Jan 4, 2019, 12:40 PM Smart home camera maker Wyze Labs raises $20M after startup finds success with low-cost WyzeCam Wyze Labs, the Kirkland, Wash.-based makers of a low-cost, smart home security camera, has raised $20 million in new funding,… Read More
Jan 4, 2019, 8:40 AM Seattle biotech startup raises $20M to develop gene therapy technology Seattle-based biotech startup Immusoft this week closed a $20 million Series B venture capital round that will fuel development of… Read More
Jan 3, 2019, 2:00 PM GeekWire Calendar Picks: Explore the future of art and learn the ins and outs of podcasting Art in the 21st Century: When we think about art, most people think of static paintings hanging on a wall… Read More
Jan 2, 2019, 10:36 AM Despite more attention on female founders, funding to women-led startups hasn’t increased In response to several sexual harassment allegations and the massive diversity gaps throughout the tech industry, there’s been a lot… Read More
Jan 2, 2019, 9:14 AM With $500K in funding, Retarget Links aims to help even the smallest advertisers reach their audiences If Serge Salager realizes his dream for the democratization of online advertising, you might get your kid’s Christmas wish list… Read More
Jan 1, 2019, 8:00 AM Where is tech headed in 2019? Six investors make their predictions for the upcoming year How many Seattle startups will go public in 2019? What will happen to Amazon’s stock price over the next 12 months?… Read More
Dec 30, 2018, 8:00 AM Want to launch a startup in 2019? Founders should examine this checklist before making the leap Startups are a long slog and can be incredibly difficult. Like any marathon, you need to know what you’re in… Read More
Dec 28, 2018, 11:30 AM GeekWire Calendar Picks: CES set to exhibit the latest on 5G, AI and more Don’t look now, but 2019 is almost here. Hope you had a refreshing break, because the new year, as it… Read More
Dec 28, 2018, 11:10 AM As Wall Street preps for huge IPO year, will any Seattle companies go public in 2019? Well-funded tech giants could produce an epic 2019 for tech IPOs. But will any Washington-based companies make the leap? Possibly not,… Read More
Dec 27, 2018, 7:57 AM 2019 could be a blockbuster year for tech IPOs as Uber, Lyft, Slack, Airbnb, others prep to go public Several high-profile U.S. tech companies completed initial public offerings in 2018, from Spotify to Sonos to Smartsheet. But with an… Read More
Dec 24, 2018, 12:00 PM Startup MindAntix empowers kids with creative thinking to keep job-stealing robots at bay Pronita Mehrotra has a plan for helping kids stay a step or two ahead of the machines and robots that… Read More
Dec 21, 2018, 8:30 AM Koverse co-founders tap NSA expertise to build a platform to solve ‘unsolvable’ tech challenges Koverse CEO Jon Matsuo would love to tell you all about the cool ways that his startup is helping the… Read More
Dec 20, 2018, 3:00 PM GeekWire Calendar Picks: Wrap up 2018 with board games; ring in new year with comic conventions Happy Holidays! As the year comes to a close, it’s all about fun until everyone gets back down to business… Read More
Dec 20, 2018, 10:54 AM Craft retailer JOANN invests in Glowforge, will let customers use 3D laser printer at stores Glowforge is making its brick-and-mortar debut thanks to a new investment from craft retail giant JOANN. The Seattle startup today… Read More
Dec 19, 2018, 10:26 AM ‘Underestimated’: How venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton is turning inequality into opportunity SAN FRANCISCO ― Arlan Hamilton looks at the number of startup investments going to companies run by women, people of… Read More
Dec 18, 2018, 4:20 PM After roller coaster startup journey, presentation app Haiku Deck sold to edtech company BookRags Haiku Deck’s roller coaster startup journey — which included a mobile game featuring Sir Mix-A-Lot and an award-winning presentation app… Read More
Dec 18, 2018, 7:58 AM How will venture capital change in 2019? PitchBook makes 6 predictions With seed deal size rising, more non-traditional investment vehicles, and an increasing amount of companies going public, the venture capital… Read More
Dec 17, 2018, 4:17 PM Tech Moves: Voyager Capital adds new partner in Canada; Nick Hughes embarks on Founders Live world tour — Voyager Capital has hired Meredith Powell as its dedicated Canadian venture partner, a new position the Pacific Northwest venture… Read More
Dec 17, 2018, 10:32 AM ‘State of Startups’ survey: Founders sound off on fundraising, biases, blockchain, China and more Top venture capital firm First Round Capital published its annual “State of Startups” survey that polled more than 500 founders… Read More
Dec 14, 2018, 9:00 AM Global commodity trade logistics management software startup Intelage raises $2.3M After running his own commodities trade and marketing firm for 15 years, John Han knew all about the inefficiencies that… Read More
Dec 13, 2018, 2:00 PM How this ex-Amazon manager turned $300 into a fast-growing startup without outside investment Michael Lagoni’s startup journey began five years ago with just $300 inside a tiny 400 square-foot Capitol Hill apartment. The… Read More
Dec 13, 2018, 10:26 AM King County wins award for using Microsoft HoloLens to train staff at wastewater treatment plant King County has been recognized for using Microsoft’s HoloLens mixed reality device to train operators at a wastewater treatment plant.… Read More
Dec 13, 2018, 8:00 AM Authentication security startup NuID raises $2.5M to help companies prevent breaches Security startup NuID today announced a $2.5 million round to help grow its user authentication technology. Founded in early 2017, the… Read More
Dec 12, 2018, 2:00 PM College admissions startup Cirkled In gets high marks with $700K in funding, recent Fast Pitch win Reetu Gupta’s startup wasn’t getting the traction that she wanted. The model for Cirkled In, her Seattle-based company, was to… Read More
Dec 12, 2018, 10:48 AM WeWork unveils first companies at new Labs incubator in Seattle, aims to spur startup activity WeWork Labs is off and running with its first West Coast location where the co-working giant is aiming to help… Read More
Dec 12, 2018, 10:28 AM Robotics manufacturing firm Bright Machines expands to Seattle, hires senior Amazon engineering leader San Francisco-based Bright Machines is coming to Seattle. The maker of software and robotics systems for manufacturing plans to open… Read More
Dec 11, 2018, 2:58 PM AstrumU raises more cash for platform that matches Fortune 500 companies with college grads Stealthy Seattle-area startup AstrumU continues to add talent and investment as it builds technology to match employers with job seekers.… Read More
Dec 11, 2018, 7:59 AM Women-focused co-working startup The Riveter raises $15M, plans to open 100 locations by 2022 The Riveter has raised a $15 million Series A investment round as the female-focused co-working space operator prepares for a… Read More
Dec 11, 2018, 6:00 AM Remitly expands coverage for mobile remittance program to 40 countries, nears 1K employee mark Remitly today announced a major expansion, expanding its mobile remittance service to 40 countries across the world. That’s up from… Read More
Dec 11, 2018, 6:00 AM Microsoft’s investment arm M12 announces winners of $4M Female Founders Competition Microsoft’s investment arm M12 on Tuesday announced the winners of its inaugural Female Founders Competition that awarded $4 million to… Read More
