Amazon
Facts
- HQ
- SEATTLE
- Sectors
- E-commerce, Cloud computing, Aerospace/Satellites, Media/Streaming, Advertising, Consumer devices
- Founded
- 1994
- Type
- Corporation Seattle business license
- Employees
- 1600000
- Registered name
- Amazon.Com Inc Seattle business license
- Stage
- Public
Environ Energy Acquires Seattle's Scope 5 to Advance ESG Reporting and Carbon Tracking
Seattle-based sustainability data company Scope 5, founded in 2011, was acquired by New York energy firm Environ Energy in September to expand its ESG reporting platform amid rising corporate carbon tracking demands. CEO Yoram Bernet emphasizes evolving needs from reporting toward analytics, targets, and carbon cost tracking across supply chains.
Seattle Startup Aivot, Founded by Ex-Dell EMC Engineers, Deploys AI Humanoid Robots to Automate Tasks for Businesses Amid Labor Shortages
Aivot, a Seattle startup founded by former Dell EMC engineers, develops AI-powered humanoid robots to automate monotonous tasks for mid-sized businesses, helping companies like Evergreens and Marjorie with labeling and packaging amid labor shortages. The firm has bootstrapped since 2017 and focuses on using advanced deep learning to enable robots to operate in unstructured environments.
Fixie Raises $17M Seed Round to Help Companies Integrate Large Language Models into Software
Fixie, a Seattle-based startup founded by former Google and Apple engineers, raised $17 million in seed funding to develop a cloud platform that helps companies integrate large language models into their software for automation and AI applications.
Ziad Ismail Named COO of Seattle AI Startup Xembly; Jennifer Sullo Joins Earth Finance; Aaron Bird Becomes Inflection.io CEO
Ziad Ismail has joined Seattle AI startup Xembly as COO, bringing extensive experience from Convoy and Microsoft. Additionally, Jennifer Sullo joined Earth Finance as managing director, and Aaron Bird became CEO of Seattle marketing startup Inflection.io.
Acquired Hosts Ben and David on Getting Started at Madrona and Tom Alberg's Legacy
This week, we're excited to release a special live episode recorded during the community event portion of the Madrona 2023 annual meeting. Managing Director Matt McIlwain talks with Madrona Alumni and Acquired Podcast Hosts Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal. The three reflect on Acquired episode No. 28, which dove into the Amazon IPO with the late Madrona Co-founder and original Amazon Board Member Tom Alberg, and the early days getting the show off the ground from the Madrona offices.
Seattle’s Felix&Fido Raises $4M Pre-Seed Led by PSL Ventures and Rover to Launch Subscription Veterinary Care
Seattle startup Felix&Fido announced a $4 million pre-seed funding round led by PSL Ventures and Rover to launch subscription-based veterinary care combining telemedicine, in-clinic, and at-home services. Founded by former Army captain and Expedia executive Gavin Woody, the company aims to tackle the veterinary shortage with an innovative membership model.
SVB aftermath; remote work 'affliction'; and Microsoft puts AI to work
This week on the GeekWire Podcast ... We catch up on the latest on the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, and consider the long-term implications of the meltdown on the startup ecosystem and the U.S. financial system. Then, a point-counterpoint on the issue of the return to office, as Downtown Seattle Association President Jon Scholes laments the "affliction" of remote work, and Zillow Group CEO Rich Barton says the ways we work (and the places we work) have changed forever. And finally, we catch up on the latest in the world of generative artificial intelligence, listening to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's…
Incubating the Next Big Ideas | with Elizabeth Scallon (Co-Founder Find Ventures, Director HP, WeWork)
In this episode of Shift AI we feature Elizabeth Scallon, a prominent figure in the Seattle startup scene who discusses her experiences and insights on co-working, mentorship, and the future of work. Elizabeth highlights the potential of AI and co-creation in scaling and accelerating work processes. and shares her expertise on funding structures for underrepresented small businesses. In this episode of Shift AI, we cover: Elizabeth discusses her first experience working and her family’s relationship to work growing up in Bellevue Washington. Elizabeth’s background as a leader in the Seattle startup accelerator scene, as a mentor and champion for small…
Security Hardware Firm Allegion Ventures Invests in Seattle Startup Latchel's Rental Property Management Platform
Latchel, a Seattle-based startup managing single-family rental properties, received undisclosed funding from Allegion Ventures, the corporate venture arm of the security hardware company Allegion. Latchel provides software for landlords and property managers to handle tenant requests and services, with growing demand due to institutional investors buying rental properties.
Brinc Unveils Lemur 2 Drone with Advanced Features, Raises $80M, and Hires Ex-Amazon Engineers Amid US DJI Blacklist
Seattle-based drone startup Brinc unveiled its Lemur 2 drone featuring 3D mapping and obstacle avoidance, aiming to support public safety agencies amid U.S. efforts to blacklist Chinese drone maker DJI. Founded by Blake Resnick, Brinc has hired former Amazon Prime Air engineers and raised $80 million to compete with well-funded rivals like Skydio.
Armoire Hires Ex-Microsoft CTO Laura Butler; Chewy Acquires Petabyte for $43.4M, Elevates Founder Michael Hyman to VP
Clothing rental startup Armoire appointed former Microsoft technical fellow Laura Butler as CTO, while pet e-commerce company Chewy promoted Michael Hyman to VP following its $43.4 million acquisition of his veterinary startup Petabyte.
