GeekWire
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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- 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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RealPage Acquires Seattle Apartment Property Management Startup Knock Founded in 2014
RealPage, a real estate technology company backed by Thoma Bravo, is acquiring Seattle-based startup Knock, which provides software for apartment property managers. Knock, founded in 2014 and serving over two million units, will retain its brand post-acquisition, though financial terms were not disclosed.
GeekWire Launches GeekWork Technical Recruiting Business Led by Entrepreneur Jason Greer at 2022 Summit
GeekWire has launched GeekWork, a new technical recruiting business led by Seattle entrepreneur Jason Greer, aiming to connect Pacific Northwest tech talent with companies. The initiative will be detailed during the 2022 GeekWire Summit on October 6-7, focusing on solving technical hiring challenges.
Amazon Web Services Licenses Batfish Network Testing Tool from Seattle Startup Intentionet, Retaining Open Source Status
Amazon Web Services signed a licensing deal with Seattle startup Intentionet, creators of the Batfish open source network testing tool, which AWS will now manage. Intentionet’s enterprise product predicts network change impacts to prevent outages, and fewer than 12 employees will join Amazon without it being an acquisition.
Former Microsoft Teams VP Bhrighu Sareen Named Highspot President of Product & Engineering As Startup Hits $3.5B Valuation
Bhrighu Sareen, former Microsoft Teams corporate VP, joined Highspot as president of product & engineering, a startup valued at $3.5 billion. Other leadership changes include DocuSign naming Google exec Allan Thygesen as CEO amid layoffs, and Edifecs and Acumatica hiring seasoned executives.
Seattle Startup Outbound AI Launches PayerVA Console to Automate Medical Insurance Claims Processing
Outbound AI, a Seattle startup spun out of Madrona Venture Labs with $7 million in seed funding, launched PayerVA Console, a software product that automates and expedites medical insurance claims processing by reducing time spent on payer communications. The tool transcribes calls, extracts key information, and assists human workers to alleviate burdensome tasks in the healthcare payment system.
Truveta Partners with Boston Scientific to Share Data from 65 Million Patients and Releases COVID-19 Findings
Seattle-based health data startup Truveta partnered with Boston Scientific to provide access to de-identified data from over 65 million U.S. patients for medical research. Truveta also released preliminary analyses on peripheral artery disease and COVID-19, while expanding its network to 24 health systems.
Seattle Startup Artly Raises $8.3M to Expand AI-Powered Robotic Coffee Baristas Led by Ex-AWS Engineer Meng Wang
Artly, a Seattle-based startup led by ex-AWS engineer Meng Wang, raised $8.3 million to expand its AI-powered robotic coffee baristas. The company, which operates five profitable stores and partners with MUJI, aims to scale specialty coffee service with robotics while creating elevated STEM and barista jobs.
Rad Power Bikes Launches First E-Bike Subscription in Berlin via Partnership with Cycle
Rad Power Bikes, a leading North American e-bike company, has launched its first subscription rental plan in Berlin through a partnership with German company Cycle, offering RadRunner and RadWagon models for about €79.90 monthly. This pilot project in Europe aims to gather insights for global expansion as Rad continues growing following significant recent investments and increased demand.
Seattle Startup Tribute Loses $3M Seed Funding When Lead Investor Bails Out, Receives $250K from Engage
Sarah Haggard's Seattle startup Tribute lost a $3 million seed funding round when the lead investor backed out, causing major setbacks including key staff departures. However, partial investment from Engage and interest from its partners enabled Tribute to continue pursuing opportunities and pivot its business model.
Boltive Leaders Dan Frechtling and Scott Moore Drive Online Privacy Tech Motivated by Personal Cancer Losses
Boltive CEO Dan Frechtling and CFO Scott Moore share a deep personal connection through their experiences with their wives' cancer treatments, motivating their work in online privacy compliance technology. Boltive, formerly Ad Lightning, is expanding its automated solutions to help brands comply with privacy laws and honor user choices.
Seattle Startup Cheq Raises $8M to Expand Stadium and Restaurant Mobile Ordering with Social Gifting Feature
Seattle-area startup Cheq raised $8 million to expand its mobile ordering and social gifting platform used in stadiums and restaurants, aiming to boost vendor sales and enhance customer experience. The platform supports vendors like the Miami Dolphins and University of Washington, with over 100,000 monthly users and an average 28% sales increase per order.
Augment AI, Led by Napster Co-Founder Jordan Ritter, Launches Private Beta of AI-Powered Productivity Tools After $3.5M Seed Round
Seattle startup Augment AI, spun out of AI2 and led by Napster co-founder Jordan Ritter, has launched a private beta of its AI-powered productivity sidekick designed to take meeting notes and organize research. The company raised $3.5 million in seed funding and offers two apps, Meeting Augment and Memory Augment, to enhance workflow integration with tools like Zoom.
Portland Travel Startup TrovaTrip Raises $15M Series A Led by Madrona After 10X Booking Growth
TrovaTrip, a Portland-based group travel marketplace founded by Nick Poggi and Lauren Schneider, raised $15 million in a Series A led by Madrona Venture Group after reporting 10X booking growth last year. The platform, which partners with social media travel hosts and tour operators, has over 15,000 travelers booked across 500 itineraries in 49 countries.
