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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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Tempered CEO and F5 Co‑founder Jeff Hussey Leaves Retirement, Says Remote Work Hinders Creativity
Jeff Hussey, co-founder and former F5 Networks leader who later founded Seattle-based Tempered, returned from retirement because he prefers in-person collaboration and believes long-term remote work undermines creative teamwork. Hussey built F5 in 1996, saw it go public in 1998, step down as CEO in 2000, left the board in 2004, and now leads Tempered advocating for on-site interaction.
Former Intellectual Ventures EVP Maurizio Vecchione named CEO of Washington Global Health Alliance; Shujinko hires three executives after $7.5M raise
Maurizio Vecchione, former Intellectual Ventures EVP, was named president and CEO of Seattle-based Washington Global Health Alliance and K.R. Prabha named board chair; Seattle startup Shujinko added three senior hires after a $7.5M raise; Oracle appointed Clay Magouyrk EVP for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and UW named Dr. Ekin Yasin director of its Communication Leadership graduate program.
CityBldr CEO Bryan Copley Battled COVID-19 in March While Running His $6M Seattle Startup in Capitol Hill Protest Zone
CityBldr CEO Bryan Copley contracted COVID-19 in March and recovered while simultaneously managing his eight-person Seattle startup, which sits in the midst of the city's protest zone; his company has raised $6 million and his account illustrates the personal and business strains of the pandemic and social unrest.
Routable raises $12M Series A to automate business payments; total funding $16M
Routable, a 2-year-old fintech founded in Seattle and now based in San Francisco, announced a $12 million Series A to automate accounts payable and receivable and streamline business payments. The company, led by CEO Omri Mor and CTO Tom Harel, integrates with Xero and QuickBooks and has raised $16 million total from investors including Y Combinator and Founders’ Co-Op.
Tom Skerritt’s Triple Squirrels launches EVRGRN Channel on Sinclair’s STIRR to showcase Pacific Northwest filmmakers
Actor Tom Skerritt launched Triple Squirrels, a Seattle digital media startup, and this month debuted the free EVRGRN Channel on Sinclair’s ad-supported STIRR to showcase Pacific Northwest filmmakers. The channel features programming like the Chihuly documentary and Seattle International Film Festival selections, with plans to expand to other platforms and monetize via ads and sponsorships.
Coda raises $80M Series C led by Kleiner Perkins; Madrona and others join to scale document-as-app platform
Coda, a Bay Area startup led by ex-Microsoft and Google director Shishir Mehrotra, raised an $80 million Series C led by Kleiner Perkins with participation from Madrona Venture Group and others to expand its document-as-app collaboration platform used by companies like Spotify and Uber. Madrona said the investment aligns with its focus on Future of Work and low-code/no-code tools as remote work increases demand for collaboration software.
Atomo Coffee raises $9M to build 12,000 sq ft Seattle roastery for molecular coffee near Starbucks HQ
Seattle-based Atomo Coffee raised $9 million in a funding round led by Horizons Ventures and S2G Ventures to scale its molecular coffee made from upcycled plant materials and open a 12,000-square-foot roastery near Starbucks headquarters. The company plans regional product launches in 2021 for a molecular coffee concentrate and Atomo Grounds aimed at reducing coffee’s environmental impact and removing bitterness.
The Closing Docs offers instant bank-linked income verification to 700,000+ rental units amid pandemic-driven demand
Seattle startup The Closing Docs provides automated income verification by connecting to applicants' bank accounts to generate deposit-history income reports for property managers and lenders, helping assess tenants' ability to pay. Founded in 2017, the company serves over 700,000 managed units and has seen increased demand during the pandemic-driven economic crisis.
WiBotic wins FCC authorization for 300-watt wireless charging system for drones and robots
Seattle startup WiBotic received FCC authorization for its wireless charging system that delivers up to 300 watts to power drones, robots and other devices, claiming greater range and reliability than contact-based chargers.
Seattle startup Weekdays connects families and instructors to form 2–8 child microschools as remote K–12 returns
As many K–12 districts return to remote learning, parents are turning to microschools or "pandemic pods"—small, pooled groups of children supervised by caregivers or teachers—to handle the hands-on demands of young students' online schooling. Seattle startup Weekdays builds a platform to connect families and instructors for microschools, offering options like outdoor education for groups of 2–8 children while states such as Washington urge remote learning.
GentiBio raises $20M seed round, licenses Treg technologies from Seattle Children’s, BRI and MIGAL
Boston-based GentiBio raised $20 million in a seed funding round and signed licensing deals with Seattle Children’s Research Institute, Benaroya Research Institute (BRI), and MIGAL to develop engineered regulatory T cells for autoimmune, alloimmune, autoinflammatory, and allergic diseases.
Xealth partners with Cerner as Cerner invests $6 million to scale digital health prescriptions amid COVID-19
Seattle startup Xealth announced a partnership with EHR vendor Cerner and received a $6 million investment from Cerner (with participation from LRVHealth) to help hospitals rapidly adopt digital health tools accelerated by COVID-19.
