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 in technology companies, particularly those led by technical founders addressing complex challenges in the enterprise sector. Amplify Partners focuses on companies developing innovative applications in machine intelligence and computer science, and it targets investments in what it terms Infrastructure 2.0 technology. The firm's typical investment ranges from $50,000 to $1.5 million, with the aim of supporting entrepreneurs through multiple funding rounds. Amplify Partners does not engage with consumer internet or cleantech companies, positioning itself distinctly from casual angel investors and growth equity firms.

Steve Agelopoulos

CFO

David Beyer

Partner

Sarah Catanzaro

General Partner

Mike Dauber

General Partner

Sunil Dhaliwal

Founder & General Partner

Malia Powers

Marketing Director

Lenny Pruss

General Partner

Renee Shah

Partner

Natalie Vais

Principal

Past deals in ASIC

Allium

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Allium provides on-chain data infrastructure products ranging from managed blockchain databases to real-time alerting capabilities. The company was founded in 2021 and has offices based in New York, San Francisco and Singapore.

Allthenticate

Seed Round in 2022
Allthenticate, Inc. is a cybersecurity startup based in Santa Barbara, California, founded in 2009. The company specializes in developing single device authentication software that facilitates seamless access to both physical and digital environments using smartphones. Its innovative approach creates a distributed authentication ecosystem that enhances security while simplifying user experience. Allthenticate's patented architecture includes a portable security module that can operate solely through software or utilize hardware-based security mechanisms, allowing secure interactions with various resources. Additionally, it provides a cloud-based interface for administrators to manage employee access and digital resources efficiently, consolidating authentication processes and maintaining comprehensive logs. By eliminating the need for traditional passwords and hardware tokens, Allthenticate aims to redefine authentication methods and enhance overall security.

Nansen

Series B in 2021
Nansen Limited is a company that develops a blockchain analytics platform designed to assist cryptocurrency investors in identifying opportunities and managing their portfolios. Founded in 2019 and based in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, Nansen combines on-chain data with a comprehensive database to enhance the analysis of cryptocurrency transactions. Its platform provides features such as wallet labeling, transaction tracing, and real-time alerts, enabling users to conduct due diligence and make informed investment decisions. By enriching on-chain data, Nansen aims to facilitate more efficient operations for investors in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency market.

SiMa.ai

Series B in 2021
SiMa.ai is a machine learning company based in San Jose, California, that specializes in developing high-performance computing solutions for embedded systems. Incorporated in 2018, the company focuses on delivering a machine learning platform that offers single-chip solutions tailored for various applications, particularly in computer vision at the embedded edge. SiMa.ai's technology provides machine learning capabilities with performance ranging from 50 TOPs at 5W to 200 TOPs at 20W, emphasizing low power consumption while maximizing efficiency. Additionally, their solutions include robust security features that can detect potential threats, such as hackers. The team at SiMa.ai comprises technology experts dedicated to providing customers with optimal performance measured in frames per second per watt.

SiMa.ai

Series A in 2020
SiMa.ai is a machine learning company based in San Jose, California, that specializes in developing high-performance computing solutions for embedded systems. Incorporated in 2018, the company focuses on delivering a machine learning platform that offers single-chip solutions tailored for various applications, particularly in computer vision at the embedded edge. SiMa.ai's technology provides machine learning capabilities with performance ranging from 50 TOPs at 5W to 200 TOPs at 20W, emphasizing low power consumption while maximizing efficiency. Additionally, their solutions include robust security features that can detect potential threats, such as hackers. The team at SiMa.ai comprises technology experts dedicated to providing customers with optimal performance measured in frames per second per watt.