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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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- 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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Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Hosts 2022 Climate Tech Summit in Seattle Showcasing $2B+ in Decarbonization Investments
The 2022 Breakthrough Energy Summit in Seattle, hosted by Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy, brought together 700 climate tech innovators and investors to showcase and support technologies like plant-based dairy proteins and carbon-negative cement. Breakthrough Energy has raised over $2 billion to invest in decarbonization startups and provided an additional $1 billion in grants, aiming to accelerate climate solutions amid global challenges like war and economic recession.
Seattle Startup Lithos Secures $6.29M Seed to Expand Basalt-Based Carbon Removal for Agriculture
Seattle agtech startup Lithos raised $6.29 million in seed funding to scale its carbon removal technology that spreads crushed basalt rock on cropland to capture carbon and improve soil nutrients. The company, launched in March and serving over 1,000 acres, sells carbon credits to corporations and shares revenue with farmers.
Algorithmia Founder Diego Oppenheimer Joins Venture Firm Factory to Open Seattle Office; Expedia Appoints Brad Bentley and Tript Singh Lamba to Executive Roles
Diego Oppenheimer, former CEO of Algorithmia, has joined venture capital firm Factory as partner and CEO-in-residence to open its new Seattle office, focusing on AI startups. Additionally, Expedia Group hired Brad Bentley as COO of Expedia Brands and Tript Singh Lamba as SVP of consumer product.
Unified Women’s Healthcare Acquires Menopause Telehealth Startup Gennev to Expand Care Network
Unified Women’s Healthcare acquired Seattle telehealth startup Gennev, which focuses on menopause care, allowing Gennev to scale further within a large network of specialists. Gennev, founded by Jill Angelo in 2016, offers products and services for perimenopause and menopause, operating independently within the Florida-based parent company's platform.
Bill Gates Opens Breakthrough Energy Summit in Seattle Highlighting Climate Tech Progress Since 2015
Bill Gates opened the inaugural Breakthrough Energy Summit in Seattle on Oct. 18, 2022, highlighting significant progress in climate tech since 2015 as private sector involvement has increased. The three-day event features top climate leaders discussing innovations and challenges in combating climate change.
Marius Ciocirlan Named Managing Director of Techstars Seattle, Succeeding Isaac Kato
Marius Ciocirlan, co-founder of ShareGrid and experienced entrepreneur, has become the new managing director of Techstars Seattle, succeeding Isaac Kato. He aims to mentor entrepreneurs in Seattle's accelerator program, which has supported over 130 companies raising $2.5 billion since 2010.
Viome Raises $67 Million in Latest Funding Round to Expand Microbiome and Diagnostic Testing
Seattle-based microbiome startup Viome Life Sciences has raised $67 million in a new funding round, bringing its total funding to over $125 million. The company offers stool, saliva, and blood testing kits for personalized health insights and is developing an FDA-designated diagnostic test for oral and throat cancer.
Seattle Startup Veeve Raises $6.7M to Expand Smart Shopping Cart Technology Across U.S. Grocery Stores
Seattle-based startup Veeve raised $6.7 million to expand its smart shopping cart technology, which helps shoppers scan and pay without checkout lines, to more grocery stores. Founded by former Amazon managers in 2018, Veeve currently deploys smart carts at four U.S. retail chains and plans to release a lighter, larger-capacity cart as well as a Plug & Play device for traditional carts.
Seattle Startup PairTree Launches Mobile App to Connect Expectant Moms With Adoptive Families Nationwide
Seattle startup PairTree launched a mobile app to connect expectant mothers with families interested in adoption, offering a more accessible, affordable, and quicker private domestic adoption process. Since 2020, over 4,500 adoptive families and 450 birth moms have registered, with the platform emphasizing open adoptions and donating 5% of net profits to support birth mothers.
Providence Spinout DexCare Acquires E-Commerce Platform Womp to Enhance Healthcare Access Technology
Providence spinout DexCare has acquired Womp Inc., a Bellingham-based e-commerce platform, to enhance its healthcare access technology with Womp's fast-loading web page capabilities. Womp will operate as independent subsidiaries under DexCare, with its leadership and team retained.
Seattle Startup Diagrid Raises $20M Series A Led by Norwest, Backed by Microsoft Azure CTO and Kubernetes Co-founder
Seattle startup Diagrid, co-founded by former Microsoft engineers who created the Dapr project, raised $20 million in a Series A led by Norwest Venture Partners to provide managed Dapr on Kubernetes services. The company’s software supports cloud-native applications and has backing from prominent industry figures including Microsoft Azure CTO Mark Russinovich and Kubernetes co-founder Joe Beda.
Seattle Startup Deako Raises $13.4M, Total Funding $49.7M to Expand Smart Light Switch Technology
Seattle-based smart light switch maker Deako raised $13.4 million in new funding, bringing total investment to $49.7 million. Founded in 2015, Deako's technology enables smart home lighting integration using existing wiring and is growing despite a volatile housing market.
Seattle Startup Hedgehog, Led by Ex-Cisco CEO Marc Austin, Launches to Simplify SONiC Network OS Usage for Cloud-Native Firms
Hedgehog, a new Seattle startup led by Cisco veteran Marc Austin, aims to simplify the use of Microsoft's open-source SONiC network operating system for cloud-native companies moving workloads off public clouds. The company positions itself as the 'Red Hat for SONiC,' helping enterprises avoid vendor lock-in and reduce infrastructure costs through automation.
