Bill Gates-backed radar venture lands $135M | Microsoft signs deal with union

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Echodyne flies high with $135M: The radar platform company backed by Bill Gates and other high-profile investors just raised its biggest round to date. Kirkland, Wash.-based Echodyne makes use of metamaterials — a type of electronic array that makes it possible to “steer” a flat-panel antenna without moving parts. It focuses on compact radar systems that can track drones and other aircraft, or can be installed on drones or autonomous vehicles.

Amazon sets drone delivery location: Nearly a decade after first revealing its plan to deliver packages from the sky, Amazon is finally putting its technology to the test in the U.S. with real customers. Read more.

Microsoft signs deal with union: The tech giant's labor neutrality agreement will apply at Activision Blizzard after the company's planned acquisition of the gaming giant.

Blue Nile going public — again: The Seattle online jewelry retailer inked a SPAC deal that values the e-commerce pioneer at $683 million. The company went public in 2004 and was taken private five years ago. Read more.

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Bttn raises $20M: The Seattle medical supply startup aims to modernize the healthcare distribution marketplace.
Submittable raises $47M: The company helps corporations, governments and nonprofits manage their programs focused on social good.

Funko acquires Mondo: The Everett, Wash.-based pop culture company is taking on the maker of vinyl records, posters, toys and more. Read more.

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