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Sapiom Raises $35M Series A Led by Dragonfly, Bringing Total Funding to $50M
Sapiom, a San Francisco startup that builds infrastructure for AI agents, raised $35 million in a Series A led by Dragonfly to scale its production-grade platform, bringing total funding to $50 million roughly 11 months after founding.
Bloom Security Emerges from Stealth with $20M Seed to Secure AI-Native Endpoints
Bloom Security, a Tel Aviv startup, emerged from stealth with a $20 million seed round co-led by Glilot Capital Partners and Ten Eleven Ventures to secure AI-native endpoints and give enterprises visibility and control over dynamic software, browser extensions, and AI agents on employee devices.
Clarify Acquires Seam AI to Build 'Clarify Signals' Integrating Proprietary Buying Signals; Five Seam Employees Join
Seattle AI startup Clarify has acquired San Francisco-based Seam AI to integrate Seam’s web-based buying-signal monitoring into a new product, Clarify Signals, later this year; financial terms were not disclosed and five Seam employees will join Clarify.
Clarify acquires Seam AI to power Clarify Signals, adds five employees including Seam CEO Nicholas Scavone
Seattle AI startup Clarify, which has raised $22.5 million, acquired San Francisco-based Seam AI to integrate its proprietary web monitoring signals into a new product, Clarify Signals, launching later this year; five Seam employees including CEO Nicholas Scavone will join Clarify. Financial terms were not disclosed, though Clarify said it raised additional undisclosed funding as part of the deal.
Zoom Acquires Common Room to Integrate AI-Driven Buyer Intelligence into Revenue Accelerator Platform
Zoom Communications is acquiring Common Room, an AI platform that consolidates buyer signals and customer data to enhance revenue teams' targeting and messaging. The deal, announced on July 2, 2026, aims to integrate Common Room's AI capabilities with Zoom's conversation data to improve sales efficiency and outcomes, with terms undisclosed and closing expected soon.
Zoom Acquires Common Room to Boost AI-Driven Sales Insights and Expand Revenue Platform
Zoom acquired Seattle-based startup Common Room to enhance its sales software with AI-driven market intelligence, providing deeper insights into customer buying signals. The deal, announced on July 3, 2026, aims to integrate Common Room’s technology with Zoom’s existing Revenue Accelerator platform to better identify and engage potential buyers.
Zoom Acquires Seattle AI Startup Common Room to Expand Enterprise Sales Capabilities
Zoom is acquiring Seattle startup Common Room to enhance its enterprise sales software with AI that identifies buying signals and optimizes sales outreach before calls. The deal, announced Thursday without disclosed terms, aims to unify revenue teams on a single platform to improve targeting and messaging.
Zoom Communications to Acquire AI Native Buyer Intelligence Platform Common Room to Enhance Revenue Platform
Zoom Communications is acquiring Common Room, an AI-driven buyer intelligence platform, to enhance its AI revenue platform with advanced prospect identification and personalized sales outreach. The integration aims to provide sales teams with unified market data and improved targeting capabilities through Zoom Revenue Accelerator.
NewCore Launches with $66 Million Funding and $300 Million Valuation to Modernize AI Agent Enterprise Identities
NewCore launched with $66 million in funding and a $300 million valuation to address the shortcomings of existing enterprise identity systems for AI agents. The startup aims to compete with major companies like Microsoft and Okta by providing AI-focused identity security solutions.
Clearly AI, Seattle Security Startup Led by Married Founders, Raises $8.4M Seed Round
Seattle cybersecurity startup Clearly AI, founded by married couple Emily and Joe Choi-Greene, raised $8.4 million in seed funding to help companies assess security and privacy risks before product launches. The company, backed by top investors and finalists in the RSAC 2026 Innovation Sandbox Contest, already serves 17 enterprise clients including Rivian and Okta.
Seattle AI Startup BluePill Raises $6M to Revolutionize Consumer Behavior Testing with 93% Accurate Simulated Audiences
Seattle startup BluePill raised $6 million to use AI for simulating consumer behavior, enabling marketers to test concepts quickly and affordably with 93% accuracy compared to traditional focus groups. Their clients include Magic Spoon, Kettle & Fire, and the Seattle Mariners.
Residex Acquires Seattle Health-Tech Startup Kevala to Boost AI-Powered Senior Care Workforce Management
Seattle-based health-tech startup Kevala, which helps healthcare facilities manage workers using AI, has been acquired by Denver-based Residex to enhance senior care operations. Kevala, founded in 2020 and led by CEO Todd Owens, raised $21 million before the acquisition, and the deal aims to combine workforce management with Residex’s clinical AI platform.
Todd Owens, Ex-Navy Submarine Officer and Son of Admiral William Owens, Leads Seattle Health Tech Startup Kevala
Todd Owens, former U.S. Navy submarine officer and son of Admiral William Owens, is now CEO of Seattle-based health tech startup Kevala. His military leadership experience aboard the USS Pogy influences how he leads his company, which focuses on helping healthcare facilities manage workers.
