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- Last published Oct 15
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Microsoft Veterans’ Startup Pay-i Raises $4.9M to Quantify ROI of Generative AI Investments
Seattle startup Pay-i, founded by Microsoft veterans, raised $4.9 million to develop software that measures the ROI of generative AI initiatives by linking usage data to business KPIs. The company aims to provide real-time insights on AI value creation and projects over $2 million ARR by 2026.
Seattle AI Startup Yoodli Raises $13.7M to Enhance Sales Pitch Training with Generative AI
Seattle-based AI startup Yoodli raised $13.7 million to advance its generative AI platform that helps sales teams practice pitches by simulating conversations and providing communication feedback. Founded in 2021 by Varun Puri and Esha Joshi, Yoodli serves companies like Databricks and RingCentral and partners with Toastmasters and Korn Ferry.
Seattle Startup Community Foundations Doubles Capitol Hill Space, Plans Bellevue Expansion to Support Growing Members
Seattle startup community Foundations, founded by Aviel Ginzburg, is doubling its Capitol Hill office space and planning an expansion in Bellevue to support its 236 members, including 55 founders-in-residence. The community offers a no-equity, no-fee environment that helps startups grow together, with recent graduates choosing to remain engaged as the program evolves.
Seattle Startup Trellis Health Launches AI-Powered Pregnancy and Postpartum Care App, Raises $1.8M Seed Funding
Seattle-based startup Trellis Health launched its AI-powered iOS app focused on improving pregnancy and postpartum care through personalized data and medical insights. Founded in 2022, the company charges a $96 annual subscription and recently closed a $1.8 million seed funding round.
Alation Acquires AI Startup Numbers Station, Backed by Madrona and Others, to Enhance Data Intelligence Platform
Alation, a Silicon Valley data intelligence company valued at $1.7 billion, acquired Numbers Station, an 18-person AI data analysis startup backed by Madrona, to integrate its natural language data automation technology. Numbers Station, founded in 2021 and backed by prominent investors, will have its product incorporated into Alation's platform to enhance enterprise data intelligence.
Wink Therapeutics Wins Seattle Pitch Event, Gains $50K-$100K Investment for RNA-Based Type 1 Diabetes Therapy
Wink Therapeutics, a Miami-based RNA biotech startup focused on Type 1 diabetes, won first place and $50,000-$100,000 investment at a Seattle pitch event hosted by Venture Black. The company uses RNA therapeutics to restore pancreatic beta cells and was founded by biotech veteran Warren Marcus.
Sophia Space Raises $3.5M Pre-Seed to Develop TILE Orbital Data Centers for In-Space AI and Edge Computing
Sophia Space, a Seattle- and California-based startup co-founded by former NASA and tech veterans, raised $3.5 million in pre-seed funding to develop its TILE orbital data center platform for in-space AI and edge computing. The platform aims to reduce latency by processing data closer to its source in space using radiation-resistant, solar-powered compute modules.
ZeroAvia Seeks $150M to Fund Hydrogen-Electric Aviation Powertrain Production Through 2028
ZeroAvia, a sustainable aviation startup, is seeking $150 million in funding to sustain operations through 2028 and plans to start commercial production of its hydrogen-electric powertrain by 2027. The company has secured over 2,000 orders, is working with aviation authorities for certification, and recently partnered with RVL Aviation to retrofit cargo aircraft in the UK.
DAT Freight & Analytics Acquires Seattle Fintech Startup Outgo to Expand Freight Carrier Finance Services
DAT Freight & Analytics acquired Seattle fintech startup Outgo, which provides banking services and finance software to freight carriers, allowing it to enhance cash flow solutions for trucking businesses. Outgo will continue to operate in Seattle and its CEO, Marcus Womack, will join DAT's executive team.
Benjamin Dorr Named CEO of WellSaid Labs; Jennifer Weitzel Joins Microsoft as CVP; Jason Ing Becomes Typeface’s First CMO; Tina Walha Heads U.S. Digital Response
Benjamin Dorr became CEO of AI voice startup WellSaid Labs, replacing Brian Cook, while Jennifer Weitzel joined Microsoft as CVP of engineering and construction, Jason Ing became Typeface's first CMO, and Tina Walha was named CEO of U.S. Digital Response.
Seattle’s VerAvanti Raises $31.5M Series A to Develop Stroke-Preventing Imaging Scopes, Plans 2026 Product Launch
Seattle-based VerAvanti raised $31.5 million in Series A funding to develop ultra-thin imaging scopes aimed at preventing strokes and heart attacks, with plans to commercialize the product by early 2026. The company also leased a new manufacturing facility and is progressing toward FDA approval.
Seattle Security Startup Tensor9 Raises $4M Seed to Enable Secure Cloud App Deployment
Seattle-based security startup Tensor9, founded by Amazon and tech veterans in 2023, raised $4 million in seed funding to enable secure cloud software deployment within customer environments, addressing data sensitivity and security challenges. Their technology allows vendors to deploy and manage applications in customer clouds without transferring sensitive data, supporting hybrid cloud models.
Seattle Company Freespira Gains FDA Clearance for Drug-Free Teen Anxiety Treatment Using Breathing Technology
Seattle-based company Freespira received FDA clearance for a drug-free, breathing retraining treatment aimed at addressing anxiety, panic, and trauma in teens aged 13-17. The 28-day therapy involves daily guided breathing sessions and virtual coaching, targeting physiological causes of anxiety with a prescription-required device.
