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§ Venture Capital · Cupertino, CA, USA
Private venture capital investment firm making investments in emerging companies across various industries and growing sectors.
Assam Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Cupertino, California, specializing in early-stage investments. It deploys capital into promising companies across diverse industries. The firm identifies and nurtures emerging technologies and business models with significant growth potential, supporting foundational development in various market segments.
Founded in 2021 by Julian Gill, Assam Ventures emerged from a vision to provide strategic capital and guidance to nascent enterprises. Gill, an alumnus of the University of California, Berkeley, established the firm to back innovators. His initiative aimed to connect early-stage companies with essential development resources, leveraging his insight into the startup ecosystem.
Assam Ventures primarily partners with portfolio companies, typically startups and growth-stage businesses seeking seed and early-round funding. The firm’s overarching vision is to advance future-defining companies. It acts as a foundational supporter during critical formative years, fostering new market leaders through targeted investment and engagement.
Assam Ventures has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $350.0M Series E in SambaNova in February 2026.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | SambaNova | $350.0M Series E | Cambium Capital Partners, Vista Equity Partners | Intel Capital, 8square, A+E Networks, Atlantic Bridge, Battery Ventures, BlackRock, GV, Gulf Energy, Mayfield, Nepenthe Capital, Nuri Capital, Redline Capital, Saudi First Data, Seligman Ventures, T. Rowe Price Associates |