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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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Tidal Vision Acquires Clear Water Services, Expands Use of Waste Crab Shells to Biodegradable Industrial Chemicals
Tidal Vision, a green chemistry startup turning waste crab shells into biodegradable chitosan polymers for industrial uses, has raised $30 million and acquired water treatment company Clear Water Services. The acquisition expanded its workforce by 100 employees and extended its water purification technology to over 200 locations.
Ex-Tableau Execs Damon Fletcher and Michael Arvold Launch Seattle Startup Millworks Analytics to Manage Rising AI-Driven Cloud Costs
Former Tableau CFO Damon Fletcher and ex-Tableau senior director Michael Arvold launched Seattle-based Millworks Analytics to help tech companies manage rising cloud costs fueled by AI. Their flagship platform Caliper enables finance leaders to analyze and reduce cloud spending, initially supporting AWS.
Amazon Exec Dave Limp Named New CEO of Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Space Venture
Dave Limp, Amazon’s senior vice president of devices and services, will become CEO of Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space venture starting December. The current CEO Bob Smith is retiring but will remain through January to support the transition.
Peregrine Hydrogen, Spawned from Bill Gates-Backed Orca Sciences, Raises $7.8M to Develop Clean Industrial Hydrogen Tech
Peregrine Hydrogen, a startup spun out of Bill Gates-backed Orca Sciences, raised $7.8 million to develop cost-competitive, clean hydrogen production technology for industrial chemicals. The funding round was led by Bidra, with participation from Gates Frontier and others.
Seattle VC Firm Fuse Raises $250M Second Fund to Back 30-35 Pacific Northwest Startups
Seattle-based venture capital firm Fuse raised $250 million for its second fund to invest in early-stage enterprise software startups across the Pacific Northwest, aiming to back 30-35 companies despite a broader venture capital slowdown. Founded in 2020 with an initial $170 million fund, Fuse credits its growth to the strong local talent and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Pioneer Square Labs' T.A. McCann Highlights AI's Crucial Role in Startup Success on Shift AI Podcast
T.A. McCann, managing director of Pioneer Square Labs, discusses on the Shift AI Podcast the critical importance of AI in startup pitches and shares insights from his background in sailing and entrepreneurship on building AI-first products. He emphasizes storytelling skills and embracing new technologies as key to success in venture-backed startups.
Voyager Capital Targets $100M Sixth Fund to Support Early-Stage B2B Startups in the Pacific Northwest
Voyager Capital is aiming to raise $100 million for its sixth fund to invest in early-stage B2B startups in the Pacific Northwest, targeting software, SaaS, AI, and cloud infrastructure sectors. Founded in 1997, the firm has backed over 75 companies and manages more than $520 million in assets.
Seattle Marketing Executive Joanna Lord Becomes CMO at Spring Health Amid Outreach Resignation and Maveron CFO Hire
Joanna Lord, formerly a marketing leader in Seattle and New York, has joined New York-based Spring Health as chief marketing officer. Seattle's Outreach exec Amritansh Raghav resigned amid layoffs, and Maveron hired Nathan Apsel as CFO.
Outreach Cuts 12% of Staff Amid Economic Pressures, Aiming for 2024 Profitability
Seattle-based sales software startup Outreach laid off 12% of its staff amid shifting economic conditions and ongoing cost-cutting efforts, aiming for profitability next year. This follows previous layoffs of 5% in August 2022, 7% in February 2023, and another 5% last month, with some business functions being offshored to Mexico City and India.
Seattle’s Oldest Angel Group Puget Sound Venture Club Merges with Alliance of Angels After Nearly 40 Years
Puget Sound Venture Club, Seattle's oldest angel group founded by Gary Ritner in 1985, is merging its membership with Alliance of Angels to create a larger impact on the Pacific Northwest startup ecosystem. The merger involves around 30 members, no financial transaction, and plans for Ritner to remain actively involved in the combined group.
Seattle Startup MotherDuck Raises $52.5M Series B at $400M Valuation to Expand DuckDB-Based Analytics Platform
MotherDuck, a Seattle-based analytics startup founded by former Google engineer Jordan Tigani, raised $52.5 million in a Series B round at a $400 million valuation to advance its collaborative serverless analytics platform built on DuckDB. The funding follows prior rounds led by Andreessen Horowitz and Redpoint Ventures and aims to offer a simpler, cost-effective SQL analytics solution for businesses without petabyte-scale data.
Seattle’s Deverra Therapeutics Raises $2.4M to Develop Cellular Immunotherapies with Fred Hutch License
Seattle biotech startup Deverra Therapeutics, founded by oncologist Colleen Delaney, is raising $2.4 million through debt and warrants to advance its cellular immunotherapy platform licensed from Fred Hutch. The company recently secured $3.5 million from the Andy Hill CARE Fund and licensed an immuno-oncology platform from Coeptis Therapeutics for $570,000 plus shares.
WTIA Names 33 Washington Startups for Free 10th Founder Cohort Program with $10K AWS Credits
The Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) announced 33 Washington-based startups for its free, six-month 10th Founder Cohort Program, designed for seed-stage companies with under $1 million in revenue. The program offers mentorship, $10,000 in AWS credits, and leadership training, with one-third of participants led by female CEOs.
