Startups – Page 119 of 312

Jan 31, 2020, 2:00 PM

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Race science, a speedy hackathon, modern mentorship, and more

— As social beings, friendship is necessary for most of us in regard to our mental health. But recently, scientists… Read More

Jan 31, 2020, 10:27 AM

GeekWire 200 update reveals trending startups in edtech, consumer tech, B.C. and more

There’s a growing cohort of education tech companies across the Pacific Northwest. A flurry of up-and-coming startups are sprouting up… Read More

Jan 30, 2020, 8:25 AM

Seattle startup SkyKick ‘pleased’ with ruling in EU trademark dispute with broadcast giant Sky

Seattle startup SkyKick and the Comcast-owned broadcasting giant Sky are both upbeat about an important ruling from a top European… Read More

Jan 30, 2020, 2:00 AM

Ex-Amazon, Oracle engineers raise $4M for robotic process automation startup Kloud.io

Kloud.io today announced a $4 million seed round led by Unusual Ventures, with participation from Jason Calacanis and Firebolt Ventures.… Read More

Jan 29, 2020, 10:13 AM

WTIA and Canadian government name 5 startups for Seattle-based blockchain business accelerator

A new business accelerator focusing on blockchain startups has kicked off in Seattle with support from the Washington Technology Industry… Read More

Jan 29, 2020, 8:29 AM

Ventec Life Systems raises $20M for multi-function ventilator

Ventec Life Systems has raised more than $20 million to fuel commercialization of its unique portable ventilator. The Bothell, Wash.-based… Read More

Jan 28, 2020, 9:45 AM

StormSensor lands more funding to help cities manage flooding and sewage overflow challenges

StormSensor continues to raise cash for its technology system that helps track stormwater data. The Seattle startup just reeled in… Read More

Jan 28, 2020, 7:34 AM

Opendoor and MoxiWorks team up to arm real estate agents with cash offers for homes

Seattle real estate tech startup MoxiWorks is teaming up with leading iBuyer Opendoor in a new partnership to help agents… Read More

Jan 25, 2020, 9:46 AM

GeekWire Podcast: Bezos phone hack; Microsoft Surface innovations; Gottmans love Mystery

Did the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia really hack into Jeff Bezos’ phone? It sure looks that way, based on… Read More

Jan 24, 2020, 1:58 PM

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Stand-up mathematician; healthcare at home; geeky music; and more

— Math is one of those subjects that seems to be divisive among students as they grow up. Basically, you… Read More

Jan 24, 2020, 10:20 AM

Startup founders: Here’s how to convince people to join your company over the big tech giants

In a lot of ways, it doesn’t make much sense to leave a high-paying job at a big tech company… Read More

Jan 23, 2020, 3:00 PM

Hardware isn’t hard: A startup playbook for succeeding in a sector where many have failed

[Editor’s Note: Anup Chathoth is CEO of Seattle startup Ubi Interactive, maker of virtual interactive whiteboard technology and a graduate… Read More

Jan 23, 2020, 1:03 PM

‘Alternative VC’ firm Lighter Capital eyes growth with new $100M ‘lending vehicle’

Lighter Capital is gearing up for more growth thanks to a deal that gives the firm access to an additional… Read More

Jan 23, 2020, 9:00 AM

Real estate startup Curbio expands to Seattle, aims to speed up home renovation projects

Another day, another real estate tech startup comes to Seattle. This time it’s Curbio, which bills itself as the “only… Read More

Jan 22, 2020, 8:15 AM

Seattle startup connects with famed love institute to rekindle relationships around ‘Eight Dates’

Mystery, the year-old startup that facilitates surprise dates for couples, and the Gottman Institute, the decades-old, research-based love and therapy… Read More

Jan 22, 2020, 8:01 AM

Gov. Inslee helps launch Washington’s first maritime startup accelerator in Seattle

The maritime industry has long been an anchor to Washington’s economy. Government and business leaders want to make sure that… Read More

Jan 22, 2020, 4:00 AM

Mobile voting will be available to 1.2M Seattle area voters in upcoming King County election

Mobile voting is coming to the Seattle region, thanks in part to two homegrown companies. A partnership of local government… Read More

Jan 21, 2020, 8:11 AM

Seattle startup Nori raises cash for blockchain marketplace to fight climate change

Microsoft’s sweeping pledge to remove more planet-warming carbon from the atmosphere than it emits has the tech world buzzing about… Read More

Jan 21, 2020, 7:00 AM

Tech Moves: Amazon ad exec departs; PwC Labs hires director; AI2 names entrepreneur-in-residence

— PwC Labs, the multinational firm’s technology innovation group, is growing its team in Seattle. Jill Beck, previously a senior… Read More

Jan 21, 2020, 5:00 AM

Female Founders Alliance acquires Monarq Incubator to expand national reach

Seattle-based Female Founders Alliance (FFA), an organization and accelerator for early-stage women-led startups, is growing its national presence with the… Read More

Jan 20, 2020, 8:08 AM

Seattle-based early-stage investment firm SeaChange raises $5.8M for its fifth fund

SeaChange just raised $5.8 million for its fifth fund as it looks to put more dollars behind Pacific Northwest startups.… Read More

Jan 18, 2020, 10:18 AM

GeekWire Podcast: Apple acquires Xnor.ai; Microsoft’s bold climate plan; Seattle startup trivia

This week on the GeekWire Podcast: Apple doubled down on artificial intelligence and boosted its presence in Seattle with the… Read More

Jan 17, 2020, 1:16 PM

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Economic hope in the 21st Century; fossils after dark; and more

— The newly re-opened Burke Museum is putting together a full slate of activities for people of all ages to… Read More

Jan 17, 2020, 9:36 AM

Women-focused co-working startup The Riveter cuts 5 positions as it aims to grow digital arm

The Riveter, a Seattle-based startup building a national network of women-oriented co-working spaces, cut five positions this week as part… Read More

Jan 17, 2020, 7:00 AM

Y Combinator grad ZeroDown opens Seattle office to tackle pricey housing down payments

Another real estate startup is coming to Seattle, aiming to disrupt the expensive and stressful process of buying a home.… Read More

Jan 16, 2020, 3:30 PM

Flight Live matches users with trainers for online, on-demand personal workouts

When it comes to exercising, motivation can be the toughest hurdle for many people. At least that was true for… Read More

Jan 16, 2020, 10:27 AM

Seattle AI startup drew interest from Amazon, Microsoft, Intel before selling to Apple

Apple wasn’t the only tech giant eyeing Xnor.ai. GeekWire broke the news on Wednesday that Apple acquired Seattle startup Xnor.ai,… Read More

Jan 16, 2020, 8:15 AM

Seattle security company ExtraHop touts $150M in 2019 bookings ahead of potential IPO

Cyber attacks against companies are becoming increasingly common and more expensive. Those troubling stats help explain the rapid growth of… Read More

Jan 16, 2020, 6:00 AM

Frazier Healthcare Partners raises $617M life sciences fund

Frazier Healthcare Partners today announced the closure of a $617 million fund, also known as Frazier Life Sciences X. The… Read More

Jan 15, 2020, 2:02 PM

Ex-Nike leaders reimagine funeral experience with new startup that simplifies cremation services

Entrepreneurs and innovators set out every day to give life to products and services across the tech landscape. A new… Read More