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Portland

Aug 18, 2014, 9:09 AM

Here’s what separates Portland startup founders from those in Silicon Valley

Portland is not on the same level as a place like Silicon Valley when it comes to ranking the world’s… Read More

Aug 15, 2014, 9:15 AM

Portland’s entrepreneurs explain why the city’s startup scene is so vibrant

There’s something cool brewing in Portland, Oregon. The Rose City startup community came out in force last night for the PDX TechCrawl, as… Read More

Aug 12, 2014, 9:04 AM

Hey, Portland geeks: Join GeekWire on the PDX TechCrawl this Thursday

Portland is full of fast-growing startups — some that have already been swooped up by tech giants, others that are… Read More

Jul 31, 2014, 10:41 AM

Portland legalizes Airbnb — is Uber next?

Airbnb will soon become legal in Portland, Ore., after city leaders agreed to issue licenses that will allow people to rent… Read More

Jul 25, 2014, 2:15 PM

Portland’s Househappy raises more cash for real estate listings portal

Portland-based real estate listings startup Househappy has raised $2 million of a $2.75 million round, according to a regulatory filing. The… Read More

Jul 25, 2014, 10:53 AM

Uber launches in Oregon, but stays away from Portland for now

Uber is now operating in Oregon, but has yet to conduct business in the state’s most populous city. The transportation startup… Read More

Jul 18, 2014, 4:46 PM

PayRange raises $2.6M for vending-machine payment technology, names ex-Google Payments boss as director

PayRange, a Portland-based startup that allows vending machines to accept mobile payments, has raised a $2.6 million funding round. The… Read More

Jul 18, 2014, 9:50 AM

Uber gives away free ice cream to Oregonians while Portland still not allowing service to operate

In what’s become somewhat of a tradition, Uber is delivering ice cream to people in 38 countries around the world today. Most customers… Read More

Jul 17, 2014, 3:45 PM

Startup Spotlight: Workfrom helps people find the best places to work remotely

It’s a familiar scene — professionals and students packed into Starbucks typing away on tiny end tables and chairs fashioned into laptop desks;… Read More

Jul 17, 2014, 12:02 AM

Business intelligence startup Manzama raises $1.3M to help lawyers with info overload

Manzama started with a simple mission: Help attorneys deal with information overload. And now the Bend, Oregon startup — founded… Read More

Jul 12, 2014, 7:19 PM

Bluetooth-enabled cooler raises $3.4M in 5 days, set to break Kickstarter record

A Portland man is on pace to break a Kickstarter record for the most lucrative crowdfunding campaign ever. Ryan Grepper has reeled in $3.4 million… Read More

Jul 2, 2014, 8:26 AM

Prominent Portland tech CEO Scott Kveton accused of sexual assault

Urban Airship is one of Portland’s most promising startup companies, delivering billions of push notifications to mobile phones on behalf… Read More

Jun 24, 2014, 2:10 PM

MobileRQ raises $2M to help app marketers send real-time contextual retail, hotel offers

People are spending more and more time on their smartphones, and that’s only good news for marketers of mobile apps.… Read More

Jun 22, 2014, 7:00 PM

Video: Apple’s massive retail store in Portland dwarfs the Microsoft shop next door

Apple 1, Microsoft 0 — in downtown Portland, that is. Less than one month ago, Apple unveiled its massive new… Read More

Jun 19, 2014, 6:18 AM

IT automation startup Puppet Labs scores $40 million

Portland-based IT automation startup Puppet Labs is growing fast, and now the company has more fuel to add to the… Read More

Jun 11, 2014, 3:25 PM

Internet milestone: Portland City Council approves Google Fiber project

Portland today moved one step closer to having lightning-fast Internet throughout the city. The Portland City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved Google’s 10-year franchise agreement… Read More

Jun 4, 2014, 7:55 AM

Chirpify acquires Measureful to bolster social media commerce platform

In an all-Portland deal, social commerce platform Chirpify today announced the acquisition of fellow Rose City-based digital marketing startup Measureful.… Read More

May 20, 2014, 3:13 PM

Startup PDX Challenge accepting applications; women, minorities encouraged to compete

Startup PDX Challenge is back for its second annual competition, welcoming a diverse set of entrepreneurs vying for a top prize… Read More

May 16, 2014, 11:56 AM

How Portland’s public transit mobile ticket app maker recovered after being sued for patent infringment

Being sued for patent infringement is no fun — and especially if you’re a fast-growing young startup. But that’s exactly what happened… Read More

Apr 22, 2014, 6:00 AM

Portland startup and TechStars Seattle grad Glider acquired by FPX

TechStars Seattle grad Glider, a Portland startup developing tools to streamline the sales contract process at organizations, has been acquired in… Read More

Apr 18, 2014, 10:56 AM

Cloud performance analytics startup Nouvola wins $256K at Angel Oregon

Portland-based Nouvola, a startup that helps companies deploy their cloud applications, won a $256,000 investment prize at the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network’s Angel Oregon 2014.… Read More

Apr 17, 2014, 8:53 AM

Google Fiber signs franchise agreement with Portland

Portland is one step closer to having laser-quick Google Fiber Internet installed throughout its city. Google has signed a preliminary 10-year… Read More

Apr 15, 2014, 4:30 AM

Marketing automation startup Act-On raises $42M, sets sights on IPO

In one of the bigger tech-related fundraising rounds that the Portland area has seen over the past year, Beaverton, Ore.-based… Read More

Apr 14, 2014, 2:45 PM

Urban Airship co-founders reunite in Portland after one year hiatus

Urban Airship’s four co-founders are reuniting — but not to start another company. Rather, Michael Richardson and Steven Osborn are… Read More

Apr 11, 2014, 12:40 PM

Portland’s public transit mobile ticketing app sees 1M purchases in 8 months

So far, so good for Portland’s public transit mobile ticketing app. TriMet, Oregon’s largest provider of bus, light rail and commuter… Read More

Apr 9, 2014, 8:14 AM

Meet Muut: A Portland startup rethinking the way we leave online comments

Muut, a one-year-old Portland-based startup, isn’t happy with the way people have meaningful discussions online. Now, the nine-person team has… Read More

Mar 26, 2014, 5:12 PM

Airbnb picks Portland as first ‘Shared City’ in effort to address tax issues, encourage livability

In a move that could both improve the livelihood of cities and appease lawmakers that frown upon the company’s business… Read More

Mar 14, 2014, 3:23 PM

Airbnb to open operational headquarters in Portland, with room for 160 employees

Another day, another tech company setting up shop in the Northwest. Airbnb today announced plans to open up their North… Read More

Mar 11, 2014, 10:42 AM

Yammer rival Jive sees stock rise amid reports of potential sale

Following a report indicating a potential sale in the near future, shares of Jive Software were up more than eight… Read More

Mar 5, 2014, 11:45 AM

Fast-growing Puppet Labs moving into bigger Portland office with room for 500

Puppet Labs, one of Portland’s hottest startups, is moving into new digs later this year. A testament to the company’s… Read More

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