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Amplify Partners

Amplify invests in technical founders building the next generation of applications, tools, and platforms for developers, data teams, ML engineers, and everything in between.

Menlo Park, CA, USA

Description

Amplify Partners is a Menlo Park, California-based venture capital firm founded in 2012 that backs technical founders building transformative infrastructure, developer tools, AI/ML, data platforms, cybersecurity, and digital biology ventures. The firm makes early-stage to growth investments (typically $100K–$10M checks) and provides capital, operational expertise, and long-term support across multiple rounds, leveraging deep industry knowledge and strategic resources to help startups scale.

Eligibility

Early-stage and technical startups with some degree of product traction or market validation.
• Companies aligned with Amplify’s sector focus (e.g., infrastructure software, AI/ML, developer tools, data, cybersecurity).
• Founders prepared for institutional VC engagement and negotiation processes.

Process

Founder Outreach & Pitch Submission: Founders connect via network introductions, outreach, or referrals and submit pitch materials. (VC standard)

Evaluation & Diligence: Amplify conducts due diligence on team, product, and market fit. 

Term Negotiation: If selected, investment amount, valuation, and equity participation are negotiated on a per-company basis.

Capital Deployment: Funds are deployed to support product development, hiring, go-to-market, and scaling efforts.

Follow-On Support: The firm may continue backing companies in later rounds as they grow toward Series B and beyond.

What an Applicant can Obtain

Early-stage and growth capital tailored to company needs (e.g., initial and follow-on funding).
Strategic operational guidance and scaling support from experienced partners.
Access to industry networks and hiring resources aligned with technical growth.
Long-term partnership support through multiple growth stages.