Amplify Partners

Amplify Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2012. The firm specializes in seed and Series A investments, focusing on technical founders who are developing innovative solutions in information technology, machine intelligence, and infrastructure. Amplify Partners actively seeks opportunities in companies that are addressing complex technical challenges within the enterprise sector, particularly those related to what it terms Infrastructure 2.0. The firm does not invest in consumer internet or cleantech ventures and emphasizes its commitment to supporting entrepreneurs through multiple funding rounds. Initial investments typically range from $50,000 to $1.5 million, reflecting Amplify's targeted approach to backing promising technology companies.

Steve Agelopoulos

CFO

Tim Babcock

Venture Partner

David Beyer

Partner

Sarah Catanzaro

General Partner

Mike Dauber

General Partner

Grace Ge

Partner

Grace Ge

Partner

Natasha Katoni

Partner

Lenny Pruss

General Partner

Renee Shah

Partner

Ameet Talwalkar

Venture Partner

Rohan Virani

Associate

Barr Yaron

Principal

Past deals in Washington

Chainguard

Series A in 2022
Developer of a supply chain security software designed to make the software lifecycle secure by default. The company's software applies zero-trust principles to supply chain protection to make the software lifecycle secure by default and uses compliant-build systems and integrations, enabling businesses to manage their supply chain security risks.

Temporal

Series B in 2022
Temporal Technologies Inc. develops an open-source microservices orchestration platform that allows developers to build and operate resilient applications at scale. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, the company provides tools for creating scalable distributed applications, workflow functions, and data pipelines. Its platform ensures the completion of workflows of varying sizes and complexities, offering features such as exponential activity retries and native saga pattern support for workflow compensation logic. Additionally, Temporal Technologies provides resources for development, debugging, testing processes, and monitoring, along with cloud services to enhance application reliability and performance.

Chainguard

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a supply chain security software designed to make the software lifecycle secure by default. The company's software applies zero-trust principles to supply chain protection to make the software lifecycle secure by default and uses compliant-build systems and integrations, enabling businesses to manage their supply chain security risks.

OctoAI

Series C in 2021
OctoML, Inc. is a company that provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to assist machine learning engineers in automating the optimization of their models using the open-source Apache TVM software stack. Its primary offering, the Octomizer, allows users to upload their machine learning models, which are then automatically optimized, benchmarked, and packaged for deployment across various hardware environments, including edge and cloud platforms. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, OctoML aims to streamline the process of deploying machine learning models, making it more efficient for developers to meet their AI requirements.

Archera

Series A in 2021
Archera, formerly known as Reserved.ai, is an information technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, founded in 2019. The company focuses on cloud cost optimization, particularly in the management of reserved instances for cloud services. Archera's software application automates the processes of purchasing, renewing, and exchanging reserved instances, enabling customers to effectively manage and control their cloud expenses. By streamlining these tasks, the company aims to help organizations optimize their cloud spending and enhance their financial efficiency within the realm of cloud services.

OctoAI

Series B in 2021
OctoML, Inc. is a company that provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to assist machine learning engineers in automating the optimization of their models using the open-source Apache TVM software stack. Its primary offering, the Octomizer, allows users to upload their machine learning models, which are then automatically optimized, benchmarked, and packaged for deployment across various hardware environments, including edge and cloud platforms. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, OctoML aims to streamline the process of deploying machine learning models, making it more efficient for developers to meet their AI requirements.

Temporal

Series A in 2020
Temporal Technologies Inc. develops an open-source microservices orchestration platform that allows developers to build and operate resilient applications at scale. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, the company provides tools for creating scalable distributed applications, workflow functions, and data pipelines. Its platform ensures the completion of workflows of varying sizes and complexities, offering features such as exponential activity retries and native saga pattern support for workflow compensation logic. Additionally, Temporal Technologies provides resources for development, debugging, testing processes, and monitoring, along with cloud services to enhance application reliability and performance.

