Facts
- HQ
- Seattle
- Sectors
- Software Development
- Founded
- 2015
- Employees
- 33
Stefan Kalb Launches Super Labs with $8M Seed to Help Mid-Market Companies Adopt AI Without Tech Expertise
Seattle entrepreneur Stefan Kalb launched Super Labs in September to help mid-market businesses adopt AI without technical expertise, raising $8 million in seed funding led by FUSE. The platform connects non-tech companies with AI vendors and manages integration to prevent these companies from falling behind larger enterprises.
Seattle’s Accipiter Bio Raises $12.7M, Partners with Pfizer and Kite Pharma to Advance AI-Designed Multi-Target Protein Therapies
Seattle biotech startup Accipiter Biosciences, founded by researchers from Nobel laureate David Baker's lab, secured $12.7 million and partnerships with Pfizer and Kite Pharma to develop AI-designed multi-target proteins aiming to improve disease treatment efficacy and reduce clinical trial costs.
Pioneer Square Labs Debuts Lev, an AI Co-Founder to Evaluate and Develop Startup Ideas
Seattle’s Pioneer Square Labs launched Lev, an AI co-founder tool that helps early-stage entrepreneurs evaluate and develop startup ideas by mapping PSL’s company-building process into software. Lev offers structured workflows, asset generation, and plans to add team-building and fundraising features.
Seattle Entrepreneur Diego Oppenheimer Builds AI Executive Assistant 'Actionary' Highlighted in GeekWire's Agents of Transformation Series
Entrepreneur Diego Oppenheimer developed a personal AI executive assistant called 'Actionary' that helps manage his schedule and communications, illustrating a new wave of AI agents that can autonomously handle tasks but still fall short of human judgment. GeekWire's Agents of Transformation series explores this evolving technology and its impact on workflows.
Seattle AI Startup Casium Raises $5M Seed Round to Accelerate U.S. Work Visa Filings
Seattle startup Casium, founded by former Microsoft scientist Priyanka Kulkarni, raised $5 million in seed funding to use AI for streamlining U.S. work visa applications, aiming to reduce processing time from months to days. The platform autonomously prepares applications and collaborates with immigration attorneys to improve transparency and precision in the visa filing process.
T.A. McCann of Pioneer Square Labs Explains AI Agents' Impact on Startup Strategies and Company Creation
Investor T.A. McCann of Pioneer Square Labs discusses how AI agents are transforming startups by automating complex functions, shifting focus from product to distribution and data, and enabling one-person billion-dollar companies. The podcast also explores AI-powered tools and the future of AI agent interactions impacting business operations.
Seattle Startup Boundless Acquires Berlin's Localyze to Expand Global Immigration Services Amid U.S. Policy Crackdown
Seattle startup Boundless Immigration has acquired Berlin-based Localyze to expand its immigration services globally amid the Trump administration's tightening of U.S. immigration policies. This acquisition allows Boundless to serve clients immigrating to over 30 countries, simplifying visa processes for corporate clients with international offices.
Seattle Startup Tin Can Raises $3.5M to Scale Screen-Free WiFi Landline Phones for Kids
Seattle startup Tin Can has raised $3.5 million from venture investors to scale its WiFi-enabled landline phones for kids, designed to limit screen exposure. The $75 phones connect children through approved contacts only, addressing parental concerns about smartphone and social media impacts on children's mental health and social development.
Seattle Startup TeamSense Raises $19.5M to Expand Real-Time Employee Absence Tracking Platform
Seattle-based startup TeamSense, which provides a real-time employee absence tracking platform integrated with major HR systems, has raised $19.5 million in a recent funding round. Founded in 2020 and acquired by Fortive in 2021, TeamSense serves manufacturing and logistics sectors with software that evolved from COVID-19 symptom tracking to broader workforce management.
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.
Seattle Startup Founders Highlight Focused Community and Talent Amid Risk-Aversion Concerns
Seattle startup founders praise the city's focused, welcoming community, strong technical talent, and unique advantages like proximity to Joint Base Lewis-McCord. However, concerns remain about the region's risk-averse culture, limited local capital, and government policies.
Seattle VCs Greg Gottesman and Matt McIlwain Urge Startups to Rethink Defensibility Amid Rapid AI Advancements
Seattle venture capitalists Greg Gottesman and Matt McIlwain emphasized at Seattle Venture Day that startups must develop new defensibility strategies, like 'reasoning flywheels,' to survive rapid scaling and vulnerability in the AI era. They advise founders to move beyond traditional intellectual property moats and focus on unique data, engagement, and workflows.
Seattle Investors and Founders See AI Boom as Key Startup Opportunity Amid Cultural and Capital Challenges
Seattle's startup ecosystem is poised for significant growth amid the AI boom, thanks to a strong talent pool and tech presence, according to over 20 investors and founders. However, concerns about a risk-averse culture, limited local capital, and government policies could hinder the city's ability to fully capitalize on this opportunity.
