TechFlash: Apple's next Seattle move; What Avalara's $100M investment means

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Apple takes a bite out of Ballard. What's next? The company is said to be looking for a more permanent office in the Puget Sound area with up to 20,000 square feet of space. What Avalara's $100M funding round says about the state of Seattle's investment market Bainbridge Island-based tax software company Avalara attracted a $100 million investment from private equity firm Warburg Pincus this week. The attorney who helped usher the deal through discusses what this investment says about the state of the local market. Popular sandwich restaurant Paseo abruptly closes both locations Both Paseo locations have closed, according to a note left on the door. No word yet on why. Want a job creating video games? Washington No. 3 on gaming industry list The state ranks No. 3 on a list of the top regions for video game developers. The study also shows the industry has a $592.5 million impact on Washington's economy. Tech companies help Talon turn around huge Bellevue office complex Talon has significant stake in sprawling downtown property that sold last week for $120 million. Avalara announces $100M investment as IPO rumors heat up Bainbridge Island-based Avalara has announced a $100 million investment from an affiliate of Warburg Pincus, a global private equity firm. The tax software company is rumored to be planning an initial public offering in the near future. Trouble for big office property in Issaquah The loan has been sent to a special servicer, Trepp reports. Microsoft's first non-Nokia phone is $136 Lumia 535 Microsoft Corp. unveiled its first phone without the Nokia name when it introduced its new Lumia 535, which will start at about $136. You'll decide which of these 7 new Amazon TV pilots survive ​Amazon.com Inc. introduced seven new pilot TV shows that could be developed into full series, if enough Amazon Prime customers like the show. National Tech News Houston manufacturer to buy Pittsburgh company for $245M Want a job creating video games? Washington No. 3 on gaming industry list TransLoc's tool targets agencies for transit improvement Big day for Benchmark's Peter Fenton — two $100M IPO filings in one day Cox Automotive buys Xtime Business, civic leaders share plan to drive job growth Tesla Motors seeks to dismiss Georgia dealers' petition to ban Tesla sales NEA's Jon Sakoda on big tech challenges, funding upstarts without losing friends Oregon's video game industry adds $111M to state economy What Avalara's $100M funding round says about the state of Seattle's investment market

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