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Jun 7, 2012, 5:08 PM

Startup Spotlight: MyScenicDrives connects drivers with perfect trips

Gas prices may be skyrocketing, but there’s nothing our family likes better than a good road trip. But where to… Read More

Jun 7, 2012, 10:13 AM

Meet the future: These 21 UW computer science grads are ready to change the world

It’s a good time to have a degree in computer science. And it’s not just because Amazon.com, Google and Microsoft are… Read More

Jun 7, 2012, 9:01 AM

Honest Buildings offers inside look at 32,000 Seattle structures

This could prove to be a handy resource for real estate nerds. Honest Buildings, a 3-month-old startup with operations in… Read More

Jun 7, 2012, 7:46 AM

Ex-AOL tech chief lands cash for stealthy cloud computing startup Concurix

Concurix, a Kirkland cloud computing startup led by former AOL Chief Technology Officer Alexander Gounares, has raised a fresh round of… Read More

Jun 6, 2012, 9:37 PM

Google’s Eric Schmidt backs gift card operator Tango Card

Tango Card, a Seattle gift card startup, has reeled in $1.8 million in cash from Eric Schmidt’s Innovation Endeavors and Western… Read More

Jun 6, 2012, 4:00 PM

Fast-growing AuctionEdge makes another buy in auto auction arena

Another day, another acquisition by AuctionEdge. The fast-growing Seattle company, led by entrepreneur David Weld, today announced that it has… Read More

Jun 6, 2012, 1:58 PM

Meet the 9 startup grads from the Portland Seed Fund

I don’t get as much time as I’d like to peruse the Portland startup scene. But there’s a heck of… Read More

Jun 6, 2012, 12:27 PM

BMW picks INRIX to help drivers maneuver through traffic gridlock

Earlier today, we told you about a new partnership that integrates the real-time location sharing information from Glympse into the… Read More

Jun 6, 2012, 9:37 AM

Tech Moves: Uber’s Broderick on the move; Qliance names COO; F5 execs get new gigs; etc.

Michelle Broderick has been promoted to lead the global marketing efforts for Uber, the fast-growing private driver service backed by… Read More

Jun 6, 2012, 8:06 AM

Madrona’s Matt McIlwain: Silicon Valley has a bad case of indigestion and may be ready for a correction

On Tuesday, we caught up with Madrona’s Matt McIlwain to talk about his firm’s new $300 million venture fund and… Read More

Jun 6, 2012, 7:32 AM

Glympse partners with Mercedes for real-time location sharing from dashboard

Seattle startup Glympse just announced an interesting deal with Mercedes-Benz to incorporate its real-time location-sharing service into the dashboard of… Read More

Jun 5, 2012, 6:00 PM

Madrona’s Matt McIlwain on their new fund and why he’s pumped to invest it in Seattle

Madrona Venture Group’s Matt McIlwain wasn’t born in Seattle, but he’s about as much of a homer as you’ll find… Read More

Jun 5, 2012, 1:55 PM

Madrona Venture Group raises $300 million fund, largest in firm’s history

Industry reports signal tough times for venture capital firms, with shrinking returns and lackluster results tied to a weak IPO… Read More

Jun 5, 2012, 10:25 AM

Introducing GeekWire’s new resource center for startups

Startups are a critical component of the Seattle region’s tech industry, and a big part of GeekWire’s mission is to… Read More

Jun 5, 2012, 7:48 AM

This Seattle area startup just raised more than $100M in a huge series A financing

You don’t see many $100 million series A financing rounds in Seattle — or anywhere for that matter. But that’s… Read More

Jun 4, 2012, 2:56 PM

Social network for gun lovers moving to South Dakota, can’t hit funding target on West Coast

Internet entrepreneur Dan Hall’s 2-year-old social networking company attracts more than two million unique visitors per month; counts some big-name… Read More

Jun 4, 2012, 1:11 PM

Stealthy mobile payment startup Quemulus lands cash

A stealthy startup by the name of Quemulus is emerging in Bellevue with grand plans to take on the likes… Read More

Jun 4, 2012, 6:44 AM

Mobilisafe promises mobile device security (without spying on employees)

It’s been just over a year since stealthy Mobilisafe came on to the scene with backing from Madrona Venture Group… Read More

Jun 3, 2012, 7:19 AM

Entrepreneur Dan Shapiro: Startups aren’t a science

When Dan Shapiro joined the startup world in 2002, he was bitten by the bug…hard. Find out what he’s learned… Read More

Jun 1, 2012, 3:00 PM

Top 15 stories in May: Startup lessons from Robbie Bach; Bolt Bus arrives; and more

We’re coming off another great month at GeekWire, a month that included more than 600 of you joining us for… Read More

Jun 1, 2012, 1:08 PM

Seattle Angel Conference kicks things off with $100,000 check

Folks in the Seattle tech community have been talking for some time now about ways to get more early-stage capital… Read More

Jun 1, 2012, 10:15 AM

Seattle’s unlikely hero? How RealNetworks sparked the region’s startup community

Seattle’s tech industry may be known for heavyweights such as Amazon.com and Microsoft. But the DNA of another company has… Read More

May 31, 2012, 6:09 PM

Silicon Valley Bank’s Greg Becker: Why Facebook’s stock fall may be a good thing

Greg Becker, an affable Midwesterner from Fort Wayne, Indiana, has perhaps one of the most unique vantage points into the inner… Read More

May 31, 2012, 8:00 AM

Clipboard opens Web page clipping service in wake of Pinterest craze

After eight months in private testing, Clipboard is opening up its Web clipping service for public use with a number… Read More

May 31, 2012, 6:00 AM

Tech Moves: Rob Eleveld named Optify CEO; F5’s sales boss sets sail; and more

Rob Eleveld, a 20-year tech veteran who previously served as CEO of Shiftboard and Vykor, has been named CEO of… Read More

May 30, 2012, 3:56 PM

Can ultrasound reduce blood pressure? Kona Medical lands $30M to find out

The Seattle area continues to be a hotbed of innovation in the field of ultrasound technology, with news today that… Read More

May 30, 2012, 9:33 AM

BigDoor rival Badgeville scores $25M for ‘gamification’ platform

Fast-growing Badgeville has reeled in $25 million in fresh funding, money that the 20-month-old Menlo Park, California startup will use… Read More

May 30, 2012, 6:00 AM

Buddy lands $1M to help developers manage apps across platforms

Buddy Platform today is announcing that it has secured $1 million in seed financing, and rolled its service for managing… Read More

May 29, 2012, 5:38 PM

Elevator Pitch: This MBA student wants to change how you buy picture frames

We’re back for another episode of The Elevator Pitch, the show where entrepreneurs pitch their business plans in the 43… Read More

May 29, 2012, 1:45 PM

Buster Benson to sell Health Month, unveils Hipster Habit App

Health Month is on the auction block. The online game, created by Seattle developer Buster Benson to help people motivate… Read More

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