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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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- Seattle
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- Online Audio and Video Media
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- 2011
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- LLC Seattle business license
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- GeekWire LLC Seattle business license
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- John Cook, Todd Bishop
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- Last published Oct 15
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Seattle AI Startup Lexion Raises $20M to Expand Contract Management Software after Tripling 2022 Revenue
Seattle startup Lexion raised $20 million in a Series B round led by Point72 Ventures to expand its AI-powered contract management software, following a revenue tripling in 2022. Founded in 2018, Lexion aims to extend its AI solutions beyond legal teams to other departments such as sales and finance.
Seattle Startup Groundlight Raises $10M Seed to Revolutionize Warehouse Monitoring with AI and Natural Language Computer Vision
Seattle startup Groundlight, co-founded by former Amazon and Picobrew execs Leo Dirac and Avi Geiger, emerged from stealth with a $10 million seed fund to simplify warehouse monitoring using AI-powered computer vision. Their platform enables businesses to query real-time video feeds through natural language prompts for instant, customizable insights.
98point6 Raises $30.7M to Expand Software Licensing After $100M Sale to Transcarent
Seattle-based digital health company 98point6 raised $30.7 million in mixed debt and option financing to support its transition into a software licensor following its sale of a virtual care and primary care business to Transcarent. The new funding led by L Catterton, Activant Capital, and Transcarent will scale its software platform and develop AI innovations.
Seattle Cybersecurity Startup SpecterOps Raises $25M Series A to Expand Attack Path Management Platform
Seattle-based cybersecurity startup SpecterOps raised $25 million in Series A funding led by Decibel to expand its BloodHound Enterprise attack path management platform used by clients such as Capital Group and the University of Texas at Austin. Founded in 2016 and led by CEO David McGuire, the company targets enterprise cloud platforms to analyze cyberattack routes in Microsoft's Active Directory and Azure.
GeekWire Names Adaptive Biotechnologies, Blink, Helion, Impinj, and Treasury4 as 2023 Workplace of the Year Finalists
The 2023 GeekWire Awards announced five finalists for Workplace of the Year—Adaptive Biotechnologies, Blink, Helion, Impinj, and Treasury4—highlighting their employee-friendly policies amid recent challenges. Winners will be revealed on May 18 following community voting and judge evaluations.
Carbon Robotics Raises $35M to Expand Sales of AI-Driven LaserWeeder Robot Killing 200,000 Weeds per Hour
Seattle startup Carbon Robotics raised $35 million to expand sales of its LaserWeeder, an AI-powered robotic machine that uses lasers to kill weeds across 40 crops without harming soil. The company will deploy the machine across 17 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces this year and aims to expand to Europe.
Seattle Carbon Removal Startup Nori Lays Off 10 Employees Amid Market Challenges
Seattle-based carbon removal startup Nori laid off 10 employees, about 37% of its staff, due to challenging market conditions and tightening startup funding. Founded in 2017, Nori focuses on selling carbon credits from sustainable farming practices and recently integrated its marketplace on blockchain.
POSaBIT Cancels $4M Acquisition of Three Cannabis Compliance Software Firms After Superior Third-Party Offer
POSaBIT has abandoned its $4 million plan to acquire three cannabis compliance software firms after a third-party made a superior offer, choosing instead to focus on integrating its recently acquired payment tech assets. The Seattle-based fintech company, which raised $11 million for the initial deal, reported a $1.2 million loss in Q3 but expects $60-$63 million revenue in 2023.
Amazon and SpaceX Veterans Launch Muir AI to Improve Corporate Carbon Footprint Measurement Using AI and Satellite Technology
Muir AI, founded by Amazon and SpaceX veterans, uses AI and satellite technology to help corporations accurately measure and reduce their scope 3 carbon emissions, particularly from supply chains. The startup aims to fill data gaps that currently hinder precise carbon accounting and enable companies to meet climate goals more effectively.
Los Angeles Venture Firm Bonfire Expands Seattle B2B Startup Investments, Leads $4M Round for CalmWave
Los Angeles-based venture firm Bonfire is expanding its early-stage B2B startup investments into Seattle, backing three local startups including a $4 million funding round for CalmWave. Principal Tyler Churchill emphasizes Seattle's growing tech talent and ecosystem, noting increasing collaborative opportunities among venture firms despite competitive dynamics.
Environ Energy Acquires Seattle's Scope 5 to Advance ESG Reporting and Carbon Tracking
Seattle-based sustainability data company Scope 5, founded in 2011, was acquired by New York energy firm Environ Energy in September to expand its ESG reporting platform amid rising corporate carbon tracking demands. CEO Yoram Bernet emphasizes evolving needs from reporting toward analytics, targets, and carbon cost tracking across supply chains.
University of Washington Startup Freyr Wins $15,000 for Autonomous Fertilizer Monitoring and Application System at 2023 Environmental Innovation Challenge
Freyr, a student-led ag-tech startup from the University of Washington, won $15,000 as the grand prize at the 2023 Environmental Innovation Challenge for developing a system to monitor and apply fertilizer efficiently using data analytics and plans for an autonomous plane to reduce environmental runoff. The startup aims to minimize fertilizer waste on farms, protecting waterways from toxic runoff caused by excess fertilizer.
