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View this email in your browser Presented by the GeekWire Podcast Tune in for the week's latest tech news, trends and insights. Our regular news podcast features commentary and analysis from our editors and reporters, plus interviews with special guests. Seattle entrepreneur Todd Hooper raises cash for mysterious new startup Aardvark Labs Read more » Seattle startup vet Bob Crimmins launches new accelerator based on 'GroundWork' methodology Read more » WTIA names 22 Washington tech startups selected for latest Founder Cohort Program Read more » Microsoft, Apple, Auth0 vets raise $3.3M for Seattle software integration startup Fusebit Read more » 'Venture capital loves destruction': A startup veteran's take on 2020's record investment totals Read more » Flexe extends Series C round, raises another $10M for warehousing tech platform Read more » Portland telehealth startup Conversa raises $8M Read more » Health tech giant Hillrom to acquire Seattle startup Bardy Diagnostics for $375M Read more » Security and cloud vets raise $20M for incident response automation startup StackPulse Read more » Shuffl helps create new social interactions on Slack to 'spark joy' between coworkers Read more » Integris co-founder reveals new startup that uses software to help companies meet diversity goals Read more » Clothing rental service Armoire adapts to pandemic, raises cash from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Read more » Seattle shampoo startup Gemma Labs raises $2.75M to grow custom haircare kit service Read more » Have a scoop that you'd like GeekWire to cover? Let us know. SPONSOR MESSAGE Road to Series A– new virtual series for startups Early stage VC Fund Flying Fish Partners presents Road to Series A– a new 8-part virtual event series.  Moderated by Lisa Nelson, Flying Fish Venture Partner and M12 alum, venture capitalists from a diverse group of Series A VCs will share their thoughts for seed-stage startups on navigating fundraising and accelerating growth. Ideal for early-stage startups. The first session kicks-off Wednesday, January 27th at 4:30 p.m, featuring Phil Boyer Partner at Crosslink Capital. Register for the upcoming session, HERE. Interested in underwriting this newsletter? Contact us. More GeekWire startup resources: Copyright © 2021 GeekWire LLC, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted to receive emails from GeekWire. Our mailing address is: GeekWire LLC 123 NW 36th St Suite 203 Seattle, Washington 98107 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.