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From wine picks to stocks: Could the ‘big data’ geeks at newly-formed Context Relevant predict the future?

Big data might very well be the tech buzz word of the year. And just how hot is it? Consider… Read More

Digital photo organizer ThisLife lands $2.75M from Madrona

There’s no shortage of places to store your digital photos, from Facebook to Flickr to Instagram to Google’s Picassa to… Read More

After executive overhaul, AdReady lands new cash

AdReady is a company in transition, but one of the firm’s earliest venture backers still believes in the core mission… Read More

Newly-formed W Fund to pump $20M into university spinouts

Washington’s startup community is getting yet another shot in the arm, thanks to the efforts of a newly-formed venture capital… Read More

With big successes under its belt, tiny Divergent Ventures hits the fundraising path

Seattle venture capital firm Divergent Ventures might not be as well known as some of its counterparts. But the firm… Read More

Startup Weekend Women’s Edition: Arriving July 13-15

Go to any Startup Weekend, and you’ll likely find the same thing. The majority of the geeks designing and developing… Read More

Madrona’s Matt McIlwain: Silicon Valley has a bad case of indigestion and may be ready for a correction

On Tuesday, we caught up with Madrona’s Matt McIlwain to talk about his firm’s new $300 million venture fund and… Read More

Madrona’s Matt McIlwain on their new fund and why he’s pumped to invest it in Seattle

Madrona Venture Group’s Matt McIlwain wasn’t born in Seattle, but he’s about as much of a homer as you’ll find… Read More

Madrona Venture Group raises $300 million fund, largest in firm’s history

Industry reports signal tough times for venture capital firms, with shrinking returns and lackluster results tied to a weak IPO… Read More

Mobilisafe promises mobile device security (without spying on employees)

It’s been just over a year since stealthy Mobilisafe came on to the scene with backing from Madrona Venture Group… Read More

Tech Moves: Rob Eleveld named Optify CEO; F5’s sales boss sets sail; and more

Rob Eleveld, a 20-year tech veteran who previously served as CEO of Shiftboard and Vykor, has been named CEO of… Read More

AdReady shakes up exec staff as it aims for profitability

AdReady, the Seattle online advertising startup, has eliminated three of its top executives and laid off other high-level staffers as… Read More

Farewell, coffee cards: Madrona bankrolls mobile loyalty rewards startup RewardLoop

Madrona Venture Group is heading north for its latest investment, leading a $1 million funding round in Vancouver, B.C.-based RewardLoop.… Read More

Guess how many Seattle VCs have the Midas touch?

Each year, Forbes ranks the top 100 venture capitalists. The “Midas List” — as the ranking is called — attempts… Read More

Decide.com brings gadget price predictions to the iPad

Decide.com has been on a roll in recent weeks, unveiling a new daily deal service, hiring top talent such as… Read More

Seattle VCs invest in TechStars, supporting 3 more years of startup incubation

TechStars will be looking to hatch companies in Seattle for the next three years, thanks in part to cash from… Read More

Tech Moves: Ex-Microsoft VP Michael Sievert named CEO of Discovery Bay Games

Michael Sievert has worked in executive roles at a number of well known Seattle area technology companies over the years,… Read More

Social media vet Shauna Causey leaves Nordstrom for Decide.com

Decide.com wants to transform the way people shop for consumer electronics, appliances and other products online by telling people the… Read More

CrunchFund, Madrona invest $3.4M in dog-sitting service Rover

Dog-loving venture capitalist Michael Arrington is among the new investors in Rover.com, the Seattle online service that helps pet owners find… Read More

Should I buy that refrigerator? Decide.com expands price tips to home appliances

It is not everyday that you buy a refrigerator or washer and dryer set. So, when that moment actually hits,… Read More

Seattle startup Placed nails down $3.4M for ‘location analytics’

Let’s face it: The startup name of Sewichi never quite rolled off the tongue. A combination of the Korean words… Read More

Tech Moves: Mark Klebanoff named CFO of Appature; Salad Labs tosses in a new leader; and more

Appature is adding some horsepower in the executive offices as it looks to expand its marketing services for healthcare companies.… Read More

Indochino to bring ‘traveling tailor’ pop-up store to Seattle

Let’s face it: The fashion sensibilities of men in the Pacific Northwest (especially those in the tech industry) are a… Read More

Here are 5 tech companies from Seattle that could take the IPO plunge in 2012

The world may be waiting on a Facebook IPO. And while there’s some chatter about whether the $5 billion public… Read More

Online dog fight: Rover.com rival DogVacay launches Airbnb for pets

This could be one very interesting dog fight. A new startup company out of Los Angeles by the name of… Read More

Isilon co-founder Sujal Patel hops on board of ExtraHop

Sujal Patel has already built one powerhouse in the Pacific Northwest. Now, the Isilon Systems co-founder is lending his talents… Read More

AdReady cuts staff

AdReady, the heavily-funded online advertising startup backed by Madrona Venture Group, Bain Capital, Khosla Ventures and others, has cut an… Read More

Mobilisafe study: 39 percent of mobile devices at small businesses are ‘stale’

Mobilisafe, a stealthy Seattle mobile security startup bankrolled by Madrona Venture Group and Trilogy Equity Partners, still isn’t sharing many… Read More

Exclusive: Amazon.com buys TeachStreet

TeachStreet founder Dave Schappell traveled from coast-to-coast over the past 12 months entertaining offers for his Seattle-based startup. But, at… Read More