Startups – Page 5 of 306

Dec 30, 2025, 6:37 PM

Coinme to resume WA state operations after reaching interim deal with regulators

Seattle cryptocurrency company Coinme has reached an interim deal with Washington state regulators allowing it to resume operations after a temporary cease-and-desist order was stayed. The agreement follows allegations that the company improperly claimed more than $8 million owed to consumers from unredeemed crypto vouchers. Read More

Dec 30, 2025, 7:16 AM

Ex-Amazon AI engineer bets six figures of his own money to disrupt drug discovery

Seattle biotech startup Rhizome Research has emerged from stealth with technology for creating small-molecule drug candidates. Read More

Dec 29, 2025, 12:24 PM

New CEO leading Rad Power Bikes in the midst of e-bike seller’s bankruptcy proceedings

Angelina “Angy” Smith, who has been chief financial officer at the company since April, assumed the leadership position earlier this month, becoming Rad’s fourth CEO in three years. Read More

Dec 29, 2025, 9:22 AM

Startup Radar: Meet four companies tackling insurance, hospitals, construction, and AI models

Our latest Startup Radar spotlights four early stage tech startups in the Seattle region: Amera, Clara, Oiyko, and Specbook. Read More

Dec 26, 2025, 8:47 AM

Microsoft CTO to AI startups: Stop waiting for better models and ‘do the damned experiments’

Kevin Scott says today’s AI tools are already powerful enough to most startup surprise founders. But extracting their value requires unglamorous product work, real customer feedback, and a willingness to experiment. Read More

Dec 24, 2025, 11:15 AM

Seahawks test tactile device from Seattle startup that helps vision-impaired fans follow game action

The Seattle Seahawks gave blind and low-vision fans a new way to follow game action this season as one of… Read More

Dec 24, 2025, 7:50 AM

Seattle startup Ambassador raises $7M to help companies analyze customer feedback with help from AI

Seattle startup Ambassador raised $7 million to fuel growth of its software that helps companies track and act on customer… Read More

Dec 22, 2025, 1:44 PM

Seattle data governance startup Codified is ‘winding down’ as CEO takes on new role at Google

Founder and former CEO Yatharth Gupta recently started a new position as a director of product management at Google in Kirkland, Wash. Read More

Dec 20, 2025, 8:00 AM

A reality check on AI engineering: Lessons from the trenches of an early stage startup

AI isn’t replacing engineers. It’s replacing slow feedback loops, tedious work, and barriers to execution. Read More

Dec 19, 2025, 9:35 AM

Tech Moves: Nintex CEO to depart; Raikes Foundation names leader; Qualtrics exec now at Workday

Nintex CEO Amit Mathradas is set to depart for Five9; Raikes Foundation names a new leader; and a Qualtrics exec is now at Workday. Read More

Dec 18, 2025, 3:00 PM

‘Scientist-as-a-Service’: Seattle startup Pauling.AI aims to shrink drug discovery timelines by months

The company’s technology can complete tasks in a matter of weeks that previously required three to six months, said founder and CEO Javier Tordable. Read More

Dec 18, 2025, 12:00 PM

RentSpree, a profitable real estate startup helping mom-and-pop landlords, bets big on Seattle

RentSpree, which got its start in Los Angeles but is now headquartered in Seattle, has built a profitable business helping landlords and real estate agents screen tenants, collect rent, sign leases, and manage rentals online. Read More

Dec 18, 2025, 9:30 AM

Tin Can dials up another $12M to meet soaring demand for landline-style phone for kids

Since launching its flagship product earlier this year, the Seattle startup quickly went “viral,” sold out its first two production runs and built a near-six-figure waitlist. Read More

Dec 17, 2025, 1:06 PM

Rad Power Bikes’ biggest unpaid bill is $8.3M to U.S. Customs, as tariffs squeeze the industry

The situation underscores the financial strain facing Rad and the broader e-bike industry after rapid growth during the COVID-19 pandemic gave way to slowing demand, rising costs and lingering trade pressures. Read More

Dec 17, 2025, 7:54 AM

Startup Radar: Seattle companies tackle ports, protein design, golf scorecards, and e-commerce returns

Welcome back to another Startup Radar, where we highlight up-and-coming early stage startups across the Seattle region. This time we’re… Read More

