Profile
The Amazon Alexa Fund is a venture capital fund established in 2015 and based in the United States. Its primary aim is to foster innovation in voice technology and smart devices. The team is composed of experts in technology and entrepreneurship, committed to driving advancements in the field of AI and consumer electronics. The firm differentiates itself by leveraging Amazon’s vast resources and expertise to support its portfolio companies in reaching a broad customer base.
The fund invests across a range of sectors including artificial intelligence, hardware, and entertainment, with a strong focus on voice technology. While the exact check sizes vary, the fund primarily invests in early to mid-stage companies. The Alexa Fund supports its portfolio with strategic resources from Amazon, although specific partners and AUM figures are not disclosed.
Notable investments from the Alexa Fund include companies like Ninjatech, which offers a generative AI assistant, Pixieray, providing adaptive eyewear, and Osmo, digitizing scent technology. Other investments include Fiddler AI for AI observability and Skild, working on robotic intelligence. These investments highlight the fund's interest in companies advancing state-of-the-art technology.
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Amazon Alexa Fund Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Amazon Alexa Fund
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Corporate VC (CVC)
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Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Robotics
AI
Technology
Machine Learning (ML)
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Pre-seed
Seed
Series A
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$100 M
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November 2017
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