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98point6 brings AI-fueled telemedicine to Sam’s Club members

Sam’s Club members in three states will soon be able to see a physician right from their phones at any… Read More

Ag tech startup Phytelligence shuts down after losing dispute over Cosmic Crisp apple variety

Phytelligence, a Seattle startup behind a novel method of rapidly growing fruit trees, is shutting down just months before the… Read More

Secretive robotic farming startup led by Islion founder raises $8.9M from Ignition and Bolt

More details are emerging about a secretive Seattle startup led by Paul Mikesell, a University of Washington trained computer scientist who… Read More

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– Advances in artificial intelligence raise new questions about the future of humanity. But what will AI mean for faith?… Read More

This advertising analytics startup helps big brands manage their deals with agencies

When it comes to brands working effectively with advertisers, Agency Mania Solutions co-founder Bruno Gralpois literally wrote the book. Or… Read More

GeekWire 200 startup index analysis shows hottest industries emerging from Pacific Northwest

The quality of local startups in a region can often indicate the future of a tech ecosystem. To find out… Read More

Stem cell startup Silene Biotech acquired by NanoSurface Biomedical in all-Seattle deal

NanoSurface Biomedical has snapped up Silene Biotech in a union of two Seattle startups that bets on the growing importance… Read More

Lighter Capital CEO BJ Lackland steps down after 7 years, ex-Skytap chief Thor Culverhouse takes over

When BJ Lackland first joined Lighter Capital, he had just two colleagues and there was no revenue model. Fast forward… Read More

Inspo raises another $3M from Greycroft, others to grow ‘shoppable’ lifestyle content platform

New and existing investors are putting more cash behind Inspo Network, a Seattle startup aiming to build a lifestyle content… Read More

Bigleaf Networks raises $21M to help small and mid-sized businesses stay connected to the cloud

Bigleaf Networks raised some major cash to help small- and medium-sized business avoid downtime and stay connected to their most… Read More

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A-Alpha Bio raises $2.8M for genetically engineered drug discovery platform

A Seattle startup that took root at the University of Washington has closed a $2.8 million seed round for a… Read More

Backup camera maker FenSens raising cash, aims to collect data for self-driving car technology

FenSens, a Seattle-area startup that makes smart backup cameras and parking sensors, is raising cash as it positions itself to… Read More

Cryptocurrency extortion scheme targeted Seattle startup StormX, report says

Earlier this week, two men were arrested in Brooklyn and Rhode Island and charged in federal court with extorting an… Read More

Fred Hutch spinout Faraday Pharmaceuticals raises $25M for muscle loss prevention drug

When a patient is bedridden during a hospital stay, they can lose muscle mass at a rapid clip, compounding problems… Read More

Why this Seattle tech entrepreneur is trying to solve health insurance for freelancers in Texas

After selling a startup and leaving full-time work for the life of an independent consultant, Nick Soman stumbled across the… Read More

Spruce Up pairs AI and stylists to create a curated, online home-decorating experience

Spruce Up founder and CEO Mia Lewin has a vision for what she calls “the next generation of commerce.” She… Read More

University of Washington spinout Split Bio raises cash for RNA sequencing kits

University of Washington spinout Split Bio raised $560,000 in bridge financing to fund the manufacturing of kits that allow scientists… Read More

VR training experience teaches employees how to react during active shooter scenario in workplace

Companies looking for ways to educate their employees and keep them safe during an active shooter scenario have a new… Read More

The unicorn that got away: HashiCorp’s journey from Seattle to SF to billion-dollar cloud company

First things first: the “Hashi” in HashiCorp is pronounced haw-shee. Not hash-ee. But don’t worry, most people get it wrong,… Read More

Another Seattle coffee startup looks for buzz — but with a product that eliminates caffeine in the cup

You might think that caffeine fuels a lot of the innovative ideas that come out of Seattle’s tech community. But… Read More

Game streaming startup Rainway raises cash, adds Gaikai founder and Xbox pioneer as advisors

Video game streaming startup Rainway is raising more cash and bolstering its advisory board. The Seattle company just reeled in… Read More

Navigating Cancer raises $26M, aims to change the patient experience for oncology care

Navigating Cancer, a Seattle startup that makes software to help providers and patients manage cancer treatment, landed $26 million in… Read More

Ex-Amazon, Google managers reveal new grocery tech startup powered by smart shopping cart

Shariq Siddiqui and Umer Sadiq thought Amazon Go was amazing. While the longtime Amazon employees didn’t work specifically on the… Read More

‘Our biggest competitor is paper’: Mapping startup Unearth lands $7M from Vulcan and Madrona

Unearth Technologies is front-and-center on the map of the Seattle startup scene. The company, which aims to simplify geographic information… Read More

Headphone maker Human cuts majority of staff, including execs, seeks buyer 3 weeks after launch

Human, the Seattle startup that launched its distinctive ear-shaped wireless headphones last month after five years of development, has laid… Read More

Inspired by the Amazon Dash button, this startup is using tech to help special needs students

Nikody Keating launched mytaptrack because his first-grade son needed help. Keating’s son has autism and their family and educators were… Read More

Coinme reels in $1.5M to grow cryptocurrency ATM network

Seattle startup Coinme raised $1.5 million to fund the growth of its cryptocurrency ATM network in the U.S. and internationally.… Read More

Tech Moves: Goldman Sachs snags AWS exec; Vicis names COO; Leafly, Jama, FlavorCloud hire product chiefs

— Goldman Sachs hired former AWS exec Marco Argenti as co-chief information officer and former Verizon chief technology officer Atte… Read More

Windermere spinout MoxiWorks raises cash from Vector Capital to grow tech platform for brokerages

MoxiWorks, a Seattle startup that operates a platform for real estate brokers, has raised cash from private equity firm Vector… Read More

Nomad Go raises $2.7M to help brick-and-mortar businesses use AI to level field against online retail

Brick-and-mortar businesses are already up against the wall when it comes to competing against the technology that fuels online competitors.… Read More

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