BofA Securities
New York
Also known as MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
Investment thesis
Bank of America serves approximately 3.4 million businesses with annual revenues up to $50 million, providing advisory and banking solutions including credit, deposits, treasury, merchant services, and trade finance. The bank works with 95% of U.S. Fortune 1,000 companies and 78% of Global Fortune 500 companies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning Γ1IoT Γ1Semiconductors Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ1
Investments Β· 1 tracked
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Ambiq develops ultra-low-power semiconductor solutions and edge AI platforms for IoT and healthcare applications.
AI & Machine LearningIoTSemiconductorsAustin, US
Scott Hanson(Executive Officer, Director)inFumihide Esaka(CEO)Scott Goodwin(Executive Officer)Joseph A. Tautges(Director)Paul Rolls(Executive Officer)Sean Chen(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsCisco InvestmentsConductive VenturesKleiner PerkinsMatter Venture PartnersMercury FundOUP (Osage University Partners)+3 more
Exits Β· 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioAmbiqNYSE: AMBQ
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Ambiq Β· simplywall.st Β· Jul 17, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does BofA Securities focus on?
- BofA Securities focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is BofA Securities located?
- BofA Securities is headquartered in New York, US.
Media Β· Podcasts & interviews
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