AI Startups Funding in 2025: Who’s Getting the Big Bucks?

Just eight months into 2025, Greater Seattle has already had a prolific year for investment in artificial intelligence startups. Greater Seattle artificial intelligence startups received $679.4 million in 2025 (January – August 31), with the total lifetime funding of $1.5 billion. A deep dive into recent funding rounds reveals a vibrant ecosystem of innovation, with companies tackling everything from cybersecurity to autonomous vehicles supporting Seattle’s reputation as the nation’s second-biggest new AI job hotspot.

49 Greater Seattle AI companies received funding in 2025, (as of 8/31/25). The biggest funding rounds of the year highlight a mix of enterprise solutions, infrastructure, and specialized AI applications. These companies are pushing boundaries in legal tech (Supio), enterprise data (Centific Inc), and autonomous infrastructure (AIM and Overland AI).

Supio, tops the 2025 funding leaderboard; this Seattle-based startup raised a $60 million Series B round. Supio is revolutionizing legal research with an AI platform designed specifically for attorneys. Its technology helps legal professionals quickly surface crucial information, streamlining workflows and improving case outcomes. The size of this round showcases the growing demand for specialized AI tools in regulated industries.

Headquartered in Redmond, Centific Inc also secured $60 million. Centific focuses on enterprise-grade AI and analytics solutions, helping businesses harness data for smarter decision-making. Their platform spans database management, retail technology, and information systems, making them a key player in the digital transformation of traditional industries.

Bellevue-based AIM raised $50 million to scale its AI-powered earthmoving and infrastructure automation. AIM’s mission is to make large-scale construction and mining operations more efficient and sustainable through robotics and machine learning. Their technology is foundational to the future of smart cities and industrial automation.

Also raising $50 million is Icertis also raised a $50 million round. This Bellevue-based company is well known for its AI-powered contract management platform, which helps enterprises ensure compliance, reduce risk, and optimize procurement. Their funding round reflects continued investor confidence in AI solutions that enhance enterprise governance and operational efficiency.

Augmodo rounds out the top 5 with a $37 million round. Based in Seattle, Augmodo enables real-time tracking of products across retail stores. Their technology enhances inventory management and transforms the shopping experience, offering retailers a powerful tool to compete in an increasingly digital marketplace.

What Types of AI Are Getting Funded?

The most common industry tags among funded companies reveal where investor interest is concentrated:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) – 45 companies
Software – 22 companies
Machine Learning – 12 companies
SaaS – 9 companies
Information Technology – 8 companies
Analytics – 4 companies
Health Care – 3 companies
Marketing – 3 companies
Robotics – 3 companies
Cybersecurity – 3 companies

Prevalent Funding Stages of AI Startups

The distribution of funding types shows a healthy mix of early-stage and growth-stage investments. This indicates a pipeline of emerging startups, with many still in the early phases of scaling their products and teams.

Pre-Seed – 5 companies
Seed – 18 companies
Series A – 15 companies
Series B – 3 companies
Venture Series Undisclosed – 6 companies

18 of the 49 AI companies that have received funding thus far in 2025 were founded in the last five years (2020 or later), reflecting a surge of innovation and investment in early-stage ventures. Investing groups and the number of Greater Seattle AI companies they invested in in 2025 can be found below:

2025 has also ushered in a fresh generation of AI startups, each bringing bold ideas and specialized solutions to the table. Whether tackling bugs or powering marketplaces, these companies embody the diversity and drive of the AI sector. So far there are 10 AI Companies that have been founded since the start of 2025 (current as of 8/31/25). See below for the list and what they do!

AI Companies founded in 2025

Company Name	Description
Dipp AI Technologies	Research and product company building the orchestration layer for superintelligent multi-agent enterprise systems.
Solvin AI	The world’s first AI teammate that autonomously solves bugs.
Assemblia	AI platform helping businesses and civic society engage with government policymaking.
InferX	AI Native OS for Inference Platform.
Kanu AI	No-code platform where an AI agent designs, builds, and runs software architecture, frontend, and cloud systems.
FlickBloom	Full-service multi-agent solution for social media marketing.
Sign AI	Bridges the communication gap between Deaf and hearing individuals.
Rainbow	AI storytelling company creating art that haunts, heals, and moves.
yumeru	AI voice agents for outbound and inbound calls.
nailedit.live	AI-powered marketplace helping users discover nail designs and instantly book salons—Pinterest meets OpenTable for nails.

As we look ahead, the momentum behind AI innovation in Greater Seattle shows signs of acceleration. The companies spotlighted in this year’s funding round are shaping the future of industries from healthcare to robotics and cybersecurity. With an established ecosystem of talent, capital, and innovation, Seattle is a global hub for AI-driven growth.

Source: Crunchbase, 2025 (Accessed September 1, 2025)

The report was researched and written by Dr. Victoria DePalma, Greater Seattle Partners Research Director.