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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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Zeva Aero Develops Redesigned Z2 Electric Flying Vehicle with Enhanced Stability and Advanced Batteries
Zeva Aero is advancing its electric flying saucer concept with a redesigned Z2 vehicle aimed at vertical takeoff and horizontal flight, improving stability and incorporating new battery technology. The Tacoma-based startup's prototype development follows milestone tests of its earlier Zeva Zero model designed for the GoFly Prize competition.
DreamBox Learning Lays Off Undisclosed Number of Employees After Majority Stake Sale to Evergreen Coast Capital
DreamBox Learning laid off an undisclosed number of employees citing a strategic realignment following a majority stake sale to Evergreen Coast Capital, aiming to position the company for long-term growth. The layoffs occur amid broader challenges in the education sector, including teacher shortages and pandemic-related inequities.
QA Wolf Raises $20.1M from Peter Thiel to Expand Code Vetting Services as Startup Exits Stealth
QA Wolf, a Seattle-based startup helping companies vet lines of code for bugs, emerged from stealth after raising $20.1 million led by Peter Thiel to expand engineering and marketing. The firm, founded in 2019, serves clients from startups to large enterprises and has seen fivefold revenue growth in nine months.
Seattle Startup Stack Raises $2.7M to Build Crypto Investing and Education Platform for Teens
Seattle-based startup Stack raised $2.7 million to develop its education-focused crypto investing platform for teens, aiming to differentiate with tailored content alongside investment tools. The company plans iOS and Android app launches, targeting a waitlist of 5,000, backed by investors including Madrona Venture Group and Santa Clara Ventures.
Arrived Homes Launches Vacation Rental Investment Platform with $5M in Properties Including Joshua Tree and Scottsdale
Arrived Homes, a Seattle startup, has launched vacation rental properties on its investment platform, allowing users to buy shares in short-term rental homes like those on Airbnb and VRBO. The company listed seven properties totaling $5 million, with one property, "The Oasis," selling out on its first trading day.
Seattle Startup Spice AI Raises $13.5M Seed Round to Build AI Infrastructure for Web3 Blockchain Applications
Seattle-based startup Spice AI raised a $13.5 million seed round to provide infrastructure for developers to build AI-driven applications on blockchain networks like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The platform indexes blockchain data for use in Web3 applications across sectors including financial services, fraud detection, and retail.
Seattle Startup Picnic Partners with Domino’s to Test Pizza-Assembly Robot in Berlin Store Amid Global Expansion
Seattle startup Picnic is partnering with Domino’s to pilot its pizza-assembly robot in a Domino’s store in Berlin as part of a collaboration started in 2021 amid labor shortages and Domino’s global expansion. Domino’s plans to double its restaurant count over the next decade, making automation a key focus.
Seattle's Lazy Camper Offers Affordable Camping Gear Rental with Same-Day Delivery Starting at $32
Seattle startup Lazy Camper, founded by Cat Sherbourne and Chong Sun, rents affordable camping gear with same-day delivery and pickup services to make family camping trips easier. Their packages, ranging from $32 to $119, include all essentials and emphasize convenience and experience over specialized high-end gear.
MoxiWorks CEO York Baur Rappels 40 Stories in Seattle to Celebrate $32,000 Fundraising for Housing Charities
MoxiWorks CEO York Baur rappelled 40 stories down his Seattle office building to celebrate his company surpassing a $25,000 fundraising goal for housing charities and to personally overcome his fear. The stunt highlighted MoxiWorks' charitable efforts and Baur's belief that fear hinders growth.
Seattle AI Startup Falkon Raises $16M to Enhance Sales and Marketing Analytics
Seattle-based startup Falkon, which uses AI to generate sales and marketing recommendations by integrating data from platforms like Salesforce and Google Analytics, has raised $16 million to expand its team and customer base. Founded in 2019 by tech veterans including CEO Mona Akmal, the company currently serves 15 customers with pricing up to $100,000.
GeekWire's Elevator Pitch Season 3 Features Startup CEOs Pitching in Smith Tower Elevator to Win Finals at October 2022 Summit
GeekWire’s Elevator Pitch returns with a competition where entrepreneurs pitch startups like Radious, Tribute, and Humanly.io in 32 seconds during an elevator ride to Seattle's Smith Tower. The season includes a series of episodes leading to a live finale at the 2022 GeekWire Summit on October 6.
Telehealth Startup 98point6 Raises $20M, Licenses Virtual Care Platform to MultiCare's Indigo Health in Washington
Seattle-based telehealth startup 98point6 raised over $20 million through a convertible note offering and licensed its virtual care platform to MultiCare Health System's Indigo Health urgent care division. This move marks 98point6's expansion as a third-party software provider amid a healthcare industry trend of increased technology investments.
Kinside Acquires Seattle’s LegUp to Simplify Child Care Enrollment Amid $16M Funding
Pasadena-based child care matching startup Kinside is acquiring Seattle-based child care enrollment startup LegUp, consolidating their teams to simplify child care search and enrollment. LegUp, founded in 2019 and having raised $1.2 million, will join Kinside's 25-person workforce, with Kinside having raised $16 million since 2018.
