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Ames Watson

Ames Watson

Columbia, Marylandameswatson.com

Overview

Ames Watson is a private holding company with over $2 billion in revenue that purchases, transforms and partners with companies to create long term value. Their strategy is based on bringing more than just capital to companies, offering know-how, problem-solving, deep resources and experience to grow companies and move them past “inflection points.” Ames Watson is a permanent capital holding company with committed capital and the resources to move quickly and the capabilities to help businesses reach long term success.

Year Founded

2017

Portfolio Companies

5

Investments

Ames Watson investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Hungry Marketplace, Inc.Sep 2021Series CCo-investor
ZygoMar 2022SeedCo-investor
MargauxApr 2022Series BLead
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Sector & Stage Mix

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

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2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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FAQ

Where is Ames Watson based?

Ames Watson is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, United States.

When was Ames Watson founded?

Ames Watson was founded in 2017.

How many portfolio companies does Ames Watson have?

Ames Watson has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Ames Watson's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Hungry Marketplace, Inc., Zygo, Margaux.

What was Ames Watson's most recent investment shown here?

Ames Watson's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Margaux in 2022.

What sectors does Ames Watson focus on?

Ames Watson focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software.

What company stages does Ames Watson focus on?

Stage focus information for Ames Watson is not publicly available.

What is Ames Watson's AUM?

Ames Watson's assets under management are estimated between $250.0M and $500.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersColumbia, Maryland
Year Founded2017

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