
Amino Capital
Description
Amino Capital is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Palo Alto, California, established in 2012. The firm has carved out a distinct niche by primarily focusing on early-stage, data-driven startups, spanning Seed to Series A rounds. Their investment thesis centers on disruptive technologies across various sectors, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, Blockchain, Fintech, and Biotech. Amino Capital's strategic approach emphasizes identifying companies with strong technological foundations and significant market potential, leveraging their deep expertise in data-centric innovations.
With over $1 billion in assets under management, Amino Capital has built an extensive portfolio, having invested in more than 280 companies globally. This broad reach underscores their commitment to fostering innovation on an international scale, while maintaining a strong presence within the Silicon Valley ecosystem. The firm is known for its hands-on approach, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and access to a vast network, aiding portfolio companies in navigating the complexities of growth and market entry.
Amino Capital typically deploys initial checks ranging from $500,000 to $1,000,000 for seed-stage investments, though they can participate in larger Series A rounds. Their impressive track record includes over 50 successful exits, featuring high-profile companies such as Zoom, Chime, Grail, and Webflow. These notable successes highlight the firm's ability to identify and nurture ventures that achieve significant valuations and market impact, solidifying their reputation as a key player in the early-stage venture capital landscape. The firm's consistent focus on cutting-edge, data-intensive solutions positions them as a go-to partner for founders building the next generation of technology companies.
Investor Profile
Amino Capital has backed more than 162 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 31 rounds, about 19% of its total and boasts 20 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, China, Singapore.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning.
- Typical check size: $500K – $1M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (60%)
- Series A (13%)
- Pre Seed (7%)
- Series B (6%)
- Series Unknown (5%)
- Angel (4%)
- Convertible Note (2%)
- Series E (1%)
- Initial Coin Offering (1%)
- Series C (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (80%)
- China (6%)
- Singapore (4%)
- Switzerland (2%)
- Canada (1%)
- Japan (1%)
- Portugal (1%)
- Taiwan (1%)
- United Kingdom (1%)
- Morocco (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Machine Learning
- Information Technology
- Saas
- Enterprise Software
- Fintech
- Blockchain
- Mobile
- Health Care
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