Startups

Q&A with Auth0’s CEO after identity tech startup raises $103M and reaches elite unicorn status

by Taylor Soper on May 21, 2019May 21, 2019 at 11:09 amComment

Eugenio Pace knows the stats. The rate of survival for most startups is not pretty. In fact, his first attempt at building a company failed. But the Auth0 story is… Read More

Streem acquires U.K. computer vision startup Selerio to bring ‘smart AR’ to phone cameras

by Nat Levy on May 21, 2019May 21, 2019 at 9:04 amComment

Streem, a Portland-based company that aims to use augmented reality to help people and companies communicate better, has acquired a computer vision startup and brought in some new funding. Streem… Read More

How a hamburger and milkshake from Dick’s Drive-In led to a breakthrough for this biotech startup

by James Thorne on May 21, 2019May 21, 2019 at 10:37 amComment

When it was time for PvP Biologics to test its promising treatment for celiac disease, the Seattle startup wanted to keep things local. They needed a meal, something that would… Read More

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Seattle insect farmers Beta Hatch win $135K conference prize as they look to move and scale

by Kurt Schlosser on May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 at 4:23 pmComment

Beta Hatch, the insect-growing startup that is looking to move away from the Seattle area and scale its business near Wenatchee, Wash., got more help in achieving that goal when… Read More

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Identity authentication startup Auth0 raises $103M as another Seattle company reaches unicorn status

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

Another Seattle-area startup just reached a billion-dollar valuation as Auth0 announced a big $103 million funding round on Monday. Based in Bellevue, Wash. and founded in 2013, Auth0 helps developers… Read More

Athletes and biohackers embrace ‘structured water vapor’ recovery device from Seattle startup

by James Thorne on May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 at 12:17 am 2 Comments

A Seattle startup that sells a device to help bodily cells recover has accumulated some big-name endorsements. Detroit Tigers pitcher Matt Boyd is a fan of NanoVi and he recently… Read More

Secretive investment firm Lone Pine Capital is quietly minting tech unicorns in Seattle

by James Thorne on May 18, 2019May 18, 2019 at 11:12 amComment

Some of Seattle’s hottest startups are taking big checks from a major investment firm that rarely bets on private companies. But if you haven’t heard the name Lone Pine Capital,… Read More

WTIA’s Founder Cohort Program launches new class of 24 startups with inside tips from investors

by James Thorne on May 17, 2019May 19, 2019 at 10:31 amComment

A new group of startups, tackling everything from business networking to marijuana data analytics, has joined the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) Founder Cohort Program. The year-long experience is geared… Read More

Remitly acquires small Seattle startup that helps immigrants access financial services

by Taylor Soper on May 16, 2019May 16, 2019 at 5:34 pmComment

Seattle-based mobile remittance company Remitly has acquired Symphoni, a small Seattle startup building software that helps immigrant and underserved small business owners access credit. Remitly describes itself as the largest… Read More

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Krowdsourced aims to be the Amazon and more for commercial space design

by Lisa Stiffler on May 16, 2019May 17, 2019 at 12:03 pmComment

Nicole Schmidt describes herself as an “accidental entrepreneur.” Her real expertise is in interior design for commercial spaces. She has worked lots of angles in the sector, from hotel designer… Read More

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Picturing black holes; Cloud City Tech Meetup; and classic arcade games

by Nicole Tanner on May 16, 2019May 16, 2019 at 10:37 amComment

–One of the biggest scientific feats was accomplished this year when a team of astronomers captured an image of a black hole. The achievement reignited our wonder and enthusiasm toward… Read More

After raising big round, Outreach CEO talks post-unicorn life, IPO plans, creating culture, and more

by Taylor Soper & Nat Levy on May 16, 2019May 16, 2019 at 5:28 pmComment

The pressure is on at Outreach. The Seattle startup took a break on Wednesday, hosting an open house party to christen its new headquarters overlooking Elliott Bay and celebrate a… Read More

Madrona Venture Labs raises $11M fund to launch a new group of AI-focused startups

by James Thorne on May 15, 2019May 15, 2019 at 10:52 amComment

Madrona Venture Labs (MVL), a Seattle-based “startup studio” formed by venture capital firm Madrona Venture Group, just landed $11.3 million for its third fund as it aims to launch up… Read More

