Startups – Page 175 of 312

Aug 4, 2016, 2:30 PM

Startup Spotlight: Seattle moms launch Sproutable, an online learning hub for parents

After years working in public health and early childhood development, Alanna Beebe grew concerned that the latest science in her… Read More

Aug 4, 2016, 10:18 AM

Craigslist challenger OfferUp set to raise another $120M at $1.2B valuation, new report says

Craigslist competitor OfferUp is set to raise $120 million in a round that would give the Bellevue, Wash.-based company a valuation… Read More

Aug 4, 2016, 8:00 AM

Windows apps in virtual reality: Envelop VR unveils 3D ‘immersive computing platform’

Interacting with “flat” screens to get work done, check email, surf social media, shop online, and watch YouTube videos may be… Read More

Aug 2, 2016, 3:40 PM

Stealthy healthcare startup 98point6 raises $11M to ‘dramatically’ lower cost of primary care

A new stealthy Seattle healthcare startup led by veterans of companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Starbucks just raised $11 million… Read More

Aug 1, 2016, 1:36 PM

Glowforge raises $22M in new funding from Foundry Group and True Ventures to scale up production of 3D laser printers

Glowforge, the Seattle-based startup which makes 3D laser printers, today announced a $22 million investment round. Previous investors Foundry Group and True… Read More

Jul 29, 2016, 4:08 PM

T-Mobile and Nokia vets raise cash for Tupl, a backend platform for wireless operators

Tupl is raising cash to grow its network backend platform that helps wireless operators increase automation and reduce cost. Founded in… Read More

Jul 29, 2016, 7:00 AM

Lighting’s last mile: Startup’s technology digitally fine-tunes light in restaurants and offices

You can tell a lot about a restaurant based on the lighting. A darker room is intimate and romantic, while… Read More

Jul 28, 2016, 3:29 PM

GeekWork Picks: Amplero machine-learning marketing platform seeks senior software engineer

Amplero is an emerging startup that supports marketers with its machine-learning platform, optimizing customer interaction on an individual level. Amplero is… Read More

Jul 27, 2016, 4:12 PM

BioMed Realty opening new biotech startup space in lab-starved Seattle

Startup, co-working and incubator spaces are proliferating throughout the Puget Sound region. But Seattle isn’t just a tech town, it’s… Read More

Jul 27, 2016, 10:51 AM

Why 20 top entrepreneurs from South Africa traveled to Seattle this week

A group of 20 top entrepreneurs from South Africa are getting a taste of the Seattle tech scene. En-novate, an… Read More

Jul 26, 2016, 2:45 PM

If you’re so moved, find out what that ‘Muck Foving’ billboard is all about in Seattle

Well, hello, Dolly. The Seattle-based startup that connects people who have trucks to people who need to move something big has… Read More

Jul 26, 2016, 2:31 PM

Paul Allen jumps into healthy meal delivery, backs organic meal kit startup Sun Basket

Paul Allen’s Vulcan Capital is taking a step outside the box, investing for a second time in the San Francisco-based organic… Read More

Jul 26, 2016, 8:29 AM

Gates Foundation leads $14M funding round for Just Biotherapeutics to battle infectious diseases

Seattle-based Just Biotherapeutics said Monday it closed a $14 million funding round led by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.… Read More

Jul 26, 2016, 6:00 AM

Techstars grad Reflect raises $2.5M to help developers create data visualizations

Reflect is raising cash to help developers make data visualizations. The Portland startup today announced a $2.5 million seed funding… Read More

Jul 24, 2016, 8:50 AM

Inside the Democratic National Convention’s official app, with the Seattle startup that made it

When it comes to building mobile apps for significant political events, Seattle-based startup Taqtile is a seasoned incumbent at this… Read More

Jul 23, 2016, 10:40 AM

Cosmetic surgery community RealSelf launches fellowship to send doctors abroad

RealSelf, an online community for people seeking cosmetic procedures and the clinicians that perform them, is launching a fellowship program.… Read More

Jul 22, 2016, 12:42 PM

Former Nuance machine learning vet raises $2.5M for AI healthcare startup Saykara

Meet your latest stealthy Seattle startup. The name of the company is Saykara, and it appears to be tackling a very… Read More

Jul 21, 2016, 1:21 AM

Flexe raises $14.5M for on-demand warehousing marketplace

Building a marketplace for warehouse space isn’t the most sexy job in today’s tech industry, but for one Seattle startup,… Read More

Jul 20, 2016, 3:33 PM

Acquisition-hungry Expedia gobbles up Rich Barton’s travel photography startup Trover

It’s kind of a homecoming, of sorts, for Seattle entrepreneur Rich Barton. Expedia has acquired Trover, the photo app for… Read More

Jul 20, 2016, 1:43 PM

Dave McClure: ‘Seattle could have been NYC or LA, but investors didn’t write enough checks’

Investors are keeping Seattle from reaching the highest echelon of world-class technology hubs. That’s at least according to Dave McClure, the… Read More

Jul 19, 2016, 10:58 AM

Avalara vets launch on-demand inside sales platform Banzai

In his previous job as general manager for sales tax automation firm Avalara, Joe Davy observed a recurring problem. It was… Read More

Jul 19, 2016, 10:54 AM

Analytics startup Mixpanel opens Seattle office as it nears billion-dollar valuation

Another Bay Area tech company is setting up shop in Seattle. This time it’s analytics startup Mixpanel, which recently opened its first remote… Read More

Jul 18, 2016, 8:01 AM

‘Internet-in-a-Box’ pioneers raise more cash for startup that updates online credit card info

Switch is raising more cash for its technology that helps people manage their credit card information online. The Seattle startup,… Read More

Jul 17, 2016, 11:02 AM

Guest Post: Navigating the 3 stages of a startup’s cultural growth as you cement your leadership

The graphic evolution of the Starbucks brand identity provides a pithy illustration of how a company can retain its youthful… Read More

Jul 15, 2016, 3:30 PM

Startup Spotlight: ‘Tinder for friends’ app Patook uses artificial intelligence to weed out flirting

Geosocial apps are having a bit of a moment. Tinder, Bumble, and a host of other services have emerged in… Read More

Jul 15, 2016, 8:37 AM

This ‘smart helmet’ lets cyclists listen to music through their bones, not ears

While some cyclists enjoy listening to music with headphones on a bike ride, there are plenty of safety risks involved when you can’t… Read More

Jul 14, 2016, 5:46 PM

Tred brings its mobile and automated car dealership service to Portland

Tred is expanding to Portland. The Seattle startup is now operating in The Rose City, offering its mobile dealership service… Read More

Jul 13, 2016, 8:00 AM

ShareGrid raises $1M to expand peer-to-peer marketplace for film and photo equipment

ShareGrid, a marketplace where creatives can share professional equipment and shooting locations, announced $1 million in seed funding Wednesday. MHS… Read More

Jul 13, 2016, 7:00 AM

Shyft lands $1.5M from Madrona and top athletes to help employees easily swap shifts

Shyft Technologies, a Seattle-based startup that helps people trade shifts with co-workers, today announced it has received $1.5 million in seed… Read More

Jul 12, 2016, 10:55 AM

Socrata cuts sales and marketing staff, shifts focus to large governments

Seattle-based Socrata, which develops cloud-based offerings for open data governments, has spent the last six months shifting its focus to work… Read More