possible to reprogram cells in the body or replace damaged cells and tissues, creating a new class of medicines to treat a broad array of diseases. The company is a team of scientists, clinicians and biotechnology veterans focused on creating an enduring company that makes meaningful medicines and will change the approach in treating diseases.

Spiral

Seed Round in 2019
Spiral is a software company which is focused on building solutions for customer feedback using AI.

Spiral

Seed Round in 2019
Spiral is a software company which is focused on building solutions for customer feedback using AI.

Pulse Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Pulse Labs is a user testing platform focused on enhancing the user experience for voice applications within the voice ecosystem, including platforms such as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Founded in 2017 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company provides developers and designers with valuable insights into how real users interact with their voice applications through comprehensive testing and data analysis. By offering a panel of testers from various demographics, Pulse Labs enables its clients to gather feedback and refine their applications to better meet user needs. The company gained recognition as one of the nine startups in the inaugural Alexa Accelerator Powered by Techstars, highlighting its commitment to advancing voice technology.

Pro.com

Series A in 2014
Pro.com is a full-service remodeling general contractor operating in Seattle, Portland, the San Francisco Bay Area, Denver, and Phoenix. The company aims to enhance the residential construction experience by combining expertise in construction with advanced technology. This includes a smart pricing software that utilizes a comprehensive database and algorithms to deliver accurate, fixed-price quotes, facilitating convenience for homeowners. Pro.com also offers detailed and mobile-friendly estimates, alongside project management tools that provide both staff and homeowners with real-time insights into project progress. By connecting homeowners with service professionals, Pro.com streamlines the process of booking and scheduling home improvement services.

Juno Therapeutics

Series B in 2014
Juno Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing cell-based cancer immunotherapies using chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) technologies to genetically modify T cells to target and eliminate cancer cells. The company is advancing a diverse pipeline of product candidates, including JCAR017 and JCAR014 for relapsed or refractory B cell malignancies, and JCAR018 for pediatric patients with CD22-positive cancers. Additional candidates include therapies targeting neuroblastoma, lung cancer, ovarian cancers, and glioblastoma, among others. Juno Therapeutics collaborates with prominent cancer research institutions such as Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to enhance its research and development efforts. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Juno Therapeutics has established itself as a leader in immunotherapy innovation and operates as a subsidiary of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company.

Pro.com

Seed Round in 2014
Pro.com is a full-service remodeling general contractor operating in Seattle, Portland, the San Francisco Bay Area, Denver, and Phoenix. The company aims to enhance the residential construction experience by combining expertise in construction with advanced technology. This includes a smart pricing software that utilizes a comprehensive database and algorithms to deliver accurate, fixed-price quotes, facilitating convenience for homeowners. Pro.com also offers detailed and mobile-friendly estimates, alongside project management tools that provide both staff and homeowners with real-time insights into project progress. By connecting homeowners with service professionals, Pro.com streamlines the process of booking and scheduling home improvement services.

Juno Therapeutics

Series A in 2014
Juno Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing cell-based cancer immunotherapies using chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) technologies to genetically modify T cells to target and eliminate cancer cells. The company is advancing a diverse pipeline of product candidates, including JCAR017 and JCAR014 for relapsed or refractory B cell malignancies, and JCAR018 for pediatric patients with CD22-positive cancers. Additional candidates include therapies targeting neuroblastoma, lung cancer, ovarian cancers, and glioblastoma, among others. Juno Therapeutics collaborates with prominent cancer research institutions such as Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to enhance its research and development efforts. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Juno Therapeutics has established itself as a leader in immunotherapy innovation and operates as a subsidiary of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company.

doxo

Series B in 2011
doxo is an all-in-one bill pay service that facilitates secure payment to any biller with any payment method on any device. It currently serves over 4 million users who make payments to 75,000+ local and national businesses, making doxo the largest bill pay directory in the nation. Billers on the network get paid directly and consumers have complete bills pay independence over when and how they pay their bills. The company more than doubled its customer base in 2018 and is expanding its team to further accelerate growth and change the bill pay landscape to focus on the customer. doxo investors include MDV, Sigma Partners, and Bezos Expeditions.

doxo

Series A in 2009
doxo is an all-in-one bill pay service that facilitates secure payment to any biller with any payment method on any device. It currently serves over 4 million users who make payments to 75,000+ local and national businesses, making doxo the largest bill pay directory in the nation. Billers on the network get paid directly and consumers have complete bills pay independence over when and how they pay their bills. The company more than doubled its customer base in 2018 and is expanding its team to further accelerate growth and change the bill pay landscape to focus on the customer. doxo investors include MDV, Sigma Partners, and Bezos Expeditions.

TeachStreet

Series A in 2009
TeachStreet is an online platform that connects lifelong learners with educational opportunities by helping them find classes and instructors in various subjects. The platform serves as a community hub where students can discover local teachers and schools, facilitating access to diverse learning experiences. Additionally, TeachStreet offers robust tools for educators, allowing them to manage their teaching businesses effectively. The website also provides a public forum for teachers, coaches, and experts to share knowledge and insights, fostering a collaborative environment for both educators and learners.

Pelago

Series B in 2008
Pelago, founded in 2006 by former Amazon executives, focuses on harnessing the convergence of location-awareness, information accessibility, and social interaction to drive innovation. The company developed Whrrl v2.0, a mobile and web application launched in March 2009, which allows users to capture and share their life experiences in story form. Through the integration of location data, photos, and text updates, users can create collaborative narratives that reflect their shared experiences from multiple perspectives. Whrrl v2.0 offers flexible privacy settings, enabling users to control who can view their stories, and it facilitates sharing on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. Participants can contribute to stories in real-time using various devices, including mobile phones and digital cameras equipped with Eye-Fi technology. The app also allows for post-experience editing and sharing through unique URLs, enhancing the ability to connect and communicate personal moments with others.