Facts
- HQ
- Seattle, WA, US
- Sectors
- AI
- Founded
- 2023 Seattle business license
- Type
- Corporation Seattle business license
- Registered name
- AI House Inc Seattle business license
- Stage
- Pre-seed, Seed
Community
AI House is a company-building community, incubator, and capital.
- Workspace
- Online forum
- Events
- Membership program
- Free
- Apply to join
Workspaces
- 2801 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121
Seattle Lags Behind San Francisco in Top AI Startup Funding Deals in 2025 Despite Strong Talent Pool
Despite Seattle's strong AI talent and institutions, no Seattle-area startups rank among the top 100 AI funding deals in 2025, as investors favor San Francisco-based companies for large funding rounds. The city has potential but currently lacks a defining AI startup comparable to Anthropic or OpenAI.
Seattle Startups Data Freelancers, Dodda, Miirr, and Little Blueprint Spotlight Innovation in AI, Real Estate, Fashion, and Parenting
Four Seattle startups—Data Freelancers, Dodda, Miirr, and Little Blueprint—are innovating in fields including AI freelancing, real estate technology, fashion merchandising, and parenting support. Each company is led by experienced founders and is at different stages of development and market focus.
Seattle Investors and Founders See AI Boom as Key Startup Opportunity Amid Cultural and Capital Challenges
Seattle's startup ecosystem is poised for significant growth amid the AI boom, thanks to a strong talent pool and tech presence, according to over 20 investors and founders. However, concerns about a risk-averse culture, limited local capital, and government policies could hinder the city's ability to fully capitalize on this opportunity.
CalmWave Raises $4.4M to Reduce Non-Actionable ICU Alarms by Over 50%, Improving Patient Care
CalmWave, a Seattle health-tech startup, raised $4.4 million in seed funding to expand its ICU alarm reduction software, which cuts non-actionable patient alarms by over 50% and improves clinical responsiveness. Founded in 2022 by CEO Ophir Ronen, CalmWave aims to reduce alarm fatigue in hospitals based on successful pilot results with Wellstar Health System.
Suplari Founder Departs Microsoft After Four Years to Launch New AI-First Ventures
After four years at Microsoft following its acquisition of Suplari, Inc., the author expresses gratitude and excitement as they leave to start new AI-focused ventures. Their experience includes contributing to AI and generative technologies like Microsoft Copilot and witnessing the rise of ChatGPT, inspiring their next phase in the startup ecosystem.
Seattle Has Fewer Than 20 Unicorn Startups Amid Top AI Talent and Tech Giants in 2025
Seattle hosts fewer than 20 unicorn startups, representing about 1.5% of global unicorns as of January 2025, despite having a dense tech talent pool and being a prime location for AI businesses. Industry leaders argue that the number of unicorns alone is a poor measure of regional tech success, pointing to Seattle's strengths in AI, cloud giants, and fast-growing startups.
Seattle AI Startup Vercept Raises $16M Seed Round Led by Fifty Years to Automate Computer Tasks with AI
Seattle startup Vercept, backed by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and other tech veterans, raised $16 million in seed funding to develop AI-powered automation software called Vy, designed to automate repetitive computer tasks by understanding and mimicking user workflows. The company aims to create a new computer interaction paradigm that differs from traditional robotic process automation by eliminating the need for hardcoded interactions.
Seattle Startup Community Foundations Doubles Capitol Hill Space, Plans Bellevue Expansion to Support Growing Members
Seattle startup community Foundations, founded by Aviel Ginzburg, is doubling its Capitol Hill office space and planning an expansion in Bellevue to support its 236 members, including 55 founders-in-residence. The community offers a no-equity, no-fee environment that helps startups grow together, with recent graduates choosing to remain engaged as the program evolves.
UW-Led Startup Hearvana Develops AI-Powered Superhuman Hearing Tech for Earbuds and Hearing Aids
Hearvana, a stealth Seattle startup founded by University of Washington computer science researchers including Shyam Gollakota, is developing AI-powered on-device sound technology to provide superhuman hearing in earbuds, hearing aids, and smartphones. The startup uses advanced AI to enhance auditory perception in noisy environments while minimizing power consumption, and is incubated at AI2 in Seattle.
GeekWire Week in Review: Bill Gates Pledges $200B, Statsig Hits $1.1B Valuation, Seattle Startups Raise Millions in May 2025
This GeekWire Week in Review highlights top tech stories including Bill Gates' $200 billion philanthropy pledge, Seattle startups raising significant capital, and the emergence of new AI-driven unicorn Statsig valued at $1.1 billion. It also covers local news like a controversial Washington EV tax and cultural moments involving Seattle figures.
Seattle Startup Friday Harbor Raises $6M to Help Smaller Mortgage Lenders Compete Using AI
Seattle startup Friday Harbor raised $6 million in seed funding to provide AI-driven software that helps smaller mortgage lenders identify loan file issues earlier and compete with industry giants like Rocket and United Wholesale Mortgage. Its product, launched in October, is used by 16 enterprise customers to reduce loan processing time and cost by detecting risks such as undisclosed debts and employment discrepancies.
Seattle Opens AI House and Foundations Startup Hubs Amid Growing AI Ecosystem
Seattle launched two new startup hubs, AI House and Foundations, to support its growing AI ecosystem, hosting events with notable figures like venture capitalist Vinod Khosla and Mayor Bruce Harrell. These hubs aim to foster collaboration and growth within Seattle's burgeoning AI startup community.