Technology Alliance Receives $674,874 Federal Grant to Boost Corporate Venture Capital in Washington State Startups
The Technology Alliance, led by CEO Laura Ruderman, secured a $674,874 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration to support its Enterprise Capital Alliance program, which aims to increase corporate venture capital investments in Washington state startups. Despite growth in corporate VC deals, Washington still trails leading states like California and New York in both volume and total venture capital funding.
OceanGate's Stockton Rush Leads Crewed Submersible Dives to Titanic, Plans Expanding Deep-Sea Exploration Frontiers
OceanGate's president Stockton Rush has pioneered crewed submersible dives to the Titanic wreck, aiming to inspire public interest in ocean exploration. The company plans to expand its deep-sea ventures beyond Titanic expeditions, combining scientific research with commercial tourism.
TwinStrand Biosciences CEO Jesse Salk Steps Down Amid Layoffs; Chad Brown Named Interim CEO
TwinStrand Biosciences co-founder Jesse Salk has stepped down as CEO but will remain chief scientific officer and board member, with Chad Brown named interim CEO amid reported layoffs cutting nearly 50% of the workforce at the Seattle-based gene sequencing startup. The company, founded seven years ago and backed by a $50 million Series B round in 2021, declined to comment on the layoffs.
2022 GeekWire Summit Returns to Seattle's Block 41 with In-Person and Virtual Access October 6-7
The 2022 GeekWire Summit will be held on October 6-7 at Block 41 in Seattle, offering both in-person and virtual attendance options with a lineup including Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell. Registered attendees can access live streams and on-demand sessions, and the event features business casual attire with a Mariners apparel theme on Friday.
ServiceNow to Acquire Seattle Data Observability Startup Era Software, Integrating It Into Lightstep
ServiceNow announced plans to acquire Seattle-based Era Software, a startup specializing in managing observability data, integrating its technology into ServiceNow's Lightstep platform. Era, founded in 2019, raised $15.2 million and has 40-50 employees expected to join ServiceNow; financial terms were not disclosed.
GeekWire Summit 2022 to Feature Top Tech Leaders Including Magic Leap, Aurora, Microsoft, Amazon, and U.S. Senator Cantwell on October 6-7
The 11th annual GeekWire Summit takes place on October 6-7 in Seattle and online, featuring key technology and business leaders discussing innovations like augmented reality, autonomous vehicles, and robotics. Speakers include Magic Leap CTO Julie Larson-Green, Aurora CEO Chris Urmson, Microsoft EVP Charlie Bell, Amazon VP Ken Washington, and U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell.
Seattle Startup Xembly Raises $15M Series A to Enhance AI ‘Chief of Staff’ Automating Meeting and Workflow Tasks
Seattle startup Xembly raised $15 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-powered ‘chief of staff’ that automates meeting notes, scheduling, and to-do lists. The AI uses advanced natural language processing to reduce repetitive tasks and has customers like Twilio and Convoy.
Paresh Rajwat Appointed Meta's Pacific Northwest Office Head Amid Metaverse Expansion and Company-Wide Cutbacks
Paresh Rajwat has been named Meta's new head of office for the Pacific Northwest, overseeing more than 8,000 employees in the region as part of Meta's metaverse expansion. Despite company-wide layoffs and reduced growth projections amid economic challenges, Rajwat remains optimistic about the Pacific Northwest's critical role in Meta's future.
QorusDocs Raises $10M Led by WestRiver Group to Advance Sales Proposal Software
Bellevue-based startup QorusDocs raised $10 million in a funding round led by WestRiver Group to enhance its software for creating and managing sales proposals, which integrates with Salesforce and Microsoft. The company, founded in 2012 with 70 employees, has raised a total of $18 million and serves clients including Teladoc Health, Hitachi, CDW, and major global law firms.
Four Startup CEOs Finalists to Compete Live at GeekWire Summit After Winning Season 3 Elevator Pitch
The four finalists of GeekWire’s Elevator Pitch Season 3—Amina Moreau of Radious, Devin Miller of SecureSave, Erin Quick of PairTree, and Katherine Sizov of Strella Biotechnology—will compete live at the GeekWire Summit on October 6-7. Each CEO delivered a 32-second pitch in Seattle’s Smith Tower to win their episodes, previewed on the GeekWire Podcast.
Portland Trail Blazers End StormX Jersey Sponsorship After One Season, Seek New Partner
The Portland Trail Blazers are ending their jersey sponsorship with Seattle-based crypto startup StormX, a deal that started in the 2021-22 season and was intended to last five years. The team announced on September 30, 2022, that they are seeking a new jersey partner amid the broader market challenges facing crypto companies.
GeekWire Elevator Pitch Final Episode Features Seattle Sustainability Startups Competing for 2022 Summit Finale Spot
The final episode of GeekWire's Elevator Pitch features three Seattle-area sustainability startup CEOs pitching their innovations in a timed elevator ride, with the winner advancing to the live finale at the 2022 GeekWire Summit on October 6. The startups include Strella Biotechnology, BattGenie, and Aquagga, focusing on produce ripeness sensing, battery longevity, and PFAS destruction respectively.
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John Cook Founder, Co-founder and Publisher, GeekWire
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