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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 Startup Peeka Launches Barbie Fashion Designer VR Experience in Partnership with Mattel
Seattle-based VR startup Peeka partnered with Mattel to release "Barbie: You Can Be a Fashion Designer VR," an immersive storybook experience that teaches kids fashion design skills through virtual reality. The app is available on Google Play and the Apple App Store.
Flexport Cuts 165 Jobs at Bellevue Office Amid 20% Company-Wide Layoffs to Restructure for Profitability
Logistics company Flexport is laying off 165 employees from its Bellevue office as part of a broader 20% company-wide workforce reduction announced last week, aiming to restructure for profitability. The Bellevue office remains operational and important for technology and product development despite recent leadership changes and past layoffs.
Read AI CEO David Shim Highlights AI’s Role in Transforming Work at GeekWire Summit on October 19, 2023
David Shim, CEO of Read AI, discusses how AI will reduce monotonous work, enabling people to focus on critical thinking and innovation in the future workplace. He shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey and will speak at the GeekWire Summit on October 19, 2023.
Seattle Startup AI LaMo Launches $29/Month Gamified App to Teach Generative AI Tools with 20,000+ Users
Seattle startup AI LaMo, founded by Rene Bystron, launched a mobile app that gamifies learning to use generative AI tools like ChatGPT through prompt writing games and peer challenges. The app targets professionals with role-specific courses and charges a $29 monthly subscription, currently serving over 20,000 active users without external funding.
Aigen Secures $12 Million to Scale Solar-Powered AI Weed-Thumping Robot for Farms
Aigen, a Kirkland-based ag-tech startup co-founded by Rich Wurden and Kenny Lee, raised $12 million to advance its solar-powered robotic weed-thumper, the Aigen Element, which uses AI and computer vision to aid sustainable, labor-saving farming. The startup aims to help farmers reduce carbon emissions and costs through continuous, renewable-powered operations and real-time crop data delivered to mobile apps.
Techstars Seattle's 15th Cohort of 24 Startups Embraces AI Across Industries Including Advertising and Gaming
The 15th cohort of Techstars Seattle includes 24 startups across diverse industries using AI to enhance products and productivity, with companies like AdsGency leveraging AI in advertising. Founders shared insights on AI's impact, challenges, and their plans while in Seattle.
Seattle Startup Flyhomes Moves from 9,000 Sq Ft Waterfront Office to Smaller Downtown Space Amid Remote Work Shift
Seattle real estate tech startup Flyhomes vacated its 9,000 sq ft waterfront office near Pier 56 on September 1, relocating to a smaller 4,000 sq ft space downtown due to a shift to remote work. The move follows Flyhomes' multiple layoffs amid a slowing market and increasing Seattle office vacancies.
Seattle Startup Optimize Health Raises $18.6M Series A to Expand Remote Care Software
Seattle startup Optimize Health raised $18.6 million in a Series A funding round led by Foundry and Escalate Capital Partners to enhance its remote care software platform. Founded in 2015 and led by CEO Todd Haedrich, the company serves independent practices and hospital systems with remote patient monitoring and chronic care management solutions.
Earth Finance Acquires Molecule, Appoints Timothy Zenk as Managing Director; Hires Jennifer Sullo After $14M Raise
Earth Finance acquired Seattle-based climate advocacy firm Molecule, with its founder Timothy Zenk joining as managing director to lead renewable fuels and public policy teams. Earth Finance, which recently raised $14 million and was co-founded by former Washington state Senator Reuven Carlyle, also hired Jennifer Sullo, a former Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan executive.
Seattle Startup NoxuData Wins $250K from Madrona Venture Labs to Expand AI Data Platform for CPG Companies
Seattle-based startup NoxuData, which provides an AI platform to help consumer packaged goods companies analyze fragmented data, won $250,000 in pre-seed funding after winning the Madrona Venture Labs competition. Led by co-founders Dae Kim and David Lee, the company offers a conversational dashboard that delivers context-driven insights beyond financial metrics to improve decision-making.
Seattle Recruiting Startup SeekOut Cuts 7% Staff Amid Restructuring, Plans Growth to 225 Employees in 2024
Seattle-based recruiting software startup SeekOut laid off 16 employees (7% of its workforce) in a restructuring but plans to grow its team to 225 employees by year-end. The company, valued at over $1.2 billion after raising $115 million last year, uses AI technology and serves over 1,000 clients including Salesforce and McKinsey.
First Row Partners Launches $150K–$200K Startup Competition to Revive Pacific Northwest Angel Investing
Seattle venture capital firm First Row Partners has launched The Ensemble Event Fund, a startup competition offering $150,000–$200,000 to early-stage companies nationwide, aiming to revitalize the Pacific Northwest's angel investor network. The competition engages over 15 angel investors to boost capital deployment amid declining venture funding and a shrinking local angel community.
Tacoma Startup Aquagga Deploys PFAS Destroyer 'Eleanor' in Alaska, Secures $5.7M Funding to Combat Toxic Forever Chemicals
Tacoma startup Aquagga deployed its PFAS destruction device, 'Eleanor,' in Fairbanks, Alaska, successfully treating 20,000 gallons of contaminated wastewater. The startup has secured $4.7 million in government contracts and $1 million in private funding to combat toxic 'forever chemicals' in water.