Reflection Games, Led by Big Fish Founder Paul Thelen, Raises $1.1M to Support Mobile Strategy Battler Mutant Forge
Reflection Games, founded in 2021 by veterans of Big Fish Games, raised $1.1 million to support its free-to-play strategy battler Mutant Forge, which launched on iOS and Android in September. The game blends tower defense and auto-battler mechanics and started its second content season in February.
Seattle Tech Veterans Launch PoulTree, a $20 Stainless Steel Rod for Perfectly Roasted Chicken Cooking
Seattle tech veterans Dave Atchison and Tony Smith co-founded PoulTree, a simple $20 stainless steel rod that allows for evenly roasting a chicken over a cast iron skillet by elevating it for convection cooking without complex gadgets. Their invention emphasizes analog cooking, combining innovative design with straightforward usability, developed and tested in a Seattle workshop.
GeekWire Week in Review: Bill Gates Pledges $200B, Statsig Hits $1.1B Valuation, Seattle Startups Raise Millions in May 2025
This GeekWire Week in Review highlights top tech stories including Bill Gates' $200 billion philanthropy pledge, Seattle startups raising significant capital, and the emergence of new AI-driven unicorn Statsig valued at $1.1 billion. It also covers local news like a controversial Washington EV tax and cultural moments involving Seattle figures.
YIMBY AI Wins $5,000 Grand Prize at Seattle Climate Hackathon for AI Tool Supporting Accessory Dwelling Units
YIMBY AI won the $5,000 grand prize at the Seattle Climate Hackathon for their AI-powered tool that simplifies developing accessory dwelling units to boost housing and reduce emissions. The event, involving 14 teams and held at the Seattle Climate Innovation Hub, was sponsored by Microsoft and Amazon.
Seattle Cybersecurity Startup Protect AI, Founded by Ian Swanson, Acquired by Palo Alto Networks
Seattle-based cybersecurity startup Protect AI, founded by Ian Swanson and co-founders, was acquired by Palo Alto Networks after addressing AI security gaps in enterprises. Swanson leveraged his experience with previous startups and AWS to pivot Protect AI towards securing large-scale machine learning deployments, coinciding with increased AI adoption following ChatGPT's popularity.
Interlune Partners with Vermeer and US DOE to Develop Moon Excavator and Supply Lunar Helium-3 by 2029
Interlune announced partnerships for moon mining equipment development and plans to supply lunar helium-3 by 2029, aiming to commercialize helium-3 extraction from the moon. The startup revealed a prototype excavator built with Vermeer Corp. and agreements with the U.S. Department of Energy and Maybell Quantum Industries for helium-3 supply.
Seattle Startup CueZen Raises $5M Led by Point72 Ventures for AI-Powered Personalized Health Coaching Software
Seattle startup CueZen raised $5 million led by Point72 Ventures to advance its AI-driven personalized health coaching software used by healthcare organizations and the Singapore government. Founded in 2021 by Ankur Teredesai and others, CueZen integrates wearable and clinical data to promote healthy habits and improve health outcomes.
Seattle Recruiting Startup Humanly Triples Revenue and Raises $7 Million Amid Hiring Slowdown
Seattle-based recruiting software startup Humanly is experiencing rapid growth with a 3X annual revenue increase and a recent $7 million funding raise, despite a broader hiring slowdown. The company uses automation to help companies manage increased applicant volumes and improve candidate experiences, positioning itself strongly for market rebounds.
Seattle Startup Row Zero Raises $10 Million Seed Round to Revolutionize Big Data Spreadsheet Analysis
Seattle startup Row Zero raised $10 million in a seed round led by IA Ventures to develop a spreadsheet software optimized for big data analysis. Founded by former AWS engineers, the company aims to provide a faster, enterprise-grade alternative to traditional spreadsheets, with over 1,500 companies already using its platform.
Statsig Raises $100M at $1.1B Valuation to Expand AI-Powered Product Development Platform
Statsig raised $100 million in Series C funding at a $1.1 billion valuation to expand its AI-driven product development platform that unifies A/B testing, analytics, and feature management. Led by Iconiq Growth with participation from Sequoia and Madrona, the company aims to grow its product offerings and 140-person team amid increasing AI-driven software complexity.
Wyze Labs Pays $255,000 in Tariffs on $167,000 Inventory Amid New 145% China Tariff, Plans to Move Manufacturing Out of China
Wyze Labs, a smart home device maker based in Kirkland, Washington, revealed it paid $255,000 in tariffs on $167,000 of floodlight inventory due to new trade policies, impacting costs and prompting efforts to relocate manufacturing from China. The company highlighted challenges of supply chain adjustments and the potential need to raise consumer prices.
Seattle Startups Axtrolite, Context Nature, and Chassy Develop Software for Real Estate, Green Tax Credits, and Robotics, with Chassy Raising $1.2M Pre-Seed
Seattle-area startups highlighted include Axtrolite, developing real estate property management software; Context Nature, aiding finance professionals in finding green energy tax credits; and Chassy, which secured $1.2 million to build software for robotic fleets. These companies feature experienced founders with backgrounds at Amazon, Microsoft, Lyft, and more.
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