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Months after significant layoffs, Joule cooking device maker ChefSteps acquired by Breville

by Taylor Soper on July 16, 2019July 16, 2019 at 5:22 pm1 Comment

Less than three months after cutting a significant portion of its staff, Seattle startup ChefSteps was acquired Tuesday by kitchen appliance giant Breville Group. Known for its Joule sous vide… Read More

Veteran Seattle entrepreneurs raise cash for secretive advanced analytics startup Lamda

by Taylor Soper on July 16, 2019July 16, 2019 at 1:27 pm1 Comment

Brian Lent and David Bluhm are teaming up again on another startup. The veteran Seattle entrepreneurs who previously sold Medio Systems to Nokia in 2014 are back it again with… Read More

Data analytics startup Versium pivots to business-to-business marketing with new service

by James Thorne on July 15, 2019July 15, 2019 at 4:42 pm1 Comment

The explosion of consumer data — made possible by the rise of e-commerce and social media — completely changed how companies target their customers. That has been great for consumer… Read More

Amperity raises $50M to take on Salesforce, Adobe, Oracle and others with its customer data platform

by Taylor Soper on July 15, 2019July 15, 2019 at 10:59 amComment

With tech giants such as Adobe, Salesforce, and Oracle entering the ring, Seattle startup Amperity is raising more investment dollars as it tries to grab market share in the nascent… Read More

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How Microsoft became a secret startup ingredient, and what the trend says about the tech world

by Todd Bishop on July 13, 2019July 13, 2019 at 11:49 am1 Comment

Would you have guessed that nearly 25 percent of the Seattle region’s top tech startups are led by CEOs with backgrounds at Microsoft? That was the result of our analysis… Read More

Hearing-loss drugmaker Sound Pharmaceuticals posts strong clinical results, eyes a $100M IPO

by James Thorne on July 12, 2019July 15, 2019 at 7:46 am 2 Comments

Sound Pharmaceuticals, a Seattle-based drugmaker that is creating a first-of-its-kind treatment for hearing loss, recently reported encouraging top-line results from a Phase II clinical trial and is eyeing a potential… Read More

Seattle’s Shared unveils a moped-like e-vehicle for ride sharing – and plans to make it self-driving

by Lisa Stiffler on July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 at 2:11 pmComment

Seattle startup Shared is cruising into the tumultuous bike-and-scooter sharing space with a “micro-vehicle” of its own design, a sort of stripped-down electric-powered moped with burly, super wide tires. Internally,… Read More

Fresh off $135M round, Remitly CEO and early investor dish on startup journey and offer advice

by Taylor Soper on July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 at 10:40 amComment

Before it served more than one million customers, before it helped process $6 billion in remittances last year, and before it raised a $135 million round on Tuesday, Remitly was… Read More

Here are the most popular programming languages used by the world’s largest unicorn startups

by Taylor Soper on July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 at 7:04 am 4 Comments

Software development tools are the backbone of today’s startups. That’s why it’s worth a look at the most-used programming languages, databases, and frameworks that the companies use to do build… Read More

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What happened to Utrip? Abrupt end to Seattle travel startup blindsides investors and clients

by Monica Nickelsburg on July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 at 10:23 am 2 Comments

When Gabrielle Andrews arrived for work at the ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau in Georgia on May 7, she was surprised by an email from Gilad Berenstein, CEO… Read More

Remitly raises $135M and inks $85M credit line to grow remittance service, launch new products

by Taylor Soper on July 9, 2019July 10, 2019 at 10:09 amComment

TransferWise. WorldRemit. And now Remitly. Seattle-based Remitly announced a $220 million cash infusion late Tuesday, becoming the third mobile remittance company in the past two months to raise more than… Read More

With its mentor-matching app, Tribute aims to be ‘the Bumble of corporate mentorship’

by Lisa Stiffler on July 5, 2019July 6, 2019 at 11:31 amComment

Professional conferences and leadership gurus are always urging people, particularly women and underrepresented minorities, to find a mentor to help guide them and advance their careers. It’s great advice —… Read More

