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Seattle startups raise record $3.5B despite national VC slump
Original: Rocket fuel: Seattle-area startups raise a record $3.5B as national VC funding cools
Seattle-area startups have raised a record $3.5 billion in venture funding, even as venture capital investment across the United States slows. The GeekWire report highlights the region's strength in key sectors, suggesting local startups are bucking a national cooling trend and attracting outsized investor interest compared to other US tech hubs.
Why now: The contrast between a record regional funding total and a nationwide VC downturn is striking news for the tech industry.
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