“Join Durham’s fastest growing startup,” reads the billboard along 15-501 in big, bold red font.
Ever since Policygenius, an insuretech startup based out of New York, announced plans late last year to expand into the Bull City – ultimately bringing 370 new jobs with an average starting salary of $72,000 — it’s been desperate to get the word out that it’s open for business and is hiring.
Recently Policygenius announced a $100 million fundraise.
“We’re really excited about the growth that’s coming with our second headquarters in Durham,” its CEO and founder Jennifer Fitzgerald said. “This new round of funding will help us continue to build out our team there, as well as in New York.”
Original story from WRAL TechWire
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