A cohort of 4-5 highly-vetted startups in the AI / ML space will be presenting to an expert investor panel and an audience of accredited investors. This conference is for… Read More
It’s been more than three years since a concept to encourage high-net worth Americans to invest in economically distressed areas was introduced and later passed with bipartisan support as part… Read More
Your startup just hit $1 million in annual recurring revenue. You’ve got product market fit. Now you’re ready for more capital to supercharge that growth — it’s time to raise… Read More
After a pandemic year that spurred huge demand for its e-bikes, Rad Power Bikes is raising $150 million to fuel growth. It’s the largest investment in an e-bike brand and… Read More
Risk averse. Conservative. Hidden. Out of touch. When I started angel investing while working full time in the ‘90s and ‘00s, these words described me to a T. Now, 20… Read More
Silver Lake is betting big on the travel industry despite the ongoing global pandemic. The top Silicon Valley tech investment firm bought big stakes in Expedia and Airbnb over the… Read More
— Since the coronavirus outbreak, many employees have been working from home. That means meetings and appointments over video conferencing software. It can be difficult to make sure you’re presenting… Read More
Editor’s note: The GeekWire Awards are now virtual on July 23. Watch live below. Pacific Northwest entrepreneurs have long complained about the challenges of securing funding compared to nearby Silicon… Read More
Seattle electric bicycle maker Rad Power Bikes announced a $25 million investment round Wednesday, led by Vulcan Capital and Durable Capital Partners LP. It’s the second major fundraising round for… Read More
Early stage investing can be tremendously beneficial for early stage technology companies, the broader startup ecosystem, and of course, investors. But getting started isn’t easy. We both know this first-hand,… Read More
When people need support during big life events — whether it be a family member passing away, or a newborn baby — fruit baskets and flowers sometimes aren’t ideal. But… Read More
Vacasa just raised a whopping $319 million in new funding as the Portland, Ore.-based company aims to extend its reach in the vacation rental industry and fuel growth of a… Read More
Early stage startup investors looking for strategic advantages should pay attention to Seattle. That’s one takeaway from an analysis of historical investment returns for markets across North America over the… Read More
Singapore-based investor ST Telemedia has agreed to take a majority stake in 2nd Watch, a 9-year-old Seattle cloud services startup. Founded in 2010, 2nd Watch helps companies migrate to the… Read More
Voyager Capital is ditching California and doubling down on the Pacific Northwest — with a new interest across the border up north. The Seattle-based venture capital firm has closed its… Read More
Real estate investors are banking on cities with robust tech industries. A new report from real estate company JLL finds a correlation between the real estate investment dollars spent in… Read More
LinkedIn can be a valuable resource for hiring managers sourcing potential candidates. But oftentimes it isn’t enough — and that’s where SeekOut is stepping in. The Seattle-area startup today announced… Read More
As more consumers shop online, retailers need capacity to ship products across the country — particularly as they battle e-commerce kingpin Amazon. Flexe, a Seattle logistics startup that operates an… Read More
Call it the “ones we missed” fund. Madrona Venture Group has raised $100 million for what it calls an “acceleration fund” — an investment vehicle for later stage companies, including… Read More
As discussions swirl about gender pay disparities and more information becomes available about salary practices, PayScale keeps on growing. Now the Seattle-based compensation data company has a new financial backer… Read More
More investment dollars are flowing into the Pacific Northwest startup ecosystem thanks to a new fund from Founders’ Co-op. The Seattle-based early-stage venture capital firm just closed a $25 million… Read More
Many building operators assume that losses from water mismanagement are just a cost of doing business. Matt Rose thinks otherwise. Rose is the CEO and co-founder of Apana, a Bellingham, Wash.-based… Read More
Darrell Cavens and Mark Vadon know what it takes to build a successful consumer company. The entrepreneurs helped grow not one but two online retail giants that went public, teaming… Read More
Pet owners are spending more and more on their furry friends. But will they pay for high-tech tools that supposedly make their dogs smarter? That’s the premise of PupPod, a Seattle… Read More
Seattle-based biotech startup Immusoft this week closed a $20 million Series B venture capital round that will fuel development of its gene therapy technology. Founded in 2009, Immusoft develops immune cell… Read More
How many Seattle startups will go public in 2019? What will happen to Amazon’s stock price over the next 12 months? What will be the most overhyped technology next year? And… Read More
Portland, Ore.-based startup Lumen Learning has reeled in more investment to grow its open digital education course material platform. The company raised more than $5 million for its Series C round,… Read More
Pike Street Capital Partners, a new Seattle-based private equity firm, made its first acquisition today, swooping up Seattle-area medical testing company US BioTek. Pike Street launched earlier this year and… Read More
With seed deal size rising, more non-traditional investment vehicles, and an increasing amount of companies going public, the venture capital industry continues to evolve. How will it change in 2019?… Read More
Security startup NuID today announced a $2.5 million round to help grow its user authentication technology. Founded in early 2017, the Seattle-based company develops software that uses blockchain tech to authenticate… Read More