Amazon Alumni Raise $12.5M for Griptape, a Seattle Startup Building Secure AI App Frameworks for Enterprises
Amazon veterans Kyle Roche and Vasily Vasinov raised $12.5 million for Griptape, a Seattle startup creating a secure AI application framework for enterprises. Griptape offers an open-source Python toolkit and cloud platform to help companies safely build and manage large language models, with a commercial launch planned for October 2023.
ZeroAvia Raises Largest Funding Round with Investment from Airbus, Amazon, Bill Gates, Alaska Airlines to Develop Hydrogen Aircraft Engines
ZeroAvia, a clean aviation startup developing hydrogen-electric aircraft propulsion, has raised its largest funding round co-led by Airbus and others to support engine certification. The company is partnering with Alaska Airlines to retrofit planes and aims to offer engines for 20-seat aircraft by 2025.
Stoke Space Completes Successful 15-Second Test Flight of Hopper2 Reusable Rocket on Sept. 12 in Washington
Stoke Space, a Seattle-area startup, successfully completed a 15-second test flight of its Hopper2 hydrogen-fueled rocket vehicle in Moses Lake, Washington, marking a key step toward a fully reusable launch system. The test demonstrated novel technologies like a regeneratively cooled heat shield and a unique rocket engine with differential-thrust vector control.
Former Fabric CEO Faisal Masud Joins HP as SVP and President of New WW Digital Services Division
Former Fabric CEO Faisal Masud has joined Hewlett-Packard as senior vice president and president of the new WW Digital Services division within HP Workforce Solutions, remaining based in Seattle. Masud brings extensive experience from Amazon, eBay, Groupon, Staples, and Alphabet's Wing, while Fabric continues to grow under new leadership after a $140 million funding round.
Seattle’s Perimetrics Gains FDA Approval for InnerView Tooth-Tapping Diagnostic Device with ML Platform
Seattle-based Perimetrics received FDA clearance for InnerView, a handheld tooth-tapping device that uses machine learning to detect underlying dental issues like cracks and mobility not easily identified by X-rays. The technology aims to help dentists diagnose problems earlier to avoid invasive procedures and tooth loss.
Seattle’s Founders Bash 2023 Highlights AI’s Role as Transformational Yet Nuanced Tech Wave
At Founders Bash 2023 in Seattle, over 1,000 entrepreneurs and investors gathered to celebrate the tech innovation sector, with many discussing the impact of AI. Attendees like Charlotte Massey and Saurabh Jain viewed AI as both a useful creative tool and a transformational wave with significant potential to automate inefficiencies.
Seattle Startups APImetrics and Contxt Merge to Deliver Combined API Monitoring and Security Solutions
Seattle-based API monitoring and security companies APImetrics and Contxt have merged to offer combined tools for comprehensive API visibility and security, serving enterprise clients like Microsoft and Telus. The deal, announced Thursday, responds to growing industry demand driven by cybersecurity risks and regulatory pressures.
Flyhomes to Acquire Home Sale Assured Brand, Founder Eric Meadow Joins as VP Amid Market Challenges
Seattle-based real estate startup Flyhomes announced plans to acquire Home Sale Assured’s brand and assets, with its founder Eric Meadow joining Flyhomes as VP of partnerships. This move complements Flyhomes' Buy Before You Sell product amid a slow market and follows their recent Loftium acquisition.
Seattle Startup Gable.ai Raises $7M Seed to Build 'GitHub for Data' Platform Led by Former Convoy Data Leaders
Seattle startup Gable.ai, founded by former Convoy data leaders, announced $7 million in seed funding to develop a data collaboration platform aimed at bridging gaps between software developers and data teams. Investors liken the platform to a 'GitHub for data,' focusing on efficient data sharing while protecting existing infrastructure.
Former Uber Engineers’ Startup Rengage Raises $3.2M to Streamline Customer Journey Mapping for Consumer Brands
Rengage, founded by former Uber engineers Shujun Liu and Akram Hassan, raised $3.2 million to develop a no-code platform that helps consumer businesses map and optimize customer journeys. The Seattle-based startup aims to consolidate marketing tools and target industries like fintech and gaming with its product rollout planned for early next year.
Seattle Food-Tech Startup RipeLocker Raises $10M to Upgrade Preservation Chambers, Total Funding at $30M
Seattle startup RipeLocker raised $10 million to enhance its food and flower preservation technology, bringing total funding to $30 million. Their chambers extend produce shelf-life by controlling atmospheric conditions and have seen revenue growth from items like roses and blueberries.
EasyKnock Acquires Seattle Home Maintenance Startup Onder; CEO David Krieger Joins as Chief Product Strategy Officer
New York-based EasyKnock has acquired Seattle home maintenance startup Onder, integrating Onder's subscription-based services into EasyKnock's home equity platform. Onder's CEO David Krieger joins EasyKnock as chief product strategy officer amid a challenging venture capital environment prompting the merger.
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