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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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Center Raises $30M Series C to Expand Corporate Expense Software with API and Bank Partnerships
Center, a Seattle-area startup offering a corporate credit card and real-time expense analytics platform used by over 1,000 companies, raised $30 million in Series C funding to expand via APIs and potential bank partnerships. The company has seen 64% customer growth and doubled revenue, aiming to innovate with AI and industry-specific integrations.
Seattle Children’s Launches BrainChild Bio Startup to Develop CAR T-Cell Therapies for Pediatric Brain Cancer
Seattle Children’s has spun out BrainChild Bio, a biotech startup focused on developing CAR T-cell therapies for incurable pediatric brain cancers like diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma. Led by Dr. Michael Jensen, the company will operate from the Building Cure innovation hub in downtown Seattle.
Seattle AI Startup Spiffy Raises $6M to Develop Hyper-Personalized Retail AI Tools Led by Walmart Tech Veteran Aniket Deosthali
Seattle startup Spiffy, founded by AI2 researchers and a Walmart tech veteran, has raised $6 million to develop hyper-personalized AI tools aimed at enhancing retail customer engagement without requiring large budgets. Their technology, emerging from AI2 research, focuses on 'Outcome-Oriented Models' to support and improve retail workflows.
Seattle Health Software Company Valant Sold to Atlanta's Resurgens Technology Partners
Seattle-based Valant Medical Solutions, a behavioral health software company, was sold to Atlanta-based private equity firm Resurgens Technology Partners. Valant, founded in 2005 and backed by Gemspring Capital since 2019, serves over 22,000 health professionals nationwide.
UW Professor Shwetak Patel Co-Founded Three Startups Since 2008, Leading Google Health Tech Group
Shwetak Patel, a University of Washington professor and entrepreneur, has co-founded three startups based on his inventions since arriving in Seattle in 2008, including Zensi and SNUPI, acquired by Belkin and Sears respectively. He currently leads a health tech group at Google and is recognized as an innovative thinker transforming industries.
Seattle Startup Levanta Raises $1M to Connect Amazon Sellers with Influencers, Hits $1M Annual Revenue
Seattle-based startup Levanta raised $1 million to help Amazon sellers create affiliate programs with influencers and has surpassed $1 million in annual recurring revenue. Founded in 2023 by University of Washington grads, the profitable company serves nearly 2,000 creators and 500 brands.
Sustainable Chicken Sandwich Startup Mt. Joy Raises $1.5M and Opens First Seattle Restaurant
Entrepreneur Robbie Cape launched Mt. Joy, a sustainable chicken sandwich startup, opening a Seattle brick-and-mortar location after a food truck debut and raising $1.5 million from notable investors. The restaurant emphasizes sustainable farming and locally sourced ingredients to promote regenerative agriculture.
Blake Resnick, 23, Leads Seattle Drone Startup Brinc to Enhance Public Safety with Advanced UAVs
Blake Resnick, founder and CEO of Seattle-based drone company Brinc, uses technology to improve public safety with drones designed for first responders. At 23, he secured significant early investment and aims to expand drone use for police and medical emergencies.
Oscilla Power Deploys Triton-C Wave Energy Device in Hawaii; Plans 1MW Triton Test in Maine for Utility-Scale Ocean Power
Oscilla Power is testing its Triton-C wave energy device in Hawaii and plans a larger Triton device test in Maine, aiming to generate utility-scale ocean wave power along the U.S. West Coast. The startup seeks to harness multi-directional wave movements for clean electricity, with the Triton-C demo soon connecting to the grid to power about 25 homes.
Seattle’s Tola Capital Raises $230M Third Fund to Back 25–30 Early-Stage AI and Enterprise Software Startups
Seattle-based Tola Capital has raised $230 million for its third fund aimed at investing in 25-30 early-stage AI and enterprise software startups, focusing on cloud computing and AI innovation. Founded by former Microsoft managers Sheila Gulati and Stacey Giard, Tola has invested in over 20 companies and plans seed to Series B investments ranging from $1 million to $15 million.
Seattle Startup Expanso Raises $7.5M Seed Round Led by General Catalyst and Hetz Ventures to Expand Edge Data Processing Software
Seattle startup Expanso raised $7.5 million in a seed round led by General Catalyst and Hetz Ventures to advance its distributed data processing software powered by open source Bacalhau. The company is led by CEO David Aronchick, a former Amazon, Microsoft, and Google veteran.
No New Seattle Unicorns in 2023 as Venture Capital Slows and Former Unicorn Convoy Collapses
Seattle saw no new unicorn startups in 2023 amid a broader venture capital slowdown following a boom during the pandemic, with some existing unicorns like Convoy collapsing and others cutting costs or staff. This trend reflects a global decrease in new unicorns, dropping from 619 in 2021 to only 64 through Q3 2023.
