In the past 12 months, we celebrated the initial public offerings of two portfolio companies, participated in 45 new or follow-on investment rounds, and welcomed six new members to the Amplify team. Throughout the year, Amplify’s portfolio companies raised over $1.27 billion in follow-on financing.

Natasha will partner closely with our founding teams on strategic challenges and opportunities including developing best-in-class recruiting experiences that support employee engagement; identifying and scoping key hiring needs.

I am excited to share the news that Renee Shah has joined Amplify’s investing team as a Principal focusing on our core investment themes in AI, machine learning, and intelligent applications.

The rare combination of Mark's ability to win the first, large strategic deals while being able to relate to the stresses and limitations that are inherent in an early stage venture make Mark uniquely suited for his new role.

We’re singularly-focused on identifying and helping the difference makers: the technologists who can bend the world to their will, and in doing so, forever change it. So today, I am thrilled to announce that Sergio Benitez has joined us as an entrepreneur-in-residence.

At Amplify we spend a tremendous amount of time searching for exceptional individuals who have a deep-rooted passion for technology. That holds true not only for potential founders, but for members of our