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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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- 2011
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- Last published Oct 15
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Seattle startups including Apptentive, Textio and TINYpulse rely on Slack/Zoom and regular check‑ins as teams go fully remote during COVID-19
Seattle startups shifted to remote work during the COVID-19 outbreak, relying on chat and video platforms to keep business and social interactions going while monitoring employee well-being. Companies like Apptentive, Textio and TINYpulse report tools and check-ins help, but leaders note challenges for employees who struggle with isolation or being heard online.
CoreStack raises $8.5M Series A from Naya Ventures; total funding $13M, Dayakar Puskoor to join board
Seattle-based cloud governance startup CoreStack raised an $8.5 million Series A led by Naya Ventures to expand its automated cloud compliance and cost-management software; the company says it saves customers 20–60% on annual cloud costs and has over 60 enterprise clients.
Seattle Startup Flyhomes Expands to Boston, Portland, and L.A., Raises $141M to Aid Homebuyers in Competitive Markets
Seattle-based Flyhomes is expanding its real estate home-buying services to Portland, Boston, and Los Angeles/Orange County, focusing on competitive, high-priced markets by purchasing homes with cash for clients. The startup recently raised $141 million to support growth and has helped over 1,000 clients close on more than $1 billion in homes since 2015.
Seattle Startup Picnic Raises $5M Seed Funding for Pizza-Making Robot Assembling 300 Pizzas Per Hour
Seattle startup Picnic raised $5 million in a seed round to advance their pizza-making robot, which can assemble 300 pizzas per hour and has attracted global interest. The funding will help develop the next version and expand pilot programs, addressing labor shortages in the food industry.
Seattle Startup Crowd Cow Raises $15.1 Million to Expand Direct-to-Consumer Meat Marketplace
Seattle startup Crowd Cow raised $15.1 million to expand its meat marketplace, which allows customers to crowdfund meat from independent farms. Despite competition from alternative meat companies, Crowd Cow has grown by adding new products, partnerships like Shake Shack, and investment from notable backers including Madrona Venture Group and Ashton Kutcher’s Sound Ventures.
Groota Startup Launches Tool to Filter Promotional Emails and Protect User Privacy
Groota, founded by Rushin Liu and Cho-Min Chou, is a startup providing a tool to help users filter promotional emails by keeping desired ones and removing unwanted junk while prioritizing user privacy. The company is also developing technology to remove email tracking, addressing privacy concerns users may not be aware of.
Seattle’s A-Alpha Bio Raises $2.8M Seed Round to Advance AlphaSeq Drug Discovery Platform
Seattle startup A-Alpha Bio raised $2.8 million in seed funding to advance its genetically engineered protein analysis platform, AlphaSeq, which accelerates drug candidate evaluation by sorting millions of protein interactions. The round was led by OS Fund and included investors such as Madrona Venture Group and AME Cloud Ventures.
Satya Nadella and Seattle Tech Leaders Join Sounders FC Ownership; Cray Gets $600M DOE Supercomputer Contract Ahead of $1.3B HPE Acquisition
Seattle tech leaders, including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, have joined a revamped Sounders FC ownership group. Cray is developing a $600 million exascale supercomputer for the U.S. Department of Energy and is being acquired by HPE for $1.3 billion.
Amazon Launches Third Alexa Accelerator Cohort Featuring Nine Startups Innovating Voice Technology Applications
Amazon's Alexa Accelerator has launched its third cohort, featuring nine startups innovating with Alexa's voice technology across diverse applications like cooking and remote healthcare. The Alexa platform has rapidly grown, with over 90,000 skills and 100 million Alexa-enabled devices sold, reflecting the maturing voice tech market.
Chris DeVore to Step Down as Techstars Seattle Managing Director on July 1 to Focus on Founders’ Co-op VC Firm
Chris DeVore is stepping down as managing director of Techstars Seattle on July 1 after nearly five years to focus on running Founders’ Co-op, which recently raised a $25 million fund. He will remain involved with Techstars and continue working from the University of Washington’s Startup Hall.
HRG Infrastructure Wins $25,000 at UW Dempsey Startup Competition for Drone-Based Bridge Inspection Tech
HRG Infrastructure, founded by Harsh Rathod from the University of Victoria, won the $25,000 first-place prize at the University of Washington’s 22nd Dempsey Startup Competition for its drone-based civil infrastructure monitoring technology that significantly speeds up bridge inspections. Rathod was inspired to start the company after witnessing a bridge collapse in India where his family members lived.
Seattle Energy Monitoring Company Buddy to Acquire Smart Light Startup LIFX for $51 Million
Seattle-based Buddy announced plans to acquire Silicon Valley smart light maker LIFX for $51 million in cash and stock, aiming to integrate its energy monitoring platform with LIFX's lighting products. LIFX will continue operating independently, while the deal expands commercial opportunities for both companies.
