Bert Amato

Bert Amato is a Venture Partner at Golden Ventures, a seed-stage venture capital firm based in Toronto, Ontario. He has over 25 years of experience in software engineering and technology, with a strong focus on early-stage investing. Amato joined Golden Ventures in November 2014 and has been instrumental in supporting startups across various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, education, and entertainment.124

Professional Background

• Venture Partner at Golden Ventures: Since November 2014, Amato has been involved in identifying and investing in transformative businesses at the seed stage. His investment range typically spans from $500K to $2M, with a sweet spot around $1M.13
• Co-founder of Delrina Corporation: Amato co-founded this company, known for its communications software product WinFax. He served as Chief Technical Officer and was responsible for product strategy and R&D until Delrina was acquired by Symantec for $415 million, after which he became Vice President at Symantec.24
• Angel Investor: He has been actively investing in startups since 1996, with notable investments including Wattpad and BenchSci.12

Education

Bert Amato holds an Honours Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Engineering from the University of Toronto, which he completed between 1977 and 1981.24

Notable Investments

Amato's investment portfolio includes several successful companies:

• Wattpad: A popular online reading and writing platform.
• BenchSci: A biotechnology company that helps researchers find antibodies for their experiments.
• Disco: A startup focused on innovative solutions in its sector.12

Bert Amato's extensive experience in both technology and venture capital positions him as a significant player in the Canadian startup ecosystem.