Amplify.LA

Amplify.LA is a pre-seed venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, California, dedicated to supporting early-stage technology entrepreneurs. Since its inception in 2011, Amplify.LA has been committed to helping founders transform their innovative ideas into strong, scalable, and successful companies. The firm provides both funding and guidance, acting as a bridge between entrepreneurs and venture capital resources.

The firm's investment strategy focuses on identifying and nurturing promising technology startups at the earliest stages. Amplify.LA typically invests between $50,000 and $200,000, often being the first investor in many of its portfolio companies. The firm has a strong preference for companies based in Los Angeles but has also made investments in startups from other states and countries. Amplify.LA's portfolio spans various sectors, including technology, consumer products, enterprise solutions, and fintech.

Amplify.LA's team comprises experienced executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and technologists with over a decade of experience working together to support founders' journeys. The firm emphasizes building a supportive community for its portfolio companies, offering resources such as co-working spaces, events, and educational opportunities. Amplify.LA's approach is to invest early and often, bringing on additional capital from its trusted network of funding partners when the time is right. The firm has a track record of backing companies that have achieved significant milestones, including successful exits to major players like Apple and Google.