OctoAI

Series A in 2020
OctoML, Inc. is a company that provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to assist machine learning engineers in automating the optimization of their models using the open-source Apache TVM software stack. Its primary offering, the Octomizer, allows users to upload their machine learning models, which are then automatically optimized, benchmarked, and packaged for deployment across various hardware environments, including edge and cloud platforms. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, OctoML aims to streamline the process of deploying machine learning models, making it more efficient for developers to meet their AI requirements.

Archera

Seed Round in 2020
Archera, formerly known as Reserved.ai, is an information technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, founded in 2019. The company focuses on cloud cost optimization, particularly in the management of reserved instances for cloud services. Archera's software application automates the processes of purchasing, renewing, and exchanging reserved instances, enabling customers to effectively manage and control their cloud expenses. By streamlining these tasks, the company aims to help organizations optimize their cloud spending and enhance their financial efficiency within the realm of cloud services.

Temporal

Seed Round in 2019
Temporal Technologies Inc. develops an open-source microservices orchestration platform that allows developers to build and operate resilient applications at scale. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, the company provides tools for creating scalable distributed applications, workflow functions, and data pipelines. Its platform ensures the completion of workflows of varying sizes and complexities, offering features such as exponential activity retries and native saga pattern support for workflow compensation logic. Additionally, Temporal Technologies provides resources for development, debugging, testing processes, and monitoring, along with cloud services to enhance application reliability and performance.

Integris Software

Venture Round in 2019
Integris Software, Inc. specializes in data privacy automation software that assists enterprises in discovering, mapping, monitoring, and controlling sensitive data. Its flagship platform enables organizations to fulfill data subject requests, comply with regulations such as CCPA and GDPR, and secure data within environments like Hadoop data lakes. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in Vancouver, Canada, Integris Software leverages artificial intelligence to provide visibility into the location of personal information across organizations. This capability not only helps companies meet stringent compliance mandates but also facilitates strategic decision-making by bridging the gap between legal, business, and technology sectors. As of June 2020, Integris Software operates as a subsidiary of OneTrust, LLC.

OctoAI

Seed Round in 2019
OctoML, Inc. is a company that provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to assist machine learning engineers in automating the optimization of their models using the open-source Apache TVM software stack. Its primary offering, the Octomizer, allows users to upload their machine learning models, which are then automatically optimized, benchmarked, and packaged for deployment across various hardware environments, including edge and cloud platforms. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, OctoML aims to streamline the process of deploying machine learning models, making it more efficient for developers to meet their AI requirements.

Suplari

Series A in 2019
Suplari is an innovative startup, lead by veteran entrepreneurs focused on leveraging machine learning to help enterprises change the way they manage their suppliers and costs. Suplari aggregates data from disconnected internal systems including contracts, invoices, and usage data into a common datastore and then delivers applications on top of that data that provides customers with a holistic view of their suppliers.

Dyndrite

Series A in 2019
Dyndrite Corporation is a software development company focused on enhancing manufacturing processes through advanced computational geometry tools. Established in 2016 and based in Seattle, Washington, Dyndrite offers a geometry engine and an additive toolkit designed to improve performance and productivity in design, engineering, and manufacturing. The company's flagship product, the Dyndrite accelerated geometry kernel, serves as a foundation for creating applications and print drivers for 3D printers, enabling automation in digital manufacturing. Additionally, Dyndrite provides QuantAM build preparation software tailored for 3D powder bed fusion metal printers, further supporting users in optimizing their manufacturing workflows. The software is accessible through an integrated Python application programming interface, allowing developers to create more efficient software and hardware solutions.

Polly

Series A in 2019
Polly is a survey platform founded in 2015 by former Microsoft engineers Samir Diwan and Bilal Aijazi. The company specializes in employee engagement software that allows organizations to create enterprise surveys and polls to gather feedback effectively. Polly's platform features a chatbot that can be trained to collect, connect, and analyze data from team members, facilitating informed and data-driven decision-making. Notable clients include Soylent, Auth0, and Grammarly. The company has received backing from various investors, including Amplify Partners, Slack Fund, Fathom Capital, and Madrona Venture Group. Through its tools, Polly aims to enhance workflows and improve both employee and customer experiences.