Why this supply chain startup is drawing comparisons to Amazon Web Services and Airbnb

by Taylor Soper on July 3, 2019July 3, 2019 at 6:54 pmComment

Amazon Web Services revolutionized the way that companies run their business online, allowing them to pay for as much compute power as needed without having to own or operate physical… Read More

Techstars Seattle grad raises cash to record meetings and build a ‘personal memory bank’ for users

by Taylor Soper on July 2, 2019July 2, 2019 at 8:23 am1 Comment

A Techstars Seattle grad that wants to create a “personal cloud-based memory bank” for its users has the attention of investors. Kristalic just reeled in nearly $2 million as part… Read More

Vicis expands helmet line with new soft ‘cap’ for practices, 7-on-7 and flag football

by James Thorne on July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 at 12:29 pmComment

High-tech football helmet maker Vicis today announced a soft helmet for use during practices, 7-on-7 and flag football. The Ultim cap is designed to protect players from head injuries when… Read More

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RealWear raises $80M from Teradyne, Qualcomm, others for industrial augmented reality headset

by Taylor Soper on July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 at 10:11 amComment

The concept of an augmented reality heads-up display didn’t quite catch on with consumers when Google Glass debuted six years ago. But if RealWear’s growth is any indication, it has… Read More

Can Seattle become a financial technology hub? Why some tech leaders are banking on it

by Todd Bishop & Taylor Soper on June 28, 2019June 30, 2019 at 4:57 amComment

Madrona Venture Group managing partner Tom Alberg has witnessed and participated in the rise of the aerospace, wireless and e-commerce industries in Seattle as an executive and investor, serving as… Read More

Stackery CEO steps down as serverless technology startup seeks new leader for its next phase

by Todd Bishop on June 27, 2019June 28, 2019 at 5:37 amComment

Stackery CEO and co-founder Nate Taggart is leaving the serverless software development startup, telling employees in a message that he believes the Portland-based company needs a different leader for its… Read More

As demand for learning English grows, Seattle’s Lana pairs native speakers with students via video

by Lisa Stiffler on June 27, 2019June 28, 2019 at 2:03 pmComment

When Tina Tran Neville launched her third startup in October, she wasn’t going to repeat the mistake that sank her second company. A mismatch between the product and market had… Read More

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How to save Rupert Murdoch’s finger, and other startup lessons from entrepreneur T.A. McCann

by Taylor Soper on June 27, 2019June 28, 2019 at 10:09 amComment

Not every entrepreneur can say they helped save Rupert Murdoch’s finger from falling off. But that was one of several fascinating life experiences shared by Seattle startup veteran T.A. McCann… Read More

This Seattle startup helps direct-to-consumer brands ‘take a page from Amazon’s playbook’

by Taylor Soper on June 26, 2019June 26, 2019 at 8:49 amComment

Be like Amazon. That’s the mantra for SoundCommerce, a new Seattle startup which just raised $6.8 million to help online retailers improve their operational efficiency. Founded last year and led… Read More

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Uber acquires Seattle startup Mighty AI to fuel its push into self-driving cars

by Taylor Soper on June 25, 2019June 26, 2019 at 1:25 pmComment

Uber just made its first acquisition of a Seattle startup, swooping up Mighty AI, which develops training data for computer vision models. The deal closed today and was confirmed by… Read More

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Can virtual assistants make healthcare more human? Startups create voice tech for doctors and patients

by James Thorne on June 25, 2019June 30, 2019 at 8:38 amComment

Peek into a random hospital room in the U.S. today, and you might see something that makes you cynical about technology. The classic scene is of a provider talking with… Read More

Procurify raises $20M to help companies track organizational spending

by Nat Levy on June 24, 2019June 24, 2019 at 10:51 amComment

Procurify, a Vancouver, B.C. startup that makes cloud-based software to help companies manage their spending, raised $20 million to expand internationally and beef up sales and marketing. The Series B… Read More

This startup from a small city in Oregon wants to revolutionize the metal processing industry

by Lisa Stiffler on June 22, 2019June 22, 2019 at 6:10 amComment

Disruptive technology is embraced in sectors where customers are eager to tear up and replace old models for doing business. That’s not so much the case in the metals industry,… Read More

