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Sea.citi merges with WTIA in combination of two civic-focused tech industry nonprofits in Seattle

Sea.citi, a nonprofit that launched in 2018 with the aim of connecting Seattle-area tech sector employees with civic life, has… Read More

This tipping software startup nearly tapped out amid the pandemic — but now it’s growing

Determining employee hourly wages or salaries is relatively straight-forward. Determining tips, however, requires more nuance than calculating the difference between… Read More

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Startup turnaround specialist Matt Hulett on unlocking growth, and surviving turbulent times

Our guest on the GeekWire Podcast this week is Matt Hulett, a veteran of the Seattle tech community and the author… Read More

Economic uncertainty starts to hit tech job market with reports of hiring slowdowns, rescinded offers

Concerns about an economic slowdown, fueled by factors including inflation and a declining stock market, are starting to be felt… Read More

Make better beer: Brewery analytics startup wins top prize at Seattle Angel Conference competition

Grist Analytics, a startup that supports brewers, vintners and spirit-makers took home the $200,000 prize at the final round of… Read More

Tech Moves: Hiya CTO lands at Amazon; ex-Splunk president joins Karat board; and more

— Seattle tech vet Marcelo Calbucci is heading to Amazon after a 4-year stint as CTO at Whitepages spinout Hiya. Calbucci… Read More

How a ‘Wonder Women’ party and an Amazon vet helped this e-commerce startup raise fresh funds

New funding: TheWMarketplace, an e-commerce platform promoting women’s businesses, has raised $1.4 million. The round was led by Erika McKitterick,… Read More

Redfin prevails over co-founder in patent trial

A federal jury in Texas this week sided with Redfin in a patent lawsuit brought two years ago by Surefield,… Read More

This Seattle startup backed by American Express wants to be the ‘LinkedIn of accounting’

Seattle-area giants including Concur, Avalara, and DocuSign changed the way companies automate their essential business processes. Lockstep wants to be… Read More

Seattle smart shopping cart startup Veeve, led by ex-Amazon engineers, rolling into Albertsons

Veeve, a Seattle-based startup launched by two ex-Amazon managers, is partnering with Albertsons to bring its smart shopping cart technology… Read More

Data for DEI: Included lands $3.5M to fuel software that helps companies analyze diversity trends

The news: Included, a Seattle startup that helps companies manage diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, raised a $3.5 million… Read More

Biotech stocks are getting crushed — but industry insiders say there’s reason for optimism

Biotech is coming off an epic few years. The sector soared during the pandemic, with venture capital investment and IPO… Read More

Ex-Goldman Sachs banker leads new startup that wants to help brands grow Web3 communities

The possibilities created by Web3, hailed as the next iteration of the internet, are attracting various early stage companies such… Read More

Noteworthy spinout: Flowdex comes out of Seattle’s AI2 with app using AI to manage notes

Are you a prolific note taker looking for a new app to help manage all that information? Well, take note… Read More

Book Excerpt: 5 questions that will help unleash your company’s hidden power

Editor’s Note: This excerpt is adapted from the new book, Unlock: 5 Questions to Unleash Your Company’s Hidden Power, by… Read More

Startup casting call: We’re looking for a dozen amazing entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas in one of Seattle’s iconic elevators

Some startups go up, others go down.  That’s the tagline of GeekWire’s Elevator Pitch startup competition, which is returning to… Read More

Rental property investment startup Arrived Homes raises $25M to fund further expansion

Arrived Homes, the Seattle startup that helps people invest in single-family rental properties, has raised $25 million in new funding… Read More

Startup funding news: Inflection.io, Xemelgo, Joule Case, others raise fresh cash

Here’s our latest rundown on recent startup investment news in the Pacific Northwest. Inflection.io New funding: Inflection.io, a Seattle marketing… Read More

Flying Fish raises $70M fund and will cast net beyond Seattle to back more AI/ML startups

The news: Seattle-based venture capital firm Flying Fish landed $70 million for its second fund to invest in more early-stage… Read More

Former Microsoft Viva and Teams leader Vineet Taneja joins Brex as vice president of product

Vineet Taneja, former general manager at Microsoft, joined fintech giant Brex as vice president of product. Taneja worked at Microsoft… Read More

Tech Moves: Longtime Microsoft leader James Phillips leaves Stripe; and more

— James Phillips is stepping down as president of financial services at Stripe, just one month after joining the company.… Read More

2022 GeekWire Awards revealed: Community celebrates big winners in Pacific NW tech

Community. It felt good to say it and hear it, and it felt even better to see it in action… Read More

Social TV platform Scener launches new app to enhance how viewers stream across services

Viewers overwhelmed by the number of streaming television services and endless content that they can’t keep track of are getting… Read More

Seattle startup Tignis raises $7.2M to fuel use of AI process control in semiconductor manufacturing

Seattle-based startup Tignis has raised $7.2 million in new funding as it continues to innovate with artificial intelligence process control… Read More

SirionLabs lands $85M to boost software that helps companies manage contracts

New funding: SirionLabs, a “contract lifecycle management” startup with its U.S. headquarters in the Seattle region, landed $85 million to… Read More

Andreessen Horowitz doubles down on Seattle blockchain game startup, leads $40M round

The news: Silicon Valley heavyweight Andreessen Horowitz is putting more cash behind Irreverent Labs. The investment firm led a $40… Read More

Seattle startup Heard raises $10M to ease administrative load for mental health providers

Seattle startup Heard, which helps mental health professionals manage bookkeeping, payroll and related services, has raised $10 million in Series… Read More

Asha AI app, which helps elderly manage their care, among startups pitching at life science event

A new startup that aims to ease healthcare tasks for the elderly debuted its app on the iOS store in… Read More

Tech Moves: Remitly CFO will step down; OfferUp hires former Kellogg exec; and more

— Susanna Morgan is stepping down as CFO of Remitly. Morgan joined the Seattle-based digital remittance company in 2018, following finance… Read More

Acquired podcast hosts show at Climate Pledge Arena on fast-moving founders and an epic business recovery

From the stage at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Acquired podcast hosts Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal discussed with a… Read More

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