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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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Stoke Space Raises $260M to Advance Fully Reusable Nova Rocket and Build Florida Launch Site
Stoke Space has raised $260 million in a Series C funding round to advance the development of its fully reusable Nova rocket and build a launch complex in Florida, bringing total funding to $480 million. The company recently completed a key test firing of its Zenith rocket engine and aims for a first orbital test flight of the Nova rocket this year.
Seattle Immunotherapy Startup Umoja Biopharma Raises $100M Series C to Advance In Vivo CAR T-Cell Cancer Therapies
Seattle-based Umoja Biopharma raised $100 million in a Series C funding round to advance its CAR T-cell immunotherapy treatments, including an in vivo cell-generating technology for cancer. The company, founded in 2019 and led by CEO Andy Scharenberg, has programs in preclinical and Phase 1 stages and previously raised $263 million.
Seattle Startup Overland AI Raises $32M Series A to Develop Off-Road Autonomous Tech for U.S. Military
Seattle startup Overland AI raised $32 million in a Series A funding round led by 8VC to advance its off-road autonomous driving technology for the U.S. military. The company, founded in 2022, has contracts with the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and DARPA to develop systems enabling robotic vehicles to operate in complex terrain without GPS or human drivers.
Seattle's Truveta Raises $320M to Launch Largest Genomic Database with 10 Million Exomes Sequenced
Seattle-based health data company Truveta secured $320 million from 17 health systems, Illumina, and Regeneron to launch the Truveta Genome Project, aiming to create the largest and most diverse genomic and phenotypic dataset ever assembled, greatly surpassing previous efforts. The project will sequence exomes of 10 million volunteers using biospecimens linked to anonymized medical records to advance genetic research and healthcare insights.
Seattle Biotech Tune Therapeutics Raises $175M to Advance Epigenetic Editing Trials for Chronic Hepatitis B
Seattle-based biotech startup Tune Therapeutics raised $175 million to support clinical trials of its epigenetic editing treatments for chronic Hepatitis B. The funding will aid development of therapies that control gene expression without altering DNA, leveraging technology developed at Duke University.
WatchGuard Technologies Acquires Threat Analysis Startup ActZero to Expand MDR Services
Seattle cybersecurity company WatchGuard Technologies acquired San Francisco-based threat analysis startup ActZero to expand its managed detection and response capabilities, with key leadership transitions announced. ActZero’s CEO Sameer Bhalotra will serve as an advisor, while co-founder Hal Libby will become general manager of security services at WatchGuard.
Pipe17 Raises $17.5M Series A and Hires Kelly Goetsch as First COO to Boost E-commerce Logistics Platform
Seattle-based e-commerce logistics startup Pipe17 raised a $15.5 million Series A round, later increasing it to $17.5 million, and hired Kelly Goetsch as its first COO to support its AI-driven platform managing various e-commerce operations. Since launching in 2019, Pipe17 has raised $27 million and serves clients including Allbirds, UPS, and FedEx.
Seattle Tech Veterans Launch AZX Startup Offering Custom AI Solutions to Clean Energy and Real Estate Industries
Seattle entrepreneurs Aaron Goldfeder, Rich Evans, and Michael Albrecht launched AZX in October 2023, a profitable startup developing bespoke AI solutions for clean energy and real estate companies. The firm focuses on custom AI apps to optimize internal business processes and integrates them into clients' existing systems.
Seattle VCs, Including Pioneer Square Labs, Invest $8.5M in Denver Startup Kamiwaza to Boost Enterprise AI Adoption
Kamiwaza, a Denver-based startup founded in 2023, raised $8.5 million in a seed round led by S3 Ventures and Pioneer Square Labs to provide a software platform enabling enterprise AI adoption without major data migration. The company's tools support AI across cloud, on-premise, and edge infrastructure, serving Fortune 500 and government clients.
Rebellyous Foods Raises $2.4M More to Scale Automated Plant-Based Chicken Production System
Seattle-based Rebellyous Foods raised $2.4 million to expand sales and develop its automated Mock 2 plant-based chicken production system, aiming to compete with traditional meat. The company serves about 275 school districts and has raised over $30 million since its 2017 founding.
WTIA Selects 21 Seed-Stage Startups for 12th Founder Cohort Accelerator Program from January to June
The Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) announced 21 seed-stage startups selected for its 12th Founder Cohort Accelerator Program, running January to June, aimed at helping early-stage Washington state tech companies scale with mentorship and resources. Since inception, the program has supported over 300 companies, with alumni raising more than $350 million.
Pacific Northwest Tech Startups Raise $762M in Q4 2024 with Zap Energy and Auger Leading Funding Rounds
Venture capital funding for Pacific Northwest startups rose over 20% year-over-year in Q4 2024, totaling $762 million across 48 deals, driven by major rounds from Zap Energy and Auger. Despite being well below 2021 peaks, the region shows positive momentum amid a cautious but moderately optimistic U.S. VC market influenced by AI investment growth.