Tiger Global backs another Seattle startup, leads $28M round for technical interview platform Karat

by Taylor Soper on May 15, 2019May 15, 2019 at 7:08 amComment

As partners from top tech investment firm Tiger Global Management attended recent board meetings, they kept hearing about a small startup out of Seattle that was helping executives hire engineers.… Read More

Seattle Children’s spin-out MDMetrix raises $3M to unlock data from medical records

by James Thorne on May 14, 2019May 14, 2019 at 8:53 amComment

Imagine knowing that all the data you need to do your job better was locked in a system that you couldn’t access. That’s the frustrating reality for many healthcare workers… Read More

When LinkedIn isn’t enough: Ex-Microsoft leaders raise $6M for recruiting startup SeekOut

by Taylor Soper on May 14, 2019May 15, 2019 at 7:11 amComment

LinkedIn can be a valuable resource for hiring managers sourcing potential candidates. But oftentimes it isn’t enough — and that’s where SeekOut is stepping in. The Seattle-area startup today announced… Read More

Seattle startup TomboyX raises $18M to further develop its underwear brand for all body types

by Kurt Schlosser on May 13, 2019May 14, 2019 at 8:53 amComment

TomboyX, the Seattle-based startup bringing gender-neutral underwear to the masses, is apparently a good fit for investors, too, as the company just closed an $18 million Series B funding round.… Read More

Women’s sexual health startup Joylux raises more cash, lands in Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop store

by James Thorne on May 10, 2019May 20, 2019 at 10:02 pmComment

Joylux, a Seattle startup that aims to improve women’s sexual health with a wellness device, has raised an additional $7 million. Joylux plans to use the money to bolster its… Read More

Seattle’s Joe Coffee is uniting indie coffee shops through tech to compete against Starbucks

by Lisa Stiffler on May 9, 2019May 10, 2019 at 9:20 amComment

In Starbucks’ own backyard, a family-built startup has taken hold and assembled one of the largest networks of independent U.S. coffee shops. Launched in 2014, Seattle-based Joe Coffee has created… Read More

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The top 3 pitches from Techstars Seattle 2019 Demo Day

by Taylor Soper on May 8, 2019May 8, 2019 at 2:13 pmComment

From Seattle to Miami, from blockchain to augmented reality — it was another round of polished pitches at the annual Techstars Demo Day in the Emerald City. Techstars Seattle held… Read More

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Led by F5 founder, Seattle cybersecurity startup Tempered Networks raises $17M

by James Thorne on May 8, 2019May 8, 2019 at 10:13 amComment

Seattle-based Tempered Networks has raised an additional $17 million to invest in engineering, sales resources, and partnerships. The company confirmed the new funding to GeekWire this week. The fresh cash… Read More

Fast-growing sales tech startup Highspot leases big Seattle waterfront office with room for 800 people

by Nat Levy on May 7, 2019May 16, 2019 at 9:21 amComment

Highspot will soon have a new spot to call home. The startup that builds artificial intelligence-powered sales software has leased two floors with options to take more at the World… Read More

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Seattle travel planning startup Utrip will shut down after critical deal falls through

by Monica Nickelsburg on May 7, 2019May 7, 2019 at 2:27 pm1 Comment

Utrip’s journey is over. The Seattle-based trip-planning startup is ceasing operations after a deal that would’ve kept the company afloat fell through at the last minute. “We are devastated to… Read More

‘Airbnb for warehousing’ startup Flexe raises $43M to help online retailers take on Amazon

by Taylor Soper on May 7, 2019May 8, 2019 at 9:56 pmComment

As more consumers shop online, retailers need capacity to ship products across the country — particularly as they battle e-commerce kingpin Amazon. Flexe, a Seattle logistics startup that operates an… Read More

Real estate startup Loftium pivots to rentals, stops offering down payments for share of Airbnb profits

by Nat Levy on May 6, 2019May 6, 2019 at 8:33 am1 Comment

Loftium, the Seattle real estate startup that helped people buy homes in exchange for renting out an extra room on Airbnb, has shifted its focus to rentals. The company previously… Read More

