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Restaurateur Randall Hom’s AI Startup Hostie Raises $12 Million Series A to Manage SF Restaurant Reservations and Guest Communications
Restaurateur Randall Hom launched AI startup Hostie to help San Francisco restaurants manage reservations and guest communications, and the company raised $12 million in Series A funding.
Auger — Dave and Leigh Anne Clark’s $150M AI supply-chain startup — moves HQ from Seattle area to Dallas
Auger, an AI supply-chain startup co-founded in 2024 by former Amazon executive Dave Clark and Leigh Anne Clark, is relocating its headquarters from the Seattle area to Dallas after raising $150 million; development work remains in Seattle and the Dallas office is expected to reach about 30 employees by year-end.
Auger founders Dave and Leigh Anne Clark relocate HQ to Dallas while retaining 115-person Bellevue engineering hub
Auger, a supply-chain technology startup founded in 2024 by former Amazon retail CEO Dave Clark and his wife Leigh Anne Clark, has moved its headquarters to Dallas while keeping a 115-person engineering hub in Bellevue and 15 staff at the Dallas HQ. The Clarks say the move was planned to access Dallas-area supply-chain talent and reflects personal ties to the region, not Washington tax policy.
Former Amazon Operations Chief Dave Clark Moves Auger HQ to North Dallas, Keeps 115-Person Bellevue Engineering Office
Auger, a supply-chain software startup co-founded by former Amazon operations chief Dave Clark, has relocated its headquarters from Bellevue to North Dallas while retaining a 115-person engineering office in Bellevue; the 2024-founded company has raised $150 million and counts Meta, Fanatics and Kimberly-Clark as customers. Clark says the move was driven by talent, family and proximity to customers rather than taxes, and he warned that Seattle’s dominance in tech hubs isn’t guaranteed.
Auger co-founders Dave and Leigh Anne Clark move HQ to Dallas from Bellevue after $150M raise; Bellevue ops remain
Dave Clark’s supply-chain startup Auger, launched in Bellevue in 2024, is reestablishing its headquarters in Dallas after raising $150 million and will keep development operations and a presence in Bellevue.
Dave and Leigh Anne Clark Move Auger HQ to Dallas After Raising $150 Million, Serving Meta and Other Fortune 500 Clients
Former Amazon executive Dave Clark and his wife Leigh Anne moved Auger’s headquarters from Seattle to Dallas; their supply-chain AI startup has raised $150 million, counts Meta, Kimberly-Clark and Fanatics as customers, and aims to become a $100 billion company.
Auger, led by ex-Amazon exec Dave Clark, raises $50M Series B (part of $150M) to deploy AI agents that run supply chains
Dave Clark, founder of Auger and former Amazon operations lead, raised a $50 million Series B as part of $150 million total to build AI agents that execute routine supply-chain operations across existing ERP, WMS, TMS and demand-planning systems for customers including Meta Reality Labs, Fanatics and Kimberly-Clark.
Auger, led by ex‑Amazon operations chief Dave Clark, raises $50M Series B to reach $150M total and expand customers
Auger, a Bellevue supply-chain software startup led by ex‑Amazon operations chief Dave Clark, raised $50 million in a Series B led by Eclipse, bringing total funding to $150 million while growing to ~130 employees and signing customers including Meta, Fanatics, and Kimberly‑Clark. The company integrates existing ERP and logistics systems into a unified operating layer using AI agents and optimization models to make and execute supply‑chain decisions.
Former Convoy CEO Dan Lewis Launches Stealth Startup Focused on AI Infrastructure and Supply Chain Intelligence
Dan Lewis, former CEO of Convoy, has launched a stealth startup aimed at developing AI infrastructure and enhancing supply chain intelligence.
Convoy Co-founder Dan Lewis Leaves Microsoft to Launch Stealth Startup for Efficient AI Model Computing
Dan Lewis, co-founder of the former freight marketplace Convoy, has left his corporate vice president role at Microsoft to launch a stealth startup focused on creating an efficient computing platform for running AI models. His new venture aims to optimize AI inference costs by managing data centers, networking, chips, and software to make AI more efficient and affordable.
Ex-Amazon CEO Dave Clark Builds Custom CRM Using AI Vibe Coding Tools in 72 Hours for Startup Auger
Former Amazon CEO Dave Clark rapidly developed a custom CRM and customer prototype over a weekend using AI-powered vibe coding tools, highlighting their productivity benefits despite some skepticism. He chose a custom build over existing open source options to better meet his startup Auger's specific needs and scalability concerns.
Flexport Sells Convoy Technology to DAT Freight & Analytics for Approximately $250 Million in 2024
Flexport announced it is selling Convoy's freight marketplace technology to DAT Freight & Analytics for around $250 million, after acquiring Convoy in 2022 following its shutdown. DAT, part of Roper Technologies, will operate the marketplace, expanding its freight-matching network in North America.
Seattle Startup Row Zero Raises $10 Million Seed Round to Revolutionize Big Data Spreadsheet Analysis
Seattle startup Row Zero raised $10 million in a seed round led by IA Ventures to develop a spreadsheet software optimized for big data analysis. Founded by former AWS engineers, the company aims to provide a faster, enterprise-grade alternative to traditional spreadsheets, with over 1,500 companies already using its platform.