CTFusion Shuts Down After Failing to Raise Venture Capital; Co-Founders Join Rival Zap Energy
CTFusion, a University of Washington spinoff fusion startup, ceased operations after failing to secure venture capital despite $20 million in government grants. Three of its four co-founders have joined rival company Zap Energy, as the Pacific Northwest remains a key region for fusion energy development.
Seattle Startup Payscore Raises $2.2M to Combat Application Fraud with Income Verification Technology
Seattle-based startup Payscore, which helps property managers and dealerships verify income by analyzing bank deposit history, raised $2.2 million. Founded in 2017 by CEO Mark Fiebig and CTO Stephen Arifin, Payscore's service covers over 700,000 rental units and 2,500 dealerships, experiencing rapid customer growth amid rising application fraud.
Seattle Startup Aivot, Founded by Ex-Dell EMC Engineers, Deploys AI Humanoid Robots to Automate Tasks for Businesses Amid Labor Shortages
Aivot, a Seattle startup founded by former Dell EMC engineers, develops AI-powered humanoid robots to automate monotonous tasks for mid-sized businesses, helping companies like Evergreens and Marjorie with labeling and packaging amid labor shortages. The firm has bootstrapped since 2017 and focuses on using advanced deep learning to enable robots to operate in unstructured environments.
Unpluq CEO Caroline Cadwell Introduces NFC Tag and App to Promote Mindful Smartphone Use
Caroline Cadwell, CEO of Unpluq, discusses how her startup helps users mindfully manage smartphone and app use by creating intentional barriers to curb addictive behaviors. The company offers an Android app, an NFC keychain tag, and a premium subscription to encourage conscious technology habits.
Textio Restructures with 15 Job Cuts to Support Growth and Emphasizes Growing Role of Generative AI
Textio, a Seattle-based augmented writing startup, restructured its team by eliminating 15 roles and realigning others to support growth in its two products following last year's launch of a performance management tool. CEO Kieran Snyder emphasized the increasing importance of generative AI in enhancing their writing platform as market expectations evolve.
GeekWire Awards Reveal 2023 Startup CEO of the Year Finalists from Rebellyous Foods, Humanly, and Others
The 2023 GeekWire Awards announced finalists for Startup CEO of the Year, including leaders from startups in plant-based foods, mental health, employee communication, DNA analysis, and candidate screening automation. Voting continues until May 1, with winners revealed at the May 18 awards event hosted by Astound Business Solutions.
Fixie Raises $17M Seed Round to Help Companies Integrate Large Language Models into Software
Fixie, a Seattle-based startup founded by former Google and Apple engineers, raised $17 million in seed funding to develop a cloud platform that helps companies integrate large language models into their software for automation and AI applications.
Ziad Ismail Named COO of Seattle AI Startup Xembly; Jennifer Sullo Joins Earth Finance; Aaron Bird Becomes Inflection.io CEO
Ziad Ismail has joined Seattle AI startup Xembly as COO, bringing extensive experience from Convoy and Microsoft. Additionally, Jennifer Sullo joined Earth Finance as managing director, and Aaron Bird became CEO of Seattle marketing startup Inflection.io.
Seattle Startup Mystery Rebrands as Glue, Launches AI Platform to Enhance Employee Engagement and Acquires PopStage
Seattle employee engagement startup Mystery rebranded as Glue, now focusing on AI-powered software to boost workforce connection and retention, and employs nearly 50 people. The company recently acquired PopStage and raised $18.5 million in a 2022 Series A funding round.
Seattle Startup Ever.green Secures $6.1M Seed Funding to Accelerate 20 GW/Yr Clean Energy Marketplace
Ever.green, a Seattle startup, raised $6.1 million in seed funding to expand its marketplace that connects corporations funding clean energy with developers building renewable projects, aiming to accelerate solar and wind power deployment. The platform also leverages investment tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act to help scale renewable energy infrastructure rapidly.
Washington Supreme Court Upholds 7% Capital Gains Tax on Stock Sales Over $250,000, Impacting Seattle Startup Founders
Washington state's Supreme Court upheld a new 7% capital gains tax on stock and bond sales over $250,000, affecting startup founders and employees. Reactions from Seattle tech entrepreneurs and investors were mixed, with concerns about its impact on the business environment.
Seattle AI Startup CareerFlow Helps Over 20,000 Job Seekers Refine Resumes Amid Tech Layoffs Using GPT Technology
Seattle startup CareerFlow uses AI, including OpenAI's GPT, to help job seekers optimize resumes and organize job searches amid tech layoffs, serving over 20,000 users. Co-founded by Nikita Gupta, the company has raised $100,000 in pre-seed funding and plans to monetize through universities and career services.
Seattle’s Felix&Fido Raises $4M Pre-Seed Led by PSL Ventures and Rover to Launch Subscription Veterinary Care
Seattle startup Felix&Fido announced a $4 million pre-seed funding round led by PSL Ventures and Rover to launch subscription-based veterinary care combining telemedicine, in-clinic, and at-home services. Founded by former Army captain and Expedia executive Gavin Woody, the company aims to tackle the veterinary shortage with an innovative membership model.
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John Cook Founder, Co-founder and Publisher, GeekWire
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