Seattle Startup Dropzone AI Raises $37M Series B to Scale AI SOC Analyst Security Software with 100+ Enterprise Clients
Seattle startup Dropzone AI raised $37 million in a Series B round to advance its AI-powered SOC analyst software aimed at reducing security alert fatigue. The company serves over 100 enterprise clients and claims superior false negative and positive rates while competing with tech giants like Microsoft and Google.
Nikesh Parekh Advises Microsoft and Amazon Execs on Engaging with Seattle Startups as Advisors, Board Members, and Investors
Nikesh Parekh shares a guide for Microsoft and Amazon employees on engaging with the Seattle startup ecosystem through roles like advisors or board members and by strategic investing, highlighting common practices and compensation details.
Seattle Startup Klutch Raises $8M Seed Round to Deploy AI Coworkers for Construction Workflow Automation
Seattle startup Klutch raised $8 million in seed funding to develop AI agents that automate workflows in residential and commercial construction by integrating with existing communication tools. Their AI helps reduce delays and manual work by gathering jobsite updates, flagging issues, and building a company-wide knowledge vault.
Seattle Startup Community Foundations Doubles Capitol Hill Space, Plans Bellevue Expansion to Support Growing Members
Seattle startup community Foundations, founded by Aviel Ginzburg, is doubling its Capitol Hill office space and planning an expansion in Bellevue to support its 236 members, including 55 founders-in-residence. The community offers a no-equity, no-fee environment that helps startups grow together, with recent graduates choosing to remain engaged as the program evolves.
DAT Freight & Analytics Acquires Seattle Fintech Startup Outgo to Expand Freight Carrier Finance Services
DAT Freight & Analytics acquired Seattle fintech startup Outgo, which provides banking services and finance software to freight carriers, allowing it to enhance cash flow solutions for trucking businesses. Outgo will continue to operate in Seattle and its CEO, Marcus Womack, will join DAT's executive team.
GeekWire Week in Review: Bill Gates Pledges $200B, Statsig Hits $1.1B Valuation, Seattle Startups Raise Millions in May 2025
This GeekWire Week in Review highlights top tech stories including Bill Gates' $200 billion philanthropy pledge, Seattle startups raising significant capital, and the emergence of new AI-driven unicorn Statsig valued at $1.1 billion. It also covers local news like a controversial Washington EV tax and cultural moments involving Seattle figures.
Seattle Startup Gumshoe Raises $2M to Help Marketers Navigate AI Search Tool Recommendations
Seattle startup Gumshoe, led by Todd Sawicki and Patrick O’Donnell, raised $2 million to help marketers understand AI search tools' product recommendations and brand visibility. Their platform analyzes AI-generated conversations to reveal brand mentions, sources cited, and evolving trends in AI search, addressing marketers' concerns about the impact of AI on e-commerce and SEO.
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.
Seattle Startup Potato Raises $4.5M to Develop AI and Robotics for Fully Automated Scientific Experiments
Seattle startup Potato raised $4.5 million to develop AI-driven automation for scientific research, aiming for fully autonomous experiments using AI assistants and robotics. They currently offer a platform assisting hypothesis generation and protocol creation, planning to expand into robotic lab work in partnership with Ginkgo Automation.
Seattle Startups Elora, Evvi Aftercare, and Realtie Advance AI, Pet Cremation, and Real Estate Solutions
Five Seattle-area startups are emerging in diverse sectors including caregiving AI, pet cremation services, real estate redevelopment, AI for consumer brands, and kid-focused smartphones. Notable companies include Elora, Evvi Aftercare, and Realtie, each progressing with pilots, partnerships, or funding rounds.
Seattle Startup Summit Highlights City's AI Strengths and Need for More Entrepreneurial Energy
At the inaugural Seattle Startup Summit, leaders like Statsig CEO Vijaye Raji and Acquired podcast co-host Ben Gilbert highlighted Seattle's strong AI ecosystem, anchored by tech giants Amazon and Microsoft, and specialization in biotech and disease research. Despite this, they noted the city could benefit from cultivating a more vibrant entrepreneurial culture to maximize its potential in AI innovation.
Madrona Venture Group Marks 30 Years with $770M Raised for New Funds, Continuing Strong Seattle Investments
Madrona Venture Group, a Seattle-based venture capital firm celebrating its 30th anniversary, has invested in major startups like Amazon and recently raised $770 million for two new funds to support about 40 investments. While expanding beyond the Pacific Northwest with a Palo Alto office, Madrona continues to focus most of its investments locally.
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Geoff Entress Founder, Co-founder and Venture Partner
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Greg Gottesman Founder, Managing Director, Co-Founder
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Julie Sandler Founder, Co-founder & General Partner, PSL Ventures, Former Managing Director , Venture Partner (upcoming), Venture Partner, Managing Director, PSL