Seattle Metro Chamber Debuts Community Business Connector to Support Entrepreneurs with Inclusive Online Resources
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce launched the Community Business Connector website to help local entrepreneurs and small businesses access resources for capital, planning, marketing, and more, with a focus on inclusivity for businesses facing barriers. This tool, powered by Qwally, matches businesses to support immediately and was recognized with the WEDA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion award.
Bill Gates-backed Graphyte Develops $100-per-Ton Plant-Based Bricks for 1,000-Year Underground Carbon Storage
Graphyte, backed by Bill Gates-led Breakthrough Energy Ventures, has developed affordable plant-based bricks that can store carbon underground for up to 1,000 years at under $100 per ton, meeting the Biden administration's climate funding goals. The technology uses waste biomass compressed into stable blocks for scalable, long-term carbon storage.
Rad Power Bikes to Close Brooklyn Store as Part of Organizational Changes After Multiple Layoff Rounds
Seattle-based Rad Power Bikes is closing its Brooklyn retail store amid ongoing organizational changes following multiple layoffs and a recent exit from the European market. The company cited the need for efficiency and sustainability in a challenging market but did not disclose closure dates or affected employee numbers.
Seattle Startup Wokelo Raises $1.5M Pre-Seed to Use AI for Rapid M&A Due Diligence Reports
Wokelo, a Seattle-based startup founded by two former management consultants, uses AI to generate detailed due-diligence reports in minutes, streamlining the M&A research process. Founded in 2022, it has raised $1.5 million in pre-seed funding to further develop its product.
Aigen Raises $12 Million to Scale Solar-Powered Farm Robots and Expand U.S. Presence in 2024
Seattle-area agtech startup Aigen raised $12 million led by ReGen Ventures to scale production of its solar-powered weed-destroying farm robots and expand across U.S. farms. The company plans to build 70 robots in a new Redmond facility and open a hub in Fargo, N.D., while leveraging AI to improve weed identification and data services.
Seattle Startup Zuplo Raises $9M Seed Round to Expand API Management Platform Handling 4B Monthly Requests
Seattle-area startup Zuplo, founded by former Microsoft and Auth0 leaders, raised $9 million in a seed round led by Trilogy Equity Partners to support its API launch and management platform. Zuplo manages over 4 billion API requests monthly and focuses on developer productivity and cost efficiency amid a growing $14 billion API management market.
Seattle Firm Curious Raises $16M to Acquire Struggling Software Startups Facing Cash Crunch
Seattle-based investment firm Curious, led by former Bitly CMO Andrew Dumont, raised $16 million to acquire struggling software startups with $500K to $5M in annual recurring revenue that are running out of cash or failing to meet growth targets. The firm aims to provide a long-term home for startups abandoned by venture capital amid a tightening fundraising environment.
Ex-Gates Foundation Investors Launch $135M Seattle Deep Tech Fund Bison Ventures
Bison Ventures, founded by former investors from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust, launched a $135 million Seattle-based fund focused on deep tech startups solving complex global problems. The fund targets sectors such as AI in biology, climate tech, food and agriculture, hardware, and transportation, and has invested in six startups addressing areas like environmental cleanup and behavioral health.
Ben Gilbert Transitions to Venture Partner at Pioneer Square Labs to Focus on Top-Ranking 'Acquired' Podcast
Ben Gilbert, co-founder of Pioneer Square Labs, is shifting from managing director and general partner to venture partner to focus on the popular 'Acquired' podcast, which now has over 450,000 monthly listeners and is the top tech podcast on Apple and Spotify. The podcast's in-depth episodes require extensive research and production time, leading Gilbert to prioritize it over his previous dual roles.
Boundless CEO Xiao Wang Uses Personal Immigration Experience to Revolutionize U.S. Green Card Process
Boundless co-founder and CEO Xiao Wang, an immigrant himself, launched the company to simplify the complex U.S. immigration process after witnessing his parents' struggles. Leveraging his tech background and extensive research, Wang aims to address systemic pain points and help families navigate immigration more efficiently.
Seattle Startup Tapp Finance Raises $300,000 to Launch App for Selling Call Options to Everyday Investors
Seattle startup Tapp Finance, founded by Si Katara, has raised $300,000 to develop an app that helps everyday investors sell call options to earn premium income, with plans to launch its first product early next year.
Porsche Ventures Leads $2 Million Seed Round in Seattle Startup KeySavvy to Combat Used Car Sale Fraud
Seattle startup KeySavvy raised $2 million in seed funding from Porsche Ventures and Founders’ Co-op to provide a peer-to-peer vehicle payment platform that reduces title and payment fraud. Founded by former Tred colleagues, KeySavvy charges a $79 fee and partners with other vehicle marketplaces.
John Stanton of Trilogy Equity Partners Discusses Steady Venture Investments and AI Acquisition Challenges Amid Regulation
John Stanton of Trilogy Equity Partners highlights steady investment activity despite venture capital downturn, emphasizing AI-driven opportunities and regulatory challenges facing tech acquisitions. Speaking at a Harvard Business School event, Stanton also noted US regulators' impact on major tech companies' ability to acquire AI startups.
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