GeekWire
GeekWire provides technology news, analysis, and resources for tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts. It covers developments in the technology industry, produces events and podcasts, and offers tools such as job boards and startup rankings to support the tech community. Its mission is to inform and connect people interested in technology and startups.
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- Seattle
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- Online Audio and Video Media
- Founded
- 2011
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- LLC Seattle business license
- Employees
- 26
- Registered name
- GeekWire LLC Seattle business license
- Founders
- John Cook, Todd Bishop
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- Last published Oct 15
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Humanly Acquires Anthill to Expand AI Hiring Platform with Employee Engagement Features
Humanly, an AI-powered hiring startup based in Bellevue, Washington, acquired Anthill to enhance its employee engagement capabilities. This acquisition follows Humanly's previous purchases of three recruiting technology companies and aims to integrate post-hire engagement with its existing candidate attraction, screening, and interviewing tools.
Seattle Startup Ambassador Acquires Tacoma-based Ad Platform Humming to Enhance AI Customer Engagement
Seattle startup Ambassador acquired Tacoma-based ad platform Humming to integrate its digital ad technology and enhance its AI-driven customer engagement services. Ambassador anticipates more acquisitions amid an AI startup shakeout, leveraging its longstanding proprietary customer data to stay competitive.
GeekWire Week in Review (April 5, 2026): Microsoft and Amazon moves, Washington non‑compete ban, Anduril warships, Bryson DeChambeau backs Sportsbox AI
A roundup of GeekWire’s most-read technology and startup stories for the week of April 5, 2026, covering major moves at Microsoft and Amazon, Washington state’s new non‑compete ban, Anduril’s autonomous warship work, NASA Artemis images, and notable local business and investment news.
Ara Partners to acquire Sedron Technologies with up to $500M to scale sewage and dairy-waste treatment facilities
Washington wastewater startup Sedron Technologies is being acquired by Ara Partners, which will invest up to $500 million to scale deployment of its sewage and dairy-waste treatment facilities that produce fertilizer and clean energy.
Portal Space Systems Raises $50M to Launch Starburst-1 on SpaceX Transporter-18 This Fall
Portal Space Systems raised $50 million in Series A funding to accelerate development of its maneuverable spacecraft, with Starburst-1 slated for launch this fall on a SpaceX rideshare mission. The startup plans to produce its Starburst and advanced Supernova vehicles at a new large manufacturing facility and aims to demonstrate rapid orbital maneuver capabilities with its innovative solar thermal propulsion system.
Inflection.io Acquires Keyplay, Reuniting Seattle Entrepreneurs Aaron Bird and Adam Schoenfeld
Inflection.io, led by CEO Aaron Bird, acquired Keyplay, reuniting longtime Seattle entrepreneurs with 15 years of collaboration history. Keyplay CEO Adam Schoenfeld joins Inflection as CMO, while the combined company now operates with 47 employees and an expanded global presence.
Humanly Raises $25M to Deliver AI-Vetted Job Seekers and Launch Candidate Coaching Products
Humanly raised $25 million in Series B funding to expand from providing AI-powered recruiting tools for employers to delivering pre-vetted, ready-to-hire job seekers on demand, alongside launching AI coaching products for candidates. The company aims to build a continuously updated database of screened job seekers to serve as a staffing agency replacement.
Bryson DeChambeau Leads Eight-Figure Acquisition of Seattle’s Sportsbox AI and Launches Google Cloud-Powered Swing Coach
Golf star Bryson DeChambeau is leading a group of investors to acquire Bellevue-based Sportsbox AI, a startup using AI and 3D motion capture to analyze golf swings from smartphone video. The acquisition, reportedly worth eight figures, also includes launching a new AI coaching assistant powered by Google Cloud, with DeChambeau featuring the Google Cloud logo at upcoming major tournaments.
Microsoft AI Leader Eric Boyd Joins Anthropic; Tagboard CEO Nathan Peterson Steps Down with Marty Roberts Taking Over
Eric Boyd, a longtime Microsoft AI leader, has joined Anthropic to lead its infrastructure team after nearly 17 years at Microsoft. Meanwhile, Nathan Peterson is stepping down as CEO of Tagboard, with Marty Roberts, the former COO, set to succeed him.
Former Tableau Chief Product Officer Francois Ajenstat Launches Golden Analytics with $7M Seed to Create AI-Native BI Platform
Francois Ajenstat, former Tableau chief product officer, has launched Golden Analytics with $7 million in seed funding to build an AI-native business intelligence platform that emphasizes automated insights and user control. The Seattle-based startup aims to advance BI by integrating AI at its core rather than as an add-on.
2026 GeekWire CEO of the Year Finalists Announced Across Fintech, Climate, Real Estate, and AI
The 2026 GeekWire Awards CEO of the Year finalists include Tony Huang of Possible Finance and others leading innovations in fintech, climate tech, real estate, and AI. The awards event takes place on May 7, with voting open through April 16.
Seattle Startup Glacis Hires Microsoft Azure Vet Rohit Tatachar as CTO to Launch AI Monitoring Tools
Seattle startup Glacis appointed longtime Microsoft Azure executive Rohit Tatachar as CTO and co-founder to develop tamper-proof AI behavior records. The company launched open-source tools enabling monitoring and control of AI agents to ensure safety and accountability.
