
Amplify Partners
Description
Amplify Partners is a prominent early-stage venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, renowned for its focused investment strategy in enterprise technology. The firm primarily targets technical founders who are building foundational solutions for the enterprise, with a strong emphasis on infrastructure, data, and developer tools. Amplify's investment thesis centers on identifying and supporting companies that address complex technical problems, often at the cutting edge of software development and cloud infrastructure. Their deep domain expertise allows them to provide significant strategic value beyond capital, acting as true partners to their portfolio companies.
The firm typically leads Seed and Series A funding rounds, indicating their commitment to supporting companies from their earliest stages of development. Amplify Partners has built an impressive portfolio, boasting several high-profile successes, including Datadog and Confluent, both of which went public. These exits underscore the firm's ability to identify and nurture companies with significant growth potential and market impact. Their approach is characterized by a hands-on engagement, leveraging their team's operational and technical backgrounds to help founders navigate product development, market fit, and scaling challenges.
Amplify Partners recently announced the closing of its sixth fund, Fund VI, at $400 million in February 2024. This latest fund brings their total capital under management to over $1.1 billion, demonstrating substantial growth and continued investor confidence in their specialized strategy. The firm's initial investment checks typically range from $3 million for Seed rounds up to $15 million for Series A, reflecting their commitment to providing substantial early-stage capital. With a clear focus and a track record of backing transformative enterprise technologies, Amplify Partners remains a key player in the venture ecosystem for deep tech and B2B infrastructure.
Investor Profile
Amplify Partners has backed more than 218 startups, with 14 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 48 rounds, about 22% of its total and boasts 27 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, Israel.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Technology.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $3M – $15M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (31%)
- Seed (30%)
- Series B (19%)
- Series C (10%)
- Series Unknown (6%)
- Series D (2%)
- Pre Seed (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (93%)
- Canada (4%)
- Israel (1%)
- United Kingdom (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Information Technology
- Analytics
- Machine Learning
- Big Data
- Enterprise Software
- Saas
- Security
- Internet
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