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Employee engagement startup Mystery rebrands as Glue and uses software and AI to boost stickiness

After a series of pandemic-induced pivots, Mystery was looking for the thing that would stick. And in becoming an employee… Read More

Sonoma Bio inks $75M deal with Regeneron to advance cell therapies against autoimmunity

The news: Sonoma Biotherapeutics is partnering with Regeneron to co-develop cell therapies for Crohn’s disease and other autoimmune conditions. The… Read More

First Citizens Bank is buying Silicon Valley Bank’s deposits and loans

First Citizens Bank has agreed to purchase all deposits and loans of Silicon Valley Bank, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation… Read More

Tech Moves: Former Chef CEO joins Buildkite board; Salesforce hires Code.org exec

— Barry Crist is now board chair of Perth, Australia-based software company Buildkite. Crist is the former CEO and board… Read More

Startup leaders sound off on the future of venture debt in fallout from Silicon Valley Bank collapse

Founders who had venture debt lines with Silicon Valley Bank are trying to find new types of loans or debt… Read More

Pacific Northwest startups most likely to have a successful exit, according to PitchBook

PitchBook unveiled a new machine learning tool this week that predicts the likelihood of a VC-backed startup having a successful… Read More

Seattle studio Polyarc is working on a follow-up to its award-winning VR games

Seattle studio Polyarc Games announced an open playtest for its next project, a new multiplayer VR game set in the… Read More

Seattle startup uses AI to help job seekers refine resumes, land gigs amid widespread layoffs

As layoffs continue to ripple through the tech sector, a new Seattle startup is using AI to help people land… Read More

Pet care startup emerges in Seattle to modernize veterinary care, with help from Rover

A new Seattle startup backed by Rover wants to take a bite of the growing pet care industry and address… Read More

Human composting startup Recompose launches crowdfunding campaign to raise $5M

Recompose, the Seattle-based funeral services startup that specializes in human composting, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise $5 million.… Read More

GeekWire Awards finalists revealed: Cast your vote and pick the top Pacific Northwest innovators

It’s time to vote for the best of Pacific Northwest tech. Today we are excited to announce more than 50… Read More

Tracking device maker Pebblebee teams with ski company on embedded tech to help locate gear

Seattle smart-tracking technology company Pebblebee is teaming with Montana-based Peak Ski Co. to help the company integrate Pebblebee tech into… Read More

Salesforce vets land $8M for employee access management startup

A longtime cybersecurity executive is coming out of retirement to launch a startup that helps enterprises monitor and adapt employee… Read More

Tech Moves: Appen lands ex-Upwork CTO; DocuSign hires former Amazon GM

— Saty Bahadur is now chief technology officer at Appen, a publicly traded IT services and consulting company that provides… Read More

Former oilfield engineers launch climate startup that uses ancient carbon-trapping technology

Myno Carbon‘s leader calls his team “committed climate warriors.” But it wasn’t always that way. “You’ll have to forgive us… Read More

Analysts caution that Silicon Valley Bank collapse could further cool declining VC market

Some venture capitalists say it’s business as usual for their investment plans in the aftermath of Silicon Valley Bank’s downfall.… Read More

Tempo acquires LiquidPlanner, a project management startup founded in 2006

Boston-based Tempo Software is acquiring LiquidPlanner, the 17-year-old Seattle-based startup that sells a suite of productivity software tools to businesses.… Read More

3D-printed shoe startup steps into $3M to help reduce carbon footprints, localize manufacturing

Portland-based 3D-printed footwear startup Hilos has landed $3 million to boost its efforts in reducing the carbon footprint linked to… Read More

Silicon Valley Bank was a climate tech booster making big promises

Before its collapse last week, Silicon Valley Bank was a champion of the growing climate tech sector. “As the bank… Read More

Tech Moves: Microsoft names lead independent director; startup vet Rebecca Lovell joins Greater Seattle Partners

— Rebecca Lovell was named chief operating officer of Greater Seattle Partners, a public-private sector initiative that seeks to attract… Read More

SVB Seattle leader asks customers to return: ‘No safer institution to hold deposits’

Silicon Valley Bank wants you back. The 40-year-old institution now supported by the U.S. government is making a plea to… Read More

Silicon Valley Bank says credit facilities will be honored amid concern over future of venture debt

As part of the rapid downfall of Silicon Valley Bank, questions swirled about the future of venture debt and whether… Read More

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What’s next in the Silicon Valley Bank saga: Storm clouds and silver linings in historic bank collapse

Startup leaders and tech investors cheered the U.S. government’s promise this weekend to fully protect both insured and uninsured Silicon… Read More

Tech Moves: Tegria adds execs; JPMorgan leader retiring; Angi hires former Expedia exec; and more

— Healthcare technology consulting and services company Tegria appointed Brian Cahill as CEO and Ray Gensinger as chief medical officer.… Read More

Madrona Venture Group investor on helping founders navigate the Silicon Valley Bank crisis

Hope Cochran began her career as a senior auditor at Deloitte before serving as CFO of Clearwire and King Digital.… Read More

The ripple effects from the Silicon Valley Bank fiasco on startups and investors

While many startup founders and investors slept easier Sunday night knowing their deposits at Silicon Valley Bank were safe, the… Read More

Startups and investors relieved after U.S. vows to fully protect Silicon Valley Bank deposits

Updated with reaction from Seattle-area startup leaders and investors. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation will “complete its resolution of Silicon… Read More

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Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse is an ‘absolute meltdown’ of unparalleled scale for many in tech

What was previously a point of pride on Silicon Valley Bank’s website now reads like a warning sign: nearly half… Read More

Tech startup leaders concerned about making payroll following Silicon Valley Bank closure

Simply meeting payroll was likely not atop the to-do list for most founders earlier this week. But now many startups… Read More

Regulators close Silicon Valley Bank in stunning downfall for financial mainstay of tech industry

The rapid collapse of Silicon Valley Bank culminated Friday with news that the California Department of Financial Protection shut down… Read More