Starfish Space Raises $110M Series B to Fund Satellite Servicing Missions and Scale Operations
Starfish Space raised $110 million in a Series B funding round led by Point72 Ventures to support its first satellite servicing missions and scale operations. Founded by Blue Origin veterans, the company developed the Otter vehicle for on-orbit satellite servicing and has conducted technology demonstrations and tests.
Seattle Entrepreneur Robbie Cape Launches New Stealth Startup After Nine-Month Job Search
Seattle tech entrepreneur Robbie Cape ended his nine-month job search by launching a new startup incorporated in March, with key early team members including CTO T Van Doren and CPO Matt Witcher. Cape is keeping the venture details private but is enthusiastic about shaping the company's future and applying lessons from his prior startups like 98point6 and Mt. Joy.
Data Visualization Veterans Ellie Fields and Jeffrey Heer Launch Ridge AI with $2.6M Led by Madrona to Enhance SaaS Analytics
Data visualization experts Ellie Fields and Jeffrey Heer launched Ridge AI with $2.6M in pre-seed funding from Madrona and prominent angels to help SaaS companies embed interactive analytics and AI data agents quickly into their products. Ridge AI aims to fix persistent issues in web-based data presentation by enabling rapid creation of interactive dashboards and data agents sharing the same dataset.
Tyler Swartz Launches Speedy’s in 2024 to Transport Stranded Seattle E-Bikes within 90 Minutes
Tyler Swartz founded Speedy’s, a Seattle-based roadside service launched in 2024 that transports disabled e-bikes to repair shops within 90 minutes. The service, which has grown to over 325 members and completed 384 trips, collaborates with local bike shops to support the e-bike community.
Convoy Co-founder Dan Lewis Shares Startup Culture and Leadership Lessons at 2026 Seattle AI Summit
Dan Lewis, Convoy co-founder and Microsoft VP, shared lessons from building the now-shuttered unicorn startup at the 2026 Seattle AI Startup Summit, emphasizing deliberate culture shaping, codifying values based on proven practices, and ensuring employees understand the 'why' behind decisions. His insights aim to help entrepreneurs create strong startups by fostering ownership and intentional culture design.
University of Washington’s CoMotion Labs Announces Eight Startups in Second Climate Tech Incubator Cohort
University of Washington’s CoMotion Labs has launched its second Climate Tech Incubator cohort, supporting eight startups focused on diverse sustainability challenges such as EV adoption and sustainable packaging. The six-month program, based at the Seattle Climate Innovation Hub, helps startups develop business plans and partnerships, culminating in a demo day in September.
JLL Report Names Seattle a Top Global Tech 'Reinforcer' but Flags Shortage of Premium Office Space
Seattle has risen to a 'reinforcer' status in JLL's Innovation Geographies report, outpacing cities like New York and London in talent migration. However, the city faces a bottleneck for tech expansion due to a shortage of premium, investment-grade office space with limited new construction and rising rents.
GeekWire Names Helion, OCOChem, TerraPower, Ravel, and IUNU as 2026 Sustainable Innovation Award Finalists
The finalists for GeekWire's 2026 Sustainable Innovation Award are energy companies Helion, OCOChem, TerraPower; fashion recycler Ravel; and agtech startup IUNU, recognized for their work combating climate change and sustainability challenges. The award, sponsored by Amazon, highlights Pacific Northwest leaders and culminates in a May 7 celebration in Seattle, with public voting open until April 16.
Seattle-Based Gaming Platform Rec Room to Shut Down June 1, Assets Acquired by Snap
Rec Room, a popular Seattle-based social gaming platform valued at $3.5 billion, announced it will shut down on June 1, with some assets acquired by Snap, leaving its 150 million players and community in shock. Fans expressed disbelief and sadness on Discord and Reddit, questioning what happened and where they will find similar entertainment now.
AI Startup Oumi, Founded by Microsoft and Google Veterans, Launches Platform for Custom AI Models
Seattle-based AI startup Oumi, founded by veterans from Microsoft and Google, launched a commercial platform focused on building custom AI models. The company aims to outperform general-purpose AI from providers like OpenAI and Anthropic by specializing in smaller, tailored models.
Snap Acquires Assets from Rec Room Ahead of June 1 Shutdown; Employees Join Specs Inc. for AR Hardware Work
Snap Inc. has acquired select assets from Rec Room Inc., a social gaming platform shutting down on June 1, with some Rec Room employees joining Snap’s Specs Inc. to support its augmented reality glasses initiatives. Despite Rec Room's 150 million players, it failed to achieve sustainable profitability, leading to its closure.
Portal Space Systems' Mini-Nova Demonstration Payload Launched on SpaceX Falcon 9 for Maneuverable Spacecraft Tests
Portal Space Systems launched its first orbital payload, Mini-Nova, aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 during the Transporter-16 rideshare mission to test technologies for maneuverable space vehicles. The payload will remain attached to Momentus’ Vigoride-7 for six months to validate critical systems for future spacecraft focused on rapid orbital maneuvering and space servicing.
Rec Room, Seattle Social Gaming Platform Valued at $3.5B, Shuts Down June 1 Amid Profitability Challenges
Seattle-based social gaming platform Rec Room, once valued at $3.5 billion, will shut down on June 1 after a decade in operation due to difficulties in achieving profitability. This ends the run of one of Seattle's most notable startup unicorns.
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John Cook Founder, Co-founder and Publisher, GeekWire
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Jonathan Sposato Founder, Chairman & co-founder
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Todd Bishop Founder, Co-Founder
