Over four days of blue skies, waterfront views, executive meetings, company tours, and regional collaboration, Greater Seattle welcomed 28 executive-level delegates representing 26 international companies through the 2026 SelectUSA Seattle Spinoff. This year’s program represented approximately $84M in capital investment and more than 130 jobs under evaluation, with companies actively exploring expansion opportunities across AI,…
Seattle, Wash. (April 28, 2026) Greater Seattle Partners (GSP) convened 28 executive-level delegates representing 26 international companies through the 2026 SelectUSA Seattle Spinoff, advancing foreign direct investment with a pipeline of $84M in near-term capital investment and more than 133 jobs under evaluation. The cohort reflects a diverse mix of high-growth startups, scaling mid-sized firms,…
Vantari VR, a global health technology company, has established its North American headquarters in Seattle, marking a new foreign direct investment into the region. The company plans to create 50 jobs over the next two to three years and invest $8M in capital expenditure. Founded in Sydney, Australia, Vantari VR develops immersive virtual reality training…
Washington State Delegation Strengthens Economic and Cultural Ties By Josh Davis, Chief Economic Development Officer & Senior Vice President In February 2026, Greater Seattle Partners and the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce led the largest and most far-reaching mission to India ever undertaken by the State of Washington. Delegates and supporting organizations included Microsoft, Amazon,…
Greater Seattle Partners is proud to welcome to the region Gamer Republic, a high-growth South Korean artificial intelligence startup as the company establishes its first U.S. operations in Seattle. Gamer Republic’s flagship product is STATUP.GG launched in 2020 as an AI voice coaching platform for esports. STATUP.GG currently supports Riot Games’ League of Legends, the…
In June 2025, Greater Seattle Partners and the Seattle Metro Chamber of Commerce led a delegation of more than 50 regional leaders on the International Leadership Mission to Germany. This long-standing partnership between GSP and the Chamber brings business, government, and community leaders together to study how other regions address challenges, seize opportunities, and strengthen…
From May 6-9, 2025, Greater Seattle Partners (GSP) hosted its signature international business attraction program: the SelectUSA Seattle Spinoff. GSP brought together 23 international companies from seven countries: Brazil, Finland, India, Japan, Poland, South Korea, Taiwan, represented by 27 senior executives who are ready, willing, and able to invest in our region. International Delegates &…
FDI Inbound Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) refers to an investment made by a company in one country into business interests located in another country. It allows companies to enter new markets and expand their global presence. Overall, FDI can be a powerful tool for economic development, fostering international cooperation, and enhancing global economic integration. Inbound…
Greater Seattle Partners (GSP) is pleased to welcome VishwaGuru Infotech Pvt. Ltd., a fast-growing enterprise IT solutions provider from Pune, India, as the newest international investor in the Greater Seattle region through the SelectUSA Seattle Spinoff Program. With a planned investment of $10 million over the next 1 – 3 years, VishwaGuru Infotech will establish…
Every Fall, Washingtonians flock to celebrate the 1810 marriage of the Crown Prince of Bavaria (who later became King Louis I) to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. Today we call it Oktoberfest, but 200 years ago the name hadn’t caught on yet. Whether it’s a weekend away in Leavenworth to embrace the gemütlichkeit spirit—a term that…
Marine Innovation, a South Korean material innovation company specializing in producing sustainable packaging solutions (to-go containers, industrial packing container), is expanding its operations to Greater Seattle as part of its U.S. growth strategy. The company is establishing its presence at K-Startup Center Seattle, located in the heart of one of the nation’s most sustainable and…
A Growing Indian Diaspora Enriching Greater Seattle Greater Seattle is a vibrant and diverse region, enriched by the significant presence and contributions of the international community. With a 47% increase in the immigrant population in Seattle between 2000-2020, the Indian diaspora has found a particularly strong presence in the region, contributing to its cultural richness,…