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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- HQ
- Seattle
- Sectors
- Online Audio and Video Media
- Founded
- 2011
- Type
- 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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2017 GeekWire Summit in Seattle Features CEOs Nadella, Johnson; Limited Tickets Available for Oct 9-11 Event
The 2017 GeekWire Summit, happening October 9-11 in Seattle, will gather over 800 leaders to discuss advances in tech, business, and science, featuring top speakers like Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson. The event includes fireside chats, startup showcases, and a new 'Immigrant’s Journey' speaker series, with limited tickets still available.
Puppet Acquires Seattle Startup Distelli to Enhance Cloud Automation and Code Deployment
Puppet has acquired Seattle-based startup Distelli to enhance its cloud automation platform by integrating Distelli’s efficient code deployment tools. Distelli, founded in 2015 and backed by Andreessen Horowitz, will join Puppet’s Seattle office to help improve software development speed and visibility for Puppet’s 37,000 customers.
Amazon Seeks Cities for $5 Billion Second Headquarters with 50,000 Jobs, Equal to Seattle Campus
Amazon announced plans to build a $5 billion second headquarters in North America, called HQ2, expected to create up to 50,000 jobs and be a full equal to its Seattle operations. The company is inviting cities to submit proposals for hosting the new campus.
Seattle Startup GawkBox Raises $3.7M to Boost Game Streamer Earnings Through Sponsored Tipping on Twitch and YouTube
Seattle startup GawkBox raised $3.7 million in Series A funding to help live game streamers earn 'sponsored tips' when viewers download and engage with games. This platform offers an alternative revenue stream by enabling tipping without direct payments, benefiting both streamers and app developers.
Cyrus Biotechnology Raises $8M Series A Led by Trinity Ventures to Expand Cloud-Based Protein Modeling for Drug Discovery
Cyrus Biotechnology secured $8 million in Series A funding led by Trinity Ventures to advance its cloud-based protein modeling platform, Cyrus Bench, which aids drug discovery. The software builds on the University of Washington's Rosetta platform, enabling researchers to design novel protein configurations for therapeutic applications.
TurboPatent launches RoboReview and RapidResponse to automate patent drafting and responses after $1.4M raise
Seattle startup TurboPatent, which raised $1.4 million earlier this year, launched two AI-powered products—RoboReview and RapidResponse—to automate and speed patent drafting, review and office-action responses, aiming to cut time, costs and human error. The company is led by co-founders James Billmaier and Charles Mirho, who bring technology and patent-law experience.
TalentWorks raises $2.4M from Lowercase, Founder’s Co-op and Felicis to guarantee job interviews for $10/week
TalentWorks, co-founded by Kushal Chakrabarti and Ajit Banerjee, emerged from stealth with $2.4M from investors including Lowercase Capital, Founder’s Co-op and Felicis to offer a $10/week AI-driven job-interview matching service that guarantees interviews or refunds fees after 60 days.
Heptio CTO Joe Beda: Moving to AWS Won’t Make You ‘Netflix’ — Culture and Dev Practices Must Change
Heptio co-founder and CTO Joe Beda warns companies that simply moving workloads to cloud providers won’t deliver benefits unless organizational culture and development practices are updated to be cloud-native. He emphasizes that legacy processes and misunderstandings about DevOps prevent many established firms from reaping cloud advantages.
Smartsheet Rises to No. 6 on GeekWire 200 List with Over $70M Revenue and Boston Expansion Plans
Smartsheet has risen to number six on the GeekWire 200 list of privately held Pacific Northwest startups, up from 13th at the start of the year, driven by strong subscription revenue growth and key executive hires. Other notable movers include Vacation rental startup Vacasa entering the top 10 and Seattle’s Highspot climbing to number 148 after forming a strategic partnership with Brainshark.
Swym Launches Platform to Help E-Commerce Retailers Offer Amazon-Like Multi-Device Shopping Experiences
Swym, a Seattle-based startup, offers a platform that helps e-commerce retailers track shopper behavior across devices to provide personalized shopping experiences similar to Amazon's. Founded to enhance mobile shopping convenience, Swym aims to level the playing field for smaller retailers competing against giants like Amazon and Walmart.
M3 Biotechnology Secures $1.4M from Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation to Launch Clinical Trials for Innovative Alzheimer's Therapy
Seattle-based M3 Biotechnology secured an additional $1.4 million from the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation to prepare clinical trials for its novel Alzheimer’s therapy aimed at stopping neuron deterioration. This funding follows a previous $14 million raised, supporting the company’s advancement toward potentially halting disease progression rather than just treating symptoms.
Seattle Startup TurboPatent Raises $1.45M to Expand Patent Automation with New SmartShell Product
Seattle startup TurboPatent raised $1.45 million in convertible notes to expand its patent automation tools, including the recent SmartShell product for paralegals. Founded by James Billmaier and Charles Mirho, the company aims to streamline patent documentation for law firms and corporations.
