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Seattle Startup Likewise Launches 'The Likewise Arcade' with Bill Gates-Backed $15M to Gamify Movie and TV Streaming
Seattle-based startup Likewise launched 'The Likewise Arcade,' a game platform featuring movie and TV content games like Moviedle and Posterdle, partnering with 12:01 Games. Backed by Bill Gates with $15 million investment, Likewise aims to gamify streaming entertainment by leveraging the popularity of games like Wordle.
Seattle Startup Leaders Rate Economic Impact from -1 to 8 Amidst Shaky Market at Allen Institute AI Event
Seattle tech startups reported varying impacts from economic uncertainty at an Allen Institute AI-hosted event, with some scaling back while others find growth opportunities. Startup leaders rated the economic impact between -1 and 8, reflecting differing industry challenges and company stages.
Seattle Biotech Intrinsic Medicine Withdraws $20.3M IPO Filing While Developing Human Milk Molecule Therapies
Seattle biotech Intrinsic Medicine, developing sugar-based molecules found in human milk for immune and gut health disorders, withdrew its IPO filing after planning to raise $20.3 million. The company, founded in 2018 and led by CEO Alex Martinez, is conducting preclinical programs for several conditions and planned a phase 2 trial in Australia for irritable bowel syndrome.
Spotnana Secures $75M Series B Led by Durable Capital to Build 'AWS for Travel Industry'
New York City startup Spotnana raised $75 million in a Series B funding led by Durable Capital Partners LP to develop an open platform for business travel technology, with investments from Madrona Venture Group and others. The company aims to rebuild travel industry infrastructure and anticipates a strong post-pandemic recovery in business travel.
98point6 Lays Off 10% of Workforce on July 6 but Maintains Growth and Hiring in Medical and Tech Roles
Seattle-based telemedicine startup 98point6 laid off 10% of its workforce on July 6 but claims it remains in growth mode and is hiring for medical and technology roles. The cuts affected creative and marketing teams, and despite the layoffs, the company continues to focus on delivering primary care access nationwide.
Carta Study Finds Seattle Tech Startup Pay Now Matches Silicon Valley Amid Remote Work Trend
A study by financial technology company Carta finds that remote work is causing tech startup pay to equalize across the U.S., with Seattle salaries now matching those in Silicon Valley after a recent increase. This convergence is changing hiring strategies as companies increasingly compete for talent beyond traditional tech hubs.
Seattle Startup Peer Raises $14M to Build Blockchain Social Network with NFT Monetization and Cryptocurrency
Seattle startup Peer raised $14 million to develop a blockchain-based social network where users can own and monetize content as NFTs, backed by its own cryptocurrency, Peer Metaverse Coin. The company is in beta with 20,000 users and plans to expand into hardware and AI as part of its long-term goals.
Seattle and Pacific Northwest VC Investments Rise 18% to $2.2B in Q2 2023 Despite 23% National Decline
U.S. venture capital investments fell 23% to $62 billion in Q2 2023, marking the largest drop since 2019. In contrast, Seattle and the Pacific Northwest saw an 18% investment increase to $2.2 billion, driven by several large deals above $100 million.
Possible Finance and Lending Club Thrive Amid Rising Interest Rates by Serving Underserved Markets and Leveraging Banking Charters
Some tech-driven lending companies like Possible Finance and Lending Club are benefiting or remaining stable despite rising interest rates, as they cater to underserved or recession-resistant markets and have diversified revenue streams. Possible Finance expects growth fueled by increased demand for consumer credit among lower-income Americans, while Lending Club's banking charter helps buffer economic downturn impacts.
University of Washington Spinout Aquagga Develops Technology to Destroy PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' with No Toxic Byproducts
Aquagga, a Seattle-based cleantech startup founded by University of Washington and Alaska researchers, develops a high-temperature, high-pressure system to completely destroy PFAS 'forever chemicals' in water and soil with no toxic byproducts. The company aims to address EPA concerns about PFAS contamination by providing scalable destruction technology for environmental remediation.
Seattle's Zap Energy Raises $160M Led by Bill Gates and Creates Plasma in Fusion Prototype
Seattle startup Zap Energy announced a breakthrough in fusion power by creating plasma in its latest prototype and raising $160 million in funding led by Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy Ventures. The company aims to achieve fusion breakeven by increasing current in its innovative Z-pinch device.
Glowforge Raises $43M Series E Led by DFJ Growth, Expands Sales to Schools and International Markets
Seattle-based 3D laser printer startup Glowforge raised $43 million in a Series E round led by DFJ Growth, aiming for profitability in 2022 with over $100 million revenue in 2021. CEO Dan Shapiro highlighted expanded sales to schools, international growth, and retail partnerships as key business developments.
Truveta Partners with Pfizer to Monitor COVID Vaccine and Therapy Safety Using Data from 20 U.S. Health Systems
Seattle-based health data company Truveta partnered with Pfizer to use its platform for monitoring COVID vaccine and therapy safety in the U.S., leveraging data from 20 health systems. Truveta also released data indicating women may be more prone to long COVID, aligning with earlier research.
