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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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Chainguard Raises $140M Series C, Achieves $1.12B Valuation Becoming Seattle's Newest Cybersecurity Unicorn
Seattle-based cybersecurity startup Chainguard raised $140 million in a Series C round, reaching a $1.12 billion valuation and becoming a unicorn. Founded in 2021, the company focuses on securing software supply chains for major clients and has rapidly grown its customer base and revenue.
Seattle-Based Oisín Biotechnologies Raises $15M Series A First Close Led by AbbVie Ventures to Develop Age-Related Disease Therapies
Seattle startup Oisín Biotechnologies raised the first close of a $15 million Series A round led by AbbVie Ventures to develop therapies targeting age-related diseases by eliminating fat cells and building muscle mass. Founded in 2016 by CEO Matthew Scholz and others, Oisín spun out OncoSenX in 2018, which focuses on solid tumor treatments.
Kestra Medical Technologies Raises $196M to Expand Commercialization of FDA-Approved Wearable Defibrillator
Kestra Medical Technologies raised $196 million to accelerate commercialization of its FDA-approved Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator, designed to meet female cardiac patients' needs. The funding round was co-led by Andera Partners, Ally Bridge Group, Longitude Capital, and Omega Funds, increasing total funding to $496 million.
Deako Lighting Raises $3.4M Convertible Note to Expand Smart Light Switch Market Presence in 2024
Deako Lighting raised $3.4 million in a convertible note to expand its smart light switch product offerings and scale operations amid growing market demand. The Seattle-based startup's technology is now used in one out of every eight newly constructed single-family homes in the U.S.
CIA-Backed In-Q-Tel Joins $6.9M Funding Round for Kyoto Fusioneering, Tokyo-Based Fusion Startup with Seattle HQ
Kyoto Fusioneering, a Tokyo-based fusion energy startup with a U.S. office in Seattle, raised nearly $6.9 million in a funding round including new investment from CIA-backed In-Q-Tel and corporations Marubeni and Nichicon. The company has raised $95 million to date and is developing fusion fuel cycle test facilities in Japan and Canada.
Seattle Startup QA Wolf Raises $36M Series B Led by Scale to Expand Mobile Testing
Seattle startup QA Wolf raised $36 million in a Series B round led by Scale Venture Partners to expand its software testing capabilities into native mobile apps. Founded in 2019, QA Wolf automates quality assurance for web and mobile applications and has 130 employees.
Seattle Startup RevealDx Raises $4.25M to Improve Lung Cancer Diagnosis with AI Technology
Seattle startup RevealDx raised $4.25 million to enhance lung cancer diagnosis using machine learning to analyze chest CT scans, aiming to accelerate diagnosis and reduce false positives. The company, formerly Mindshare Medical, is expanding in Europe and pursuing FDA approval in the U.S.
First Mode Plans Layoffs of Up to 50% of Workforce Starting August 2024 Amid Strategy Shift
Seattle-based clean-tech company First Mode has warned employees of a significant layoff affecting up to 50% of its global workforce, with notifications starting the week of August 5, 2024. The layoffs follow a strategic shift from hydrogen to hybrid diesel-battery powertrains as part of ongoing business optimizations.
Clarivate Acquires Seattle-Based Patent Automation Startup Rowan TELS Corp.
Clarivate, a London-based software company, acquired Rowan TELS Corp., the maker of an automated patent drafting tool, with Rowan’s development team remaining in Seattle. Rowan was founded in 2018 and merged with TurboPatent in 2019, backed by Seattle investors including Voyager Capital.
Rob Lloyd Appointed Seattle CTO, Bringing Silicon Valley and City CIO Experience to Tackle Local Tech Challenges
Rob Lloyd, Seattle's new chief technology officer, brings extensive experience from Silicon Valley and other cities to address local challenges like public safety and homelessness through strategic technology use. He aims to engage the community and leverage Seattle's tech-savvy environment to drive solutions.
Seattle Venture Capital Firm Flying Fish Files for New Fund III to Continue Investing in AI Startups
Seattle-based venture capital firm Flying Fish is raising a new fund called Flying Fish Fund III, following previous funds of $37 million and $70 million raised in 2016 and 2022 respectively. The firm focuses on early-stage AI, machine learning, and robotics startups, initially in the Pacific Northwest but now with a broader geographic scope.
Seattle Startup Signify Raises $2.1M to Use AI for Simplifying Manufacturers' Regulatory Compliance
Seattle-based startup Signify, spun out from the AI2 Incubator, raised $2.1 million to develop AI-driven software that helps manufacturers manage complex regulatory compliance tasks. Led by CEO Martín Ramírez, the platform aims to streamline compliance processes for manufacturers facing evolving and diverse market regulations.
Trilogy Equity Partners' McCullough and Neeman Share AI-Driven Startup Investment Strategies on Shift AI Podcast
In this episode of the Shift AI Podcast, Trilogy Equity Partners' managing directors Amy McCullough and Yuval Neeman discuss their investment approach, the importance of authentic founder relationships, and how generative AI is transforming startups and the future of work.
