Startups – Page 220 of 312

Dec 6, 2013, 7:32 AM

It’s getting easier to raise $100M: Mega-financings increase 50% in 2013

Earlier this week, we covered the massive $120 million series A financing round for Seattle biotechnology upstart Juno Therapeutices, one… Read More

Dec 6, 2013, 7:02 AM

Best practices for push notifications: Focus on quality, not quantity

Portland-based Urban Airship, a leading provider of mobile push notifications, released its latest Good Push Index report today, which examines… Read More

Dec 5, 2013, 4:18 PM

The Seattle 10: Hot startups sketch business concepts on giant cocktail napkins

What happens when you ask ten of Seattle’s most innovative young startups to spend a few weeks sketching their business concepts… Read More

Dec 5, 2013, 2:14 PM

Fanzo raises another $600K to help sports fans find out what everyone is talking about

Things are rolling for Fanzo, the Kirkland-based startup that helps sports fans keep up with the latest news. The company just closed… Read More

Dec 5, 2013, 8:00 AM

Glassdoor raises $50 million, tops 22 million members

Glassdoor, which compiles salary and workplace data on more than 300,000 companies, has raised $50 million in financing from Tiger Global… Read More

Dec 4, 2013, 2:46 PM

With $120M in its pocket, Juno Therapeutics aims to wipe out cancer by rewiring the immune system

One big problem with existing cancer therapies available today like chemotherapy and radiation is the collateral damage. While some medicine… Read More

Dec 4, 2013, 2:20 PM

VMware vets raise cash for stealthy cloud startup Nurego, grab support from Paul Maritz

A new Seattle area cloud computing startup called Nurego just scored $2 million in fresh funding with support from some… Read More

Dec 4, 2013, 10:23 AM

Ex-AOL CTO scores cash for Concurix, builds monitoring service for Node.js

Concurix, a Kirkland startup led by former AOL Chief Technology Officer Alexander Gounares, has $1 million in fresh capital that it… Read More

Dec 3, 2013, 10:48 PM

Bootstrapped employee recognition startup MeritShare acquired after 17 months

MeritShare, a Seattle startup founded just 17 months ago by former WhitePages execs Kevin Nakao and Travis Pearl, has been acquired… Read More

Dec 3, 2013, 9:31 PM

Cancer research startup Juno Therapeutics raises $120M in massive series A financing

In one of the largest series A venture capital deals this year in the biotechnology sector, Seattle-based Juno Therapeutics has… Read More

Dec 3, 2013, 1:16 PM

Free beer & fast WiFi: WeWork to open co-working space in Seattle

Free coffee and beer, Xbox game lounges, a screening theater, conference rooms, working space, super fast Wi-Fi and weekly networking… Read More

Dec 3, 2013, 1:06 PM

Suggest a local geek gift for GeekWire’s 3rd annual gift guide

Can’t find the right gifts for the geeks on your list? Never fear — the third annual GeekWire Gift Guide… Read More

Dec 3, 2013, 7:21 AM

Tumor paint startup Blaze Bioscience raises $9M to help surgeons pinpoint cancer cells

Blaze Bioscience has raised $9 million in fresh funding from individual investors, money that the Seattle spinoff of the Fred… Read More

Dec 2, 2013, 5:39 PM

What’s happening in state government, and why tech leaders need to be involved

As a 24-year veteran of Olympia, Wash., roaming the halls and advocating for a wide range of business interests, and working… Read More

Dec 2, 2013, 2:32 PM

Ex-Facebook general counsel Rudy Gadre joins Seattle VC firm Founder’s Co-op

Former Facebook general counsel and ex-Amazon.com attorney Rudy Gadre has quickly established himself as one of the top angel investors… Read More

Dec 2, 2013, 2:16 PM

Former Speakeasy CTO raises $825K for stealth home security startup Elarm

When you want to install security around your home, the process usually takes a little while. You must call a… Read More

Dec 1, 2013, 10:57 AM

Startup Spotlight: Former Microsofties help grocers, restaurants turn food scraps into fertilizer with WISErg

Americans aren’t exactly good at recycling food they don’t eat — in fact, 36 million tons of food waste was… Read More

Nov 30, 2013, 7:30 AM

Microsoft axes stack rank; Xbox One debuts; and other top posts of the month

Whoa, we thought it was supposed to be a short holiday month with folks taking a bit of a breather… Read More

Nov 30, 2013, 5:24 AM

GeekWire Radio: The raw truth about startups, and life

What’s it really like to be a startup CEO? This week on the GeekWire radio show, two tech entrepreneurs talk… Read More

Nov 29, 2013, 9:49 AM

Angry members of Solavei lash out after company throttles data plan

Solavei, the fast-growing Seattle area provider of mobile phone service, is facing a backlash from some of its members after… Read More

Nov 27, 2013, 3:55 PM

Socially conscious companies: Meet the 4 do-good startups from Fledge’s latest class

From water-powered USB chargers to a post-disaster housing marketplace, four new socially-conscious startups just graduated from Fledge’s third class ever.… Read More

Nov 27, 2013, 1:15 PM

Helion Energy’s futuristic reactor could make carbon-free power by 2019

Dr. David Kirtley comes across as a smart, practical guy with a head for business. That creates some cognitive dissonance… Read More

Nov 27, 2013, 9:04 AM

Lost in Lowe’s? Retailer rolls out new StoreMode mobile map to pinpoint products

Have you ever been lost at Lowe’s, unable to find the garden hoses or cleaning supplies? I have, and it’s… Read More

Nov 26, 2013, 7:00 PM

Startup Spotlight: Trackolade helps remote teams collaborate effectively

There are lots of project management tools out there, but a new company from Seattle thinks it’s created something a… Read More

Nov 26, 2013, 9:20 AM

Mobile ad startup HasOffers opens London office

Fast-growing mobile analytics startup HasOffers is opening a new office in London, part of a plan to continue its expansion… Read More

Nov 26, 2013, 1:07 AM

Taking on Snapchat: Former Amazon engineers raise $1.8 million for mobile messaging app Wire

Back at TechStars Seattle Demo Day one month ago, my favorite pitch was from Wire CEO Piragash Velummylum. I loved his energy,… Read More

Nov 24, 2013, 10:56 AM

Startup Spotlight: Dialsmith builds technology to engage audience feedback, score live sports events

Starting the gig in 2001, David Paull had been vice president of Market Strategies International for nearly a decade. But four… Read More

Nov 24, 2013, 7:00 AM

Week in Review: Xbox One arrives; Bitcoin mania; Seattle council supports startups; etc.

Need to catch up? Here’s a roundup of highlights from GeekWire this past week, with news, nuggets and other commentaries.… Read More

Nov 23, 2013, 9:04 PM

Why this online-only publication wants your help to make a print edition a reality

Making a hardcover book may not seem like the most logical next step for an online-only publication. But for Glenn… Read More

Nov 22, 2013, 4:13 PM

Love dog-watching? Rover.com’s live webcam offers glimpse into dog-friendly office

Well, I just spent ten minutes watching a live stream of dogs strolling around an office. And I have absolutely… Read More