Providence Ventures Spins Out as Independent Allumia Ventures with $150 Million Healthcare Fund Backed by Providence
Providence Ventures has spun out to become the independent venture capital firm Allumia Ventures, raising a new $150 million fund backed by Providence. The firm focuses on mission-driven healthcare investments and plans to expand its investor base to enhance due diligence and support for healthcare startups.
Seattle Genomics Startup Variant Bio Secures Up to $50M Deal with Novo Nordisk to Study Metabolic Diseases Using Diverse Genomic Data
Seattle-based Variant Bio has partnered with Novo Nordisk in a multi-year deal worth up to $50 million to study metabolic diseases using genomic data from diverse populations. The collaboration aims to discover novel drug targets for diseases like obesity and diabetes by leveraging genetic data from globally diverse and underrepresented groups.
Kieran Snyder Finds In-Person Tech Teams Show Higher Engagement and Growth Than Remote Ones in 2024
Kieran Snyder analyzes data comparing remote and in-office work, finding that in-person teams have more constructive disagreement, higher participation especially among women, and better growth signals in startups. Despite the popular benefits of remote work, her data suggests in-person collaboration may yield stronger business outcomes.
Seattle’s Soapbox Project Launches Weekly Climate Activism Meetups for Tech Workers Starting Jan. 7
Seattle nonprofit Soapbox Project, founded by Nivi Achanta, is hosting weekly meetups starting January 7 at Slip Gallery to engage tech workers and others in climate activism and community building. The organization also distributes a weekly 'changeletter' with actionable climate steps and offers resources to support collective climate action.
Seattle VCs Forecast AI Dominance and Crypto Skepticism in 2025 Tech Landscape
Seattle venture capitalists predict AI will dominate tech trends in 2025, emphasizing its integration into consumer interactions and infrastructure. While AI is expected to advance, some also view crypto as the most overhyped technology.
Seattle Startups Aeone, JustCoach, Lifecrafting, and Summed AI Launch Innovative Solutions for Creators and Athletes
Four Seattle-area startups—Aeone, JustCoach, Lifecrafting, and Summed AI—are developing innovative products to support content creators, youth athletes, and community experiences, led by founders with strong industry backgrounds. These early-stage companies are addressing markets such as influencer media tools, personalized sports coaching, and organized play activities.
Seattle VC Flying Fish Raises $25M Opportunity Fund for AI Startup Follow-On Investments
Seattle venture capital firm Flying Fish is raising a new $25 million Opportunity Fund to support follow-on investments, complementing its existing funds focused on AI startups. Founded in 2017 and led by Heather Redman, Geoff Harris, and Frank Chang, the firm has expanded its investments geographically and across AI technologies.
Washington State Sen. Joe Nguyễn, ex-Microsoft veteran, appointed head of Commerce; Remitly EVP Rene Yoakum retiring
Washington State Senator Joe Nguyễn, a former Microsoft employee and 2024 Public Policy Champion for Innovation, will become director of the Washington Department of Commerce, succeeding Mike Fong. Additionally, Remitly's EVP Rene Yoakum is retiring after over six years, transitioning to a consulting role through 2026.
Seattle Startup Singletto Gains FDA Approval for Virus-Killing Oxafence Surgical Masks
Seattle startup Singletto received FDA approval for its Oxafence technology, a methylene blue-treated surgical mask that kills 99.9% of certain viruses within five minutes. The masks are already in use in New Zealand and represent a significant advancement over traditional masks by actively inactivating pathogens.
Seattle Spinout Certivo, Led by Kunal Chopra, Uses AI to Cut Compliance Management Costs by 90%
Certivo, a new Seattle-based spinout led by tech veteran Kunal Chopra and backed by Pioneer Square Labs and Fortive, uses AI to automate and streamline compliance management for manufacturers. Its platform offers cost-effective, multi-agent AI-driven solutions that integrate with major systems and provide real-time regulatory monitoring and predictive analysis.
Seattle Startup Tribute Shuts Down After Eight Years Despite Enterprise Interest and Funding Challenges
Seattle startup Tribute, founded by Sarah Haggard, is shutting down after eight years despite having enterprise interest and existing customers, due to unmaterialized deals and funding challenges. The platform evolved from a mentor-matching app to a workplace knowledge tool but ultimately could not sustain financially.
Expedia Appoints Scott Schenkel as CFO Amid C-Suite Changes; Ex-Microsoft AI VP Luis Vargas Launches AI Startup
Expedia Group appointed Scott Schenkel as its new CFO, succeeding Julie Whalen, amid broader executive changes including CEO Ariane Gorin's leadership. Meanwhile, former Microsoft AI VP Luis Vargas left to start a new AI startup as chief technologist.
Ex-Amperity CEO Kabir Shahani Steps Down and Launches Amp It Up Ventures After Amperity Hits $1 Billion Valuation
Kabir Shahani, former CEO and co-founder of Amperity, which reached a $1 billion valuation in 2021, has stepped down and is now focused on building startups through his new venture, Amp It Up Ventures. After leaving Amperity in 2022, he discusses his entrepreneurial journey and future plans on the Shift AI Podcast.
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