Techstars CEO Maelle Gavet Highlights Economic Downturn Challenges and Startup Support Role Amid $2.5B Raised by Accelerated Firms
Maelle Gavet, CEO of Techstars, warns of a significant market reset in the tech industry due to an economic downturn but highlights Techstars’ role in helping startups build resilient businesses and secure funding. Since launching in 2006, Techstars has accelerated nearly 3,000 startups, with its Seattle program producing over 130 companies that have raised $2.5 billion collectively.
Loopie Laundry Raises Nearly $1 Million from Early Uber Investor Jason Calacanis to Expand Nationally
Loopie Laundry, a peer-to-peer laundry startup founded by John Vincent Lee in 2018, raised nearly $1 million from investor Jason Calacanis and the Launch Syndicate to expand its service across multiple U.S. cities. The company, which has already generated over $2 million in sales and employs 40 people, connects customers needing laundry service with home washers and drivers.
Seattle Rises to No. 9 Globally in Startup Genome Rankings with $8.5B VC Investment in 2021
Seattle ranked ninth globally and second in North America in Startup Genome's 2021 global startup ecosystem rankings, highlighted for strengths in AI, big data, and life sciences. The region saw $8.5 billion invested in 549 venture capital deals in 2021, with an estimated ecosystem value of approximately $109 billion.
Echodyne Secures $135M Funding Led by Bill Gates and Baillie Gifford to Expand Next-Gen Radar Production
Echodyne, a radar technology company backed by Bill Gates and Baillie Gifford, secured $135 million in funding to expand production of its advanced radar systems used in drones, law enforcement, and infrastructure monitoring. The funding boosts its total investment to $195 million as it prepares to launch its next-generation radar with triple the range of its current product.
Pacific Northwest Life Sciences Update: Talus Bioscience Raises $9.75M, Kineta Merges with Yumanity, UW’s David Baker Launches Charm Therapeutics
Recent Pacific Northwest life sciences news includes Talus Bioscience raising $9.75 million, Kineta going public via merger with Yumanity, and UW's David Baker launching Charm Therapeutics. Key partnerships involve TwinStrand and Singular Genomics developing rare gene variant tests, and Umoja Biopharma partnering with TreeFrog Therapeutics for stem cell therapies.
David Baker Launches London Biotech Charm Therapeutics with $50M Series A to Advance Deep Learning Drug Discovery
David Baker, leader of the University of Washington Institute for Protein Design, co-founded London-based Charm Therapeutics, which uses deep learning to discover new small molecule therapeutics, and recently secured $50 million in Series A funding. The company's DragonFold platform predicts protein-small molecule interactions to aid drug discovery in cancer and other diseases.
Titan Casket Raises $3.5M to Expand Direct-to-Consumer Casket Line and Speed Delivery
Titan Casket, a startup selling caskets directly to consumers online, raised $3.5 million to expand its product line and improve shipping speeds. Founded in 2016, the company experienced 400% growth in 2021 and aims to deliver caskets within one to two business days to most U.S. metro areas.
Tacoma Venture Fund, led by Dennis Joyce, is investing a $12.3M first fund to back nearly 20 early-stage startups in Tacoma area
Tacoma Venture Fund, founded two years ago, is investing a $12.3 million first fund to back nearly 20 early-stage startups—with a focus on the Tacoma, Washington area south of Seattle—to address a capital shortage in the local startup ecosystem.
Seattle VC Chris DeVore: Enterprise Software Startups in Pacific Northwest Poised for Resilience Amid Economic Downturn
Seattle's startup scene, centered on enterprise software and cloud infrastructure, may be more resilient during economic downturns according to VC Chris DeVore of Founders' Co-op. The region's focus on solving essential business problems positions its startups to endure better than those in more glamorous sectors.
Seattle Startup JetClosing to Shut Down on June 15 After Six Years Digitizing Home Closing Process
JetClosing, a Seattle startup founded in 2016 to digitize the home closing process using technology, is shutting down on June 15, 2022. The company struggled amid a cooling housing market and strong competition despite offering faster, cheaper, and more transparent services.
Flying Fish Launches Alberta Office with Tiffany Linke-Boyko, Secures $7.5M from Alberta Enterprise; Panopto Names Tobias Hartmann CEO
Flying Fish appointed Tiffany Linke-Boyko as principal to lead its new Alberta office, its first outside Seattle, backed by a $7.5 million investment from Alberta Enterprise Corporation within a $70 million fund. Additionally, Panopto hired Tobias Hartmann as CEO to lead its enterprise video platform company based in Seattle.
Seattle Startup Lockstep, Backed by American Express, Launches Free Shared Accounting Inbox Amid Rapid Growth
Seattle startup Lockstep, backed by American Express and led by CEO Peter Horadan, is growing rapidly with 20,000 customers and a rising demand for its accounting automation software. The company just launched Lockstep Inbox, a free shared accounting inbox, aiming to become the 'LinkedIn of accounting' by automating manual financial workflows.
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