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Meet the 11 new startups in Techstars Seattle

They hail from places like California, Tel Aviv, and Hong Kong. They work with technologies like cloud security, virtual reality, and… Read More

Microsoft partners with Techstars and others to give startups free cloud computing credits

Microsoft has struck partnerships with startup accelerators around the world in a new bid to make inroads against Amazon Web Services, Google… Read More

Techstars acquires UP Global, operator of Startup Weekend and Startup Next

Techstars and Up Global have long been joined at the hip, both founded with the mission to support and empower… Read More

GeekWire Calendar Picks: UW holds robotics law conference on the heels of Google’s robot personality patent

On Wednesday Google was awarded a patent for downloadable robot personalities. The tech giant outlines a cloud-based system that would… Read More

New era at Techstars Seattle: Chris DeVore puts stamp on incubator, raises $2.7M in quest for elite entrepreneurs

When Andy Sack handed the reins of Techstars Seattle to angel investor Chris DeVore in an emotional farewell last October,… Read More

Techstars Seattle grad Magicflix raises $500K for kid-friendly video platform

Magicflix, a Seattle-startup that provides a curated video service for kids with safe and age-appropriate content, has raised a $500,000 seed round. The… Read More

Techstars Seattle grad TrueFacet raises $1.7M for luxury jewelry online marketplace

TrueFacet, an online marketplace for luxury jewelry, today announced a $1.7 million seed round. The New York-based company is a… Read More

MightySignal raises $1.2M from Draper Associates, Vulcan to help sales teams find new customers

Shane Wey and Jason Lew want to help salespeople better target potential new customers, and now they have some financial backing… Read More

Techstars raises new $150M Series A and seed fund

Techstars Ventures announced today that it has raised a new fund worth $150 million to invest in seed and Series… Read More

GeekWire’s 2014 Newsmakers of the Year: Big wins, surprise deals, and major impact

It has been another big year for technology news in the Seattle region. Major acquisitions, historic transitions, and critical community initiatives have been… Read More

Tech Moves: Liz Powell lands at Pro.com; Juno bolsters board ahead of IPO; etc.

—Liz Howekamp Powell, the former vice president of marketing at WhitePages, has landed a new gig as head of organic… Read More

Techstars Seattle Demo Day 2014: Our 3 favorite startup pitches

We’re buzzing with entrepreneurial vibes right now after watching 10 great pitches at the fifth annual Techstars Seattle Demo Day.… Read More

In tearful farewell, Andy Sack steps down from Techstars Seattle, passes torch to Chris DeVore

At its fifth annual Demo Day this afternoon, the Techstars Seattle startup accelerator announced that Andy Sack will step down from his post… Read More

Zulily CEO Darrell Cavens: What makes Seattle special is that employees stick around

Zulily co-founder Darrell Cavens kicked off the TechStars Demo Day event in Seattle today, telling the entrepreneurs that he was… 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: 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

Disrupting dealerships: How Tred is creating a peer-to-peer marketplace for used cars

Sometimes, new business ideas can come about when you least expect it — and that’s exactly what happened with Tred.… 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: 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

Azuqua raises $5M from Ignition for cloud connectivity platform

Azuqua, a Seattle-based startup that helps businesses connect external cloud services with each other, today announced a $5 million Series… Read More

Video: Inside the University of Washington’s new Startup Hall

Condon Hall isn’t exactly the University of Washington’s most impressive space. From the outside, the building looks like a prison.… Read More

600 applicants, 10 accepted: Meet the new startups in Techstars Seattle

From Silicon Valley to Syracuse to Seattle, entrepreneurs from around the country will spend the next three months in the… 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

Techstars Seattle grad, online flyer-maker Smore raises $1.7M from Founder’s Co-op

Two-and-a-half years ago, Shlomi Atar and Gilad Avidan traveled all the way from Israel to participate in TechStars Seattle and fix the problem of… Read More

Techstars Seattle applications due Sunday, hardware startups welcome

For the first time ever, the Techstars Seattle incubator is welcoming hardware startups. While the program has typically only accepted software-focused… Read More

How I raised $2 million in funding by playing ping pong

It all started at last year’s GeekWire ping pong and anniversary bash. I had just founded my company, Qhode (now… Read More

Azuqua launches to help businesses connect their enterprise cloud services

More and more businesses are investing in cloud-based software due to the growing appeal of SaaS products. While this movement… Read More