Tacoma Tech Scene Quietly Explodes — 4 startups just raised $10M+

When Mount Rainier’s clear in August, it reminds you why we live here. I’ve hiked that beast twice — once badly dehydrated, once with my son. The second time was harder and meant more. Summer here isn't about flash, it's about presence.

TACOMA BUSINESS:

• Tredge.ai closes $6M seed: AI tools for blue-collar industries. Founders are Stadium High grads. Local, scalable, relevant.
• TrueLevel Health raises Series A: Homecare meets digital platform. Seniors are the next growth vertical. You heard it here.
• Container startup Mova sets up shop in Tideflats: Modern shipping containers. Think mobile retail, not steel boxes.
• Uptown Solar leases 20,000 sq. ft. in Fife: Manufacturing play. Clean energy + local jobs = win.

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

• Ethnic Fest 2025 | Aug 10-11 | Wright Park
  Music, food, culture. This is Tacoma.
• Brew Five Three | Aug 9 | Pacific Ave
  30+ breweries, one street, no cars. Beer lovers, assemble.
• Outdoor yoga at Point Defiance | Every Saturday
  It’s Instagrammable and also, apparently, good for your core.

RESTAURANT/SPOT:

Honey at Alma — Cozy brunch spot doing serious things with smoked salmon and cardamom lattes. Come early or wait long.

REAL ESTATE WATCH:

• South End inventory is up — first time in 18 months.
• 4-bed with yard on S 72nd just sold for $465K. That's rare air.

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