Ossia and Spigen to Release Wireless-Charging Phone Case Using Cota Technology in 2020
Seattle-area startup Ossia is partnering with phone accessory maker Spigen to release a wireless-charging smartphone case using Ossia’s Cota technology in 2020, with Spigen manufacturing the mass-market product. The case contains a lithium-ion battery that receives power from room-sized transmitters (like Wi‑Fi routers) placed around the home, car, or office; final size, price and exact release details were not disclosed.
Seattle Startup FenSens Launches Wireless Smart Backup Cameras and Sensors to Retrofit Older Vehicles Starting at $70
Seattle startup FenSens offers a wireless license plate frame parking sensor and plans to launch smart backup cameras and a GPS tracker to retrofit older vehicles without backup cameras. The products connect via Bluetooth to smartphones and avoid wiring hassles, targeting car owners who want modern safety features in older cars.
Providence Ventures, led by ex-Amazon's Aaron Martin, raises $150M second fund to double healthcare tech investments
Providence Ventures, led by former Amazon executive Aaron Martin, has raised a second $150 million fund for early-stage healthcare technology investments, doubling its portfolio to $300 million. The firm focuses on companies that align with Providence St. Joseph Health's priorities and has invested in 15 companies from its initial fund.
Ganaz Raises $2.1M Led by Founder’s Co-op to Expand Farm-Worker Communication Platform
Ganaz, a platform connecting farmers with seasonal workers using native language translation, raised $2.1 million led by Founder’s Co-op to expand its team and grow its business. The startup aims to build trust between farmers and workers by enhancing direct communication and cultural understanding.
ApoGen Raises $4M More in Series A to Combat Drug-Resistant Cancers, Adds Biotech Vets to Leadership
Biotech startup ApoGen raised an additional $4 million in its Series A round, totaling $11 million, to advance its development of treatments for drug-resistant cancers. The company also expanded its executive team by hiring Seattle biotech veteran Peter de Vries and added M Ventures' Investment Director Keno Gutierrez to its board.
Livible Raises $16M Series A Led by Global Logistics Properties to Expand Nationwide On-Demand Storage Service
Seattle-based startup Livible raised $16 million in a Series A round led by Global Logistics Properties to expand its on-demand storage service nationwide, targeting urban customers with convenient pickup and delivery. The company operates in Seattle, Portland, and Boston, partners with WeWork, and offers tech-enabled, affordable storage solutions with additional personal packing services.
Co-living Startup Common Launches Two Shared-Living Buildings in Seattle with $1,600 Monthly Rent
Common, a New York-based co-living startup, has launched two buildings in Seattle offering private rooms with shared amenities for about $1,600 per month, aiming to provide more affordable housing alternatives in the city's expensive market. The company highlights these flexible, community-driven homes as a solution to Seattle's housing supply and demand challenges.
StormSensor Raises $1.2 Million to Expand Digital Stormwater Monitoring for Pollution and Flood Prevention
Seattle startup StormSensor raised $1.2 million to expand its wireless stormwater monitoring system that helps municipalities and agencies track pollution and prevent flooding. Founded in 2015, the company uses predictive algorithms to digitize stormwater quality reporting and has piloted its system in locations including Jersey City and the Port of Seattle.
San Francisco Startup Getaround Launches Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing in Seattle, Taking 40% Revenue Per Rental
Seattle’s Getaround, a peer-to-peer car-sharing service backed by a San Francisco startup, allows users to rent neighbors' cars via an app, keeping 40% of rental fees. After a rocky start, the service provided a smooth experience, exploring the feasibility of the Airbnb model applied to car rentals.
Nelson Del Rio Joins Seattle Startup Blokable as Co-CEO to Advance Scalable Affordable Housing Solutions
Nelson Del Rio has joined Seattle startup Blokable as co-CEO, working alongside co-founder Aaron Holm to develop scalable modular housing solutions for affordable housing. Del Rio brings expertise in public-private partnerships and aims to transform the residential housing development process amid the ongoing housing crisis.
GeekWire and MOHAI Host January 22 Event Celebrating Five Years of Seattle 10 Startup Program
GeekWire and MOHAI are hosting a special event on January 22 at MOHAI to celebrate five years of The Seattle 10 program, featuring a panel of past startup CEOs sharing entrepreneurial lessons. The event highlights up-and-coming Seattle startups whose business concepts are showcased on cocktail napkins displayed permanently at MOHAI.
Seattle Startup Armoire, Led and Invested in by Women, Offers Clothing Rentals with Personal Stylists to Save Time for Professional Women
Armoire is a Seattle-based women’s clothing rental startup launched in 2016, offering personal styling and rental services focused on saving busy professional women time. The company is woman-led in leadership, investment, and operations, aiming to address workplace outfit biases against women.
Visual Vocal Raises $3.6M Led by Eniac Ventures to Advance Virtual Reality Collaboration for Enterprises
Visual Vocal, a Seattle startup developing virtual 3D environment productivity tools for enterprises, has raised $3.6 million in a funding round led by Eniac Ventures. The company's cloud-based platform enables remote real-time collaboration using smartphone-viewable VR to improve design feedback in industries like architecture and aerospace.
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