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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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- Seattle
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- Online Audio and Video Media
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- 2011
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- GeekWire LLC Seattle business license
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- John Cook, Todd Bishop
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- Last published Oct 15
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Seattle Seahawks Test OneCourt Tactile Device Enhancing Game Experience for Blind Fans in NFL Pilot
The Seattle Seahawks joined an NFL pilot program testing OneCourt's tactile device that helps blind and low-vision fans follow live game action through synchronized audio and vibrations. Feedback from games, including one against the Indianapolis Colts, will guide future in-stadium accessibility improvements.
FCC Restricts Chinese Drones, Boosting Seattle-Based Brinc and Washington’s Domestic Drone Industry
New U.S. federal restrictions on foreign-made drones, especially targeting Chinese company DJI, are expected to boost Washington state’s domestic drone manufacturing industry, creating thousands of jobs. Seattle’s existing aerospace talent and companies like Boeing and Amazon Prime Air position it as a key beneficiary of this industry shift.
Seattle Startup Ambassador Raises $7M to Grow AI-Powered Customer Feedback Platform and Launch HiroAI in 2024
Seattle startup Ambassador raised $7 million to expand its AI-driven software that helps companies analyze customer feedback and manage engagement tools. The funding supports the launch of HiroAI, which aids marketing teams by providing insights and action recommendations to boost retention and revenue.
Seattle Data Governance Startup Codified Winds Down as CEO Yatharth Gupta Joins Google
Seattle data governance startup Codified is winding down as its founder and former CEO, Yatharth Gupta, takes a new role as director of product management at Google. The company, which raised $4 million in seed funding in February 2024 and developed AI-driven data access controls, provided no further details on the shutdown.
Seattle Startup Tin Can Raises $12M to Scale Screen-Free Wi-Fi Landline Phones for Kids
Seattle startup Tin Can is reviving voice-only Wi-Fi landline phones for kids, emphasizing connection without screens or AI. CEO Chet Kittleson explains the product’s appeal and how a $12 million seed round led by Greylock will support scaling the business.
Seattle Startup Pauling.AI Uses AI to Cut Drug Discovery from Months to Weeks, Founded by Ex-Google Exec Javier Tordable in 2024
Seattle startup Pauling.AI uses AI to automate early drug discovery steps, reducing timelines from months to weeks and aiming to greatly increase new drug approvals. Founded in 2024 by former Google technical director Javier Tordable, the company offers a 'scientist-as-a-service' platform to assist researchers with computational chemistry and drug candidate modeling.
Seattle-Based RentSpree Grows Profitable Real Estate Platform Serving 4 Million Users, Hires Ex-Redfin CTO
RentSpree, a profitable Seattle-based startup founded in 2016, helps small landlords and real estate agents manage rentals online, processing hundreds of millions in payments yearly. The company recently hired former Redfin executive Alex Berezhnyy as CTO and is expanding its services, including banking features for landlords.
Seattle Startup Tin Can Raises $12M Seed Funding Led by Greylock to Scale Kid-Friendly Wi-Fi Landline Phones
Seattle startup Tin Can raised $12 million in a seed round led by Greylock Partners to meet high demand for its Wi-Fi landline-style phones for kids, which have sold out two production runs and built a near-six-figure waitlist. The company aims to provide a safer communication device for kids without screen distractions, attracting investors who are also parents and industry experts.
Rad Power Bikes Files Chapter 11, Owes $8.3 Million to U.S. Customs as Tariffs Pressure E-Bike Industry
Rad Power Bikes filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, listing an $8.3 million unpaid tariff bill to U.S. Customs among its largest debts, highlighting financial challenges amid COVID-driven demand declines and rising costs in the e-bike industry.
Seattle’s Rad Power Bikes Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy with $73M Liabilities Amid Declining Revenue, Pursues Sale to Stay Afloat
Seattle-based Rad Power Bikes filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid declining revenue and liabilities over twice its assets, while pursuing a sale to keep the company operating. The filing follows a recent CPSC safety warning over battery issues and ongoing financial challenges threatening the company's future and 64 jobs.
Starfish Space and Impulse Space Achieve First Autonomous Satellite Rendezvous Using Starfish’s Navigation Software on LEO Express 2 Mission
Starfish Space and Impulse Space successfully demonstrated an autonomous in-space satellite rendezvous during Impulse's LEO Express 2 mission using Starfish's guidance and navigation software. The maneuver allowed the Mira spacecraft to approach another spacecraft up to 1,200 meters away and then autonomously depart without operator commands.
2025 GeekWire Gala Hosts 750+ Seattle Tech Enthusiasts with Robots and Honors 'Uncommon Thinkers' Innovators
The 2025 GeekWire Gala brought together over 750 members of Seattle's tech community at Showbox SoDo for an evening of celebration featuring robots, games, and networking. The event also honored the region’s 'Uncommon Thinkers,' recognizing innovative leaders from multiple tech companies.
