# Ample: Automotive, San Francisco, United States

> Ample: Ample is a San Francisco-based technology startup founded in 2014, specializing in the electric vehicle (EV) energy sector.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/ample-2 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Ample

Ample is a San Francisco-based technology startup founded in 2014, specializing in the electric vehicle (EV) energy sector.

Funding reported Last round: Grant

Automotive San Francisco, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2014 12 years old
- **Team:** 61 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** $11M in dollars
- **Last round:** Grant Jun 2025

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Ample has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Ample

Ample is a San Francisco-based technology startup founded in 2014, specializing in the electric vehicle (EV) energy sector.

The company focuses on developing autonomous robotics and smart-battery technology to enhance energy delivery for electric transportation. Ample's mission is to facilitate the global shift to electric mobility by providing a fast, convenient, and cost-effective energy solution powered entirely by renewable energy. The company operates a network of drive-in stations in the San Francisco Bay Area, where robotic systems quickly swap out depleted vehicle batteries. This service allows for a full battery charge in under five minutes, addressing key challenges in EV adoption. Ample also offers modular battery swapping solutions for fleet operators and car manufacturers, ensuring efficient battery management. Their technology includes advanced computer vision for battery identification and fast-charging infrastructure that utilizes wind and solar energy. Ample serves a range of customers, including fleet operators, automotive manufacturers, and individual EV owners, positioning itself as a vital partner in the transition to renewable energy in transportation.

## What company datasets say Ample raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$11M** in dollars

Rounds **7**

Last round **Grant**

Last round size **$25M**

Last round date **Jun 2025**

## Founders and team

From the SEC filings it signed: 2 on the team.

- **John de Souza** Executive Officer, Director i
- **Khaled Hassounah** Executive Officer, Director i

On the board, as filed i *Bilal Khan* *James McIntyre* *Robert Linck*

## On 5 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [New Ground Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/new-ground-ventures)
- [Civilization Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/civilization-ventures)
- [Jazzya Investments](https://millionrounds.com/fund/jazzya-investments)
- [TGM ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/tgm)
- [Start Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/start-capital)

Each firm lists Ample on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

ev infrastructure solutions autonomous robotics automated battery swap fast charging clean energy & technology battery management systems autonomous vehicles electric mobility battery recycling distribution energy delivery solution ridesharing battery swapping technology ev adoption modular battery architecture energy storage

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- **Sector:** Automotive
- **Industry code:** NAICS 33611, 336390, SIC 3621, 3714
- **Region:** California
- **Revenue:** $12M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/ample-3d9eb69fff)

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