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
Point72 Private Investments Expands Seattle Team to Invest in Local Tech Startups Across Funding Stages
Point72 Private Investments, led by partner Sri Chandrasekar, is expanding its venture capital presence in Seattle with plans to grow its team and invest in tech startups at various funding stages. The firm, drawn by Seattle's tech talent and undercapitalized market, aims to support companies from early funding rounds through Series D.
Flexe CTO David Glick Departs; Impinj Appoints Cathal Phelan as Chief Innovation Officer; FlyHomes and VertueLab Announce New Executives
David Glick resigned as CTO of Flexe after nearly four years, passing leadership to Anthony Girolamo, while Impinj named Cathal Phelan as chief innovation officer. Additionally, Seattle's FlyHomes and Portland's VertueLab announced key executive appointments.
Washington State Tech Companies Including Amazon, HaptX, and Elektrobit Showcase Innovations at CES 2023 in Las Vegas
CES 2023 is returning to Las Vegas with about 100,000 expected attendees, featuring a range of Washington state companies from startups to giants like Amazon showcasing innovations in tech fields such as AR/VR, IoT, automotive software, and more. GeekWire highlights key exhibitors including Amazon, Ant Reality, Bluetooth SIG, Elektrobit, HaptX, and Heybike among others.
Pacific Northwest Startup Funding Drops 35% in 2022, TerraPower Leads Top Rounds with $750M Investment
Venture capital investment in Pacific Northwest startups dropped 35% in 2022, with funding decreasing over 50% in the year's second half amid economic cooling and rising interest rates. Despite this slowdown, some startups like Bellevue-based TerraPower secured significant funding, with its $750 million round leading the top 10 deals that accounted for 44% of total investment in the region.
Ridwell and Pacific Northwest Innovators Tackle Plastic Waste Crisis Amid Low U.S. Recycling Rates
Plastic waste recycling remains a significant challenge with only about 5% of plastic recycled in the U.S., while environmental startups like Ridwell are innovating new collection and recycling methods. Experts emphasize that relying solely on consumer recycling is insufficient to solve the plastic pollution crisis, prompting increased efforts by startups, scientists, and government agencies.
Claudiu Bulai Joins AI Startup Quantarium; Lynn Seely Named CEO of Lyell Immunopharma
Claudiu Bulai joined Bellevue AI startup Quantarium as chief innovation officer after five years at Meta’s Reality Labs Research. Lynn Seely became CEO and president of Lyell Immunopharma, succeeding Elizabeth Homans, who will consult through June 2024.
Seattle Couple Launch Group B Labs with Bubbe, a High-Tech Baby Bottle for Perfect Milk Temperature
Seattle couple Illi and Olivia Eisner co-founded Group B Labs to develop Bubbe, a high-tech baby bottle that keeps breastmilk or formula cold and quickly heats to the perfect temperature, addressing common parent frustrations. Illi brings over a decade of hardware experience from major tech companies, while Olivia is a certified nurse midwife and lactation consultant.
Seattle Officials Question Tech Industry's Role in Addressing Housing and Inequality Amid Meta's Regional Expansion and Layoffs
Tech companies like Meta have significantly boosted Seattle's economy and employment but are also criticized for contributing to income inequality and housing issues. Local officials discussed whether these companies are doing enough to address these regional challenges at a Seattle Metro Chamber event featuring Meta's Pacific Northwest head Paresh Rajwat.
Seattle startup Protect AI launches out of stealth with $13.5M seed to secure AI/ML systems
Seattle cybersecurity startup Protect AI launched out of stealth with a $13.5 million seed round, plans rapid hiring to grow from 15 to about 50 employees and focuses on protecting machine learning and AI systems.
Seattle NFT Startup Thred Raises $3.5M Led by Ex-Starbucks Exec Ben Straley for 2023 Platform Launch
Seattle startup Thred, led by former Starbucks and Amazon exec Ben Straley, raised $3.5 million to develop an NFT search and discovery platform aimed at providing trustworthy NFT information, with a planned launch in early 2023. The NFT market is experiencing a downturn, but major brands like NBA, Porsche, and Starbucks are increasing their NFT investments.
Wyze Labs Hosts $10K Treasure Hunt for Anniversary; Winner Uses Brute Force and Flight Data to Find Golden Camera on Vashon Island
Wyze Labs celebrated its five-year anniversary by hosting a $10,000 public treasure hunt with a golden Wyze camera buried on Vashon Island, discovered primarily through live flight data and brute force search methods rather than solving cryptic clues.
Seattle Startup Nvirovate Raises $850K to Commercialize Soy-Based Compostable Adhesives Cutting 70% Greenhouse Gases
Seattle startup Nvirovate is commercializing a soy-based, compostable adhesive to replace petroleum-based glues in shipping labels, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 70%. Founded in May 2021, Nvirovate recently secured $850,000 in angel investments to expand into the $80 billion global tape and label market.