Seattle Opens 108,000-Square-Foot 'AI House' at Pier 70 to Support AI Startups and Talent Growth
Seattle launched 'AI House,' a 108,000-square-foot AI startup hub at Pier 70, aiming to foster collaboration among entrepreneurs, investors, and experts. The facility hosts around 20 startups and offers space for 1,000 desks, co-working, and events to attract and grow AI talent in the region.
Madrona Venture Group Marks 30 Years with $770M Raised for New Funds, Continuing Strong Seattle Investments
Madrona Venture Group, a Seattle-based venture capital firm celebrating its 30th anniversary, has invested in major startups like Amazon and recently raised $770 million for two new funds to support about 40 investments. While expanding beyond the Pacific Northwest with a Palo Alto office, Madrona continues to focus most of its investments locally.
Seattle's Foundations Launches Founder-in-Residence Program Without Equity Requirement for Early-Stage Startups
Seattle-based startup community Foundations has launched a new Founder-in-Residence program designed to support early-stage founders without requiring equity. The program offers mentorship, accepts companies at various development stages, and operates on a rolling basis with a typical six-month participation.
Seattle’s Madrona Venture Firm Absorbs Madrona Venture Labs After 10 Years, Following $770M Fundraise
Seattle’s Madrona venture firm has absorbed its startup studio Madrona Venture Labs after over 10 years of independent operation and 30 incubated startups. This restructuring aligns with Madrona’s recent $770 million fundraise to consolidate efforts under one organization amid Seattle’s growing startup ecosystem.
AI2 Incubator Moves to Historic Pier 70 on Seattle Waterfront, Anchoring Tech Expansion with New AI House
The AI2 Incubator is relocating to Pier 70 on Seattle's waterfront, becoming the anchor tenant in a historic building once home to MTV’s 'Real World,' as part of efforts to attract more tech companies. The incubator, which spun off from the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence in 2022 and recently raised $30 million, will also establish a new 'AI House' for AI events and collaboration.
SuperDial Acquires AI2 Incubator Spinout MajorBoost to Automate Healthcare Phone Calls
SuperDial, a San Francisco health tech startup founded in 2021, acquired Seattle-based MajorBoost, an AI2 Incubator spinout founded in 2020 that automates healthcare phone calls to insurance companies. The acquisition aims to reduce costly, time-consuming calls through AI voice agents, advancing automation for healthcare organizations.
Seattle Tech Veterans Launch AZX Startup Offering Custom AI Solutions to Clean Energy and Real Estate Industries
Seattle entrepreneurs Aaron Goldfeder, Rich Evans, and Michael Albrecht launched AZX in October 2023, a profitable startup developing bespoke AI solutions for clean energy and real estate companies. The firm focuses on custom AI apps to optimize internal business processes and integrates them into clients' existing systems.
Microsoft Veteran Priyanka Kulkarni Launches Seattle AI Startup Casium to Simplify Work Visa Applications
Priyanka Kulkarni, a former Microsoft employee, launched the Seattle startup Casium in April to use AI for streamlining U.S. work visa applications, inspired by her own challenging visa process. By July, Casium had paying customers, aiming to transform how immigration paperwork is prepared and submitted with attorney collaboration.
Pioneer Square Labs' Greg Gottesman Forecasts Generative AI Will Transform Venture Capital Operations by 2033
Greg Gottesman of Pioneer Square Labs predicts venture capital will fundamentally change in the next 5-10 years, increasingly leveraging generative AI to provide startups with more than just funding, including operational and coding support. Sheila Gulati of Tola Capital adds that early-stage investing is becoming more democratized, with a broader investor pool amid the recent AI-driven revival in venture capital.
Aviel Ginzburg and Team Launch Foundations to Foster Seattle’s Startup Community with In-Person Support Network
Foundations, a new startup community group led by Aviel Ginzburg and others in Seattle, aims to create a supportive 'serendipity factory' for early-stage founders by fostering in-person connections among entrepreneurs, mentors, and investors. The group hosted a launch party in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood to build a vibrant local tech startup ecosystem.
'Seattle Freeze' Social Dynamic Criticized and Debated at WTIA FullConTech; Industry Leaders Call for Action in Seattle Startup Scene
Discussion about the 'Seattle Freeze' social dynamic resurfaced at the WTIA FullConTech conference, highlighting challenges for startup founders in Seattle. Industry leaders debated the issue, with some urging focus on actionable solutions over complaints.
Seattle Freeze and Pessimistic Culture Challenge City’s Startup Growth, Say Local Entrepreneurs
Seattle's startup scene struggles with a culture known as the 'Seattle Freeze' and a 'celebration of pessimism,' creating challenges like passive-aggressiveness and discouragement among entrepreneurs. Industry leaders at a Washington Technology Industry Association event noted that this social dynamic hinders networking, investment, and the enthusiasm needed for startup growth.
Seattle's AI2 Incubator to Open 'AI House' Downtown with $800K State Support to Boost AI Startup Ecosystem
Seattle's AI2 Incubator is launching the 'AI House,' a new downtown hub for AI startups and entrepreneurs, supported by $800,000 in state funding and city leadership. The space aims to foster AI collaboration and help revitalize Seattle's downtown economy.
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Jacob Colker Founder, Co-Founder and Managing Director
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Yifan Zhang Founder, Founder and Managing Director
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Oren Etzioni Technical Director
