T-Mobile
Facts
- HQ
- Bellevue
- Sectors
- Telecommunications
- Founded
- 1994
- Type
- Corporation Seattle business license
- Registered name
- T Mobile Seattle business license
- Stage
- Public
5G Open Innovation Lab, backed by T-Mobile, Intel and NASA, unveils 16 startups in second cohort
The 5G Open Innovation Lab, funded by T-Mobile, Intel, and NASA, announced its second cohort of 16 startups after completing its inaugural 12-week program, aiming to help entrepreneurs exploit 5G technology without taking equity. The Bellevue-based lab connects startups with corporate and public partners and participates in Washington states 5G Open Innovation Zone alongside institutions like WSU and the University of Washington.
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.
UW Spinout AnswerDash Acquired by CloudEngage; AI Q&A Tool Joins Personalization Platform
Seattle startup AnswerDash, founded from University of Washington research by Jake Wobbrock, Amy Ko and Parmit Chilana, has been acquired by Spokane-based CloudEngage after nearly eight years. The AI-powered contextual Q&A tool will join CloudEngage’s web personalization and live chat offerings to help clients reduce support costs and improve customer experience.
Microsoft’s M12 Leads $700,000 Round for Venture Out, Seattle 12-Week Program Helping Corporate Tech Workers Launch Startups
Venture Out is a Seattle-based 12-week program that helps corporate tech workers launch startups by providing mentorship, requiring 10–20 hours/week commitment, and taking 4% equity. The organization raised $700,000 in a round led by Microsoft’s M12 and is accepting applications for a second cohort starting July 13.
T-Mobile, Intel and NASA launch 5G Open Innovation Lab in Bellevue to run 12-week non-equity startup accelerator
T-Mobile, Intel, and NASA launched the 5G Open Innovation Lab in Bellevue, Washington, a 12-week, non-equity startup program providing resources, capital, and partner collaboration to help entrepreneurs prototype and learn about 5G applications. The lab offers partners early access to cohort companies and aims to accelerate 5G-driven innovations across industries.
Smartsheet CFO Jennifer Ceran joins Auth0 board; Auth0 hires three execs; Outreach opens NYC office led by David Rubinstein
Smartsheet CFO Jennifer Ceran joined the board of Bellevue identity provider Auth0 as she prepares to retire, and Auth0 added three senior hires: Holly Files (SVP customer success), Cassio Sampaio (VP product) and Ken Oestreich (VP product marketing). Separately, Seattle sales-engagement firm Outreach is opening a New York City office led by David Rubinstein as part of its U.S. and international expansion.
SoftNAS rebrands as Buurst, raises $5M and switches to performance-based pricing for cloud data
Buurst, formerly SoftNAS, announced a $5 million funding round and rebranded while shifting to a performance-based pricing model for cloud data management. The eight-year-old, 55-person company — which has raised $35 million to date — counts Samsung, Halliburton and T-Mobile among its customers and works with AWS and Azure.
OfferUp Raises $120M, Acquires Letgo; OLX Group to Own 40% of Combined Entity
OfferUp raised $120 million and agreed to acquire rival app Letgo, creating a combined U.S. marketplace with over 20 million monthly active users; OLX Group led the round and will own 40% of the merged company. OfferUp CEO Nick Huzar will lead the combined business, while Letgo's non‑North American operations will remain with OLX.