Adam Schoenfeld’s Seattle Startup Hiring Tracker: 67% of 348 Seattle tech firms have openings, 2,620 roles; 42% grew headcount
A new Seattle Startup Hiring Tracker from entrepreneur Adam Schoenfeld shows 67% of 348 tracked Seattle tech companies have open roles (2,620 total), with 42% growing headcount month-over-month, 35% stable and 23% shrinking despite the pandemic.
OwnTrail, founded by ex-Zillow exec Rebekah Bastian, raises $250K and operates from converted garage office
Seattle startup OwnTrail, founded by Rebekah Bastian, helps women map and share career and life paths and has grown to 1,000 registered users with 350+ profiles. The company raised $250,000, is crowdfunding an additional $20,000 (70% funded), and operates from a converted garage office with three full-time employees.
Minnow raises $2.2M seed round to expand contactless IoT food-pickup pods; total funding $3.4M
Seattle startup Minnow raised a $2.2 million seed round to expand IoT-enabled contactless food pickup 'pods' for restaurants and buildings, bringing total funding to $3.4 million. The company offers hardware-as-a-service (hardware, software, maintenance) allowing users to unlock secure pods via smartphone links with no touchscreens or keypads.
Zipwhip extends work-from-home through July 2021 after moving into 75,000 sq ft Seattle office in Oct 2019
Seattle startup Zipwhip, which moved into a 75,000-square-foot office in October 2019, is extending its coronavirus-induced work-from-home policy through July 2021 while nearly all of its 250+ employees work remotely. The company provided $500 per employee for home-office setups, keeps the office open for up to 25 people with special needs, and found 80% of employees prefer hybrid schedules.
Porch to Merge with PropTech Acquisition Corp. in SPAC Deal Valuing Company at $523M; to Trade as PRCH
Porch, a Seattle-based real estate tech and home-improvement marketplace, will go public via a SPAC merger with PropTech Acquisition Corp. at a $523 million valuation, receiving a $150 million investment and an expected $205 million cash balance while projecting revenue growth and narrowing losses.
Ossia signs commercial deal and receives strategic investment from Toyota Group subsidiary Toyoda Gosei to advance Cota wireless power
Seattle-area startup Ossia announced a commercial agreement and strategic investment from Toyoda Gosei to advance its Cota long-range wireless power technology for automotive and other applications.
Wyze Labs raises $15M in Series A-1 (additional $5M) with investment from Jay-Z’s Marcy Venture Partners, plans thermostat and video doorbell
Wyze Labs raised an additional $5 million in a Series A-1 round—bringing $15 million in new funds—to expand its smart-home products, with investment from Marcy Venture Partners, co-founded by Jay-Z. The Seattle startup plans new devices including a thermostat and video doorbell and has raised $36 million to date.
JetClosing raises $8.5M Series B led by T. Rowe Price amid pandemic-driven surge in digital home closings
Seattle-based JetClosing raised $8.5 million in a Series B led by funds advised by T. Rowe Price as demand for its digital title and escrow closing service surges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company reported order activity up 124% from April to July, says digital notary adoption has accelerated, and total funding is now $35 million.
Bill Gates-backed Likewise launches TV apps on Fire TV, Android TV and Apple TV to sync picks and launch shows
Likewise, a Seattle startup backed by Bill Gates' Gates Ventures, launched a TV app for Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, and Apple TV that syncs with its iOS/Android apps so users can save and launch recommended movies, shows, books and podcasts across streaming services.
Remitly raises $85M, reaches $1.5B valuation as digital remittance demand spikes during COVID-19
Remitly, a Seattle-based digital remittance platform, raised $85 million in new funding, valuing the company at $1.5 billion as customer growth surged amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Polyarc, founded by ex-Bungie vets, raises $9M Series B led by Hiro Capital to expand VR studio into AR
Seattle VR studio Polyarc, founded by ex-Bungie developers, raised $9 million in a Series B led by Hiro Capital to expand from VR (creator of Moss) into augmented reality development, citing advances in untethered hardware and a focus on physical interaction and emotional immersion.
Edifecs announces private equity investment from TA Associates and Francisco Partners, deal closing within two months
Bellevue-based Edifecs, a 24-year-old healthcare software company, announced a private equity investment from TA Associates and Francisco Partners to accelerate product innovation and market growth; financial terms were not disclosed and the deal is expected to close within two months (PEHub estimated $1.4 billion).
Ignition Partners investors spin out Fuse Venture Partners led by Kellan Carter, Cameron Borumand and Seahawks star Bobby Wagner
A group of investors from Seattle VC firm Ignition Partners, including managing partner John Connors, have launched a spinoff called Fuse Venture Partners led by general partners Kellan Carter and Cameron Borumand and featuring Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner as a venture partner. Ignite will sunset its brand while Fuse focuses on doubling down in Seattle and managing new investments, with Wagner committing to active involvement.
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