Seattle Recycling Startup Ridwell Grows to 130,000 Customers and Raises $15M for New Mail-In Service
Ridwell, a Seattle-based recycling startup, has expanded its services to include a mail-in option that has attracted around 20,000 users, growing its customer base to 130,000 nationwide. The company recently raised $15 million to support its growth and continues to promote its services through community meetups across the U.S.
HandsRing Health Acquires Seattle’s Joon Care to Expand Digital Youth Mental Health Services
Seattle-based Joon Care, a mental health startup serving youth with evidence-based online therapy, was acquired by New York-based Handspring Health, which also offers virtual mental health services. The acquisition aims to build a leading digital platform for youth and family mental healthcare, though financial terms were not disclosed.
GeekWire Honors Six 'Uncommon Thinkers' Transforming Industries with Innovative Startups in 2025
GeekWire's third annual 'Uncommon Thinkers' honors six innovators including Anindya Roy, Kiana Ehsani, and Jeff Thornburg, who are leading startups transforming industries with breakthrough technologies in biotech, social media, and space propulsion. These leaders will be celebrated at the GeekWire Gala in Seattle for their creative and mission-driven approaches to solving significant challenges.
Washington Allocates $350K to Portal Space Systems for 50,000-Sq-Ft Satellite Factory Expansion in Bothell
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is allocating $350,000 to support Portal Space Systems' expansion of a 50,000-square-foot satellite manufacturing facility in Bothell, aiming to produce four spacecraft per month by 2027 and create over 700 jobs by 2030.
Seattle AI Startup Yoodli Raises $40M, Valuation Hits $300M, Shifts to Enterprise Experiential Learning
Seattle startup Yoodli, which offers AI-powered conversation coaching software, has tripled its valuation to about $300 million following a $40 million funding round announced just eight months after a $13.7 million raise. The company is shifting focus from consumer public speaking to enterprise experiential learning, partnering with firms like SAP and Google to improve employee communication skills.
Seattle Startup Casera Launches AI Tool to Streamline Hospital Case Management and Reduce Patient Stay Delays
Seattle-based healthcare startup Casera is developing AI software that assists hospital case managers by automating coordination tasks to reduce patient stay delays and operational costs. Spun out from Pioneer Square Labs, Casera integrates with existing communication tools to ensure timely follow-ups and task completion, aiming to improve hospital patient flow.
Bluesky CEO Jay Graber Builds AT Protocol to Decentralize Social Networks Beyond Company Control
Bluesky CEO Jay Graber is developing the AT Protocol, a decentralized social network foundation designed to persist beyond any single company and allow users to move their social data freely across different apps. Her vision aims to transform how online communities form, grow, and self-govern.
Lumotive Opens Oman and Taiwan Offices to Commercialize $59M-Funded Miniaturized 3D Sensor Chips
Lumotive, after raising $59 million in venture capital, has opened offices in Oman and Taiwan to advance commercialization of its miniaturized 3D sensor chips. The company, specializing in lidar technology for robotics and other applications, has also expanded its management team with senior industry leaders.
Ex-Amazon and Expedia Executives Launch VQ Capital, AI and Cyber Intelligence Investment Firm Backed by Family Offices
Former Amazon and Expedia leaders Brian Lent and John Kim, along with partners Yotam Avrahami and Praveen Hirsave, have launched VQ Capital, an AI-native investment firm focused on AI and cyber intelligence. Headquartered in New York with plans for a Seattle hub, VQ Capital partners with family offices to invest on a deal-by-deal basis in transformative AI and cybersecurity technologies.
Founder Institute Relaunches Seattle Accelerator with Local Leadership and In-Person Programs Starting March 2024
Founder Institute is relaunching its Seattle chapter with local leadership led by tech veteran Aniket Naravanekar to revive in-person mentorship, events, and funding opportunities for startups. The first new cohort starts in March, with a launch event scheduled for December 12.
Seattle Startup Scowtt Raises $12M Series A to Optimize Ad Campaigns Using CRM Data and AI
Seattle startup Scowtt raised $12 million in a Series A round led by Inspired Capital to enhance ad campaigns using CRM data and AI, aiming to improve ad spend efficiency without changing marketers' tools. Founded in 2024, Scowtt targets enterprise advertisers and plans to develop into an AI-driven growth operating system combining marketing and sales intelligence.
HSA Bank Acquires Seattle-Based Fintech SecureSave, Provider of Emergency Savings Solutions for Employees
HSA Bank has acquired fintech startup SecureSave, a 2020 Pioneer Square Labs spinout that provides emergency savings accounts as an employee financial wellness benefit. SecureSave has supported over 60,000 users saving more than $100 million, and the acquisition will allow it to continue its platform and client services.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Explored Investing in Seattle’s Stoke Space for Orbital Data Centers to Challenge SpaceX in 2024
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman explored investing in Seattle startup Stoke Space to develop orbital data centers, aiming to compete with SpaceX and other tech giants in space-based AI data processing. Talks occurred in 2024 but are currently inactive, reflecting a growing tech interest in off-Earth data infrastructures.
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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