Seattle Blockchain VC Bloccelerate Raises $20M for Second Fund Amid Crypto Market Slowdown
Seattle-based blockchain VC firm Bloccelerate is raising a second fund and has secured $20 million so far, building on its original $12 million fund from 2020. Despite a slowdown in blockchain and Web3 startup funding during the crypto market downturn, Bloccelerate and other firms like Andreessen Horowitz continue to invest heavily in the space.
Zócalo Health Raises $5M to Launch Latino-Focused Virtual Primary Care, Backed by Former Amazon Care Veterans
Zócalo Health, a Seattle-based virtual healthcare startup founded by former Amazon Care leaders Erik Cardenas and Mariza Hardin, raised $5 million to provide culturally tailored primary care for Latino patients. The company currently serves California and plans to expand to Texas and Washington by the end of 2022, offering a membership model with a care team including community health workers.
Seattle Grocery Retail Tech Startup Swiftly Raises $100M Series C, Reaches $1 Billion Valuation
Seattle-based retail software startup Swiftly raised $100 million in a Series C round led by BRV Capital Management, reaching a $1 billion valuation. Swiftly provides grocery stores with branded apps to enhance shopping experiences and gather valuable customer data, serving 22,500 stores and capturing about 10% of the U.S. grocery marketplace.
Seattle Startup Veeve Launches Attachment to Turn Regular Carts into Smart, Checkout-Free Carts
Seattle startup Veeve has developed a new attachment that converts regular shopping carts into smart carts with built-in sensors and displays, aiming to expand their checkout-free technology from grocery stores to big-box retailers. The device, announced at the Groceryshop conference, offers the same functionality as Veeve's original smart cart but without a scale, making it compatible with most carts.
Seattle Startup DroneSeed Uses FAA-Approved Drones to Replant Thousands of Wildfire-Damaged Acres, Raises $36M in Funding
DroneSeed, a Seattle startup, uses FAA-approved heavy lift drones to replant forests over hundreds of acres damaged by wildfires in the U.S. Since 2019, it has reseeded thousands of acres and recently secured $36 million in venture capital to scale its efforts. Partnering with One Tree Planted, DroneSeed aims to support reforestation and benefit from growing carbon credit markets.
Seattle Startup Taqtile Raises $5M to Expand AR Job Training Software Across Global Enterprise Sectors
Seattle-based AR startup Taqtile raised $5 million to expand hiring and marketing for its Manifest software, which provides mixed reality job training to enterprise clients globally across multiple sectors. The funding will support its partner ecosystem amid growing labor shortages and retirement trends increasing demand for employee training technology.
OfferUp Launches 'OfferUp Jobs' Feature in Mobile App, Allowing Over 1 Million Users to Search and Apply for Jobs
OfferUp has launched 'OfferUp Jobs' in its mobile app, enabling users to search and apply for jobs directly within its marketplace. The feature, now available to all users after testing in select U.S. regions, integrates job listings from third-party providers and has already engaged over 1 million users.
GeekWire’s Elevator Pitch S3 Features PairTree, Spot Tot, and Welcome Home CEOs Pitching Consumer Startups
GeekWire's Elevator Pitch season three features three consumer startup CEOs—Erin Quick of PairTree, Robin Waterman of Spot Tot, and Ashley Michael of Welcome Home—pitching their companies to a panel of judges in Seattle's Smith Tower. The season's finale will occur on October 6, 2022, at the GeekWire Summit.
Envoy Acquires Seattle Hybrid Workplace Startup Worksphere, Integration of Teams Announced
Seattle-based startup Worksphere, which created a platform for managing hybrid workplace experiences, has been acquired by San Francisco-based competitor Envoy. Envoy, which raised $111 million in January and recently acquired OfficeTogether, will integrate Worksphere's team and technology to enhance its workplace management offerings.
GeekWire Summit to Feature Microsoft, Magic Leap, and Senator Maria Cantwell Oct. 6-7 in Seattle on Tech Innovations and Policy
The GeekWire Summit, held October 6-7 in Seattle, features notable speakers from tech and politics including Microsoft’s Jaime Teevan and U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell. The conference will cover topics such as augmented reality, AI, cybersecurity, and economic trends, with options to attend in person or online.
Madrona Venture Group Raises $690M Across Two Funds to Support Startups in Seattle and Nationwide
Madrona Venture Group has raised $690 million across two funds, marking its largest ever, to back startups primarily in the Pacific Northwest and nationwide. The firm plans about 40 venture investments with increased capital per company amid a strong U.S. venture market.
Seattle Startup ModusBox Spins Out PortX with $10M Series A Led by Fuse and BankTech Ventures
Seattle-based ModusBox is spinning out its financial services tech business into a new company called PortX, which raised $10 million in Series A funding led by Fuse and BankTech Ventures. PortX, focused on financial services integration software, employs 51 people while ModusBox has 19, both headquartered near Seattle.
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John Cook Founder, Co-founder and Publisher, GeekWire
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Jonathan Sposato Founder, Chairman & co-founder
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Todd Bishop Founder, Co-Founder
