Seattle is known for its thriving startup scene, and in a recent spotlight on startups making waves, Govstream.ai, Integrate, Sound Games, Tamnoon, and Yara AI were highlighted. Govstream.ai, led by Safouen Rabah, is using artificial intelligence to streamline the permitting and urban development process for government leaders. Integrate, founded in 2022, focuses on helping companies manage hardware development programs efficiently. Sound Games, founded by Mike Schmid, is developing video games and related products. Tamnoon, led by Marina Segal, offers a cloud security software platform boosted by AI. Yara AI, founded by Joe Braidwood, aims to improve mental wellness using advanced language models and clinical expertise.
Safouen Rabah, former exec at Socrata, launched Govstream.ai to help government leaders improve the permitting and urban development process using AI. Integrate, founded in 2022, offers software to help companies streamline program management for hardware development. Sound Games, founded by Mike Schmid, is developing video games with the support of initial funding. Tamnoon, led by Marina Segal, raised $12 million in a Series A investment for its cloud security software platform. Yara AI, founded by Joe Braidwood, is using AI to improve mental wellness through evidence-based support tailored to each user’s unique needs and circumstances.
Integrate CEO John Conafay previously led business development at ABL Space Systems before co-founding Integrate, which has raised $5 million from investors and is nearing completion of a $1.25 million small business contract with the Space Force. Sound Games CEO Mike Schmid, formerly of Rec Room and Backbone, is developing video games with his co-founders at the newly launched startup. Tamnoon CEO Marina Segal, with a background in leadership roles at various tech companies, announced a $12 million Series A investment to support the growth of their cloud security software platform. Yara AI, founded by Joe Braidwood, aims to provide evidence-based support for improved mental wellness by combining advanced language models with clinical expertise.
Investors in Govstream.ai include Nellore Capital Management and Socrata founder Kevin Merritt. Integrate has raised $5 million from investors and is working on a small business contract with the Space Force. Sound Games has secured initial funding for its video game development efforts. Tamnoon’s investors include Blu Ventures, Mindset Ventures, Merlin Ventures, Secret Chord Ventures, Inner Loop Capital, and Elron Ventures. Yara AI co-founder Dr. Richard Stott brings experience in clinical psychology, mathematics, and digital therapeutics to the startup.
The Seattle startup scene continues to thrive with companies like Govstream.ai, Integrate, Sound Games, Tamnoon, and Yara AI making significant moves in various sectors. Each company brings unique expertise and solutions to their respective industries, from government assistance to hardware development, video game production, cloud security, and mental wellness. With experienced leadership and backing from investors, these startups are poised for growth and success in the ever-evolving tech landscape of Seattle.