Seattle Teen Launches ClimateJets Tracking Private Jet Carbon Emissions of Ultra-Rich, Bill Gates Ranks 13th
Seattle teen Akash Shendure created ClimateJets, a website tracking carbon emissions from private jets flown by ultra-rich individuals, highlighting the environmental impact and disparity. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates ranks 13th with over 3,000 tons of CO2 emissions from 393 flights, despite his climate philanthropy and investments in clean energy.
Amazon Mandates Three Days In-Office Weekly, Sparking Optimism Among Seattle Small Businesses Near HQ
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced a new policy requiring corporate and tech employees to work at least three days a week in the Seattle office, which small business owners in the South Lake Union neighborhood hope will increase local customer traffic and boost their businesses. This shift comes after challenges many businesses faced due to remote work trends over the past three years.
Seattle Trucking Startup Convoy Lays Off Staff for Third Time and Closes Atlanta Office Amid Automation Shift
Seattle trucking startup Convoy conducted its third round of layoffs within a year and announced the closure of its Atlanta office as part of a shift to automate customer service and improve efficiency. Despite previously raising $260 million at a $3.8 billion valuation and employing over 1,000 people, the company is reducing staff to speed its path to profitability amid broader industry challenges.
Ex-Washington Senator Reuven Carlyle Launches Earth Finance Startup, Raises $14M for Climate Solutions
Former Washington State Senator Reuven Carlyle has launched Earth Finance, a climate consulting and finance startup that has secured $14 million in seed funding. The company aims to help businesses develop climate plans that align with financial goals through strategy, finance, and technology services.
Transparent Path Uses Intel IoT Sensors and AI to Predict Food Spoilage and Support Hunger Relief
Seattle-based Transparent Path uses Intel-powered IoT sensors and AI to monitor perishable food shipments, assigning freshness scores to prevent spoilage and support hunger relief efforts. The company charges a fee per shipment and has helped nonprofits provide over 100,000 meals by saving food at risk.
Lexion's Gaurav Oberoi on Applying AI to Change an Industry
In this week's IA40 Spotlight Episode of Founded & Funded, Investor Elisa La Cava talks to Lexion Co-founder and CEO Gaurav Oberoi. Lexion was one of the first spinouts from AI2, and Madrona invested in the first round the company raised in 2019. Like many companies that come from AI2 – Lexion is focused on applying AI to change an industry. Specifically, Lexion helps legal teams at enterprises manage contracts – and they are one of the companies that have added features using OpenAI's GPT technology.
Snapbar CEO Sam Eitzen Leads Pivot from Physical Booths to Global Virtual Photo Booth App, Doubling Revenue Multiple Times Since 2020
Snapbar, originally a physical photo booth company, pivoted during the COVID-19 pandemic to launch a virtual photo booth web application called Snapshot, which rapidly grew to become its primary revenue source and expanded its customer base globally. CEO Sam Eitzen credits this strategic shift with doubling the company's revenue multiple times and transitioning Snapbar from a regional startup to a worldwide tech business.
SafKan Health Raises $8M and Secures FDA Clearance for OtoSet Earwax Removal Device after Viral TikTok Success
Seattle-based SafKan Health has raised $8 million and received FDA clearance for its OtoSet device, which removes earwax through a combination of irrigation and suction and has gained viral attention on TikTok. The device aims to modernize earwax removal by being faster and easier to use than current clinical methods, and has been adopted by hundreds of clinics.
Ex-Lululemon CTO Kristie D'Ambrosio-Correll Joins Seattle Startup Littlebird as CTO and Co-Founder; Microsoft AI Ethics Leader Mira Lane Joins Google
Kristie D'Ambrosio-Correll, former Lululemon Studio CTO, joined Seattle startup Littlebird as CTO and co-founder; Mira Lane, ex-Microsoft AI ethics leader, joined Google as senior director on the technology and society team.
Seattle’s Rec Room Partners with NFL to Launch Official Team Gear for Avatars Ahead of Playoffs
Rec Room, a Seattle-based social gaming startup, partnered with the NFL to offer official team merchandise for avatars in its app, just in time for the NFL playoffs. Fans can now buy licensed NFL hoodies and hats for their avatars, enhancing virtual fan experiences within the app’s community of over 80 million users.
Founders’ Co-op celebrates 15 years, reflecting on 2008 founding and mission to fund Pacific Northwest technical founders
Founders’ Co-op marks its 15th year, reflecting on founding in 2008 and its mission to build a day-zero launchpad for technical founders in the Pacific Northwest and connect them to Series A+ capital. The partners describe learning the hard lessons of venture investing—how VC’s long, deliberate cycles and irrevocable decisions differ from startup speed and scale.
Seattle Startup Esper Cuts 21% of Staff Amid 2023 Business Uncertainty Following $100M Funding
Seattle startup Esper laid off 21% of its workforce in its second reduction within seven months, citing an unpredictable 2023 business environment despite strong 2022 growth. Founded by Yadhu Gopalan and Shiv Sundar, Esper offers a DevOps platform for managing Android device fleets and has raised $100 million to date.
Seattle Startup Atomo Restructures and Cuts Workforce Six Months After $40M Funding
Seattle-based startup Atomo, which makes coffee from upcycled plant ingredients, is undergoing a strategic realignment and restructuring just six months after raising $40 million, including workforce reductions. CEO Andy Kleitsch said the company aims to scale its sustainable coffee offerings more quickly by adding new specialized staff.
Ex-Apple Engineers Launch Seattle's XetHub with $7.5M Seed to Accelerate AI Application Development
Seattle-based startup XetHub, founded by three former Apple engineers, raised $7.5 million in seed funding to develop a data storage platform for AI and machine learning application developers. The company aims to streamline code writing and deployment for intelligent applications, targeting businesses adopting AI beyond major tech players.
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