Startups – Page 138 of 312

Jan 25, 2019, 10:16 AM

This invisible skin stamp lets you know when it’s time to put on more sunscreen

Researchers say we don’t put on enough sunscreen. A Seattle startup has come up with a potential fix: an invisible… Read More

Jan 25, 2019, 8:57 AM

Seattle startup raises cash for app that gives patients control of their medical records

As part of a growing push to let patients own their medical history, digital health startup Vyrty recently launched a mobile… Read More

Jan 24, 2019, 10:39 AM

Can tech make your dog smarter? Seattle startup raises cash to build brain games for pets

Pet owners are spending more and more on their furry friends. But will they pay for high-tech tools that supposedly… Read More

Jan 23, 2019, 8:00 PM

New app by Microsoft alumni is a personal sports assistant to manage your athletic match ups

Two Microsoft veterans are building apps to help people put down their mobile devices and engage with others in the… Read More

Jan 23, 2019, 2:50 PM

Seattle startup GarageHop acquired by fellow parking marketplace company WhereiPark

GarageHop, a Seattle startup that helps people find parking spaces in residential buildings, has been acquired by Toronto-based WhereiPark. Founded… Read More

Jan 23, 2019, 10:32 AM

Gender gap: Women-led companies make up 8% of the GeekWire 200 startup list

The numbers tell the story. Out of the 200 companies listed on the GeekWire 200, our ranking of the top… Read More

Jan 22, 2019, 8:04 AM

The Riveter begins national expansion with new female-focused co-working space in Austin

Update, Jan. 29: The Riveter announced plans for new locations in Dallas, Denver, Portland, Ore., Minneapolis – St. Paul, and… Read More

Jan 18, 2019, 6:00 AM

Goldman Sachs leads $51.5M round for business texting software maker Zipwhip

In today’s technology world, there are a bevy of ways for businesses to communicate with customers. They can send emails;… Read More

Jan 17, 2019, 3:00 PM

Syndio Solutions’ quest for fair wages is backed by $5.2M in seed funding and big-name hires

In the U.S., women earn 82 cents on the dollar that men earn. That means in order to match the… Read More

Jan 17, 2019, 8:30 AM

Pro.com lands Redfin as an investor and potential partner in $33M round as it aims to revolutionize general contracting

Pro.com — the Seattle startup that aims to transform the general contractor industry — had a pretty good 2018, and… Read More

Jan 17, 2019, 7:00 AM

Female Founders Alliance raises cash from angel investors, inks deal with WeWork

It’s already been a busy year for the Female Founders Alliance. The Seattle-based organization continues to march toward its mission of… Read More

Jan 17, 2019, 7:00 AM

Another Pioneer Square Labs spinout: Remarkably targets commercial real estate with marketing tech

When Erina Malarkey looks at how commercial real estate stakeholders are spending money on marketing efforts, she’s in disbelief. “You… Read More

Jan 15, 2019, 4:49 PM

Portland-area startup that builds software for breweries and distilleries raises $14M

Orchestra Software, a Portland, Ore.-based startup that builds software for breweries and distilleries, today announced a $14 million investment round… Read More

Jan 15, 2019, 9:02 AM

Madrona promotes Hope Cochran, who becomes first female managing director at Seattle VC firm

For the first time in its 23-year history, Madrona Venture Group has a female managing director. The Seattle-based venture capital… Read More

Jan 15, 2019, 6:00 AM

Smartsheet makes its 2nd acquisition, swooping up Seattle-based creative production platform Slope

Smartsheet didn’t have to go far to make its second acquisition. The Bellevue, Wash.-based publicly-traded work collaboration software company has… Read More

Jan 14, 2019, 12:00 PM

Glasses give sight to the legally blind, opening eyes to the broader potential of making tech accessible

LAS VEGAS ― More than 180,000 people attended CES to see the latest in consumer technology. From autonomous suitcases to a… Read More

Jan 11, 2019, 1:34 PM

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Supporting women in tech, and exploring the mysteries of the universe

Women in Cloud: If you’re like most women who work in the tech industry, you’ve probably experienced a hurdle or… Read More

Jan 11, 2019, 9:01 AM

Early Pinterest exec Cat Lee joins Maveron as partner, will focus on backing women-led startups

Cat Lee, a Silicon Valley veteran who was most recently head of culture at Pinterest, has joined Seattle-based consumer-focused venture… Read More

Jan 11, 2019, 7:51 AM

Former startup pals reunite as Pollen Systems taps Phil Van Etten to lead vineyard monitoring company

Keith McCall and Phil Van Etten are teaming up again in a familiar way. McCall, founder of Seattle-area startup Pollen… Read More

Jan 11, 2019, 7:27 AM

Predictive hiring startup Koru sells business to two separate companies in unusual exit

Seattle startup Koru launched in 2014 as a “bootcamp” platform that helped both employers find top entry level talent and graduates land jobs.… Read More

Jan 10, 2019, 10:00 AM

This phone case charges devices wirelessly and will go on sale in 2020

LAS VEGAS — Starting next year, Seattle-area startup Ossia’s wireless charging technology will be available in a consumer product for… Read More

Jan 9, 2019, 3:00 PM

InsightLeap is the latest Seattle startup aiming to help Amazon sellers optimize their business

Growing up in the greater Seattle area with Microsoft practically across the fence from home, technology — and more specifically… Read More

Jan 9, 2019, 1:23 PM

Seattle-area startup FenSens wants to put a smart wireless backup camera on every vehicle

LAS VEGAS — Backup cameras have become standard in newer cars, but drivers of older vehicles are missing out. A… Read More

Jan 9, 2019, 9:00 AM

Seattle startup Lubn wins CES Innovation Award for smart key box

LAS VEGAS — From a laundry-folding robot to Alexa-enabled mirrors, smart home technology is all the rage at the 2019… Read More

Jan 7, 2019, 9:19 AM

Former Juno execs unveil Sana, a new cell engineering biotech that’s reportedly raising more than $800M

Former Juno Therapeutics executives Hans Bishop and Steve Harr have launched Sana Biotechnology, a startup focused on cell therapy, gene… Read More

Jan 7, 2019, 9:07 AM

This bread-baking robot can make 10 fresh loaves an hour from scratch — no human required

LAS VEGAS — As the big Consumer Electronics Show kicked off on Sunday, it was a Pacific Northwest company that… Read More

Jan 7, 2019, 6:00 AM

One of Seattle’s most successful startup founders leaves Uber to launch secretive robotics startup

Paul Mikesell, a University of Washington trained computer scientist who co-founded storage giant Isilon Systems in 2001, has left Uber… Read More

Jan 6, 2019, 9:01 PM

VC funding in U.S. startups nears $100 billion in 2018, highest since dot-com era

U.S. startups are raising investment dollars at levels unseen since the dot-com era. Venture capital funding in U.S. companies reached… Read More

Jan 6, 2019, 10:00 AM

High time for a better marijuana resource online? Startup finds a niche with legal pot retailers

You knew this was coming. After Washington voters legalized pot six years ago, it was only a matter of time… Read More

Jan 6, 2019, 8:07 AM

Inside New Engen’s new digs: Seattle marketing startup doubles office space amidst rapid growth

New Engen spent more than two years in the shadows honing its digital marketing platforms, before pulling back the curtain on… Read More