AMD Ventures

About The Fund

AMD Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), a company well-known for its semiconductor products including computer processors and related technologies. As the investment extension, AMD Ventures leverages its industry insights and expertise to identify and invest in promising software and application ecosystem startups. They focus on various industries such as Software, including Web Marketplace and SaaS, IT and TMT, Media, Hardware and Manufacturing, Web Security and Privacy, and Mobile technologies. Their investment thesis revolves around supporting and fueling strategic innovation that not only complements and enhances AMD's core business but also pushes the boundaries of technology in these sectors. With a clear emphasis on business product and service, strategic software, multimedia, security, storage, mobility, content management, and information technology sectors, they aim to scout for cutting-edge solutions that can potentially create synergistic value with AMD's offerings or explore new market opportunities. Located in Sunnyvale, California, they provide a notable capital injection for their investees, as their fund has a minimum and maximum investment limit of 30 million dollars. Beyond financial investment, AMD Ventures provides its portfolio companies with strategic guidance and access to AMD's extensive network and resources to help these startups grow and succeed in their respective markets. They stand as an enabler for innovation where their investments are seen as a mutual growth opportunity for both AMD and the entrepreneurial tech community.