Maria Hess

Active Investor

Head of VC Partnerships, Global VC & Startups BD at Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Seattle, Washington

Maria Hess, Head of VC Partnerships, Global VC & Startups BD at Amazon Web Services (AWS) is an active investor based in Seattle, Washington. This profile covers what Maria Hess backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Investor type: VCInvestor
Stages: Pre SeedSeed
Invests in: FintechSaaS & EnterpriseConsumer & RetailE-commerce & D2CMobility & LogisticsSupply Chain & Logistics
Location: Seattle, Washington
Typical check: $150K
Past investments: 2

Notable investments

Expedia, Inc.Picnik.com (acquired by Google)

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What does Maria Hess invest in?

Maria Hess invests in Fintech, SaaS & Enterprise, Consumer & Retail and E-commerce & D2C, typically at Pre Seed and Seed. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.