Seattle Startup Fashwire Raises $725,000 to Launch Fashion App Providing Designers Real-Time Consumer Feedback
Seattle startup Fashwire raised $725,000 in a seed round to develop a fashion app that connects designers with consumers for real-time feedback. The app, which has 6,000 users and 1,400 designers in beta, plans a wider launch in August and will generate revenue primarily through designer subscriptions.
GeekWire Awards 2017 Finalists Highlight Pacific Northwest Tech Innovation, Winners Publicly Voted and Revealed May 4 at MoPop
The 2017 GeekWire Awards finalists showcase the Pacific Northwest's tech industry's strength, especially in cloud technology, with winners decided by public votes and announced at a May 4 ceremony at MoPop.
Voyager Capital Hires Silicon Valley Veteran James Newell to Lead Pacific Northwest Investment Focus
James Newell, a Seattle native and former Silicon Valley investor, joins Voyager Capital's Seattle office as partner to enhance the firm's focus on Pacific Northwest startups. Voyager Capital aims to leverage Newell's Silicon Valley experience to strengthen ties between Seattle's growing tech scene and Silicon Valley.
Stuffstr App Helps Users Repurpose $7,000 in Unused Household Items to Cut Waste and CO2 Emissions
Stuffstr, a Seattle-based company founded by sharing economy veterans John Atcheson and Steve Gutmann, offers an app to help users manage and repurpose $7,000 worth of unused household items, aiming to reduce waste and its significant CO2 emissions. The app partners with major brands and promotes sustainable circular economy practices by enabling easy donation, repair, or transfer of unused belongings.
Cairn CEO Ali Alami Develops App to Enhance Wilderness Safety with Signal Maps and Safety Updates
Cairn co-founder Ali Alami created an app that helps hikers communicate safety updates and find cell service in remote areas by using user-generated signal maps. His background in wilderness survival and tech enables him to merge outdoor safety with technology.
Wrench Launches Maintenance Membership and Expands to Phoenix, Plans Third Market in January
Seattle-based car repair startup Wrench has launched a maintenance membership program and expanded to Phoenix, planning a third market expansion in January. The membership offers regular on-site services for $14.95 to $19.95 per month, aiming to simplify car maintenance without dealer visits.
GeekWire 200 November Update: DocuSign Tops as Textio Rises 23 Spots and Morningstar Acquires PitchBook for $180M
The November update of the GeekWire 200 highlights Pacific Northwest startups leveraging recent large funding rounds to expand products and staff, with DocuSign leading the list. Notable moves include Textio jumping 23 spots to number 176 and Avvo advancing into the seventh spot, while PitchBook was acquired by Morningstar for $180 million.
Seattle 10 Names Top Startups to Showcase at GeekWire Gala Dec. 7 at MOHAI
The Seattle 10 highlights the region’s most promising startups across diverse industries such as education, enterprise software, virtual reality, and robotics. These selected startups will creatively showcase their business ideas on large cocktail napkins at the GeekWire Gala on December 7th at MOHAI.
Impinj Reports Second Consecutive Post-IPO Earnings Beat with $1.9M Profit on $31M Revenue
Impinj, a Seattle-based RFID company, exceeded Wall Street expectations for the second consecutive quarter post-IPO, reporting $1.9 million non-GAAP profit on $31 million revenue. The company forecasts continued profitability and revenue growth in the upcoming quarter, with stock up over 80% since its July IPO.
Microsoft and Nathan Myhrvold Lead $20.7M Investment in Atlas, Launching Digital Footprint Search Engine Atlas Recall
Microsoft, Nathan Myhrvold, and Aspect Ventures invested $20.7 million in Seattle-based Atlas Informatics, which launched Atlas Recall, a search engine for indexing users' entire digital footprint with an open beta release for Mac and iOS. The technology captures encrypted records of user activity across apps by integrating deeply with the operating system and supports search via Google and Mac Spotlight.
Bill Gates-Backed Kymeta Demonstrates High-Speed Flat-Panel Satellite Antennas at Monaco Yacht Show, Secures Superyacht Commitments
Kymeta Corp., backed by Bill Gates, showcased its flat-panel satellite antennas at the Monaco Yacht Show, delivering high-speed broadband to yachts using Panasonic’s satellite network. The demonstration impressed superyacht owners, resulting in commitments for Kymeta’s mTenna technology from iconic yachts and promising significantly faster maritime broadband.
OfferUp Raises $119M Led by Warburg Pincus, Confirms Over $1B Valuation with Global Expansion Plans
OfferUp, a Bellevue-based mobile marketplace rival to Craigslist, raised $119 million led by Warburg Pincus, confirming a valuation over $1 billion. The company plans to expand its U.S. dominance and pursue global ambitions by enhancing its platform and hiring more staff.
Seattle Startup Nexgenia Raises $2M to Broaden Polymer Reagent Technology for Immunotherapy Applications
Seattle biotech startup Nexgenia, led by CEO Ron Myers, raised $2 million to expand its polymer-based reagents for sorting cells in immunotherapy production to new applications. The funding, led by the W Fund and Washington Research Foundation, will support further research into diverse uses of their technology beyond cancer treatment.
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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
