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When you’re ready to expand your business to the Greater Seattle region, we will provide resources you need to grow. Here, you’ll find valuable insights into the region’s key economic data, along with access to our trusted partners—experts in architecture, real estate, banking, legal services, talent solutions and more—who are ready to support your business expansion.
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Fastest growing big city in the U.S. 2021-2022
Largest Metro Economy in the Nation 2023
Total Population in Greater Seattle
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Download Greater Seattle Infographics
Greater Seattle Partners is proud to introduce Uncommon Insights, a new feature where we highlight our region’s key sectors, thriving startup ecosystem, and the Uncommon Thinkers driving innovation forward. We offer downloadable infographics and resources to help you promote your presence in our thriving community.
Explore the cross-sector impact of artificial intelligence (AI) through this snapshot of Greater Seattle’s top 10 AI startup funding rounds from September 1, 2023, to September 1, 2024. The list showcases diverse industries such as cybersecurity, developer tools, legal tech, agriculture, and solar energy, emphasizing the broad-reaching influence of AI. To learn more, download the latest infographic detailing these remarkable funding achievements and see how AI is shaping the future of innovation and business growth in Greater Seattle.
Discover Greater Seattle’s AI startups making strides in the Cleantech sector! This infographic highlights top AI-driven companies such as iUNU, Phaidra, Electric Era Technologies, and Cosmos Innovation, each playing a critical role in sustainable innovation. Backed by notable investors like the University of Washington, Mark Cuban, and Microsoft for Startups, these businesses are at the forefront of transforming industries with their AI solutions. With impressive total funding, these startups are driving progress in agriculture, energy, and sustainability. Explore how Cleantech and AI are converging to create a greener future!
The Greater Seattle region is home to a thriving ecosystem of developer tools AI startups, driving innovation in software development and artificial intelligence. This infographic highlights top emerging companies, such as Xethub with $7.5 million in funding, Symbl.ai with $23.6 million, and Spice AI with $14.6 million. Backed by prominent investors like Madrona Venture Group and Techstars, these startups are pushing the boundaries of AI-powered tools designed to boost developer productivity. With companies like MangoBoost, which secured $65.8 million, Seattle’s AI startup scene is rapidly shaping the future of development tools and AI.
In the past year, Greater Seattle’s cleantech sector saw impressive funding rounds. Leading the pack, Zap Energy raised $129.9M for fusion energy, followed by LevelTen Energy with $61.1M for its energy marketplace. Solar-focused Omnidian and Cosmos Innovation secured $25M and $16.8M, respectively. Other notable raises include Recurrent ($16M, SaaS), RYP Labs ($8.1M, waste management), Juicer ($7.15M, charging infrastructure), EDO ($5M, energy management), Cleantech Strategies ($5M, energy consulting), and Climate Vault Solutions ($3.1M, carbon capture).
The Greater Seattle region is home to a thriving AI robotics startup ecosystem, as highlighted in the infographic. Leading the charge is Carbon Robotics, which raised $73.9M, with backing from Bolt, Ignition Partners, and others. Terraclear follows with $53.4M, supported by Madrona Venture Group. Outlift AI and Artly Coffee have secured $6.8M and $8.3M, respectively, both advancing AI applications in their sectors, with Artly Coffee being women-led. Newer entrants like Ally Robotics and Roboto AI, both founded in 2022, raised $4.6M and $4.8M, respectively, while Orchard Robotics raised $3.8M from Humba Ventures and Genius Ventures. Acumino received $4.1M, and Metrolla, another women-founded company, raised $450K in pre-seed rounds. Additionally, Situq secured $500K, and Numurus raised $2M from Tokusui Corporation of America. Established in 2013, Olis Robotics also raised $7.8M from investors like Alliance of Angels and SeaChange.
The infographic showcases key AI startups in the cybersecurity subsector within the Greater Seattle region. Leading the charge is Protect AI, founded in 2022, with an impressive $108.5 million in total funding. Dropzone AI, founded in 2023, has secured $20.4 million, while Vouched, founded in 2019, has raised $18.2 million. DarkLight, an earlier entrant from 2014, has garnered $8 million. Two women-founded companies, Loti (2022) and Tamnoon (2022), raised $5.2 million and $18 million, respectively, showing a growing diversity in the field. BlueTeam AI, founded in 2023, is an emerging player with its total funding still undisclosed. Together, these startups represent the cutting-edge innovations in cybersecurity from the Greater Seattle area, addressing the growing need for AI-powered protection and security solutions.
The Greater Seattle region is home to some of the most popular video games in the industry. Halo, developed by Bungie, Halo Studios and headquartered in Redmond, WA, is a renowned franchise created by a women-founded company. Guild Wars, an online role-playing game by ArenaNet, has been captivating players since 2000 from its Bellevue, WA base. League of Legends, developed by Riot Games, has a significant presence in Des Moines, WA, and continues to dominate the eSports scene globally. Meanwhile, Forza, developed by Turn 10 Studios in Redmond, WA, stands as a leader in the racing game genre. These titles exemplify the region’s substantial contribution to the gaming world.
Seattle ranked as the smartest city in the U.S., based on PropTechOS data from 2024. It highlights Seattle’s strengths, ranking #2 in both connectivity & infrastructure and sustainability, evaluated across various metrics including tech infrastructure, innovative companies, green building certification, and EV charging networks.
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