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
Seattle Startup Alkemi Launches AI Platform DataLab for Secure, Non-Technical Company Data Query, Raises $1.65M Pre-Seed
Seattle startup Alkemi, founded by brothers Connor and Maxwell Folley, launched the AI platform DataLab to enable non-technical employees to query company data in plain English without compromising privacy. The company recently raised $1.65 million in pre-seed funding led by Tuesday Capital.
Seattle Startups Stoke Space, Group14, TerraPower, and Helion Raise Over $2 Billion in Venture Capital for Space, Fusion, and Battery Technologies
Seattle-area startups in space, fusion energy, and battery technology have attracted significant venture capital recently, with companies like Stoke Space Technologies, Group14 Technologies, TerraPower, and Helion Energy raising hundreds of millions. This shift marks a move from the region's traditional focus on software toward hardware-driven innovation.
Seattle Outpaces Toronto as Superior Tech Hub Despite Toronto's High-Valued AI Startups Amid ALCS Baseball Rivalry
Seattle and Toronto, both strong tech hubs, are compared on various metrics like talent rankings, corporate presence, and startups, with Seattle leading in corporate tech depth and number of unicorns, while Toronto boasts high-value AI startups like Cohere. Seattle ranks higher globally and has more engineering centers from major US tech firms, though Toronto shows strong growth in AI and security startups.
Seattle Startup Singletto Launches FDA-Approved Virus-Killing Masks on Amazon Following $10M Funding and DARPA Support
Seattle startup Singletto, with $10 million in funding and support from DARPA, has launched FDA-approved virus-neutralizing face masks on Amazon using its Oxafence Active Protection technology that kills 99.9% of certain viruses. The masks are the only FDA-cleared products in the U.S. that inactivate tested viruses and may have applications in healthcare and national security.
Jeff Bezos Predicts Orbital Gigawatt Data Centers Powered by Solar Energy Within 20 Years to Support AI
Jeff Bezos predicts gigawatt-scale orbital data centers powered by continuous solar energy will be the future for efficiently supporting AI and tech industry growth, with a transition expected over the next 10-20 years. These space-based centers aim to surpass terrestrial data centers in cost-effectiveness, continuing space's role in benefiting Earth.
Ex-Army Officer Jonathan Pan Leads Exia Labs in Developing AI for Military Wargaming
Jonathan Pan, a former U.S. Army infantry officer who served in Afghanistan, is now CEO of Exia Labs in Seattle, developing AI software to enhance military wargaming. His military and gaming experiences converge to create innovative tools for tactical and strategic decision-making.
Seattle AI Startup Phaidra Raises $50M to Enhance Data Center Energy Efficiency with Advanced AI
Seattle startup Phaidra raised $50 million to advance its AI technology that improves energy efficiency in data centers by optimizing electricity, cooling, and workloads. The funding, led by Collaborative Fund, will support further development, strengthen ties with Nvidia, and expand its global reach.
GeekWire's Top Stories Sept. 21, 2025: Seattle Tech Layoffs, Sila's Battery Plant Launch, Microsoft AI Chip Cooling
GeekWire's most popular stories for the week of Sept. 21, 2025, highlight Seattle's tech challenges amid layoffs, the launch of Sila's automotive-scale battery manufacturing in Washington, and innovations from Microsoft and local startups. The coverage also includes insights from robotics pioneer Siddhartha Srinivasa and cultural moments like YouTuber IShowSpeed's Seattle streaming.
New TiE Seattle President Sonu Aggarwal Warns $100K H-1B Visa Fee Threatens Seattle Tech Startups
Sonu Aggarwal, newly named president of TiE Seattle, warns that President Trump's new $100,000 H-1B visa fee could severely disrupt the Seattle tech ecosystem, particularly harming startups relying on skilled foreign workers. The fee is unprecedented and could impact companies like Amazon and Microsoft, which heavily utilize H-1B visa holders.
Seattle Startups Yoodli and A-Alpha Bio Appoint New C-Suite Execs, TiE Seattle Names Siddhartha Srinivasa as President
Seattle startups Yoodli, A-Alpha Bio, and MoxiWorks have added senior executives, including Andy Larson as Yoodli's CFO and Troy Lionberger as A-Alpha Bio's chief business officer, while TiE Seattle appointed Siddhartha Srinivasa as president. These moves highlight growth and leadership shifts in the Seattle tech sector, with companies focusing on AI, biotech, and robotics.
Seattle’s Tech Sector Struggles with Microsoft and Amazon Layoffs, $146M Budget Deficit Projected
Seattle's tech scene faces challenges due to layoffs at Microsoft and Amazon, leading to decreased retail spending, restaurant closures, and a projected $146 million city budget deficit. Despite these setbacks, the AI boom may alter hiring trends and create new opportunities for startups in the region.
Seattle Startups CookShelf, Dripwave, Skillsheet, and Mayura AI Innovate Digital Recipes, AI Marketing, Recruiting, and AI Agents in 2024
Seattle startups CookShelf, Dripwave, Skillsheet, and Mayura AI are innovating in digital recipes, AI-powered email marketing, recruiting, and AI agents. These early-stage companies, founded mainly in 2024, focus on enhancing workflows in cooking, marketing, and talent management.
