Startups – Page 25 of 312

Apr 16, 2025, 8:06 AM

Geeks Give Back: These community builders help strengthen Seattle’s tech ecosystem

Being part of a community is what the GeekWire Awards are all about — the chance to come together to… Read More

Apr 16, 2025, 6:00 AM

Climate-focused venture firm Stepchange raises $7M to back startups with ‘immediate’ impact

Seattle-based venture firm Stepchange announced that it closed its first fund, raising $7 million to invest in climate-focused startups. The… Read More

Apr 15, 2025, 1:18 PM

Filing: Seattle VC firm Ascend raising third fund to back more startups in Seattle and beyond

Seattle venture capital firm Ascend is raising its third fund, according to new SEC filings made public Tuesday. Ascend founder… Read More

Apr 15, 2025, 8:00 AM

Detecting deepfakes: Seattle startup Loti lands $16.2M to give celebs, consumers digital protection

Public figures see both opportunity and threats from generative AI. Seattle startup Loti is helping them navigate both. The company… Read More

Apr 15, 2025, 6:00 AM

AI for greenhouses: Seattle startup IUNU raises $20M for tech that monitors plants

IUNU, a Seattle startup using AI and machine vision to monitor greenhouse efficiency, raised $20 million in new funding, the… Read More

Apr 15, 2025, 6:00 AM

Seattle startup Potato lands $4.5M to automate science experiments using AI assistants and robots

With $4.5 million in fresh funding, Seattle-area startup Potato is sprouting big plans to disrupt scientific research with a fully… Read More

Apr 15, 2025, 5:00 AM

This Seattle startup uses AI to help mortgage lenders compete with industry giants

Mortgage giants such as Rocket and United Wholesale Mortgage have thousands of employees and technical staff. Seattle startup Friday Harbor… Read More

Apr 14, 2025, 9:30 AM

Overland AI unveils self-driving vehicle for military that goes 35 MPH and navigates off-road terrain

Seattle startup Overland AI debuted its own autonomous tactical vehicle designed to navigate off-road terrain for military use. The vehicle, dubbed “ULTRA,”… Read More

Apr 11, 2025, 7:30 AM

Startup radar: Check out 5 up-and-coming tech companies from the Seattle area

Startup radar time! Our latest spotlight on burgeoning startups out of Seattle includes companies developing real estate software, AI for… Read More

Apr 11, 2025, 7:30 AM

Dropzone unveils AI ‘security mentor’ browser extension that supports cybersecurity analysts

Seattle-based cybersecurity startup Dropzone AI just launched a new free tool that aims to give security analysts an AI co-worker… Read More

Apr 10, 2025, 8:00 AM

Fusion R&D hub aims to break ground in Eastern Washington this summer

Seattle startup Avalanche Energy plans to open a first-of-its-kind facility for commercial-scale testing of radioactive fusion technologies in Eastern Washington.… Read More

Apr 9, 2025, 3:04 PM

Amid tariff turmoil, Glowforge turns to Seattle for new production factory — with help from AI

Long before the stock market ups and downs and the global economic uncertainty caused by President Donald Trump’s ever-changing tariff… Read More

Apr 9, 2025, 11:51 AM

Startup vet Kelly Smith launches new telehealth company targeting migraines

Kelly Smith is making another startup leap as the founder of Hedfirst, a new telehealth company aiming to help patients… Read More

Apr 8, 2025, 2:41 PM

Seattle’s newest investment group aims to break down silos between angel investors, VCs, founders

Longtime Seattle-area investor Brianna McDonald is leading a new organization called Ecosystem Venture Group that blends startup investment funds with… Read More

Apr 8, 2025, 11:46 AM

Tech Moves: Convoy co-founder lands new trucking gig; Shipium names CFO; Graham & Walker grows

— Grant Goodale is jumping back into trucking. The Convoy co-founder announced Tuesday that he is now chief product and technology… Read More

Apr 8, 2025, 10:23 AM

Proprio receives second FDA clearance for AI platform that captures key data during surgery

Proprio, a Seattle startup using artificial intelligence for improved surgical precision, received its second major clearance from the U.S. Food… Read More

Apr 8, 2025, 6:34 AM

Public safety drone maker Brinc raises $75M, forms strategic alliance with Motorola

Seattle-based Brinc announced $75 million in new funding and a strategic alliance with Motorola Solutions, aiming to expand production and… Read More

Apr 8, 2025, 2:00 AM

Seattle startup Avante aims to disrupt employee benefits industry

Avante officially launched Tuesday, hitting a milestone in the startup’s journey to shake up how companies manage spending on employee… Read More

Apr 7, 2025, 1:14 PM

Tech Moves: Former Expedia CTO joins Varo Bank; Point B gets CEO; and more

— Rathi Murthy, former chief technology officer for Expedia, is now CTO for Varo Bank, a digital financial institution based… Read More

Apr 7, 2025, 8:36 AM

‘We were built for this’: Trump’s tariff moves drive tailwinds for Seattle startup FlavorCloud

President Trump’s recent tariff announcements have roiled global markets and left companies scrambling to adapt, including online retailers that ship… Read More

Apr 7, 2025, 7:30 AM

Heads up, startup founders: These red flags spook early stage tech investors

When investors assess a potential startup, they examine the business model, the total addressable market, the competitive moats, and many… Read More

Apr 7, 2025, 7:30 AM

Climate consulting firm Earth Finance acquires Google-backed environmental data startup

Earth Finance, a Seattle-area company that helps businesses reduce their climate impacts, acquired Climate Engine, a startup that provides analysis… Read More

Apr 7, 2025, 12:00 AM

Get paid to limit social media time: Portland startup’s app monitors usage and gives rewards

If you’ve already tried everything to reduce the amount of time you spend scrolling on social media, perhaps a Portland… Read More

Apr 4, 2025, 12:52 PM

Self-charging drones for power line inspections land top prize at UW enviro innovation contest

A team of students from the University of Washington is developing self-charging drones that use AI to survey electrical lines… Read More

Apr 3, 2025, 9:07 PM

‘Keep building’: Tariffs cause uncertainty for startups, but VCs encourage a long-term view

Startups are a long game. Focus on your product and your customers. That’s the message some venture capitalists are sharing… Read More

Apr 3, 2025, 11:53 AM

Tech Moves: Gennev founder steps down; Aurion Biotech CEO is out; Temporal adds president

— Jill Angelo, founder and CEO of Seattle menopause startup Gennev, announced that her chapter with the business is ending.… Read More

Apr 3, 2025, 9:00 AM

Hydrolix lands $80M to help companies manage massive volumes of log data

Hydrolix, a Portland, Ore.-based “streaming data lake” startup that helps companies store and analyze huge volumes of log data, raised… Read More

Illustration: Portal Space System's Supernova space vehicle in orbit

Apr 3, 2025, 6:00 AM

Portal Space Systems raises $17.5M for orbital spacecraft powered by solar heating

Bothell, Wash.-based Portal Space Systems says it has raised $17.5 million in seed funding to accelerate the development of its… Read More

Apr 2, 2025, 3:27 PM

Video messaging startup Emovid raises nearly $7M to upend workplace communication

Emovid, the startup aiming to upend business communication with a focus on video messaging, raised nearly $7 million in seed… Read More

Apr 2, 2025, 8:07 AM

Real estate development software startup Prophetic raises seed round

Prophetic, a Portland, Ore.-based startup that builds software tools for real estate developers, homebuilders, and brokerages, raised an undisclosed seed… Read More