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Startup Spotlight

Startup Spotlight profiles tech startups in the Pacific Northwest.

Startup Spotlight: Vincero Collective sells discounted menswear with crowdfunding model

During the four years Seattle entrepreneur Aaron Hallerman spent working in a Hong Kong-based design and production studio, he observed… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Infinut builds mobile games to teach kids reading, math concepts

When University of Washington instructor Ana Redmond noticed her daughter struggling with basic math in school, she decided to take matters… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Ripple helps surface local community buzz with viral content-sharing app

It’s not hard to recognize when a post or video has gone viral. You’ll likely see it several times on… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Deehubs uses building walls for social media platform

Social media is often disparaged as the playground of narcissists or politically self-righteous relatives we try to avoid. But while we could… Read More

Startup Spotlight: IUNU’s plasma lighting improves efficiency of indoor farming

In August, the U.S. Department of Agriculture published findings that showed demand for locally-grown food rising rapidly. Consumers are more conscious… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Snackdish hosts an online community for TV, movie fans to connect

Anyone who’s attended a happy hour recognizes the inevitable “who’s watching what” conversation. Scandal viewers can’t believe the latest plot twist. Game… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Modaym helps consumers find unique products directly from fashion designers

When it comes to online shopping, the options are vast. Almost every fashion retailer has an e-commerce presence. The ubiquity… Read More

Startup Spotlight: LilyDrive wants to change how and when we make donations to charity online

Consider the last story online that left an impression on you; the most recent content you shared with friends; the most memorable… Read More

Startup Spotlight: CardTapp builds custom apps for mortgage, real estate professionals

It’s imperative for salespeople to be available for their clients as often as possible, but that level of accessibility makes maintaining a… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Rebls lets homeowners see potential buyers before listing a property

Seattle tech companies are constantly finding new ways to disrupt the real estate industry, from Zillow to Redfin to Estately. Now another Emerald City startup, Rebls, is… Read More

Startup Spotlight: TripTips uses local experts to create custom travel itineraries

Last year, Microsoft veteran Dinesh Haridas and his wife traveled to Thailand expecting to spend a day sailing. Despite consulting travel… Read More

Startup Spotlight: StreamLine helps physical retailers pick optimal locations for expansion

For a brick-and-mortar store owners that want to open new locations, it’s not always easy picking out the optimal place… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Crowsnest powers real-time crash reports for ‘Internet of Things’

Connecting devices is becoming easier and cheaper, enabling the development of a new frontier in technology — the Internet of Things. Tech… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Stand In helps mobile designers without coding skills create complex motions, interactions

Stand In wants to redefine how mobile apps are designed. The Portland-based startup, currently in the Techstars Seattle 2014 class,… Read More

Startup Spotlight: TrueFacet provides a secure, authentic online marketplace for luxury jewelry

The second-hand market for luxury jewelry is expansive. Between the popularity of vintage items and the lasting quality of fine jewelry,… Read More

Startup Spotlight: LiveStories offers data visualization tools for non-technical people

Data infographics are a great way to show numbers and information in a visual, easy-to-digest form. But actually producing them… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Magicflix provides a safe, curated video experience for kids

The ubiquity of mobile devices and streaming video has changed the entertainment landscape, as an increasing number of viewers now watch… Read More

Startup Spotlight: MightySignal helps B2B sales teams scour the web and pinpoint new customers

Sales and technology run deep in Shane Wey’s family history, so it’s not surprising that the UC-Berkeley grad is the CEO… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Garmentory brings boutique shopping to the world of e-commerce

Everybody loves to find a good deal on unique apparel sold at local boutiques, but picking through sales bins can… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Colatris helps mobile developers translate their apps for international rollouts

When mobile developers want to reach users in other countries, they need to translate their content. But that process can often be… Read More

Startup Spotlight: TouchBase builds custom apps to help sales reps show off marketing material

Making an effective sales pitch at an event or in-person visit is crucial for marketers, and now one Seattle startup… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Quantcha helps investors with stock options search engine

Unless you’re a Wall Street expert, it’s not easy to figure out the best stock option investment strategies. That’s where Quantcha wants… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Play Works Studio develops games to get girls excited about programming, science

Two years ago at a Startup Weekend Women’s Edition event, former Amazon and Microsoft user experience designer Adriana Moscatelli was inspired to… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Auth0 raises $2.4M to simplify authentication for app developers

Auth0, a Seattle startup that simplifies authentication for app developers, today announced a $2.4 million round from Bessemer Venture Partners with… Read More

Startup Spotlight: EDUonGo makes it easy for educators to create online academies

Technology has a way of breathing new life into institutions that can become bogged down by tradition. Education, for example,… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Limeade helps companies improve employee health with incentive-based wellness plans

Things are rolling for the folks at Limeade, a Bellevue-based software company that creates incentive-based wellness plans for businesses, and that was… Read More

Startup Spotlight: BoldIQ crunches real-time data to help organizations optimize business operations

The World Health Organization (WHO) earlier this week announced that an “unprecedented” number of healthcare workers are infected with the deadly Ebola… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Proto-pasta supplies the ‘ink’ for lower-grade 3D printers

While 3D printing continues to make headlines and revolutionize production, options for individual consumers have been limited. Although personal 3D printers… Read More

Startup Spotlight: PayRange announces $2.7M round from PayPal co-founder, ex-Google Payments boss

PayRange, a startup that allows vending machines to receive smartphone payments, today confirmed a $2.75 million round and announced notable investors… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Keebitz uses incentives to accelerate the referral process for dentists

Earlier this week, Keebitz, a service that helps dentists manage their referrals, celebrated its first birthday — and $4 million generated… Read More

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