Startups – Page 206 of 312

Aug 11, 2014, 3:21 PM

PerfectMatch.com vets launch Agrilicious, a local food hub that mimics AngiesList and Etsy

Duane Dahl and Cindy Henry spent 11 years together building innovative platforms that matched singles with one another. Now, the couple has created… Read More

Aug 11, 2014, 6:00 AM

600 applicants, 10 accepted: Meet the new startups in Techstars Seattle

From Silicon Valley to Syracuse to Seattle, entrepreneurs from around the country will spend the next three months in the… Read More

Aug 8, 2014, 12:05 PM

Meet the Seattle startup that wants to turn local shops into Bitcoin exchanges

Getting into Bitcoin can be a daunting challenge. Figuring out how to turn everyday currency into cryptocurrency takes work, and… Read More

Aug 7, 2014, 3:30 PM

Startup Spotlight: Keebitz uses incentives to accelerate the referral process for dentists

Earlier this week, Keebitz, a service that helps dentists manage their referrals, celebrated its first birthday — and $4 million generated… Read More

Aug 7, 2014, 9:45 AM

The top 10 biggest financing deals in the Pacific NW

Juno Therapeutics stunned the startup community earlier this week when it announced $134 million in venture funding, bringing total financing… Read More

Aug 6, 2014, 12:01 AM

Angels take flight: Median financing rounds increase to $980,000 for angel deals

Looking for cash? You might have an easier time finding an angel than a few years ago. And they might… Read More

Aug 4, 2014, 9:39 AM

Tune, formerly HasOffers, buys MobileDevHQ to help clients boost app downloads

Seattle startup MobileDevHQ has been acquired by Tune, the Seattle company formerly known as HasOffers. Terms of the deal were… Read More

Jul 31, 2014, 3:30 PM

Startup Spotlight: IntelliPaper merges the physical and digital space with paper USB drives

In 2008 Andrew DePaula returned to his hotel room after the Consumer Electronics Show, dismayed to learn that after hours… Read More

Jul 31, 2014, 1:46 PM

Jintronix raises more cash from Madrona to help patients rehab with Microsoft’s Kinect

Microsoft’s Kinect sensor isn’t just for playing games — it’s also being used to help physical therapy patients recover from… Read More

Jul 31, 2014, 8:07 AM

Chart: Venture capitalists are once again seeing solid returns (and beating Wall Street)

The high-risk, high-reward game of venture capital appears to be paying dividends again. After a long dry spell in which… Read More

Jul 30, 2014, 10:45 AM

Kyle Kesterson relocating to Vegas after raising $350K for Freak’n Genius from Tony Hsieh’s VC fund

Freak’n Genius is moving south. The Seattle animation startup is re-locating to Las Vegas after receiving $350,000 in funding from… Read More

Jul 29, 2014, 1:34 PM

Ex-Diapers.com CEO raises $55M for Jet, looks to battle Amazon with new online ‘shopping experience’

Amazon.com made a bold move three years ago, buying the parent company of Diapers.com for a reported purchase price of… Read More

Jul 29, 2014, 7:33 AM

Biotechnology investor Accelerator Corp. lands $51 million, expands in New York City

Accelerator Corp, the Seattle biotechnology investment fund started in Seattle 11 years ago, has raised $51.1 million in capital as… Read More

Jul 28, 2014, 9:29 AM

Office 365 migration service SkyKick raises $3 million

SkyKick, a Seattle-based startup that helps IT partners move businesses to Office 365, has raised an additional $3 million in capital to… Read More

Jul 25, 2014, 2:15 PM

Portland’s Househappy raises more cash for real estate listings portal

Portland-based real estate listings startup Househappy has raised $2 million of a $2.75 million round, according to a regulatory filing. The… Read More

Jul 24, 2014, 3:00 PM

Startup Spotlight: GiftStarter uses a crowdfunding platform for group gifting

Arry Yu arrived at Seattle’s Startup Weekend in March armed with little more than an idea and a 60-second pitch.… Read More

Jul 24, 2014, 12:17 PM

Q&A: Nokia HERE targets iOS and Android, expanding its role as the ‘location cloud’

The launch of Amazon’s Fire phone today marks an important step for Nokia’s HERE location-technology business, which is supplying the underlying mapping platform used… Read More

Jul 24, 2014, 8:49 AM

Redfin settles stock dispute ‘peaceably’ with founder and former CTO, in run-up to possible IPO

A bitter stock dispute between Redfin and two of the company’s earliest employees has ended in a settlement agreement, terms… Read More

Jul 23, 2014, 2:03 PM

Want to be a superhero action figure? This startup is making it happen

Ever wanted to see yourself as a superhero action figure? A Seattle company is making it possible thanks to two Zcorp… Read More

Jul 23, 2014, 10:36 AM

Anomo raises $800K to help people meet each other with anonymous profiles, icebreakers

There are certainly a wide range of mobile apps to pick from for those looking to form new relationships online:… Read More

Jul 22, 2014, 7:31 AM

As Facebook and Twitter push into social commerce, Seattle startup Comr.se raises cash

Comr.se, a social commerce startup that graduated from B2B incubator 9Mile Labs last year, has reeled in an additional $800,000 in capital that… Read More

Jul 21, 2014, 8:59 AM

Cardiac Insight lands $7M Series B led by Welch Allyn

Cardiac Insight has raised a $7 million Series B round, led by medical device manufacturer Welch Allyn, according to a… Read More

Jul 18, 2014, 4:46 PM

PayRange raises $2.6M for vending-machine payment technology, names ex-Google Payments boss as director

PayRange, a Portland-based startup that allows vending machines to accept mobile payments, has raised a $2.6 million funding round. The… Read More

Jul 17, 2014, 11:04 PM

Venture capital investments surge 73% in the Pacific NW

Cash was flowing to startup companies during the second quarter in the Pacific Northwest as venture capitalists pumped $410 million… Read More

Jul 17, 2014, 6:04 PM

Mobile marketing startup HasOffers rebrands to Tune

One of Seattle’s fastest-growing startup companies has a new name. HasOffers announced today that it’s taking on the new corporate… Read More

Jul 17, 2014, 3:45 PM

Startup Spotlight: Workfrom helps people find the best places to work remotely

It’s a familiar scene — professionals and students packed into Starbucks typing away on tiny end tables and chairs fashioned into laptop desks;… Read More

Jul 17, 2014, 10:30 AM

Seattle venture capitalist: A strong and vibrant Microsoft is still key to region’s success

Every time Microsoft scales back or restructures, the question gets asked: Could the cutbacks actually help spark more entrepreneurial activity… Read More

Jul 17, 2014, 12:02 AM

Business intelligence startup Manzama raises $1.3M to help lawyers with info overload

Manzama started with a simple mission: Help attorneys deal with information overload. And now the Bend, Oregon startup — founded… Read More

Jul 16, 2014, 8:30 PM

Building a new marketplace startup? Here’s what one angel is looking for

SAN FRANCISCO– Cyan Banister knows a thing or two about investing in marketplaces. Through Banister Capital, the company she owns… Read More

Jul 16, 2014, 6:31 PM

Crappy culture at work? TINYhr offers tips to assess employee happiness

Whether you’re at a 3-person startup or a large company, it’s been proven time and time again that having a… Read More