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Pipe17 raises $8M seed round led by GLP Capital Partners to scale e-commerce integration platform
Seattle e-commerce logistics startup Pipe17 raised an $8 million seed round led by GLP Capital Partners to expand its integration platform that connects inventory, orders and fulfillment systems, benefiting from pandemic-driven growth in online shopping.
Notch Therapeutics raises $85M Series A (total $91M) to fund stem cell–derived T cell therapies and open Seattle lab
Notch Therapeutics raised an $85 million Series A, bringing total funding to $91 million, to advance stem cell–derived T cell immunotherapies and expand with a new Seattle research lab. The 2018-founded biotech plans to grow from 35 to about 100 employees by end of 2022 and is collaborating with Allogene Therapeutics on treatments for blood cancers.
Ally raises $50M Series C led by Green Oaks, Tiger Global and Madrona as remote work fuels demand
Seattle startup Ally raised $50 million in a Series C led by Green Oaks Capital, Tiger Global and Madrona, bringing total funding to $76 million as remote work drove demand for its OKR goal-tracking software that tripled revenue in 2020.
98point6 launches virtual behavioral health service for commercial customers, adds therapy, coaching and digital programs
Seattle telemedicine startup 98point6 is launching a new virtual behavioral health service for employers, health plans and systems that combines board-certified physicians, behavioral health coaches and licensed therapists to provide therapy, coaching and digital self-paced programs.
Ozette, a Fred Hutch spinout incubated at AI2, raises $6M seed to scale AI immune-monitoring platform
Ozette, a Seattle biotech spun out of Fred Hutch and incubated at AI2, raised a $6 million seed round to scale its eight-person team and commercialize an AI-driven Immune Monitoring Platform that analyzes high-dimensional single-cell protein data, initially focused on cancer. The founders say the platform automates analysis of billions-to-trillions of protein-expression combinations and increases usable information from roughly 10% to 100% of study data.
Madison McIlwain, daughter of Madrona’s Matt McIlwain, becomes associate at Defy and pursues fashion, e-commerce investing
Madison McIlwain, daughter of Madrona Venture Group managing director Matt McIlwain, followed her father's path into venture capital and is now an associate at early-stage VC Defy, bringing interests in fashion, e-commerce and the consumer supply chain. The article profiles how growing up with dinner-table discussions about startups shaped her approach to investing and highlights Defy’s co-investments with Madrona in Seattle companies like Nautilus Biotechnology and WhyLabs.
Fourteen U.S. health systems form Seattle startup Truveta to pool de-identified data for AI-driven research
Fourteen U.S. health systems representing tens of millions of patients across 40 states formed Seattle startup Truveta to pool de-identified patient data and use AI to search for medical breakthroughs and detect healthcare inequities. Led by CEO Terry Myerson and governed by the participating systems, Truveta has 53 employees and says it will enable more statistically representative research populations while protecting patient privacy.
Pivotal Commware raises $50M Series C led by Tracker Capital with Bill Gates and Verizon participating
Pivotal Commware closed a $50 million Series C led by Tracker Capital Management, with participation from Devonshire Investors and existing backers including Bill Gates and Verizon, to expand R&D, distribution and deployment of its millimeter-wave 5G products. The company sells Pivot outdoor repeaters, Echo indoor repeaters, WaveScape modeling and an Intelligent Beam Management System for ultra-wideband mmWave 5G.
Ensoma launches in Boston with $70M Series A to commercialize Engenious gene‑editing adenoviral vectors developed by Fred Hutch and UW researchers
Boston-based biotech spinout Ensoma launched, announcing a $70 million Series A to commercialize Engenious adenoviral vectors developed by Drs. Hans-Peter Kiem (Fred Hutch) and André Lieber (UW) that aim to deliver single‑injection gene therapies without stem cell harvest or chemotherapy.
WiBotic launches Commander software to orchestrate per-robot wireless charging for fleets, priced per robot per month
Seattle startup WiBotic launched Commander, a fleet energy-management software that schedules and orchestrates wireless charging for drones, robots and other mobile devices to simplify charging logistics as deployments scale. The service is priced per robot per month, with final pricing still being refined.
UW Alum Janie Bube Launches Sensol Systems to Install Illuminated Ground-Level Crosswalks after 2018 Collision
After being struck by a bicyclist in a Seattle crosswalk, University of Washington alum Janie Bube founded Sensol Systems to improve pedestrian visibility with illuminated, ground-level crosswalk panels that light up beneath walkers; the startup launched in spring 2020 after university grants and accelerator support.
Fabric raises $43M Series A from Norwest to sell headless commerce platform to mid-market retailers
Seattle-area e-commerce startup Fabric raised $43 million in a Series A led by Norwest Venture Partners to help mid-market retailers build modular, headless commerce systems and compete with Amazon amid a pandemic-driven online shopping surge. Founded by Faisal Masud, Fabric offers commerce APIs used by brands like GNC and Juicy Couture and had raised $9.5 million in seed funding five months earlier.
Russell Wilson and Spencer Rascoff back MOJO app to give parent coaches pro-grade youth-sports drills
MOJO is a new Los Angeles-based mobile app, backed by Russell Wilson and Spencer Rascoff, offering professionally produced coaching guidance for parent coaches and families in youth sports starting with soccer and expanding to basketball, baseball and softball. Founded by Ben Sherwood and Reed Shaffner, the app aims to simplify youth-sports instruction, make practices more fun, and reduce dropout rates among children ages roughly 4–13.