8Flow Raises $10M to Advance AI Workflow Automation for Enterprises with Fragmented Software Systems
8Flow, founded by former ServiceNow veterans in 2022, raised $10 million in a strategic funding round led by Caffeinated Capital to develop AI-powered automation for complex enterprise workflows. Their technology helps map and analyze business applications, enabling AI agents to automate traditionally human tasks in support and back-office roles.
Former OfferUp CEO Nick Huzar and Ex-Auth0 CEO Jon Gelsey Lead Juicer Energy in Launching Affordable Residential EV Charging Startup
Juicer Energy is a new Seattle-based startup led by former OfferUp CEO Nick Huzar and ex-Auth0 CEO Jon Gelsey, aiming to convert residential properties into affordable public EV charging stations. The company recently filed for a new investment round and offers a 'charge anywhere' experience via an app and EV charging devices installed at homes and apartments.
Seattle Startup Zuplo Raises $9M Seed Round to Expand API Management Platform Handling 4B Monthly Requests
Seattle-area startup Zuplo, founded by former Microsoft and Auth0 leaders, raised $9 million in a seed round led by Trilogy Equity Partners to support its API launch and management platform. Zuplo manages over 4 billion API requests monthly and focuses on developer productivity and cost efficiency amid a growing $14 billion API management market.
Hyperproof Raises $40 Million Led by Riverwood Capital to Expand Compliance Software for Clients Including Reddit and Motorola
Seattle-area startup Hyperproof raised $40 million led by Riverwood Capital to expand its risk and compliance software used by companies like Reddit and Motorola, after tripling its customer base and increasing revenue by 260%. Founded in 2018 and led by CEO Craig Unger, the company has raised $66.5 million to date.
DevZero, Founded by Ex-Uber Engineers, Raises $26M to Expand Cloud DevOps Platform
DevZero, a Seattle-based DevOps startup founded by former Uber engineers Debo Ray and Rob Fletcher, raised $26 million to expand its cloud development platform. The platform, now generally available, is used by companies like Okta and Carta to create production-like environments on local devices for Kubernetes and serverless development.
William Canestaro of Washington Research Foundation Advises Life Science Entrepreneurs on Essential First 10 Calls for Startup Success
William Canestaro, managing director of Washington Research Foundation and WRF Capital, advises life science entrepreneurs on crucial early-stage contacts and questions to keep startups on track, highlighting the importance of support networks, investor feedback, and careful regulatory consultation.
Kevala raises $12.1M to help long-term care providers fill shifts and manage compliance
Seattle-based Kevala raised $12.1 million to expand its software platform that helps long-term care and senior living facilities schedule staff, manage compliance, and access temporary nurses and caregivers across five states. The company has grown from five to 20 corporate employees since January 2021 and serves hundreds of healthcare facilities, offering a pool of more than 1,000 registered and licensed caregivers.
GeekWire updates Seattle list as Highspot raises $248M at $3.5B; SeekOut and Icertis added to 16 local unicorns
GeekWire updated its list of Seattle-area 'unicorn' startups (privately held companies valued at $1B+) after additions and a valuation change for Icertis, noting recent entrants like SeekOut and Highspot, which raised $248 million at a $3.5 billion valuation. The article highlights that the Seattle cohort includes 16 unicorns, none led by a female or Black CEO, and that many CEOs have Microsoft backgrounds amid a global surge in unicorns and venture funding.
AuthenticID announces $100M minority investment from Long Ridge Equity Partners
Seattle-based identity authentication firm AuthenticID received a $100 million minority investment from Long Ridge Equity Partners; the 2001-founded company provides identity-proofing software to carriers, banks, credit bureaus and other enterprises.
Seattle startups raise record $3.1B in H1 2021, producing 12 local unicorns as Auth0 exits for $6.5B
Seattle-area startups raised a record $3.1 billion across 205 deals in H1 2021, driven by mega-rounds that produced at least 12 local unicorns and broader Pacific Northwest tech funding topping $5 billion. National VC activity and IPO/M&A dollar volumes are also surpassing prior records, with major exits like Auth0’s $6.5 billion acquisition by Okta highlighting regional maturation.
Outreach raises $200M, valuation climbs to $4.4B as Seattle sales-software firm expands AI products
Sales software startup Outreach raised $200 million in venture capital, pushing its valuation to $4.4 billion as the 10-year-old Seattle company expands AI-driven sales products and serves over 4,600 customers. The company reported $100 million in annual recurring revenue in fall 2020 and has now raised a total of $489 million.
GeekWire names winners at 2021 Awards; SeekOut wins Startup of the Year after $65M raise
The 2021 GeekWire Awards returned as a virtual event honoring over 60 finalists across 14 categories from the Pacific Northwest tech community, featuring celebrity cameos and performances. Winners included SeekOut as Startup of the Year, and among 16 winners eight were women and five were people of color and/or immigrant entrepreneurs.
