The GeekWire Startup List is the Seattle' region's most comprehensive list of technology startup companies.
GeekWire’s “Startup List” is an online, public directory of technology-focused startup companies headquartered in the Pacific Northwest (primarily Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia). Created and maintained by the Seattle-based tech news outlet GeekWire, the list aggregates basic company profile data—founding date, location, founders/executives, employee head-count ranges, total funding raised, recent funding rounds, website and social links—and lets users sort or search by sector, stage and geography. Main features • Searchable/filterable database of 1,000+ Pacific Northwest startups • Individual company pages that auto-pull GeekWire news coverage alongside self-reported details • Integration with the “GeekWire 200” (a monthly ranking based on social/website metrics) • Free submission/claim process for startup founders; optional paid GeekWire membership unlocks extra editing privileges and promotional visibility Target audience • Startup founders and executives who want additional visibility in the regional tech community • Venture investors, job-seekers and reporters looking for an up-to-date snapshot of the Northwest startup ecosystem • Corporate innovation and service providers scouting young tech companies Business model • Core directory access is free and ad-supported on GeekWire.com • Revenue comes indirectly through GeekWire Pro subscriptions, sponsored content, events and advertising packages that can feature or boost Startup List companies • No evidence of success-based fees, recruitment fees or lead-selling Posting & content performance • New, news-worthy updates (funding rounds, product launches, notable hires) that coincide with GeekWire editorial coverage tend to receive the most traffic and click-throughs. • Visibility spikes when a company ranks on the monthly “GeekWire 200” list; those announcements are usually published mid-week (Tues-Thurs) when GeekWire readership is highest. • Well-filled profiles with logos, concise elevator pitches and links to recent press see more referral traffic than bare-bones entries. Best practices (“do’s”) ✓ Claim the profile and keep funding, headcount and description current. ✓ Upload a recognisable logo and a one-sentence value proposition. ✓ Time major updates (funding, product launches) for mid-week when GeekWire publishes its Startup/VC deal stories. ✓ Leverage the profile link in investor outreach and job postings. Pitfalls (“don’ts”) ✗ Do not spam updates; excessive changes do not influence ranking and may be removed. ✗ Avoid marketing jargon or unverified superlatives—profiles are vetted by editors. ✗ Ignoring the profile after creation lessens chances of appearing in the GeekWire 200 algorithm. Other notes • While useful for regional visibility, the Startup List is not a fundraising platform like AngelList and does not match investors to startups directly. • Companies outside the Pacific Northwest are not eligible.
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