Seattle Tech Veterans Dan Marx and Rob Einaudi Launch BikeList to Disrupt Online Bike and Parts Market
BikeList is a new peer-to-peer online marketplace for bicycles and parts launched by Seattle tech veterans Dan Marx and Rob Einaudi in May, aiming to compete with platforms like eBay and Craigslist. With extensive tech backgrounds including work at CarDomain, Amazon, and Expedia, the founders combine bike enthusiasm and engineering expertise to grow the platform.
ExtraHop Hires Four New Executives After $900M Bain Capital Acquisition; Madrona and USAFacts Also Name Key Leaders
Seattle-based cybersecurity company ExtraHop, recently acquired for $900 million by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital, appointed four new executives including CFO Matt Parson and CMO Christine Nurnberger. Other regional tech moves include Madrona Venture Group hiring a new managing director and USAFacts appointing Michelle Broderick as CMO.
Abodu, Backed by Redfin CEO, Launches Prefab Backyard Homes in Seattle to Boost Affordable Housing
Abodu, a Redwood City-based startup backed by Redfin CEO, is expanding its prefabricated backyard homes business to Seattle, leveraging local policies that support accessory dwelling units. The company aims to address housing affordability by offering pre-approved DADUs that add gentle density to single-family neighborhoods.
Madrona Venture Group Opens Silicon Valley Office to Expand Investments Beyond Pacific Northwest
Seattle-based Madrona Venture Group is expanding beyond the Pacific Northwest by opening its first Silicon Valley office to increase investments outside its home region. Since 2019, the firm has raised over $261 million for an acceleration fund targeting more mature companies across North America, with about 15% of its portfolio now outside the Pacific Northwest.
University of Washington Launches Vilya with $50 Million to Develop Membrane-Permeable Peptide Drugs
University of Washington researchers developed custom peptides that penetrate cell membranes, enabling a new class of drugs with combined benefits of small molecules and protein therapeutics. They founded Vilya, backed by $50 million from Arch Venture Partners, to commercialize this drug platform described in Cell.
Seattle E-commerce Startup InsightLeap Acquired by San Diego Software Consultancy Ecliptic Ideas
Seattle-area e-commerce startup InsightLeap, founded in 2018 by Rishi Talwar and Hajime Furukawa, was acquired by Brendan Ronan of software consultancy Ecliptic Ideas. The company, generating six-figure annual revenue, was bootstrapped by its founders, who expressed satisfaction with the undisclosed deal.
Seattle Startup GetGreen Launches App to Help Users and Businesses Combat Climate Change via Carbon Tracking and Gamified Sustainable Actions
Seattle startup GetGreen, founded in 2020 by Brian Ringer and Jed Stafford, offers an app that encourages individuals and organizations to combat climate change through sustainable actions, tracking carbon emissions reductions via a gamified system. The platform also provides customized sustainability challenges for businesses, with fees based on size and customization.
Seattle Startup Alongside Raises $5.5M Seed to Launch Adolescent Mental Health App in Schools
Seattle-based startup Alongside raised $5.5 million in seed funding to develop a mental health app for adolescents, partnering with schools to offer resources and crisis support. The app uses a chatbot to guide students to therapy exercises, journaling tools, and connects them with school support teams.
Seattle VC Firm Fuse, Led by Three Under-40 Partners, Raised $170M and Seeks $250M for Second Fund
Seattle venture capital firm Fuse, led by three general partners all aged 35 or younger, raised $170 million for its first fund and is currently raising $250 million for its second. The firm focuses on early-stage Pacific Northwest software startups and is notable for both its youthful leadership and sizable funds.
Seattle Lumber Marketplace Startup Yesler Raises $5M to Disrupt Volatile Lumber Industry
Seattle-based startup Yesler, which offers a software platform to simplify lumber market transactions and analytics, has raised $5 million despite initial adoption challenges due to market volatility. Founded in 2019 and spun out of Pioneer Square Labs, Yesler's marketplace transactions grew tenfold this year amid a fragmented lumber industry ripe for disruption.
Advocat, led by former U.S. diplomat and CEO Pradnya Desh, uses AI for contract generation, raises $2.2M and wins Seattle Startup World Cup regional
Seattle startup Advocat, led by CEO and former U.S. diplomat Pradnya Desh, uses AI to generate and track legal contracts to save companies time and money. The 10-person company charges per contract, has raised $2.2 million, and won the Seattle regional Startup World Cup to advance to the global finale.
UW spinout AltPep raises $44.4M as its Alzheimer’s blood test earns FDA breakthrough designation
University of Washington spinout AltPep raised $44.4 million and is developing experimental blood tests to detect Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases early, plus treatments; its Alzheimer’s test received FDA breakthrough device designation. The three-year-old Seattle startup has 25 employees, raised $23.1M in a 2021 Series A, is hiring, and is pursuing partnerships and clinical-ready development.
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