Rainway CEO Andrew Sampson says Rainway tech powers PC and iOS web versions of Microsoft’s Project xCloud and will pivot to virtualized browser apps

Seattle startup Rainway, co-founded by CEO Andrew Sampson, powers the PC and iOS web versions of Microsoft’s Project xCloud and is pivoting from gaming to a virtualized app platform for running powerful desktop applications in browsers. The 15-person company remains independent, has turned down acquisition offers, and aims to compete with Google’s web app offerings.