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Ben Gilbert
AddedMar 31, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Ben Gilbert

Ben Gilbert

Founder, Taunt

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Ben Gilbert's Career

Taunt
Taunt

Seattle, WA, US

Founder
Madrona Venture Labs
Madrona Venture Labs

Seattle, WA, US

Founder
Pioneer Square Labs
Pioneer Square Labs

Seattle, WA, US

Co-Founder

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Ben Gilbert's Career

Taunt
Taunt
Seed$4.7M72017Seattle, WA, US
Founder

Leadership at Taunt

Jon DavidJon DavidCEO

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GamercraftGamercraftMiami, FL, USGaming Tournamentsest. 2020GamercraftMiami, FL, US · est. 2020

Gamercraft: Organizing gaming tournaments while fostering a balanced, rewarding work culture.

Series A · $5M25
GamewagrsGamewagrsSalt Lake City, UT, USEsports Platformest. 2022GamewagrsSalt Lake City, UT, US · est. 2022

Real-time API platform for skill-based video game tournaments with cash wagers.

Pre-Seed · $20k5
LeagueOSLeagueOSSt. Louis Park, MN, USEsports Softwareest. 2021LeagueOSSt. Louis Park, MN, US · est. 2021

LeagueOS: Your esports software for creating leagues, controlling data, and securing sponsorships.

Pre-Seed · $20k8
ChallengerChallengerCarlsbad, CA, USVideo Gamesest. 2018ChallengerCarlsbad, CA, US · est. 2018

Challenger, a Carlsbad-based software company, offers real-time AI-powered cash contests in video games.

Seed · $2.8M13
Madrona Venture Labs
Madrona Venture Labs
Investment FirmInvestment Firm$19.3M272014Seattle, WA, US
Founder

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Leadership at Madrona Venture Labs

Mike FridgenMike FridgenCEO

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Seattle's Pioneer Square Labs: Innovating and launching successful startups since 2015.

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9Mile Labs9Mile LabsSeattle, WA, USest. 20139Mile LabsSeattle, WA, US · est. 2013

9Mile Labs: A Seattle-based B2B tech startup accelerator providing workspace, funding, and mentorship.

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Launch FactoryLaunch FactorySan Diego, CA, USest. 2018Launch FactorySan Diego, CA, US · est. 2018

Launch Factory: A startup studio fostering success through elite advisory, seed funding, and acceleration.

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Venture Lane: A dynamic hub nurturing growth for early-stage tech startups.

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Pioneer Square Labs
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Investment FirmInvestment Firm$27.5M192015Seattle, WA, US
Co-Founder

Leadership at Pioneer Square Labs

Mike GalgonMike GalgonCo-Founder
Geoff EntressGeoff EntressCo-Founder
Greg GottesmanGreg GottesmanCo-Founder
Brad FeldBrad FeldBoard Member

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Puget Sound Venture ClubPuget Sound Venture ClubBellevue, WA, USest. 1985Puget Sound Venture ClubBellevue, WA, US · est. 1985

Venture club connecting accredited investors for insightful discussions and opportunity reviews.

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Ben Gilbert's Co-Investors

David RosenthalDavid RosenthalCo-invested · Levels Series AWilliam A. Callahan, CFAWilliam A. Callahan, CFACo-invested · Levels Series AMario GabrieleMario GabrieleCo-invested · Levels Series AMattia AstoriMattia AstoriCo-invested · Levels Series ALenny RachitskyLenny RachitskyCo-invested · Levels Series AMoshe LifschitzMoshe LifschitzCo-invested · Levels Series AArda KaraArda KaraCo-invested · Levels Series ARachel SwansonRachel SwansonCo-invested · Levels Series A

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