TechFlash: VC deals grew in 2014; ExtraHop's binary 12th Man; Starbucks layoffs

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Starbucks layoffs show shifting priorities, digital focus Starbucks layoffs, which affect an undisclosed "relatively small number" of its 3,500 headquarters employees, likely came from year-end decisions about where to focus resources for an adapting retail strategy. The VC deals are growing and software is king in Seattle: Takeaways from a 2014 report Venture capitalists invested a total of $1.2 billion in Seattle-area companies in 2014, the lifeblood of the local startup scene. 00001100: ExtraHop created the perfect shirt for geeky Seahawks fans Seattle tech company ExtraHop is handing out geeky 12th Man shirts, which show the binary representation of the number 12, to tech-savvy Seahawks fans this year. Four things a tech lobbyist is watching for from lawmakers in 2015 As the 2015 legislative season heats up, we caught up with a technology industry lobbyist to see what she's advocating for this year. VCs poured $1.2 billion into Seattle-area companies in 2014 The region had a 36 percent jump in investments in 2014, for a total of $1.2 billion invested in Seattle-area companies by venture capitalists in 2014, a MoneyTree report finds. Dexter Chaney gets big investment from Pamlico Capital Dexter + Chaney, a Seattle company that provides software for the construction industry, said it's received an undisclosed equity investment from Pamlico Capital. Microsoft cuts Xbox One price by $50, again Microsoft Corp. has cut $50 off the price of its Xbox One console, which is now selling for $349. Break out of 'silos' and partner up to boost region, say UW, port and business leaders Officials from the ports of Tacoma and Seattle, the University of Washington and outdoor-apparel maker Helly Hansen spoke at the Economic Development Council's annual Economic Forecast event in Seattle Thursday. They called for more partnerships across industries and the region. RealNetworks names Thomas CFO, replacing Wan ​RealNetworks Inc. said it's named Marjorie Thomas its new chief financial officer, who will replace Tim Wan. National Tech News Capital One deal for app maker furthers innovation push Hunter/Storm sells Village Oaks to Donahue Schriber for $111M Honolulu plans $2M high-speed Internet network along rail transit route Webcore Technologies acquired by Pennsylvania company Mobile startup Button aims to kill the last big downside to mobile apps ASB bets $92.6 million on Potrero Hill's chances to catch tech spillover Events-app maker Veuvent relocates from Colorado to Texas Snapchat wants $750,000 a day for ephemeral ads Republicans unveil net neutrality bill: No blocking, no fast lanes, no regulating Internet like a utility Four things a tech lobbyist is watching for from lawmakers in 2015

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