Leases - Lease Maturity (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Operating leases
2022 (Remaining 6 months)	$ 3,206
2023	6,136
2024	6,189
2025	4,839
2026	5,046
Thereafter	4,982
Total minimum lease payments	30,398
Less: imputed interest	(2,244)
Total present value of lease liabilities	28,154
Finance leases
2022 (Remaining 6 months)	105
2023	140
2024	145
2025	149
2026	153
Thereafter	199
Total minimum lease payments	891
Less: imputed interest	(53)
Total present value of lease liabilities	838
Total
2022 (Remaining 6 months)	3,311
2023	6,276
2024	6,334
2025	4,988
2026	5,199
Thereafter	5,181
Total minimum lease payments	31,289
Less: imputed interest	(2,297)
Total present value of lease liabilities	$ 28,992

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