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Amazon Alexa Fund

Washington Founded 2015 Website
Cheque Size$250K to $10M
Stages4
Industries22
Markets29
Stated Portfolio23
Operating Since2015 (11y)

About Amazon Alexa Fund

Amazon Alexa Fund is a corporate venture capital fund established by Amazon in 2015, focusing on advancing innovations in voice technology, artificial intelligence, and ambient computing. The fund provides investment capital across multiple stages, from seed to growth, and offers access to Amazon’s global resources, Alexa ecosystem, and technical expertise. It operates globally, with a stronger presence in U.S. innovation hubs, and has invested in companies such as NinjaTech AI, Hedra, Ario, and HeyBoss. The fund's investment strategy encompasses a wide geographical focus, including regions like the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Canada, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Morocco. It targets industries such as Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, Entertainment, and Smart Devices, with investment sizes ranging from $250,000 to $10 million. By supporting startups in these sectors and regions, Amazon Alexa Fund aims to fuel innovation and advancement in voice technology, positioning Amazon at the forefront of this transformation and creating a symbiotic relationship between the tech giant and the startup ecosystem.

Geographical Focus

Other stated markets24

United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaGermanyJapanAustraliaSingaporeChinaIndiaBrazilFranceItalyUnited Arab EmiratesSpainMexicoSouth KoreaSaudi ArabiaNew ZealandIsraelChileArgentinaColombiaPeruEcuador

Requirements

Innovative solutions in voice technology and AI, Alignment with Amazon's Alexa platform, Potential for scalability and market impact, Strong leadership and vision, Companies developing voice technology and AI-driven innovations, Early to growth-stage companies globally, Innovative founders with a focus on enhancing customer experiences through voice and AI technologies, Innovative solutions in voice technology and artificial intelligence, Alignment with Amazon's Alexa ecosystem, Potential for integration with Amazon's products and services

Stated Portfolio23

Ring
Volley
Greenlight
Ario
Hedra
Mara GroupInvestor profile
Luma
June
ecobee
NinjaTech AI
HeyBoss
Vesper
DefinedCrowd
CTRL Labs
Osmo
Mojio
Toymail Co.
Dragon Innovation
Embodied Inc.
Garageio
Invoxia
Kitt.ai
Musaic

As reported by the investor. 1 of 23 names match a profile on this platform and links through. The rest are printed as stated.