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    Grace Ge

    Principal at Menlo Ventures with a background in investment and consulting

    Grace Ge is a Partner at Amplify Partners, a venture capital firm based in San Francisco. She joined Amplify in March 2024, bringing her expertise in investing in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), developer tooling, infrastructure, data, and modern SaaS applications.14

    Professional Background

    Prior to her role at Amplify, Grace was a Principal at Menlo Ventures, where she focused on B2B investments and was recognized in Forbes' 30 Under 30 list. Her investment history includes notable companies like Vivun, Orb, Pinecone, Eppo, Matik, and Lindy.23 Grace's career began in investment banking at Wells Fargo Securities, followed by a role as a management consultant at Accenture. She has also worked as an investor at RRE Ventures before her tenure at Menlo Ventures.2

    Personal Background

    Grace Ge was born in Shanghai and later moved to Texas with her family, who sought the American Dream following the Tiananmen Square Massacre. Her upbringing in an entrepreneurial environment, particularly witnessing her father's ventures in robotics, fueled her passion for supporting startup founders.3

    Investment Philosophy

    Grace is known for her commitment to championing underdog founders and those with unconventional backgrounds. She emphasizes the importance of storytelling and resilience in entrepreneurship, seeking to invest in innovative companies that challenge the status quo.34

    Outside of work, Grace enjoys attending live electronic music shows and traveling, which she believes broadens her perspective and empathy.3

    Highlights

    AI expert Grace Ge sees her star rise at Amplify Partners
    AI expert Grace Ge sees her star rise at Amplify Partners
    Welcoming Our Newest Partner, Grace Ge
    Welcoming Our Newest Partner, Grace Ge
    Udemy prepares for IPO that could raise as much as $484M - Silicon Valley Business Journal - Silicon Valley Business Journal
    Oct 20 · GlobeNewswire
    Menlo Ventures Announces Promotion of Croom Beatty to Partner & Grace Ge to Principal - GlobeNewswire

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    Experience

    Principal at Menlo Ventures (October 2021 - Present)
    Investor at Menlo Ventures (April 2019 - September 2021) Investor at RRE Ventures (2017 - 2019) Management Consultant at Accenture (2015 - 2017) Investment Banker at Wells Fargo Securities (2014 - 2015)

    Education

    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Mathematical Economic Analysis & Political Science from Rice University

    Location

    San Francisco Bay Area