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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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Seattle AI Startup Yoodli Launches Speech-Analyzing Dating Coach to Boost Users' Communication Skills
Seattle startup Yoodli has launched an AI-powered dating coach that analyzes speech and visual cues to help users improve their communication skills and confidence for dating. The tool offers real-time feedback and personalized coaching, aiming to reduce social anxiety and enhance conversational abilities ahead of Valentine’s Day.
Interlune, Co-Founded by Former Blue Origin President Rob Meyerson, Raises $17.7M to Harvest Moon Resources
Interlune, a startup co-founded by former Blue Origin president Rob Meyerson, is raising $17.7 million to develop technology for harvesting lunar resources to use on Earth. The company, founded in 2020, has received $15.6 million from 18 investors and a $246,000 NSF grant for moon dirt sorting research.
Seattle Tech Startups Eye IPO Revival in 2024 After Two-Year Drought Amid Market Stabilization
Seattle's tech industry has seen no traditional IPOs in over two years amid a market slowdown, but optimism is growing for more public listings in 2024 due to a stabilized macroeconomic environment and a rising stock market. Experts caution that realistic pricing and market conditions will influence which startups decide to go public.
Glowforge Cuts Workforce to About 75 After Funding Round Cancellation, Despite Successful Aura Laser Engraver Launch
Glowforge laid off more employees after a planned funding round was canceled, reducing its workforce from about 145 to roughly 75 employees. CEO Dan Shapiro emphasized the company remains operational with revenue from its laser engravers but had to restructure to become cashflow positive.
Ex-Amazon and Airbnb Engineers Raise $1.25M for Seattle Startup Cimba.ai to Develop Enterprise AI Agents
Seattle startup Cimba.ai, founded by ex-Amazon and Airbnb engineers, raised $1.25 million in pre-seed funding to develop AI agents that help businesses generate actionable insights from internal data. The company integrates large language models with business-specific content to optimize operations such as ad campaigns and customer management.
Medsense Health Raises $500K to Expand Remote Medication Adherence Sensors and Platform
Seattle-based Medsense Health raised $500,000 to expand its sensor technology and software platform that aids remote medication adherence monitoring for patients and providers. The startup's motion-detecting sensors fit on various medicine containers, offering real-time data to clinicians and has grown to 12 customers recently.
Seattle Point-of-Sale Startup CHEQ Acquired by Philadelphia's Cantaloupe
Seattle-based point-of-sale startup CHEQ, known for servicing sports venues and the Bite of Seattle festival, was acquired by Philadelphia-area self-service retail tech company Cantaloupe. Founded in 2021 and backed by $8 million in funding, CHEQ's software aims to enhance sales and reduce wait times through mobile and kiosk solutions.
Blackhawk Network Acquires Seattle Digital Gift Card Startup Tango Card to Expand Enterprise Rewards Services
Blackhawk Network, a payments company based in Pleasanton, California, is acquiring Seattle-based digital gift card startup Tango Card, which was founded in 2009 and employs over 250 people. The deal terms were not disclosed, but the acquisition aims to expand Tango Card's mission to serve enterprise customers on a larger scale.
Seattle Cybersecurity Startup Protect AI Acquires Laiyer AI to Commercialize LLM Guard
Seattle cybersecurity startup Protect AI acquired Laiyer AI, the maker of open source software LLM Guard, to enhance monitoring of machine learning systems. Protect AI plans to sell a commercial version of LLM Guard and has added two new employees following the acquisition.
Seattle Tech Leaders Dave Cotter, Johanna Faries, and Marie Donoghue Take New Roles at D3 Advisors, Blizzard, and DraftKings
Dave Cotter, former Leafly chief product officer and ex-Amazon executive, launched advisory firm D3 Advisors to consult startups and VCs. Other Seattle tech moves include Johanna Faries becoming Blizzard Entertainment president and Marie Donoghue joining DraftKings as chief business officer.
Seattle Startup Statsig Debuts 200+ Billboard Campaign in San Francisco to Promote Advanced Product Experimentation Tools
Seattle-based startup Statsig launched a major advertising campaign with over 200 billboards in San Francisco to raise its profile in Silicon Valley, promoting its enhanced product experimentation tools. Founded by Vijaye Raji, the company aims to demonstrate Seattle startups’ influence beyond the Pacific Northwest with messages targeting product teams that value rigorous A/B testing.
Zin Boats Raises $1.275 Million to Relaunch High-Performance Electric Speed Boats in 2024
Zin Boats, a Seattle-based electric speed boat company, overcame pandemic challenges and raised $1.275 million in seed funding to advance its electric boating technology and prepare for a significant 2024 relaunch. The company aims to compete in the growing electric boating market with its high-performance, zero-emission boats.
Seattle Startup Amperity Cuts 20 Employees in Minor Restructuring Amid Growth Plans
Seattle-based startup Amperity laid off about 20 employees, 5% of its workforce, calling it a minor restructuring while preparing to invest in new growth initiatives. The company previously cut 10% of staff in February 2023 in response to economic challenges.