Want fashion advice from Angelina Jolie’s personal stylist? This Seattle startup makes it happen

by Taylor Soper on June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 at 9:14 amComment

Smartphones and social media apps have changed the way people find fashion inspiration. The ability to quickly scroll through various clothing options spawned the original idea for Glamhive, a 6-year-old… Read More

Glowforge partners with WeWork to install 3D printers at co-working locations

by Taylor Soper on June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 at 9:58 amComment

Seattle startup Glowforge today announced a partnership with WeWork to place its 3D laser printer at co-working spaces across the world. WeWork will provide access to printers from Glowforge and… Read More

Digital prescription marketplace Xealth closes $14M round as healthcare providers bet on startup

by James Thorne on June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 at 9:21 am1 Comment

The healthcare industry is racing toward a future in which both your general health and diseases will be managed, in part, through apps. From managing weight to monitoring blood glucose,… Read More

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Isilon co-founder Sujal Patel building mysterious biotech startup, backed by Andreessen Horowitz

by James Thorne & Todd Bishop on June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 at 10:50 am 2 Comments

Sujal Patel has seen a world-changing trend coming before. In 2001, in his mid-20s, he founded data storage technology company Isilon Systems in Seattle, correctly anticipating a massive increase in… Read More

Crowd Cow expands with new local beef program, lands more investment from Ashton Kutcher

by Kurt Schlosser on June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 at 7:28 amComment

Crowd Cow, the Seattle-based startup with a mission of bringing higher quality, more sustainably raised meat to consumers, is doubling down on hyper-local farms with the launch of “Crowd Cow… Read More

Months after significant layoffs, Joule cooking device maker ChefSteps acquired by Breville

Veteran Seattle entrepreneurs raise cash for secretive advanced analytics startup Lamda

Data analytics startup Versium pivots to business-to-business marketing with new service

Amperity raises $50M to take on Salesforce, Adobe, Oracle and others with its customer data platform

How Microsoft became a secret startup ingredient, and what the trend says about the tech world

Hearing-loss drugmaker Sound Pharmaceuticals posts strong clinical results, eyes a $100M IPO

Seattle’s Shared unveils a moped-like e-vehicle for ride sharing – and plans to make it self-driving

Fresh off $135M round, Remitly CEO and early investor dish on startup journey and offer advice

Here are the most popular programming languages used by the world’s largest unicorn startups

What happened to Utrip? Abrupt end to Seattle travel startup blindsides investors and clients

Remitly raises $135M and inks $85M credit line to grow remittance service, launch new products

With its mentor-matching app, Tribute aims to be ‘the Bumble of corporate mentorship’

Why this supply chain startup is drawing comparisons to Amazon Web Services and Airbnb

Techstars Seattle grad raises cash to record meetings and build a ‘personal memory bank’ for users

Vicis expands helmet line with new soft ‘cap’ for practices, 7-on-7 and flag football

RealWear raises $80M from Teradyne, Qualcomm, others for industrial augmented reality headset

Can Seattle become a financial technology hub? Why some tech leaders are banking on it

Stackery CEO steps down as serverless technology startup seeks new leader for its next phase

As demand for learning English grows, Seattle’s Lana pairs native speakers with students via video

How to save Rupert Murdoch’s finger, and other startup lessons from entrepreneur T.A. McCann

This Seattle startup helps direct-to-consumer brands ‘take a page from Amazon’s playbook’

Uber acquires Seattle startup Mighty AI to fuel its push into self-driving cars

Can virtual assistants make healthcare more human? Startups create voice tech for doctors and patients

Procurify raises $20M to help companies track organizational spending

This startup from a small city in Oregon wants to revolutionize the metal processing industry

Want fashion advice from Angelina Jolie’s personal stylist? This Seattle startup makes it happen

Glowforge partners with WeWork to install 3D printers at co-working locations

Digital prescription marketplace Xealth closes $14M round as healthcare providers bet on startup

Isilon co-founder Sujal Patel building mysterious biotech startup, backed by Andreessen Horowitz

Crowd Cow expands with new local beef program, lands more investment from Ashton Kutcher

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