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Mother’s Day tech events; celebrating Seattle’s creativity; and more

by Nicole Tanner on May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 at 2:27 pmComment

– The dilemma of raising kids as a working mother arose when women entered the workforce en masse in the mid-1900s. A study from Edison Research published in 2018 shows… Read More

At home on the road: Stay Alfred loaded a party bus to bring its Spokane startup energy to Seattle

by Kurt Schlosser on May 3, 2019May 4, 2019 at 10:48 am 2 Comments

Twenty-six people loaded onto a party bus that left Spokane, Wash., at 10 a.m. on Wednesday with three cases of beer and a professional driver. The destination? Seattle, and the… Read More

Seattle startup EnergySavvy acquired by utility software firm Tendril

by Monica Nickelsburg on May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 at 10:55 amComment

Seattle-based EnergySavvy has been acquired by Tendril, a Boulder, Colo. firm that provides software and analytics to electric and gas utilities. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. EnergySavvy’s team… Read More

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Revealed: GeekWire Awards 2019 winners crowned as we celebrate the best of Pacific Northwest tech

by GeekWire Staff on May 3, 2019May 4, 2019 at 9:15 amComment

The strength and success of the people and companies across the Pacific Northwest tech ecosystem was on full display Thursday night at the GeekWire Awards. It was so much fun… Read More

Seattle startup Spruce Up raises $3M for AI-powered home shopping platform

by Monica Nickelsburg on May 2, 2019May 2, 2019 at 5:03 pmComment

Spruce Up has some new spending money. The high-tech home shopping startup just closed a $3 million seed round, bringing its total funding to $4.5 million. New York investment firm… Read More

Q&A with Auth0’s CEO after identity tech startup raises $103M and reaches elite unicorn status

Streem acquires U.K. computer vision startup Selerio to bring ‘smart AR’ to phone cameras

How a hamburger and milkshake from Dick’s Drive-In led to a breakthrough for this biotech startup

Seattle insect farmers Beta Hatch win $135K conference prize as they look to move and scale

Identity authentication startup Auth0 raises $103M as another Seattle company reaches unicorn status

Athletes and biohackers embrace ‘structured water vapor’ recovery device from Seattle startup

Secretive investment firm Lone Pine Capital is quietly minting tech unicorns in Seattle

WTIA’s Founder Cohort Program launches new class of 24 startups with inside tips from investors

Remitly acquires small Seattle startup that helps immigrants access financial services

Krowdsourced aims to be the Amazon and more for commercial space design

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Picturing black holes; Cloud City Tech Meetup; and classic arcade games

After raising big round, Outreach CEO talks post-unicorn life, IPO plans, creating culture, and more

Madrona Venture Labs raises $11M fund to launch a new group of AI-focused startups

Tiger Global backs another Seattle startup, leads $28M round for technical interview platform Karat

Seattle Children’s spin-out MDMetrix raises $3M to unlock data from medical records

When LinkedIn isn’t enough: Ex-Microsoft leaders raise $6M for recruiting startup SeekOut

Seattle startup TomboyX raises $18M to further develop its underwear brand for all body types

Women’s sexual health startup Joylux raises more cash, lands in Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop store

Seattle’s Joe Coffee is uniting indie coffee shops through tech to compete against Starbucks

The top 3 pitches from Techstars Seattle 2019 Demo Day

Led by F5 founder, Seattle cybersecurity startup Tempered Networks raises $17M

Fast-growing sales tech startup Highspot leases big Seattle waterfront office with room for 800 people

Seattle travel planning startup Utrip will shut down after critical deal falls through

‘Airbnb for warehousing’ startup Flexe raises $43M to help online retailers take on Amazon

Real estate startup Loftium pivots to rentals, stops offering down payments for share of Airbnb profits

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Mother’s Day tech events; celebrating Seattle’s creativity; and more

At home on the road: Stay Alfred loaded a party bus to bring its Spokane startup energy to Seattle

Seattle startup EnergySavvy acquired by utility software firm Tendril

Revealed: GeekWire Awards 2019 winners crowned as we celebrate the best of Pacific Northwest tech

Seattle startup Spruce Up raises $3M for AI-powered home shopping platform

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