# Amy Gu

> Amy Gu is a Series A investor at Hemi Ventures backing Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence. See 6 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [Hemi Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/hemi-vc)
- Location: Palo Alto, United States
- Total investments: 6
- Last investment: Oct 2019
- Lead investor: 33%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: http://cn.linkedin.com/pub/amy-gu/0/249/915
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/amygu
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chinesekoala

Amy Gu is a Series A investor at Hemi Ventures in Palo Alto focused on Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence. Amy Gu is the founder and managing partner of Hemi Ventures, a VC firm that invests in early-stage companies in emerging technology sectors like AI, biotech, and autonomous vehicles. Amy is a leader in diversifying the male-dominated world of tech entrepreneurship and financing. Prior to her experience as an investor, Gu honed her innovation skillsas an executive and adviser at companies including Evernote, Robinhood and Udacity. Fast Company named Amy among its “Most Creative People of 2015”, “40 under 40 of 2018” by Silicon Valley Business Journal and “Rising Stars in VC” by National Venture Capital Association. She holds an MBA from Stanford.

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Computer Vision | 2 | 33% |
| Artificial Intelligence | 2 | 33% |
| Database | 1 | 17% |
| Security | 1 | 17% |
| InsurTech | 1 | 17% |

10 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series A | 2 | 33% |
| Seed | 1 | 17% |
| Pre-Seed | 1 | 17% |
| Convertible Note | 1 | 17% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United States | 2 | 33% |
| South Korea | 1 | 17% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Radar System | Smart Radar System (SRS) is a pioneer in the field of 4D image radar. Having specialized in radar technology for more than three years, SRS is developing the world's first 4D image radar, RETINA, with sub 1 degree angular resolution and 360 degree surround view. | $4M | Series A | Oct 28, 2019 |  |
| Tensorflight | Tensorflight provides detailed, accurate, and near-instant commercial property data. Our engine based on machine learning, AI, and computer vision analyzes images of the whole structure in order to build a database of all buildings in the world, providing features such as:- Building footprint and square footage- AI-based replacement cost-Number of stories- Construction type- Roof attributes like geometry or material- And much more | $2M | Series A | Jul 17, 2019 |  |
| Tensorflight | Tensorflight provides detailed, accurate, and near-instant commercial property data. Our engine based on machine learning, AI, and computer vision analyzes images of the whole structure in order to build a database of all buildings in the world, providing features such as:- Building footprint and square footage- AI-based replacement cost-Number of stories- Construction type- Roof attributes like geometry or material- And much more | $2M | Seed | Jul 17, 2019 |  |
| Tensorflight | Tensorflight provides detailed, accurate, and near-instant commercial property data. Our engine based on machine learning, AI, and computer vision analyzes images of the whole structure in order to build a database of all buildings in the world, providing features such as:- Building footprint and square footage- AI-based replacement cost-Number of stories- Construction type- Roof attributes like geometry or material- And much more | $500K | Seed | Oct 04, 2017 |  |
| Tensorflight | Tensorflight provides detailed, accurate, and near-instant commercial property data. Our engine based on machine learning, AI, and computer vision analyzes images of the whole structure in order to build a database of all buildings in the world, providing features such as:- Building footprint and square footage- AI-based replacement cost-Number of stories- Construction type- Roof attributes like geometry or material- And much more |  | Pre-Seed | Oct 04, 2017 |  |
| Alcatraz AI | Alcatraz AI replaces badging as an access point identification method by leveraging facial recognition, 3d sensing, and AI. The company builds a facial authentication platform using AI and 3D sensing to enable a highly secure and frictionless entry into physical locations. Alcatraz AI was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in California, USA. |  | Convertible Note | Nov 01, 2016 |  |

6 of 6 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [ff Venture Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ff-venture-capital) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Boost VC](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/boostfunder) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Evergreen Investment Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/evergreen-investment-partners) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [HSCM Bermuda](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/hscm-bermuda) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Hyundai Investment Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/hyundai-investment-partners) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Kakao Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/kakao-ventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

## About Hemi Ventures

VC Fund · Palo Alto, United States

Hemi Ventures invests in early stage startups in autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence applications, biotech, and other emerging technology sectors. We partner with entrepreneurs whose cutting edge innovations unlock new frontiers for human potential. ‘Hemi’ (hēmi-) means ‘half’ in Greek. We serve as a complementary half to our founders. Inaddition to capital, we help founders establish pivotal relationships with industry partners and customers to build strong ecosystems that help them grow.

2 contacts available at Hemi Ventures.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Amy Gu | Founder and Managing Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/amy-gu |
| Justin Li | Principal | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/zhenglin-li |

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## FAQ

### What does Amy Gu invest in?

Amy Gu invests primarily in Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Database startups, most often at Series A and Seed stage. Most of the 6 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### When did Amy Gu last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Amy Gu closed in Oct 2019. Shizune tracks 6 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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