Nuance acquires Seattle voice-assistant startup Saykara to bolster AI healthcare products; terms undisclosed
Nuance Communications has acquired Seattle startup Saykara, whose voice assistant Kara automatically documents doctor-patient conversations, to strengthen Nuance’s AI healthcare products; Saykara’s team including CEO Harjinder Sandhu will join Nuance R&D. Terms were not disclosed; Saykara had raised $10 million, employs about 30 people, and Sandhu previously sold a startup to Nuance and worked there.
Porch airs surprise 30-second Super Bowl ad in Seattle area after 2020 SPAC IPO that raised $322M
Seattle-based home-services software company Porch aired a surprise 30-second Super Bowl ad in the extended Seattle area after going public via a SPAC in late 2020, having raised over $322 million and completed multiple acquisitions while reporting a 2020 net loss of $53–55 million.
Nautilus Biotechnology to go public via Arya Sciences Acquisition Corp III SPAC, raising $350M at $900M valuation
Nautilus Biotechnology, a Seattle proteomics startup led by Sujal Patel and Parag Mallick, will go public via a SPAC merger with Arya Sciences Acquisition Corp III, raising about $350 million and valuing the company at $900 million. The deal includes a $150 million SPAC component and a $200 million PIPE, expects to close in Q2, and the combined company will trade on Nasdaq as NAUT.
Tanium CEO Orion Hindawi Says Talk of Washington Tax Hikes Will Drive Businesses Away; Calls Seattle 'Freeze' 'Garbage'
Tanium CEO and co-founder Orion Hindawi, who moved his $9 billion company to Seattle, warned at a Washington tech event that talk of raising Washington state taxes—especially capital gains taxes—will deter businesses from relocating to the state and dismissed Seattle's 'freeze' reputation as 'complete garbage.'
Cascadia leaders push Seattle–Vancouver life-sciences collaboration as B.C. Cancer Agency and Fred Hutch co-develop cancer diagnostics
Leaders from British Columbia and Washington are encouraging deeper collaboration between Seattle and Vancouver life-science organizations, citing examples like B.C. Cancer Agency’s partnership with Fred Hutch and Gates-funded projects with Vancouver’s AbCellera to build a Cascadia life-sciences cluster.
Techstars Seattle alum Insent raises $2M to expand 'human-first' B2B marketing chatbot competing with Drift and Intercom
Seattle startup Insent raised $2 million to sell a ‘human-first’ B2B marketing chatbot for mid-market companies, aiming to increase lead engagement and alert sales teams; the company has ~50 customers, 40 employees, and revenue has quadrupled since May.
Advancing Women in Product partners with Madrona Venture Group to expand female founder training and access to capital
Advancing Women in Product (AWIP), a nonprofit with over 16,000 members, is partnering with Seattle-based Madrona Venture Group and Madrona Venture Labs to expand training, mentoring, networking and help women launch startups, join boards and secure VC. AWIP founder and CEO Nancy Wang and Madrona managing director Hope Cochran say the collaboration aims to increase female leadership and diversify Madrona's portfolio across its roughly 80 companies.
Gradient Ventures leads $5.4M investment in Seattle analytics startup Iteratively to standardize customer data
Seattle analytics startup Iteratively raised $5.4 million in a round led by Gradient Ventures, Google’s AI-focused fund, to help companies standardize and improve customer analytics tracking. The 10-person company, founded in 2019 by Patrick Thompson and Ondrej Hrebicek, integrates with tools like Amplitude and Mixpanel and counts Box and thredUP among clients.
Sana Biotechnology Raises $587.5M in IPO, Debuts on Nasdaq as SANA with $6B Market Value
Sana Biotechnology raised $587.5 million by pricing 23.5 million shares at $25 in its IPO and began trading on Nasdaq under ticker SANA, with shares jumping about 40% on debut to close at $35.10. The 3-year-old Seattle gene-editing company, pre-revenue and led by former Juno executives, aims to use the proceeds to advance gene and cell therapies—including cancer treatments—and may file drug applications as early as 2022.
Amperity Adds Ciara to Board to Lead Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Initiatives
Seattle-based customer data platform Amperity appointed Grammy-winning singer and entrepreneur Ciara to its board to lead corporate social responsibility efforts and advise on community initiatives.
Rad Power Bikes raises $150M minority investment to scale global e-bike business
Rad Power Bikes raised a $150 million minority investment to expand globally after pandemic-driven demand, planning to double its 325-person workforce and grow its showrooms and service stations. The profitable Seattle-based company — claiming 200,000 riders in 30+ countries and roughly $100M revenue in 2019 — will use the funds to scale operations and international footprint.
Pandion, led by Amazon Air founder Scott Ruffin, raises $4.9M seed to build ML-driven e-commerce delivery platform
Seattle startup Pandion, founded by former Amazon Air head Scott Ruffin, emerged from stealth and raised $4.9 million in seed funding to build an end-to-end, ML-driven delivery platform aimed at improving e-commerce parcel capacity and performance.
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