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Seattle Health Benefits Startup Pebble Launches with $17.3M Funding Including $12M Seed Round to Serve Small Businesses
Seattle-based startup Pebble, which uses AI to create health benefits plans for small businesses, has publicly launched and secured $17.3 million in total funding, including a $12 million second seed round. The company aims to provide startups and small businesses access to comprehensive health benefits similar to those of large firms, helping them attract and retain talent.
Intrinsic Medicine Terminates $178.8M SPAC Deal With Phoenix Biotech Amid Market Downturn
Seattle biotech startup Intrinsic Medicine's planned $178.8 million SPAC merger with Phoenix Biotech Acquisition Corp. has been terminated due to market conditions. The company had previously withdrawn its traditional IPO filing and plans to advance clinical trials for its sugar-based therapeutic molecules.
Allison Arzeno Leads Assurance IQ Through $2.3 Billion Prudential Acquisition and Challenges Since Becoming CEO in 2021
Allison Arzeno, CEO of Seattle-based insurance tech company Assurance IQ, has navigated significant leadership changes and ownership transitions since becoming CEO in June 2021. Despite Prudential Financial's $2.3 billion acquisition and recent operating losses, she remains optimistic about the company's future and its potential to create value.
Seattle Startup Keyplay Raises $3M Led by MHS Capital to Launch Sales Lead Aggregation Platform
Seattle startup Keyplay, co-founded by Adam Schoenfeld, raised $3 million led by MHS Capital to launch a subscription platform that aggregates and scores sales leads. The platform integrates multiple data sources to help sales teams identify potential accounts and currently serves eight customers with plans to expand offerings by mid-2023.
Rad Power Bikes Launches $2,499 RadTrike Three-Wheeled E-Bike Shipping January 2023 Amid Leadership Changes
Rad Power Bikes announced the RadTrike, a three-wheeled electric bike available for pre-order at $2,499 and shipping starting January 2023, aiming to provide accessible cycling options. The company recently underwent leadership changes and faced operational challenges including layoffs, lawsuits, and a product recall.
Seattle NFT Startup Thred Raises $3.5M Led by Ex-Starbucks Exec Ben Straley for 2023 Platform Launch
Seattle startup Thred, led by former Starbucks and Amazon exec Ben Straley, raised $3.5 million to develop an NFT search and discovery platform aimed at providing trustworthy NFT information, with a planned launch in early 2023. The NFT market is experiencing a downturn, but major brands like NBA, Porsche, and Starbucks are increasing their NFT investments.
Singapore's Aizen Acquires Seattle AI Startup Kurvv to Enhance Equipment Failure Prediction Capabilities
Seattle-based AI startup Kurvv, known for its equipment failure prediction tools, is being acquired by Singapore-based fintech AI firm Aizen. The acquisition will integrate Kurvv's technology into Aizen’s offerings, though Kurvv’s branding and most employees will not continue post-acquisition.
Seattle Startup Ixana Develops Breakthrough YR11 Chip for All-Day Battery AR Headsets Backed by $3M Funding
Seattle startup Ixana has developed an energy-efficient chip, YR11, enabling augmented reality headsets with all-day battery life and advanced AI capabilities. The company has raised $3 million in funding and plans to showcase the chip at CES in January.
Seattle Startup Cajal Neuroscience Raises $96M to Develop New Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Treatments
Seattle-based startup Cajal Neuroscience, founded in 2020, has raised $96 million to develop treatments for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's by exploring diverse drug targets beyond amyloid-beta. The company aims to understand genetic variants' roles in disease mechanisms to identify key molecules involved in neurodegeneration.
Seattle Startup One Item Expands CDC-Funded Heart Health Study with UAMS to Enroll Over 200 in Rural Arkansas
Seattle-area health startup One Item is partnering with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in a CDC-funded study targeting rural Arkansas communities at risk of poor heart health, using its Health Science Index app to help over 200 participants improve wellness. The app prioritizes health improvement areas, provides daily reminders, and tracks user progress to support preventive health behaviors.
FTX Collapse Sparks Industry Turmoil as Seattle Crypto Startups Secure $30M Funding Amid Market Downturn
The collapse of FTX caused significant disruption in the crypto industry, impacting companies like BlockFi and Genesis, and leading to a decline in venture capital investments in crypto startups. Despite these challenges, Seattle-area crypto startups have secured about $30 million in funding this year, with optimism persisting among local crypto leaders.
Wyze Labs Hosts $10K Treasure Hunt for Anniversary; Winner Uses Brute Force and Flight Data to Find Golden Camera on Vashon Island
Wyze Labs celebrated its five-year anniversary by hosting a $10,000 public treasure hunt with a golden Wyze camera buried on Vashon Island, discovered primarily through live flight data and brute force search methods rather than solving cryptic clues.
