Startups

Jan 21, 2026, 10:50 AM

Tech Moves: Former Microsoft CVP joins Amazon; Chronus names CEO; REI hires AI leader

Amazon Quick Suite has a new vice president, Chronus named a CEO, Supio added to its C-suite, and REI got an AI lead, among other Seattle area tech moves. Read More

Jan 20, 2026, 3:43 PM

‘Wildly productive weekend’: Former Amazon exec’s vibe coding post sparks debate over viral AI tools

A weekend vibe-coding project by the startup leader and former Amazon Worldwide Consumer CEO sparked debate over the speed, scalability, and real‑world value of increasingly popular AI development workflows. Read More

Jan 20, 2026, 1:25 PM

Seattle startup that brings hedge fund investing capabilities to anyone raises $1.2M

The company aims to give everyday investors access to strategies traditionally reserved for hedge funds and ultra-wealthy clients. Read More

Jan 20, 2026, 11:54 AM

Fire at Rad Power Bikes retail facility in California is latest trouble for Seattle startup

The Seattle-based e-bike company did not share a cause for the fire, which happened when the store was closed. Read More

Jan 20, 2026, 8:15 AM

Engineers in the field: Washington state bets on AI to help save the future of farming

A new initiative called Growing with AI will bring together the state’s tech giants and diverse farming community to tackle pressing challenges in the agriculture industry. Read More

Jan 19, 2026, 8:00 AM

Travel startup founder trades banking for basecamps, and makes bucket-list treks more inclusive

Preeti Suri is co-founder and CEO of Bellevue, Wash.-based AdventureTripr, a travel marketplace leveraging technology and AI to help facilitate multi-day outdoor excursions. Read More

Jan 18, 2026, 3:02 PM

Vega Cloud enters receivership, with millions in debt, in surprise turn for Spokane tech standout

Once a fast-growing cloud management startup with millions in revenue, Vega Cloud has entered receivership, saying it can no longer pay its debts. In the tight-knit Spokane tech community, Vega Cloud had been seen as a startup with the potential to make it big. Read More

Jan 16, 2026, 10:32 AM

Tech Moves: Microsoft CVP jumps to Google; Seattle engineers launch new startup; GitHub names VP

Microsoft loses an exec to Google while GitHub names a new VP, plus leadership changes at Seattle-area companies Avante and Atana. Read More

Jan 16, 2026, 7:00 AM

‘A new era of software development’: Claude Code has Seattle engineers buzzing as AI coding hits new phase

More than 150 techies packed the house at a Claude Code meetup event in Seattle on Thursday evening, eager to trade use cases and share how they’re using Anthropic’s fast-growing technology. Read More

Jan 15, 2026, 11:57 AM

Meta layoffs hit Seattle-area VR studio Camouflaj, developer behind ‘Batman’ game

A series of layoffs across Meta’s virtual reality division has affected the Bellevue, Wash.-based studio. Read More

Jan 15, 2026, 9:02 AM

Seattle-area startup MontyCloud raises Series B round to boost cloud operations software

Founded in 2018, MontyCloud builds software that helps companies run and control their cloud infrastructure automatically, from fixing bugs to optimizing spend. Read More

Jan 14, 2026, 4:59 PM

Seattle-area startup Included acquired by Phenom in HR software deal

Included launched five years ago in the wake of George Floyd’s murder and the widespread move by companies nationwide to better support racial and ethnic diversity throughout their operations. Read More

Jan 14, 2026, 12:00 PM

Forget burying unwanted carbon — this Washington startup is turning it into protein, fuel and a frost deicer

OCOchem, a clean tech startup turning carbon dioxide into industrial chemicals, has raised $2.15 million and continues signing new partnerships. Read More

Illustration: Hubble Space Telescope with spacecraft equipped with robotic arms, shown in Earth orbit

Jan 14, 2026, 8:15 AM

Orbital Robotics reaches out with a plan to build robotic arms that use AI

Seattle-area startup recruits investors and partners to support the development of space manipulator systems with built-in smarts. Read More