Integris Software

Series A in 2018
Integris Software, Inc. specializes in data privacy automation software that assists enterprises in discovering, mapping, monitoring, and controlling sensitive data. Its flagship platform enables organizations to fulfill data subject requests, comply with regulations such as CCPA and GDPR, and secure data within environments like Hadoop data lakes. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in Vancouver, Canada, Integris Software leverages artificial intelligence to provide visibility into the location of personal information across organizations. This capability not only helps companies meet stringent compliance mandates but also facilitates strategic decision-making by bridging the gap between legal, business, and technology sectors. As of June 2020, Integris Software operates as a subsidiary of OneTrust, LLC.

Suplari

Series A in 2018
Suplari is an innovative startup, lead by veteran entrepreneurs focused on leveraging machine learning to help enterprises change the way they manage their suppliers and costs. Suplari aggregates data from disconnected internal systems including contracts, invoices, and usage data into a common datastore and then delivers applications on top of that data that provides customers with a holistic view of their suppliers.

Integris Software

Venture Round in 2018
Integris Software, Inc. specializes in data privacy automation software that assists enterprises in discovering, mapping, monitoring, and controlling sensitive data. Its flagship platform enables organizations to fulfill data subject requests, comply with regulations such as CCPA and GDPR, and secure data within environments like Hadoop data lakes. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in Vancouver, Canada, Integris Software leverages artificial intelligence to provide visibility into the location of personal information across organizations. This capability not only helps companies meet stringent compliance mandates but also facilitates strategic decision-making by bridging the gap between legal, business, and technology sectors. As of June 2020, Integris Software operates as a subsidiary of OneTrust, LLC.

Suplari

Seed Round in 2017
Suplari is an innovative startup, lead by veteran entrepreneurs focused on leveraging machine learning to help enterprises change the way they manage their suppliers and costs. Suplari aggregates data from disconnected internal systems including contracts, invoices, and usage data into a common datastore and then delivers applications on top of that data that provides customers with a holistic view of their suppliers.

Polly

Seed Round in 2016
Polly is a survey platform founded in 2015 by former Microsoft engineers Samir Diwan and Bilal Aijazi. The company specializes in employee engagement software that allows organizations to create enterprise surveys and polls to gather feedback effectively. Polly's platform features a chatbot that can be trained to collect, connect, and analyze data from team members, facilitating informed and data-driven decision-making. Notable clients include Soylent, Auth0, and Grammarly. The company has received backing from various investors, including Amplify Partners, Slack Fund, Fathom Capital, and Madrona Venture Group. Through its tools, Polly aims to enhance workflows and improve both employee and customer experiences.

Integris Software

Venture Round in 2016
Integris Software, Inc. specializes in data privacy automation software that assists enterprises in discovering, mapping, monitoring, and controlling sensitive data. Its flagship platform enables organizations to fulfill data subject requests, comply with regulations such as CCPA and GDPR, and secure data within environments like Hadoop data lakes. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in Vancouver, Canada, Integris Software leverages artificial intelligence to provide visibility into the location of personal information across organizations. This capability not only helps companies meet stringent compliance mandates but also facilitates strategic decision-making by bridging the gap between legal, business, and technology sectors. As of June 2020, Integris Software operates as a subsidiary of OneTrust, LLC.

Chef, Inc.

Series D in 2013
Chef, Inc. provides cloud-based infrastructure automation solutions. It offers configuration management, a solution to manage complex infrastructure; cloud management that enables users to manage and scale cloud infrastructure with no downtime or interruptions, as well as build, destroy, and rebuild servers on public or private cloud; and DevOps, a solution for collaboration between development and operations. The company also provides Enterprise Chef that automates user infrastructure that accelerates time to market, helps users to manage scale and complexity, and safeguards their systems; and professional services that include planning, training and skill development, and project-based services. Chef, Inc. was formerly known as Chef, Inc. and changed its name to Opscode, Inc. in December 2013. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Seattle, Washington. As of October 5, 2020, Chef, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Progress Software Corporation.
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