Startups – Page 140 of 312

Dec 10, 2018, 5:34 PM

Leadership lessons: 5 startup tips from this Ironman CEO and venture capitalist

Clayton Lewis knows what it takes to win — both on the race course, and in the boardroom. Lewis, the… Read More

Dec 10, 2018, 10:15 AM

WeWork opens startup incubator WeWork Labs in Portland as part of global expansion

Co-working giant WeWork is expanding its WeWork Labs startup incubator concept to Portland, just a few months after doing the… Read More

Dec 6, 2018, 2:39 PM

More cash for Seattle startups: Local TiE network partners with Bay Area firm to create new fund

More cash is available for Seattle startups and it’s coming from a familiar place. TiE Seattle, a local non-profit startup… Read More

Dec 6, 2018, 2:00 PM

Ably launches pop-up store to bring high-tech innovation to everyday fashion

When most people think about cutting-edge technology, they picture electronics, software, robotics, medicine. Raj Shah thinks fashion. “There is so… Read More

Dec 6, 2018, 10:58 AM

How startups spend their money: New data shows how burn rates differ by industry and region

After a startup raises venture capital, where does all that money go? What types of services do they purchase? Do… Read More

Dec 6, 2018, 9:24 AM

This entrepreneur went from selling cookie dough to running one of Seattle’s fastest-growing startups

It was a normal day for Cole Morgan. The former collegiate quarterback was making the rounds, visiting different high schools… Read More

Dec 5, 2018, 9:59 AM

Top VC firms and Team Liquid owner invest in esports event management startup Matcherino

Investors continue putting more cash behind Matcherino, the Seattle startup that helps organize esports tournaments and manage prize pools. The… Read More

Dec 5, 2018, 9:00 AM

Apparel startup SclObo weaves an original story through its unique clothes for gamers

Wearing clothing to support your favorite sports teams or movie, game and comic franchises is a pretty common thing. But… Read More

Dec 4, 2018, 9:00 PM

Subscribe to your vitamins: Pillsy launches supplement service alongside smart pill bottles

Pillsy has launched a subscription service that works alongside the Seattle-based startup’s smart pill bottles, reminding users to take their supplements… Read More

Dec 4, 2018, 6:21 PM

Startup lessons: How a dependency on Facebook led to the shutdown of this Seattle company

Think differently. Limit dependencies on other platforms. Stay focused on a small set of key KPIs. These are some of… Read More

Dec 4, 2018, 10:52 AM

Fintech startup Switch raises more cash to manage online credit card info for consumers and merchants

Seattle fintech startup Switch has raised another $2 million as it continues to help merchants, card issuers, and consumers manage… Read More

Dec 3, 2018, 6:33 PM

On-demand childcare startup Poppy shuts down despite building ‘rave-worthy’ service for parents

As a Seattle transplant and mother of two young children, finding childcare was a frustrating experience for Avni Patel Thompson — so… Read More

Dec 3, 2018, 10:21 AM

Streem raises more cash for AR-powered home improvement tech, hints at larger vision

Investors are pouring more money into Streem, the Portland, Ore.-based startup that develops augmented reality technology for home service professionals and… Read More

Dec 1, 2018, 8:00 AM

Switch Healthcare aims to save employers money by helping their employees get healthy

Most people attend high school reunions to reminisce with old friends and check out the status of former girlfriends and… Read More

Nov 30, 2018, 2:36 PM

The Ellen effect: Dog camera startup sees sales soar after endorsement on The Ellen Show

Christmas came early for the folks at Tomofun. The Bellevue, Wash.-based startup and maker of Furbo, a popular AI-powered dog… Read More

Nov 30, 2018, 10:46 AM

Flying Fish adds 4 new venture partners as it raises $80M fund for Pacific Northwest startups

Flying Fish Partners this week announced four new venture partners as the Seattle-based venture capital firm continues to raise its… Read More

Nov 30, 2018, 7:00 AM

Seattle is the cloud capital and an enterprise town — can consumer tech startups thrive, too?

When Nick Huzar started OfferUp, it was almost a disadvantage to be based in the Seattle area. “Investors didn’t really understand… Read More

Nov 29, 2018, 12:52 PM

Xealth brings e-commerce to the doctors office with new Amazon integration

Imagine a patient who is having knee surgery. The person’s doctor will prescribe medication for recovery, provide instructions for physical… Read More

Nov 29, 2018, 4:00 AM

Former MIT and Google researchers raise $5.3M for ‘artificial intelligence compiler’ startup Canotic

Canotic is a new artificial intelligence startup based in Seattle and Berlin that today announced a $5.3 million seed round… Read More

Nov 28, 2018, 9:03 AM

Indoor mapping startup Point Inside raises $3.5M to produce ‘spatial intelligence’ data for retailers, airports, others

Seattle-area startup Point Inside has raised a $3.5 million round led by Florida-based private equity investment firm Vestech Partners to… Read More

Nov 23, 2018, 8:00 AM

Forget software bugs, this startup is focused on insects that could change the agriculture industry

Some of the most intriguing farming in Washington is taking place not among the valleys or rolling hills of the… Read More

Nov 23, 2018, 7:30 AM

With millions in funding and a U.S. expansion in the works, Deako’s ‘plug-and-play’ smart lighting casts a bright future

With $15 million in funding and a “laser focus” on customers, Deako is ready for serious growth in the smart lighting market.… Read More

Nov 21, 2018, 9:41 AM

Ganaz raises $2.1M to grow app connecting farmers with seasonal workers

For over a year, Hannah Freeman has dedicated her life to solving a big pain point for farmers and workers:… Read More

Nov 20, 2018, 7:00 AM

Want to work at Amazon? Former ‘Bar Raiser’ launches startup to prepare candidates for tech giant’s grueling interview process

In his five years at Amazon, Nick Dimitrov learned a thing or two about what it takes to interview stronger… Read More

Nov 19, 2018, 11:19 AM