Seattle Startup JetMeds Develops Smart Collar That Automatically Applies Topical Pet Medicine, Launching in 2024
JetMeds, a Seattle-based startup founded in 2023, is developing a smart collar that automatically applies micro-doses of topical medicine to pets, improving treatment consistency and efficacy. Their 5-month study demonstrated complete flea protection using only 25% of the typical monthly dose, with the product planned for launch in 2024.
Rad Power Bikes CEO Mike Radenbaugh Steps Down, Phil Molyneux Named Successor Amid Company Challenges
Rad Power Bikes CEO Mike Radenbaugh is stepping down and will be replaced by Phil Molyneux, former Sony Electronics president, while Radenbaugh stays on as chairman. The company, valued at $1.65 billion in 2021 and having raised $304 million last year, has faced layoffs, lawsuits, and a large product recall recently.
Seattle Startup Nvirovate Raises $850K to Commercialize Soy-Based Compostable Adhesives Cutting 70% Greenhouse Gases
Seattle startup Nvirovate is commercializing a soy-based, compostable adhesive to replace petroleum-based glues in shipping labels, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 70%. Founded in May 2021, Nvirovate recently secured $850,000 in angel investments to expand into the $80 billion global tape and label market.
Karat Hires Crystal Moore as VP to Expand Brilliant Black Minds Program, Boosting Black Engineers in Tech
Seattle-based startup Karat appointed Crystal Moore as VP of its Brilliant Black Minds program, aiming to double Black engineers in tech within ten years by providing interview coaching and support. Karat raised $110 million in 2021 and boasts clients like Compass and Intuit, with investor Serena Williams helping to scale its diversity initiatives.
OfferUp Cuts 19% of Workforce Amid Missed 2022 Revenue Growth Targets
OfferUp, a Bellevue-based mobile marketplace, is laying off 19% of its staff due to revenue growth shortfalls despite having multiple years of financial runway. This move aligns with a broader trend of tech layoffs across the Seattle region amid economic uncertainties.
iSpot.tv Leads $16M Investment in TVision, Secures Exclusive Tech Rights and Board Seat
Seattle-based ad-tech firm iSpot.tv is leading a $16 million investment in New York-based TV ad measurement company TVision, gaining exclusive licensing rights to TVision's technology and a board seat for iSpot's CEO. This move supports iSpot's strategy to compete with Nielsen by expanding its measurement capabilities amid recent acquisitions and a $325 million funding round that valued iSpot over $1 billion.
Seattle Startup MotherDuck Launches Serverless Analytics Platform With $47.5M Funding Led by Andreessen Horowitz
Seattle-based startup MotherDuck, founded by Jordan Tigani, unveiled its serverless data analytics platform built on DuckDB and announced $47.5 million in funding led by Andreessen Horowitz. The company aims to enable analysts to query data across multiple sources and plans a public beta release in March 2023.
Seattle Biotech Bonum Therapeutics Raises $93M After Roche Acquires Parent Good Therapeutics for $250M
Seattle-based biotech startup Bonum Therapeutics raised $93 million shortly after its parent company Good Therapeutics was acquired by Roche for $250 million. Bonum, led by founder and CEO John Mulligan, uses the same platform technology spun out from Good Therapeutics and aims to develop targeted therapies leveraging continued investor support.
Seattle AI Startup Spiral Raises $1.25M to Expand Customer Feedback Analysis Software and Team
Seattle startup Spiral raised $1.25 million to enhance its AI software that analyzes customer feedback, planning to expand its team to 12 by early 2023. Spiral targets medium-to-large companies in sectors like banking and fintech, currently serving over 12 clients amid increased demand.
Flyhomes Cuts Nearly 40% of Staff Amid Housing Market Recession and Cooling Demand
Seattle-based real estate startup Flyhomes has laid off nearly 40% of its workforce in a second round of cuts due to a recession in the housing sector and a cooling market. The company, led by CEO Tushar Garg, has about 700 employees and has raised over $200 million since its 2016 founding.
Seattle Healthcare Analytics Startup Abett Raises $6.5M to Boost Employer Benefits Data Software
Seattle healthcare analytics startup Abett, founded by former Amazon employee Mike Hanlon, raised $6.5 million to enhance its software that helps large employers analyze spending on employee health benefits using legally accessible data.
Seattle Startup Joylux Raises $5.5M in Series A to Expand Menopausal Health Device Line Globally
Seattle-based startup Joylux raised $5.5 million as part of a $13 million Series A round to expand its non-hormonal menopausal health products like vFit and vSculpt. The company aims to grow in Latin America and Europe through a partnership with Essity while addressing various menopause-related health needs.
Seattle Startup The Ebba Launches App to Support 8,000 Black-Owned Businesses with AR History Features
Seattle startup The Ebba, founded by Andrew McDonald, Giovanni Iriarte-Young, and Tema Woods, created an app to help users find and support Black-owned businesses across various categories. The app features 8,000 businesses, supports in-app purchases, and plans to integrate augmented reality to educate users on Black history.
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John Cook Founder, Co-founder and Publisher, GeekWire
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