Convoy Co-Founder Grant Goodale Joins Ryder as Chief Product and Technology Officer
Grant Goodale, co-founder and former CTO of Convoy, has joined Ryder as chief product and technology officer, marking his return to the trucking industry. Additionally, Seattle startups Shipium and Graham & Walker announced key leadership hires with Geoff Tamman named CFO and Ryan Hughes as chief of staff, respectively.
Flexport Sues Freightmate Founders for Trade Secret Theft to Launch Seattle Startup
Logistics company Flexport has filed a federal lawsuit against Freightmate and its founders, alleging theft of thousands of confidential files and trade secrets to launch a competing startup in Seattle. Flexport accuses Freightmate's CEO Bryan Lacaillade and CTO Jason Zhao of secretly conspiring while employed at Flexport, resulting in claims for monetary damages, injunctive relief, and destruction of stolen materials.
Convoy Co-Founder Dan Lewis Joins Microsoft as Chief Product Officer for Enterprise AI Solutions
Dan Lewis, former Convoy CEO, has joined Microsoft as chief product officer for Business & Industry solutions and Copilot AI, focusing on enterprise AI initiatives. Lewis returns to Microsoft after leading Convoy to a $3.8 billion valuation before its 2023 shutdown.
Freightmate, Founded by Former Flexport and Amazon Employees, Raises $5M Seed to Automate Freight Forwarding Documents
Freightmate, a Seattle-based startup founded by ex-Flexport and Amazon veterans, raised $5 million in seed funding led by Fuse to automate document and data processing for freight forwarders. Its product, Docmate, digitizes and validates shipment documents, helping freight forwarders reduce errors and save time.
Amazon puts AI in delivery vans; Ex-AMZN exec Dave Clark's new startup; AI vs. cancer
Artificial intelligence and automation are transforming the way companies get stuff to stores and doorsteps, changing the world of logistics, transportation and the supply chain, as demonstrated by a few Amazon-related stories we covered this week: Amazon's unveiling of a new "Vision-Assisted Package Retrieval (VAPR) system for the cargo hold of its electric Rivian vans; The announcement of Amazon’s next-generation fulfillment center, with updated and expanded versions of its robotics systems in Shreveport, La. Former Amazon executive Dave Clark's launch of a new supply chain technology startup, based in the Seattle area, with $100 million in funding out of the…
Ex-Amazon CEO Dave Clark Launches AI-Powered Supply Chain Startup Auger with $100M Funding
Dave Clark, former Amazon and Flexport CEO, founded Auger, a supply chain technology startup with $100 million in Series A funding from Oak HC/FT. Auger offers an AI-powered platform aimed at improving decision-making for large companies with complex global supply chains.
Tola Capital co-founder Sheila Gulati raises $230 million third fund, firm totals $688 million in capital
Seattle venture capital firm Tola Capital, co-founded by Sheila Gulati, raised a $230 million third fund in November and has already made multiple investments, bringing the firm's total capital raised to $688 million. Gulati, whose early exposure to tech influenced her career, runs the AI-focused firm that has backed companies like Simpplr and B12.
Jeff Bezos' big move, Convoy's final stop, AI meets VC
What should we make of Jeff Bezos' decision to move his primary residence from Seattle to Miami? That's our first topic on this week's episode. Plus, Convoy's final destination; a new AI feature from Seattle startup Yoodli that helps startup founders hone their pitches; and Amazon tests Bluetooth earplugs for warehouse workers. Related stories and links ‘Seattle, you will always have a piece of my heart’: Jeff Bezos leaving Amazon’s hometown for Miami Jeff Bezos’ move out of Washington state sparks questions about wealth taxes Swimming from Seattle? Jeff Bezos’ big move brings us full circle from the mid-1990s Flexport…
Flexport Acquires Convoy’s Technology and CEO Dan Lewis After Convoy’s Sudden Shutdown
Freight company Flexport acquired Convoy's technology and some employees, including CEO Dan Lewis, after Convoy abruptly shut down, citing a modest purchase price. Convoy, once valued at $3.8 billion, collapsed due to market challenges and exhausted strategic options despite significant funding.
Flexport Cuts 165 Jobs at Bellevue Office Amid 20% Company-Wide Layoffs to Restructure for Profitability
Logistics company Flexport is laying off 165 employees from its Bellevue office as part of a broader 20% company-wide workforce reduction announced last week, aiming to restructure for profitability. The Bellevue office remains operational and important for technology and product development despite recent leadership changes and past layoffs.
Logixboard raises $32M to expand freight-forwarding software as supply-chain chaos boosts demand
Seattle freight-forwarding software startup Logixboard raised $32 million (after a $13M round in April) to help traditional forwarders digitize document management, communications and visibility amid ongoing supply-chain disruption.
Amazon Veteran Dorothy Li Named CTO of Convoy; Will Lead Engineering for Digital Freight Network
Dorothy Li, a 23-year Amazon veteran who helped launch products from Prime to Kindle, has been named CTO of Seattle-based trucking startup Convoy and will lead engineering for its digital freight network. Convoy, valued at $2.7 billion after a $400 million raise in November 2019, reports triple-digit year-over-year revenue growth and a network of over 67,000 carriers and 300,000 trucks.
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