Nomad Go Raises $1.5M to Launch AI-Driven Inventory Counting Software for Food Service Sector
Nomad Go, a Bellevue-based startup, raised $1.5 million to develop AI-powered inventory counting software using iPads and iPhones that delivers fast, 99% accurate counts without additional hardware. The technology targets the food service sector to improve supply chain management and reduce waste by enabling more frequent and precise inventory checks.
Seattle Startup EdXeno Founded by Ex-Counselor Jason Booker Develops Free App to Transform College Admissions Post-2023 Affirmative Action Ruling
Jason Booker, a former high school counselor, founded Seattle startup EdXeno to improve college admissions by providing a free mobile app for equitable college advising and direct communication between students and universities. The startup is developing its minimum viable product and forming university partnerships to help address challenges intensified by the 2023 Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action.
Seattle Cybersecurity Startup Oleria Raises $33.1M Series A to Expand Team and Launch Access Management Software
Seattle cybersecurity startup Oleria raised $33.1 million in a Series A round to expand its team threefold and advance its software that automates management of employee access to enterprise applications and data. The company, co-founded by Jim Alkove and Jagadeesh Kunda, targets large enterprises and plans a product launch in the coming months amid growing concerns about AI-driven cybersecurity threats.
Techstars Seattle Demo Day 2024 Unveils 24 Startups Poised to Rival 2011 Unicorn Trio Including Discoverist and TalkStack AI
The 2024 Techstars Seattle Demo Day showcased 24 startups, with experts optimistic that this cohort could rival the successful 2011 group that included three billion-dollar companies. Notable startups like Discoverist and TalkStack AI are leveraging AI for personalized retail recommendations and conversation analysis, respectively.
Fullcast Raises $34M, Moves HQ from Seattle to Salt Lake City with New CEO Ryan Westwood Leading Acquisition Strategy
Fullcast, a Seattle-founded revenue operations software startup, will relocate to Salt Lake City after raising $34 million in a new investment round led by Epic Ventures. The company is now led by Ryan Westwood and former Simplus executives, with plans to actively acquire other go-to-market firms and merge them into Fullcast's platform.
Seattle Biotech Startup Parse Biosciences Acquires Biomage to Enhance Single-Cell RNA Analysis
Seattle biotech startup Parse Biosciences has acquired Scotland-based Biomage, a single-cell RNA data analysis software company, adding about 10 employees and appointing Biomage's CEO as head of bioinformatics. This follows Parse's $50 million capital raise in December and aims to enhance single-cell sequencing analysis capabilities.
Seattle Startup Skip Launches Dating App That Eliminates Chatting to Streamline Date Scheduling
Seattle-based dating app Skip, founded by Scott Avy, eliminates in-app chatting and endless swiping to facilitate quicker, safer date meet-ups through automated screening and scheduling. The app requires users to answer deal-breaker questions and confirm dates to reduce ghosting.
Pacvue Names Ex-Microsoft Leader Zhenbin Xu as Chief Product Officer Amid Multiple Seattle Tech Hires and Board Additions
Pacvue hired Zhenbin Xu, a former Microsoft leader, as chief product officer and recently added another Microsoft veteran, Sunava Dutta, as SVP of product. Other Seattle-area companies also made key hires and advisory appointments, including LeoStella, Adaptiva, WestRiver Group, Spectio, and Trilogy Equity Partners.
Kirkland Startup Steller Raises $5M to Launch AI-Enhanced 'Trips' Feature Combining Human and Machine Travel Insights
Steller, a Kirkland-based travel tech startup, raised $5 million to launch its 'Trips' feature, combining human travel insights with AI to enhance trip planning. Founded in 2014 and acquired in 2018 by its current team, the app leverages social media-style short videos and curated content to inspire and assist travelers.
Ben Eidelson Launches Stepchange, a $3M Seattle Venture Fund to Accelerate Carbon-Cutting Tech Adoption
Ben Eidelson, former tech entrepreneur, launched Stepchange, a Seattle-based climate-focused venture fund investing $100,000-$200,000 in early-stage carbon-reducing startups, aiming to deploy $3 million within 18 months. Eidelson also hosts the Climate Papa podcast and engages the community to accelerate climate technology adoption.
Textio CEO Kieran Snyder Steps Down, Co-founder Jensen Harris Becomes CEO of Seattle AI Writing Startup
Kieran Snyder, co-founder and CEO of Seattle-based Textio, has stepped down to become chief scientist emeritus, with co-founder Jensen Harris taking over as CEO. Textio, founded in 2014, uses AI to reduce bias in workplace language and recently launched its fastest growing product, Textio Lift.
Symbiosys, led by ex-Google exec Bashar Kachachi, raises $9M Series A to modernize retail media advertising
Symbiosys, an adtech startup led by former Google and Microsoft exec Bashar Kachachi, raised $9 million in a Series A round to enhance collaboration between retailers and brands in the $45 billion retail media market. The company offers real-time analytics and collaborative bidding technology to optimize off-site product advertising.
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John Cook Founder, Co-founder and Publisher, GeekWire
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