Lenny Pruss

General Partner at Amplify Partners

Lenny Pruss is a General Partner at Amplify Partners, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in technology companies. He joined Amplify in January 2017 and has since become a key figure in the firm, recognized for his ability to identify and support promising technical founders. His investment portfolio includes notable companies such as Datadog, HashiCorp, and LightStep, which he backed before they became industry leaders.1 2

Pruss has a strong background in technology and venture capital, having previously held positions at Redpoint Ventures and RRE Ventures. He began his career in investment banking at Jefferies & Company and has also worked as a product manager at Dataminr. His educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.2 3 4

At Amplify, Pruss is known for his deep understanding of software development and cloud infrastructure, and he has led numerous investments across various sectors, including security, developer tools, and enterprise technology. His approach emphasizes building strong relationships with founders and understanding the narratives behind their innovations, which he believes are crucial for long-term success.1 4

Highlights

Feb 20 · twitter

To witness the depravity of jubilant Palestinians literally dancing atop the graves of murdered Israeli babies and to still assert these peoples' "right" to statehood is to cross a rubicon of moral confusion and bankruptcy that borders on evil.

Dec 5 · twitter

0/ “Adding value” has become a meme among VCs and founders. Ironically, in trying to help, I’ve seen many investors unintentionally sabotage companies. After over a decade in venture, here’s what I’ve learned about being a good (and bad) board member 👇 https://t.co/5EU11Ax3LR

Feb 13 · Pulse 2.0

Antithesis Raises $47 Million To Transform How Software Is Tested And Debugged - Pulse 2.0

Feb 13 · PR Newswire

Antithesis Launches Out Of Stealth To Revolutionize Software Reliability - PR Newswire

Jan 15 · amplifypartners.com

Growth from Within: Lenny Pruss to General Partner and Sarah ...

Experience

General Partner at Amplify Partners (January 2017 - Present)

Principal at Redpoint Ventures (June 2015 - January 2017); Investor at RRE Ventures (May 2014 - June 2015); Product Manager at Dataminr, Inc. (August 2013 - October 2013); Summer Analyst at JAT Capital Management, LP (May 2013 - August 2013); Associate at RRE Ventures (March 2010 - August 2012); Technology Investment Banking Analyst at Jefferies & Company (July 2009 - March 2010)