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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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Humanly Raises $12M to Expand AI Recruiting Software Used by Microsoft and Seattle Storm
Seattle-based recruiting automation startup Humanly raised $12 million to expand its AI-powered hiring software, which is used by clients like Microsoft and Seattle Storm. The company is enhancing its SMS chatbots and generative AI tools to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and maintain consistent candidate data throughout the hiring process.
Statsig Releases Warehouse Native Platform and AI Experimentation Tools Under CEO Vijaye Raji
Statsig, founded by Vijaye Raji in 2021, has released Statsig Warehouse Native, enabling privacy-conscious companies to run A/B testing via their own data warehouses. The Seattle startup also launched generative AI experimentation tools and now serves hundreds of paying customers including Microsoft and Notion.
Seattle Tech Companies Cyemptive, Roku, Porch, and CalmWave Announce Key Executive and Board Appointments in 2024
Seattle-area tech companies made several executive and board changes, including Cyemptive appointing Ray McCay as chief revenue officer and Roku adding former Amazon exec Jeff Blackburn to its board. Other notable moves include Porch naming Alan Pickerill as lead independent director and CalmWave hiring Seth Falcon as VP of engineering.
Climate Vault Solutions Launches with $9.4M Seed Funding to Cut Carbon by Retiring Pollution Permits
Climate Vault Solutions launched with a $9.4 million seed round to reduce carbon emissions by purchasing and retiring cap-and-trade pollution permits, complemented by funding carbon removal technologies. The Seattle-based company is led by prominent founders including Michael Greenstone and tied to a nonprofit platform created in 2021.
Tagboard Raises $4 Million to Advance Cloud Production Studio with NBA and ESPN Partnerships
Seattle-based Tagboard raised $4 million to enhance its cloud production software used by over 600 clients, including the NBA and ESPN, enabling easier integration of graphics and interactive tools in broadcasts. The company, which raised $8 million last year and has total funding of $17 million, is also exploring generative AI for media production graphics.
Seattle’s Ironwood Studios Prepares to Launch Pacific Drive, a Post-Apocalyptic Driving Survival Game Set in the Pacific Northwest
Ironwood Studios, a Seattle-based indie developer with experienced staff, is launching its debut game Pacific Drive, a randomized driving survival game set in a post-apocalyptic Pacific Northwest called the Olympic Exclusion Zone. The game emphasizes vehicle management and personal survival, with a scheduled release later this year, accompanied by a developer diary series.
Stephanie King Launches Kitchen & Market, Reviving Corner Stores with Fresh Foods and Local Brands in Seattle Area
Stephanie King, founder of Kitchen & Market, is revitalizing the corner store concept in Seattle neighborhoods with her small grocery chain emphasizing fresh foods, local brands, and convenience. Despite COVID-19 challenges, her stores now include online ordering and delivery for meal kits, aiming to make grocery shopping easier and less daunting.
GeerGarage Launches Outdoor Gear Rental Marketplace with Lend-to-Own Program, Plans Expansion Beyond Washington
GeerGarage, a Seattle startup founded by Microsoft product manager Adam Wise, is developing a peer-to-peer outdoor equipment rental marketplace with plans to expand beyond Western Washington and introduce a lend-to-own program. The company aims to make outdoor activities more affordable and accessible amid a growing $120 billion outdoor recreation market.
Mozart Therapeutics Raises $25M to Advance Autoimmune Disease Drug MTX-101 with FDA IND Planned for Early 2024
Seattle biotech Mozart Therapeutics secured $25 million to advance MTX-101, its drug candidate for autoimmune gastrointestinal diseases, aiming for FDA IND submission by early 2024. The company, led by CEO Katie Fanning and supported by notable investors, has raised a total of $80 million since its 2020 launch.
Carbon Removal Startup Nori Raises $6.25M Led by Toyota Ventures, Appoints Matt Trudeau CEO
Carbon removal startup Nori raised $6.25 million led by Toyota Ventures and others, bringing total funding to $17.25 million, and appointed Matt Trudeau as new CEO. Nori sells blockchain-based carbon credits from farmers capturing carbon, has partnered with Bayer, and faces supply shortages amid growing offset demand.
Seattle Startup Flyhomes Lays Off Staff Third Time in a Year, Workforce Shrinks from 700 to 470 Amid Housing Market Downturn
Seattle real estate startup Flyhomes, led by CEO Tushar Garg, laid off employees for the third time in a year to focus on profitability amid a challenging housing market. The company's workforce has declined from about 700 in November to roughly 470 currently, reflecting broader layoffs in the Seattle real estate tech sector amid declining home prices and sales.
Seattle Startup Starform, Founded by Ex-Z2 Team, Releases 'Metalstorm' Aerial Combat Game with BITKRAFT-Backed Funding
Seattle-based game studio Starform, founded by former Z2 employees, has launched Metalstorm, a free-to-play, fast-paced 5 vs. 5 aerial combat game for PC and mobile, now in open beta in select countries. The game emphasizes action over realistic flight simulation and is partially funded by a 2021 seed round led by BITKRAFT Ventures.
