AZX

Based in Bellevue, Washington, AZX is a public benefit corporation that develops bespoke artificial intelligence solutions, including machine learning models and digital twins, to optimize internal business processes for critical industries. The enterprise software provider specifically targets the utilities, energy, real estate, and infrastructure sectors, serving major corporate clients such as Puget Sound Energy and CBRE. Initially operating as a bootstrapped and profitable consultancy utilizing time-based project fees, the company has successfully grown its workforce to 20 employees. Following a ten-fold year-over-year revenue spike in the first quarter of 2026, the business is transitioning toward a mixed commission structure. To accelerate its clean energy transition initiatives, the firm secured $6 million in pre-seed funding from institutional backers including AI2 Incubator, Kompas VC, and Founders’ Co-op. AZX was founded in 2024 by Aaron Goldfeder, Rich Evans, and Michael Albrecht.