Seattle lands another $1B startup: Here’s the latest arrival in the industrial AI boom

Nominal CEO Cameron McCord says Seattle’s concentration to tech talent and key partners attracted the company. (Photos via Nominal) Seattle’s emergence as a hub for companies building the next generation of industrial technology is drawing another high-profile startup. Los Angeles-based Nominal , whose software helps engineers build, test and validate complex hardware systems, is establishing a permanent Seattle office as it ramps up hiring and looks for a larger home in the region.