Ascend’s 2023 Founders Bash in Seattle Spotlights Rapid AI Growth, Business Challenges, and Skepticism Among Startup Leaders
At Ascend's fifth annual Founders Bash in Seattle, startup leaders discussed AI's rapid evolution, its value in speeding up work, cautious customer adoption, and skepticism around AI hype. Experts highlighted AI's accelerated development pace, business potential in time compression, and the ongoing need to demonstrate clear ROI to customers.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Uses Christmas Tree Analogy to Stress Employee Ownership at 2024 Accelerate Conference
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy used an unusual Christmas tree analogy at the Accelerate seller conference to illustrate the importance of employee ownership and innovation in maintaining Amazon’s startup culture. He emphasized hiring 'builders' who take full responsibility for their projects to avoid complacency in a large company.
Seattle Startup Pulumi Launches AI Agent Neo to Automate Cloud Infrastructure with a Third of Workforce
Seattle startup Pulumi launched Neo, an AI agent automating cloud infrastructure tasks such as provisioning, security, and compliance, developed by a third of its 130-person workforce. Neo uses large language models, primarily Claude, integrates with various AI developer tools, and aims to address bottlenecks faced by platform teams amid increasing developer demands.
Apple Acquires Seattle AI Startup WhyLabs and Integrates Founders into New Roles in 2024
Apple has quietly acquired Seattle startup WhyLabs in 2024, incorporating its founding team into AI-related roles. WhyLabs is discontinuing operations and open-sourcing its platform following the acquisition, which includes rights to its intellectual property.
Xnurta Opens 5,536 Sq Ft Bellevue HQ and London Office to Expand AI-Powered Ad Services for Brands like Lenovo
Xnurta, an AI-driven ad-services startup based in Bellevue, Washington, has opened a new 5,536-square-foot U.S. headquarters in downtown Bellevue's One Bellevue Center and a new office in London. The company automates real-time bidding on platforms like Amazon and Walmart, serving clients including Lenovo, Anker, and Greenworks.
OpenAI Acquires Seattle Startup Statsig for $1.1 Billion Amid Its Unique Five-Day In-Office Work Policy
Seattle-area startup Statsig, acquired by OpenAI for $1.1 billion, mandates five-day-a-week in-office work, contrasting with common hybrid models. CEO Vijaye Raji credits this policy for fostering strong collaboration, faster decision-making, and a high-performing culture.
OpenAI Expands Seattle Footprint with $1.1B Acquisition of Bellevue Startup Statsig
OpenAI is expanding its Seattle-area presence by acquiring the Bellevue-based product development platform Statsig for $1.1 billion, with Statsig continuing to operate independently. The move strengthens OpenAI's access to Seattle's tech talent and aligns with its existing local office near Microsoft.
Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena Implements Bold Reuse Reusable Cups Starting with Seattle Storm Game
Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena is adopting a reusable cup program by Portland startup Bold Reuse to reduce waste at sports and entertainment events, starting with a Seattle Storm game. The cups are collected, sanitized, and reused across all arena events, supporting the venue’s sustainability goals including its Zero Carbon certification.
TerraPower, Group14 Technologies, and Helion Energy Secure Over $1.5 Billion in Pacific Northwest Climate Tech Funding in 2025
The three largest investment rounds in the Pacific Northwest in 2025 have all gone to climate tech companies: TerraPower, Group14 Technologies, and Helion Energy, totaling over $1.5 billion. Despite political and economic challenges, clean energy firms in the region attracted nearly 40% of total investment funding so far this year.
Seattle Tech Veteran Matt Fisher Joins Immersive Media Startup Adventr to Lead AI-Based Interactive Gaming Innovation
Seattle tech veteran Matt Fisher has joined immersive media startup Adventr as a late-stage co-founder to advance AI-driven interactive gaming and media experiences, emphasizing voice-controlled content creation and interaction.
Seattle Shield Initiative Proposes Raising B&O Tax Exemption to $2M, Increasing Rates for Large Tech Firms Starting November Vote
Seattle voters will decide in November on the Seattle Shield initiative, which raises the B&O tax exemption from $100,000 to $2 million, relieving small businesses but increasing taxes for larger ones. For tech startups, this means early-stage companies pay less in taxes, while those scaling past $2 million in revenue will face higher rates.
Robotics Startup FieldAI Valued at $2 Billion After $405 Million Funding Led by Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos
FieldAI, a California-based robotics startup backed by Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and others, raised $405 million, valuing the company at $2 billion. The company develops unique foundation models that enable various robots to operate autonomously in dynamic and unstructured environments across multiple industries.
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.
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Jamie Siminoff Executive, Vice President
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Steve Rabuchin Executive, Vice President of Project Kuiper (Amazon Leo)
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Ben Wild Co-founder of Hubble Network, Former Amazon Product Lead