Dec 16, 2025, 2:46 PM

Rad Power Bikes files for bankruptcy protection as Seattle e-bike maker pursues potential sale

The filing revealed new details of the privately held company’s ownership structure and financial predicament — including a steady decline in revenue, and liabilities more than double its assets. Read More

Dec 15, 2025, 7:41 AM

AI is coming for your shopping cart: How agentic commerce could disrupt online retail

AI agents are beginning to research, compare, and even buy products on behalf of consumers. But as tech companies and retailers jump into the world of agentic commerce, the reality right now is far more limited, raising big questions about who will control the future of online retail. Read More

Dec 13, 2025, 8:54 AM

Uncommon Thinkers: Hope for the future from our 2025 honorees

Recorded backstage at the GeekWire Gala, this special episode of the GeekWire Podcast spotlights the 2025 Uncommon Thinkers — innovators working on space, biology, AI, environmental cleanup, and the future of social media. Read More

Dec 12, 2025, 1:05 PM

Tech Moves: PSL’s Kevin Leneway lands at OpenAI; Madrona taps new director; and more

Kevin Leneway, a veteran engineering leader at the Pioneer Square Labs startup incubator in Seattle, is joining OpenAI as a solutions architect… Read More

Dec 12, 2025, 8:47 AM

Seattle-area startup challenges Tesla Powerwall with hydrogen-fueled ‘Lego brick’ energy storage

Seattle-area startup Hyviva is challenging the Tesla Powerwall with an easily scalable energy storage system fueled with hydrogen. Read More

Dec 11, 2025, 12:09 PM

Recycling startup Ridwell hits 130,000 customers as new mail-in service takes off across the U.S.

Ridwell, the Seattle startup that collects plastic and other hard-to-recycle items from consumers, keeps growing its footprint across the U.S.… Read More

Dec 11, 2025, 10:25 AM

Joon Care, a Seattle-based mental health startup serving youth, acquired by Handspring Health

Seattle-based mental health startup Joon Care was acquired by Handspring Health. The companies both launched to provide online care for youth and young adults. Read More

Outbound's Jake Armenta walks away with prototype aircraft on runway

Dec 11, 2025, 9:03 AM

Outbound Aerospace winds down after exotic aircraft concept reaches the end of its financial runway

Seattle startup ‘ran out of money’ as it tried to pivot from creating a blended-wing passenger jet to building drones for the U.S. military. Read More

Dec 11, 2025, 8:00 AM

Meet the six ‘Uncommon Thinkers’ who are changing the world with transformative innovation

Now in its third year, GeekWire’s “Uncommon Thinkers” — in partnership with Greater Seattle Partners — recognizes the inventors, scientists, technologists and entrepreneurs transforming industries and driving positive change in the world. Read More

Dec 9, 2025, 8:16 AM

Here’s the pitch deck used by Yoodli, the Seattle startup now valued at more than $300M

The pitch from Seattle startup Yoodli seems to be working well. Read More

Dec 9, 2025, 8:00 AM

Seattle startup Casera emerges from PSL to help hospital managers clear bottlenecks with help from AI

Casera, a new healthcare technology startup in Seattle, is spinning out of Pioneer Square Labs with a unique approach to… Read More

Dec 9, 2025, 6:00 AM

Lumotive opens offices in Oman and Taiwan to boost commercialization of its optical 3D sensor chips

CEO says global expansion marks a ‘pivotal moment’ for metamaterials startup backed by Bill Gates. Read More

Dec 9, 2025, 5:00 AM

Former Medio, Amazon and Expedia leaders launch new AI-focused investment firm

A group of veteran tech operators with ties to Seattle are launching a new investment firm aimed at what they see as two of the biggest opportunities in today’s economy: AI and cyber intelligence. Read More

Dec 8, 2025, 9:14 AM

Tech leaders invest in new startup building billing software for data centers

Internet Backyard, a new startup building billing software for data centers and GPU providers, announced a $4.5 million pre-seed round led by Basis Set Ventures. Read More

Dec 8, 2025, 8:00 AM

Founder Institute getting fresh start in Seattle with return to in-person accelerator, events and more

Tech veteran Aniket Naravanekar is one of the directors working to bring back “local mentors, local partners, sponsors, investors and in-person meetups and events.” Read More