OfferUp Cuts 19% of Workforce Amid Missed 2022 Revenue Growth Targets
OfferUp, a Bellevue-based mobile marketplace, is laying off 19% of its staff due to revenue growth shortfalls despite having multiple years of financial runway. This move aligns with a broader trend of tech layoffs across the Seattle region amid economic uncertainties.
When Mark Zuckerberg met Seattle
The year was 2011, Facebook was serving a mere 600 million users, and Mark Zuckerberg was making his pitch to a crowd of prospective hires inside the company's office near Pike Place Market — explaining why the social network had chosen Seattle for its first remote engineering hub. "We were like, alright, at some point, we should probably think about opening up offices in other places," he said. "And we figured that Seattle would be a good starting place, because it's culturally pretty similar to the Bay Area, pretty close by. ... It's the same time zone. So it's easier…
Seattle AI Startup Spiral Raises $1.25M to Expand Customer Feedback Analysis Software and Team
Seattle startup Spiral raised $1.25 million to enhance its AI software that analyzes customer feedback, planning to expand its team to 12 by early 2023. Spiral targets medium-to-large companies in sectors like banking and fintech, currently serving over 12 clients amid increased demand.
Seattle Healthcare Analytics Startup Abett Raises $6.5M to Boost Employer Benefits Data Software
Seattle healthcare analytics startup Abett, founded by former Amazon employee Mike Hanlon, raised $6.5 million to enhance its software that helps large employers analyze spending on employee health benefits using legally accessible data.
Jane Park Launches Tokki Sustainable Gift-Wrap Startup, Raises Funds via StartEngine Equity Crowdfunding
Veteran entrepreneur Jane Park has chosen equity crowdfunding on StartEngine to raise capital for her sustainable gift-wrap startup Tokki, highlighting its lower barriers and broader investor participation compared to traditional venture capital. Park, who previously raised over $50 million for Julep Beauty from major investors, values crowdfunding for connecting with end users and offering an alternative fundraising method.
LeadScorz Secures $5.6M Series A to Expand AI Sales Lead Analysis Platform
LeadScorz, a Seattle-based AI startup analyzing digital sales leads, raised $5.6 million in a Series A funding round to expand and hire more staff. Founded by Pat Murphy in 2018, the company targets large marketers and integrates with major CRM systems to improve lead scoring amid evolving customer preferences.
CommerceIQ to Acquire Seattle’s Ideoclick Assets for $475,000 Amid Receivership, Retain 59 Employees
CommerceIQ plans to acquire assets, including customer lists, from Seattle-based Ideoclick for $475,000 following Ideoclick's receivership due to financial struggles. The deal aims to retain Ideoclick's 59 employees and ensure service continuity to customers through November 30.
Seattle Entrepreneur Ryan Mulcahy Acquires Sook to Boost Nationwide Small Business Discovery Online
Seattle entrepreneur Ryan Mulcahy acquired Sook, a tool initially built by Jonathan Sandals to help shoppers discover small businesses online. Mulcahy expanded Sook from a browser extension to a full website featuring small business products nationwide, aiming to help them compete against Amazon and other tech giants.
Seattle Health Data Analytics Firm Advata Lays Off 32 Employees Following Merger of Six Companies
Advata, a Seattle-area health data analytics company formed from six merged firms owned by Providence, laid off 32 employees amid broader tech industry cutbacks. The company offers AI-powered healthcare tools and recently launched a new revenue cycle management product.
Seattle Trucking Startup Convoy Conducts New Layoffs Amid Economic Pressures Following $260M Funding
Seattle-based trucking startup Convoy has conducted another round of layoffs amid economic uncertainty and supply chain challenges, following a 7% workforce reduction earlier this year after raising $260 million at a $3.8 billion valuation.
Titan Casket's $1,199 Orion Series Featured in Taylor Swift's 'Anti-Hero' Video, Boosting Startup's Profile
Titan Casket, a direct-to-consumer casket company, gained viral attention after its $1,199 Orion Series casket was featured in Taylor Swift's 'Anti-Hero' music video from the 'Midnights' album. Founded in 2016, Titan recently raised $3.5 million in funding and benefits from visibility due to a lack of major casket brands.
Viome Life Sciences raises $67M Series C to expand at-home gut, immune and cancer screening tests
Bellevue-based Viome Life Sciences raised over $67 million in Series C funding to expand its at-home health screening test business, bringing total capital raised to more than $150 million. Founder and CEO Naveen Jain said the company plans to grow headcount from about 150 to ~200 and will hire more scientists, researchers, and engineers while keeping lab and supplement manufacturing automated.
Seattle Startup Veeve Raises $6.7M to Expand Smart Shopping Cart Technology Across U.S. Grocery Stores
Seattle-based startup Veeve raised $6.7 million to expand its smart shopping cart technology, which helps shoppers scan and pay without checkout lines, to more grocery stores. Founded by former Amazon managers in 2018, Veeve currently deploys smart carts at four U.S. retail chains and plans to release a lighter, larger-capacity cart as well as a Plug & Play device for traditional carts.
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