Zap Energy Secures $5M DOE Grant for Fusion Power Development with FuZE-Q Device Targeting 2030 Grid Integration
Zap Energy received a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to support its development of fusion power using its fourth-generation Z-pinch device, FuZE-Q, aiming for commercial fusion energy by 2030. Despite challenges, the DOE funding serves as a significant national-level endorsement of Zap's work toward achieving fusion breakeven.
Former Fabric CFO Nevin Shetty Pleads Not Guilty to Fraud in $35 Million Crypto Fund Transfer
Nevin Shetty, former CFO of Seattle startup Fabric, pled not guilty to four fraud charges for allegedly transferring $35 million of company funds to his crypto firm. The funds lost nearly all value in the 2022 crypto crash, and Shetty’s next court date is July 24.
Loot Labs Raises $1.5M to Launch Boxed.gg NFT Loot Box Platform Inspired by Video Games
Seattle-based Loot Labs raised $1.5 million to launch Boxed.gg, a platform offering NFT-based digital loot boxes inspired by video game mechanics. The platform aims to provide transparent pricing and odds for its mystery boxes containing collectible NFTs.
Mobile Game Developer BebopBee Secures $4M to Expand Match-3 Puzzle Game Travel Crush
BebopBee, the developer of the mobile match-3 game Travel Crush, raised $4 million to hire new staff and enhance its flagship game. The company plans to expand its teams and community features as it positions Travel Crush as a long-term global puzzle franchise.
Ada Developers Academy Cuts 45% of Staff Amid Tech Hiring Slowdown, Slows Expansion Despite $10M Grant
Ada Developers Academy laid off 45% of its staff, about 34 employees, due to a tech industry hiring slowdown and fewer internship opportunities for students, impacting its mission to diversify tech. The Seattle-based nonprofit also plans to reduce student enrollment and halt expansion efforts initially funded by a $10 million grant from the Equality Can’t Wait challenge.
Seattle Startup Funding Plummets 79% in Q1 2023 Amid National 45% Venture Capital Decline
Venture capital funding for Seattle-based startups hit a six-year low in Q1 2023 due to broader economic uncertainty and rising interest rates, with a 79% drop in capital raised locally and a national 45% decline. Startups face fewer deals, lower valuations, and more down or flat rounds, signaling a shift in investor urgency and funding strategies.
GeekWire Week in Review (May 14, 2023): Top stories include ex-CFO indicted over $35M crypto transfer, Bezos’ $500M yacht, and Amazon legal/personnel news
GeekWire's Week in Review for May 14, 2023 lists the site's most-read stories, including a Seattle startup ex-CFO indicted over an alleged $35M crypto transfer, Jeff Bezos' $500M yacht, and Amazon-related legal and personnel news.
Bobby Wagner, NASA Astronaut Kayla Barron, and 'Love is Blind' Star Share Teamwork Wisdom at 2023 GeekWire Awards
At the 2023 GeekWire Awards in Seattle, Seattle Seahawks linebacker and Fuse venture partner Bobby Wagner, NASA astronaut Kayla Barron, and a 'Love is Blind' star shared insights emphasizing teamwork, culture, and empowerment with the Pacific Northwest tech community.
Ex-Fabric CFO Nevin Shetty Indicted for Wire Fraud After Moving $35M to Crypto Business Amid Market Crash
Nevin Shetty, former CFO of Seattle-based startup Fabric, was indicted for wire fraud after allegedly transferring $35 million of company funds to his crypto business, HighTower. The crypto crash in May 2022 wiped out the value of the funds, leading to his upcoming arraignment on May 25.
Seattle’s Pioneer Square Labs Raises $20M Third Fund to Accelerate Generative AI Startup Studio
Seattle startup studio Pioneer Square Labs raised $20 million for its third fund to invest in generative AI, building multiple AI-driven apps in finance and healthcare. Founded in 2015, PSL has 33 startups with most securing follow-on investments but no unicorn exits yet.
Groopit Raises $3.5M to Expand Employee Data Crowdsourcing Platform with Generative AI Tools
Groopit, an employee data crowdsourcing startup founded by ex-Microsoft leaders Tammy Savage and John Vert, raised $3.5 million to expand its go-to-market strategy and develop generative AI tools. The company's platform gathers real-time insights from employees across multiple tools like Microsoft Teams and Slack, applying a unique 'crowdsolving' model to business data collection.
OncoResponse Raises $27M to Advance Antibody-Based Cancer Immunotherapies OR502 and OR2805
Seattle biotech firm OncoResponse secured $27 million to advance testing of its antibody-based cancer immunotherapy candidates OR502 and OR2805. The funding includes a $13 million grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and $14 million from investors led by RiverVest Venture Partners.
Heptio Founder Craig McLuckie and Luke Hinds Launch Stacklok, Raising $17.5M for Software Supply Chain Security
Stacklok, a new software supply chain security startup led by Heptio founder Craig McLuckie and Luke Hinds, has raised $17.5 million in Series A funding to help enterprises authenticate open-source code and mitigate vulnerabilities. The platform aims to enhance software development security by bridging enterprise needs with open-source standards.
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John Cook Founder, Co-founder and Publisher, GeekWire
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