Saeed Amidi, Amidzad Partners

Saeed Amidi is the CEO and founder of Amidzad Partners, a firm he co-founded in 2000 with Rahim Amidi after. See portfolio, sector focus and contact routes.

About Saeed Amidi

Saeed Amidi is the CEO and founder of Amidzad Partners, a firm he co-founded in 2000 with Rahim Amidi after becoming a technology investor in 1996. He operates as a serial entrepreneur with over 23 years of experience in founding and scaling companies, having been closely involved with more than twenty emerging growth firms. Amidzad Partners focuses on seed and early-stage investments in information technology and life sciences, primarily targeting emerging growth companies on the West Coast. The firm’s portfolio includes notable companies such as PayPal (acquired by eBay), Lending Club, Dropbox, and Zoosk. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not explicitly detailed in available sources, Amidzad distinguishes itself by providing capital alongside hands-on mentorship and strategic resources through a network of Entrepreneur Partners. Amidi is also the founder of Plug and Play, an accelerator established in 2006 that has supported over 50,000 startups and invested in more than 1,500 companies. He is an active member of the Young Presidents Organization and frequently contributes to charitable foundations, reflecting his engagement in the

Saeed Amidi at a glance

Role
CEO and Founder
Organization
Amidzad Partners
Location
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Focus areas
Early Stage VC, Later Stage VC, PE Growth/Expansion, Seed Round
Portfolio companies listed
9
Investments recorded
9

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Saeed Amidi at Amidzad Partners (Sunnyvale, California, United States) — sector focus: Early Stage VC, Later Stage VC, PE Growth/Expansion, Seed Round.
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Saeed Amidi's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Saeed Amidi based?
Saeed Amidi is based in Sunnyvale, California, United States.

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