Bloomberg Questions Scientific Validity and Internal Issues at Sam Altman-Backed Helion Energy Amid Fusion Power Ambitions
Bloomberg reports skepticism about Helion Energy's secretive fusion technology and ambitious commercial goals backed by Sam Altman and Microsoft, amid internal allegations of harassment. Helion aims to operate its seventh prototype reactor by year-end and build a commercial fusion plant by 2028, potentially the first worldwide.
Bonum Therapeutics Moves to New Seattle Offices, Plans Team Expansion in Cancer Immunotherapy Push
Seattle biotech startup Bonum Therapeutics is relocating to a new office at 1150 Eastlake Ave E and plans to double its 31-person team as it pursues developing safer immunotherapy cancer drugs. Founded by CEO John Mulligan after a $250 million acquisition of his previous company Good Therapeutics by Roche, Bonum recently raised $93 million to fund its expansion.
Tom Huseby, Founder of SeaPoint Ventures and Seattle Tech Investor, Dies at 76 from Pancreatic Cancer
Tom Huseby, founder of SeaPoint Ventures and longtime Seattle tech investor and advisor, passed away at 76 in June 2024 due to pancreatic cancer. Remembered for his wisdom, wit, and deep kindness, he significantly impacted numerous technology startups over 25 years.
Seattle Startup Momento Raises $15M Series A Led by Bain Capital Ventures to Accelerate Software Infrastructure
Seattle startup Momento, founded by former AWS engineers, raised $15 million in a Series A round led by Bain Capital Ventures to accelerate software infrastructure tools. Momento's technology supports clients like Wyze Labs and ZigZaGame by enabling faster database access, messaging at scale, and cloud caching integration.
Washington Leaders Visit Everett Fusion Startups as Industry Raises Over $900 Million in 2023 with Growing Policy Support
Washington state leaders Gov. Jay Inslee and Sen. Patty Murray visited local fusion startups Helion Energy and Zap Energy amid a surge in fusion funding exceeding $900 million last year and growing policy support. Despite technological challenges, fusion is seen as a promising carbon-free energy source, with over $7.1 billion invested globally and new federal and state regulations advancing its development.
Bling Capital's Kyle Lui Critiques Seattle Startups for Low Ambition Compared to Bay Area
Kyle Lui, a longtime Silicon Valley venture capitalist and general partner at Bling Capital, says Seattle's startup ecosystem lacks ambitious founders aiming for large-scale industry leadership, favoring more modest, local outcomes instead. Lui believes this cautious mindset limits the growth of unicorns in Seattle compared to markets like the Bay Area and New York.
Viome Launches Personalized Toothpaste and Gel Leveraging Oral Microbiome Data for $79/Month
Viome, a wellness company, has launched personalized toothpaste and gel products targeting oral health issues using microbiome data from its Oral Health Intelligence test. The MyBiotics system aims to improve dental health by leveraging personalized bacterial insights for a $79 monthly subscription including products and testing.
NASA Awards $348,000 Grant to Seattle's Interlune to Test Lunar Soil-Processing Tech on Reduced-Gravity Flights
Interlune received a $348,000 NASA grant to test its CRUMBLE lunar soil-processing system during reduced-gravity flights aimed at harvesting moon resources such as helium-3. The Seattle-based company plans to complete these tests by year-end as part of NASA’s TechFlights program supporting space technology development.
VR Startup Mirra Launches 10,700-Square-Foot Social Gaming Venue in Bellevue This August
Mirra, a virtual reality entertainment startup, is opening its first 10,700-square-foot social VR gaming venue in Bellevue, Washington in August, offering unique party-style VR games and a nightclub experience. The venue features in-house developed games, an 8K LED screen display, a full kitchen and bar, and operates as an all-ages space until 6 p.m. before becoming a 21-and-over nightclub.
Former OfferUp CEO Nick Huzar and Ex-Auth0 CEO Jon Gelsey Lead Juicer Energy in Launching Affordable Residential EV Charging Startup
Juicer Energy is a new Seattle-based startup led by former OfferUp CEO Nick Huzar and ex-Auth0 CEO Jon Gelsey, aiming to convert residential properties into affordable public EV charging stations. The company recently filed for a new investment round and offers a 'charge anywhere' experience via an app and EV charging devices installed at homes and apartments.
Douglas Gourlay Named CEO of Seattle Data Storage Firm Qumulo, Succeeding Retiring Bill Richter
Douglas Gourlay, former Arista and Cisco executive, has been named CEO of Seattle-based data storage company Qumulo, succeeding retiring CEO Bill Richter. Gourlay aims to leverage AI demand and customer focus as Qumulo shifts from hardware to software solutions, serving over 1,000 customers with around 300 employees.
AI Expert Yinhan Liu Co-founds LeyLine to Accelerate Video Production with Generative AI Tools, Backed by Primavera Venture Partners
Yinhan Liu, an AI and NLP expert who sold her previous startup BirchAI, co-founded LeyLine, a Seattle-based company developing AI tools to accelerate video production workflows and connect studios with artists. LeyLine is in early customer trials, plans to generate revenue this year, and recently raised undisclosed seed funding led by Primavera Venture Partners.
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