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Bezos Expeditions
Bezos Expeditions is the single-family office and personal investment vehicle of Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon.com. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Mercer...
Bezos Expeditions
Bezos Expeditions is the single-family office and personal investment vehicle of Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon.com. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Mercer Island, Washington, United States, it manages Bezos’s private capital across early- and late-stage investments spanning technology, artificial intelligence, robotics, aerospace, biotechnology, media, fintech, and related sectors (per official website listings of selected investments and projects). The firm’s public website identifies major associated holdings and initiatives including Blue Origin, The Washington Post, Airbnb, Anduril, Perplexity, Uber, Workday, Figure, Skild AI, Field AI, and others, alongside philanthropic and long-duration efforts such as the Bezos Day One Fund, Bezos Family Foundation, the 10,000-Year Clock, and Apollo F-1 engine recovery. As a private single-family office it is not registered as an investment adviser with the SEC, does not file Form ADV or public AUM disclosures, and operates with a deliberately low profile. Investment activity continues actively into 2026, including multiple AI-focused rounds. Leadership centers on Jeff Bezos as founder and principal, with Melinda Lewison long serving as Managing Director. The office relies solely on the principal’s capital rather than external limited partners and maintains selective transparency limited primarily to its portfolio website.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
2005
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Mercer Island
Corporate office
Mercer Island, WA, United States
Principals
Jeff Bezos
Founder and Principal
Melinda Lewison
Managing Director
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is Bezos Expeditions?
It is the single-family office of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, established to manage his personal venture, private equity, and other investments across technology, aerospace, biotech, media, and related fields.
When was Bezos Expeditions founded and where is it based?
The firm was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Mercer Island, Washington, United States.
Does Bezos Expeditions publicly disclose its assets under management?
No. As a private single-family office that is not a registered investment adviser, it does not disclose AUM or file Form ADV with the SEC.
Who leads Bezos Expeditions?
Jeff Bezos serves as founder and principal. Melinda Lewison has long served as Managing Director overseeing investment activities.
What are examples of notable investments or projects associated with Bezos Expeditions?
Per the firm’s official website, these include Blue Origin, The Washington Post, Airbnb, Uber, Workday, Perplexity, Anduril, Figure, Skild AI, and initiatives such as the Bezos Day One Fund, Bezos Family Foundation, the 10,000-Year Clock, and F-1 engine recovery.
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