Articles about techstars seattle

Seattle’s CopilotKit raises $27M, as some of the biggest names in tech adopt its AI agent protocol

CopilotKit, a Seattle startup with roots in Techstars Seattle, raised $27 million for technology that lets AI agents work inside existing software apps. Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Oracle have adopted the company’s open AG-UI protocol. Read More

The t-shirts that tech people don’t want anymore: Seattle thrift-store swag deadpool, 2024 edition

My idea of weekend fun is browsing the racks at Seattle-area thrift stores in search of once-prized tech swag that… Read More

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Seattle after Techstars: Former managing director reflects on accelerator’s impact, looks ahead

Entrepreneur and investor Chris DeVore had an inside view of Techstars Seattle as one of the original leaders of the… Read More

We asked 24 startups in the new Techstars Seattle class about how AI is impacting their business

The startups in the latest Techstars Seattle batch span a range of industries — and AI is having a significant… Read More

Meet the 24 new startups in Techstars Seattle, as accelerator doubles class size

Startup accelerator program Techstars Seattle on Monday unveiled 24 companies for its 15th cohort, doubling the class size from last… Read More

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GeekWire Podcast: Reclaiming our lives through more mindful use of technology

Humans have become increasingly vulnerable to technology that grabs our attention, by design, often pulling us away from more meaningful… Read More

Our favorite startup pitches from Techstars Seattle Demo Day

It’s a unique time to graduate from a startup accelerator. The 12 teams that just completed a three-month stint with… Read More

Techstars Seattle founders on navigating a shaky economy and their startup secret sauce

Venture capitalists are canceling meetings. Costs are soaring due to inflation. And many experts are predicting a looming recession. But… Read More

Seattle computer vision startup led by former HoloLens scientist lands $3.4M

The news: Retrocausal raised $3.4 million to advance its AI-powered platform to help manufacturers train employees and avoid mistakes. The… Read More

Tech Moves: Techstars Seattle adds director; Redfin’s head of industry relations departs; more

— Former Impact Hub Seattle Managing Director Sarah Studer is joining Techstars Seattle as the director of platform. Studer was… Read More

After struggling to adopt a child, this founder launched a matchmaking platform for other families

After trying for four years to have their own baby — including spending $70,000 on fertility treatments and suffering three… Read More

Mixer co-founder on Microsoft pulling the plug, Twitch’s market power, and his startup journey

Matt Salsamendi was barely old enough to drive when he and James Boehm founded a game-streaming startup called Beam Interactive,… Read More

Techstars grad Logixboard raises $4.2M to transform freight logistics after moving from Florida to Seattle

Logixboard wants to help companies better manage and control their freight operations, and it just raised $4.2 million to do… Read More

At Amazon, Boeing and Microsoft, venture funds balance strategy and the bottom line

When big companies like Amazon, Boeing and Microsoft invest in startups, is it all about the startup? Or is it… Read More

Seattle startup Rainway raises $1.5M to pursue vision of streaming games to any device

Game-streaming technology startup Rainway has raised $1.5 million in seed funding to build out its team and expand its service… Read More

Startup Spotlight: LaunchBoard analyzes customer conversations to learn what they want

Brothers Joshua and Caleb Del Begio want to help businesses keep their customers happy, and believe the information is out… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Halo Automotive CEO turns near miss with disaster into dream for connected cars

Tyler Phillipi credits a near miss with disaster for inspiring Halo Automotive, a Portland-based startup that helps dealerships maintain relationships… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Legalpad aims to create smoother path for those seeking work visas

Some entrepreneurs would look at the anti-immigrant sentiment currently coming from American leaders and run the other way. The co-founders… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Locumunity creates online job board for doctors seeking temporary gigs

Just as schools need substitute teachers, hospitals and medical facilities sometimes need to call in an extra doctor. But it… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Ganaz wants to connect farmers with millions of seasonal farmworkers

Many farmworking jobs are seasonal, short-lived and tricky to find. Seattle-based startup Ganaz hopes to solve those challenges by connecting workers… Read More

Trump travel ban prevents Techstars Seattle entrepreneur from entering U.S. for startup program

In late November, Saba Mohebpour arrived in Los Angeles from his home in Canada on a temporary visa. He was there… Read More

Techstars Seattle unveils next cohort of 10 startups, calls it ‘our most diverse mix of founders ever’

Techstars Seattle has unveiled the ninth class of startups to go through its three-month accelerator program, a group the organization… Read More

Why the most recent Techstars Seattle class is kicking butt

They are doing something right over at Techstars Seattle. The 3-month accelerator, part of the Techstars network, graduated its most… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Reflect helps developers add data visualizations to their apps

While noodling on startup ideas last year, Brad Heller and Alex Bilmes made a serendipitous discovery. They realized they were independently… Read More

Founder’s Co-op invests in Giftbit, a B2B digital gift card company

Founders’ Co-op, a Seattle-based early-stage venture fund, has invested in Giftbit, a company that specializes in digital gift card campaigns for enterprise… Read More