Seattle Startup Muir AI Raises $3.25M Seed Round to Enhance AI Carbon Emissions Tracking
Seattle startup Muir AI, founded by aerospace veterans Harris Chalat and Peter Williams, raised $3.25 million in a seed round led by Base10 Partners to advance its AI and satellite-based carbon accounting technology. The company helps businesses measure complex supply chain emissions to reduce their carbon footprints.
Valve and Picnik Veterans Darrin Massena and Mike Harrington Launch Hatch, a No-Code Web Design Platform for Tech-Curious Creators
Seattle entrepreneurs and former Valve and Picnik developers Darrin Massena and Mike Harrington launched Hatch, a no-code web design platform for tech-curious creators featuring drag-and-drop tools, interactivity, and generative AI. Hatch enables users to create portfolios, storefronts, and progressive web apps without programming skills, empowering more people to build custom websites.
Pulumi Raises $41M Led by Madrona to Expand Infrastructure as Code Platform and AI Innovations
Seattle-based cloud startup Pulumi raised $41 million in a Series C round led by Madrona Venture Group to expand its infrastructure as code platform and develop new AI-powered products. Pulumi serves over 2,000 customers including half of the Fortune 50, with revenues doubling in the past year.
Rippl Care Hires Jamie Sharp as Chief Medical Officer to Lead Senior Mental Health Program; Other Seattle Tech Startups Announce Key Executive Appointments
Seattle startup Rippl Care appointed Jamie Sharp, former Aetna VP and chief medical officer, as its new chief medical officer to advance its mental health care program for seniors. Additionally, Diego Oppenheimer joined Guardrails AI as co-founder, PitchBook hired Paul Stoddart as CMO, and Tasso appointed Monica Williams as CFO.
Ben Eidelson, Former Engineer, Launches 'Climate Papa' Initiative to Support Climate Tech Startups in Seattle
Ben Eidelson, known as 'Climate Papa,' left his tech career to invest in and promote climate tech startups, creating a podcast and hosting meetups to engage the community in climate action. He aims to inspire other software engineers to contribute their skills towards addressing the climate crisis.
NorthStar Care Raises $6M Seed Round Led by Tony Robbins to Expand Telehealth Addiction Treatment
Seattle startup NorthStar Care raised $6 million in seed funding led by Tony Robbins and Starting Line to expand its telehealth program treating alcohol and opioid addiction. Founded by Amanda Wilson, the company offers a year-long program combining medication, professional care, and peer support with an 86% success rate.
Seattle AI Startup Revefi Secures $10.5M to Enhance Cloud Data Observability Platform
Seattle startup Revefi raised $10.5 million to expand its AI-powered Data Operations Cloud, helping companies optimize data usage and costs in cloud warehouses. Founded in 2021 by industry veterans Sanjay Agrawal and Shashank Gupta, Revefi offers zero-touch data observability with AI-driven insights to quickly resolve critical data issues.
Seattle Proposes 'Urban Innovation Lab' Makerspace to Boost Downtown Revitalization and Entrepreneurship
Seattle is considering establishing an 'Urban Innovation Lab' in its downtown core to foster collaboration, experimentation, and learning among diverse stakeholders as part of its broader Downtown Activation Plan. This lab, envisioned as a makerspace campus, aims to boost entrepreneurship and accelerate post-pandemic downtown revitalization through public-private partnerships.
Scaled Foundations Launches AI Platform GRID to Enable Natural Language Programming of Robots, Backed by Khosla Ventures and E14
Scaled Foundations, a Seattle-based startup led by former Microsoft executive Ashish Kapoor, has launched an AI-powered platform called GRID to simplify programming robots through natural language prompts. Backed by Khosla Ventures and E14, the platform enables non-technical users to command robots like drones for complex tasks by integrating AI models and simulations.
PortX Raises $16.5M Series B Led by Fuse and Curql, Forms Subsidiary to Serve Credit Unions
Seattle-based fintech startup PortX raised $16.5 million in a Series B funding round led by Fuse and Curql to develop AI and automation tools and create a new subsidiary serving credit unions. PortX has now raised $26.5 million total and will use the funds to enhance its banking infrastructure software for community banks and credit unions.
EchoMark Raises $10 Million Seed Round for Digital Watermarking to Identify Document Leakers
EchoMark, a Seattle-area startup led by former Microsoft VP Troy Batterberry, raised $10 million in seed funding to develop digital watermarking technology that helps organizations identify document and email leakers. The technology uses visible and invisible watermarks, including subtle text alterations, to make documents uniquely traceable and support leak forensics.
Seattle Logistics Unicorn Flexe Lays Off 131 Employees, Cutting 33% Amid Freight Market Slowdown
Seattle-based logistics startup Flexe, valued at $1 billion, laid off 33% of its workforce (131 employees) due to a freight industry slowdown. This follows a challenging market environment affecting several logistics startups despite previous pandemic-driven growth.
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John Cook Founder, Co-founder and Publisher, GeekWire
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