Jan 13, 2026, 9:54 AM

Tech Moves: Acumatica hires CPO; former Amazon manager named new mayor of Bellevue

Tech Moves tracks the latest personnel changes across the Pacific Northwest tech industry. Read More

Jan 13, 2026, 9:13 AM

From bitcoin ATMs to M&A: Seattle startup Coinme to be acquired by Polygon Labs

Coinme, a Seattle-based cryptocurrency startup that got its start more than a decade ago with a network of bitcoin ATMs,… Read More

Jan 9, 2026, 1:28 PM

Rad Power Bikes rider’s DIY solution for potential battery fire sparks broader safety discussion

The fire concerns come amid heightened scrutiny of e-bike battery safety. A Seattle Fire Dept. official offered insights on risks and proper handling recommendations. Read More

Jan 9, 2026, 1:16 PM

Tech Moves: AWS VP switches roles; Seattle’s new economic development head; Microsoft Teams exec departs

An AWS VP is switching roles; Seattle gets a new economic development lead; a Microsoft Teams VP departs; and more in the latest tech moves. Read More

Jan 8, 2026, 2:15 PM

‘Once-in-a-generation’ opportunity: Amazon and Boeing execs help launch sustainable aviation accelerator to fuel innovation

Pacific Northwest leaders celebrated the launch of the Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator, which aims to make the region a leader in sustainable aviation fuel. Read More

Jan 8, 2026, 1:14 PM

Tech Moves: Former Microsoft CVP joins Amazon; Chronus names CEO; REI hires AI leader

‘Wildly productive weekend’: Former Amazon exec’s vibe coding post sparks debate over viral AI tools

Seattle startup that brings hedge fund investing capabilities to anyone raises $1.2M

Fire at Rad Power Bikes retail facility in California is latest trouble for Seattle startup

Engineers in the field: Washington state bets on AI to help save the future of farming

Travel startup founder trades banking for basecamps, and makes bucket-list treks more inclusive

Tech Moves: Microsoft CVP jumps to Google; Seattle engineers launch new startup; GitHub names VP

‘A new era of software development’: Claude Code has Seattle engineers buzzing as AI coding hits new phase

Meta layoffs hit Seattle-area VR studio Camouflaj, developer behind ‘Batman’ game

Seattle-area startup MontyCloud raises Series B round to boost cloud operations software

Seattle-area startup Included acquired by Phenom in HR software deal

Forget burying unwanted carbon — this Washington startup is turning it into protein, fuel and a frost deicer

Orbital Robotics reaches out with a plan to build robotic arms that use AI

Tech Moves: Acumatica hires CPO; former Amazon manager named new mayor of Bellevue

From bitcoin ATMs to M&A: Seattle startup Coinme to be acquired by Polygon Labs

Rad Power Bikes rider’s DIY solution for potential battery fire sparks broader safety discussion

Tech Moves: AWS VP switches roles; Seattle’s new economic development head; Microsoft Teams exec departs

‘Once-in-a-generation’ opportunity: Amazon and Boeing execs help launch sustainable aviation accelerator to fuel innovation

Rad Power Bikes closing stores in Vancouver, B.C., and Florida; 7 more will remain open

Here’s where Seattle ranks among U.S. cities based on capital raised

Startup’s radar tech in a handheld scanner could change how police conduct weapons searches

Former Amazon execs raise $15M for agentic commerce startup that uses AI to generate custom storefronts

Seattle’s Alpenglow moves 3D microscope tech from lab to clinic to help modernize cancer diagnostics

New filing: Seattle fusion startup Avalanche Energy raising fresh cash

Adaptive Biotechnologies spinout raising $15M to develop clinical sequencing tech

This plant-based chicken startup is bucking alt-protein trends with a new production milestone

Microsoft acquires data analytics startup Osmos to fuel push into ‘autonomous data engineering’

Tech Moves: Amazon leader lands at Anthropic; Microsoft government affairs vet retires

Is there an AI bubble? Investors sound off on risks and opportunities for tech startups in 2026