Asia America MultiTechnology Association (AAMASV)

What Asia America MultiTechnology Association (AAMASV) does

Asia America MultiTechnology Association (AAMA) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership association founded in 1979 in Silicon Valley as the Asian American Manufacturers Association and rebranded in 2002 to its current name. Headquartered at 1870 El Camino Real in Burlingame, California, AAMA operates six regional chapters (Silicon Valley, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Hong Kong/Greater Bay Area, and Taipei) and reports a membership network of more than 10,000 executives representing over 2,000 companies across internet, wireless, telecommunications, multimedia, semiconductor, software, hardware, electronics, and biotech industries. The organization serves as a cross-border bridge between Silicon Valley and Asian innovation ecosystems through three core programs: a $100/year individual membership with priority event access, a recurring Speaker Series and flagship conferences (most prominently the Future of AI Summit scheduled October 14, 2026), and the Entrepreneur Cradle Program mentorship initiative that has supported 800+ entrepreneurs, generated 66 IPOs, and facilitated over 500 billion RMB in investment through the Beijing chapter alone.

Name

Asia America MultiTechnology Association (AAMASV)

Legal name

Asia America MultiTechnology Association

Website

https://aamasv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Founded in 1979, the Asia America MultiTechnology Association (AAMA) is the largest pan-Asian technology association in Silicon Valley, operating six regional chapters and serving 10,000+ executives from 2,000+ companies through membership dues, networking events, and the Entrepreneur Cradle mentorship program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Palo Alto

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Individual membership at $100 annual fee (plus 3.5% processing fee), providing access to member-only networking groups, exclusive events, and priority registration benefits. Charter membership is by invitation only.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorship tiers including Diamond, Platinum, Gold, and Silver corporate memberships, providing top-level positioning on online and printed sponsor materials and exclusive access to AAMA programs.
3. Event Exhibitor Sponsorships: Companies can sponsor exhibition space at AAMA events including the Connect Conference Series, Keynote Panel Speaker Series, and Charter Member Special Events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Asia America MultiTechnology Association (AAMA) is a nonprofit business association providing membership-based networking, professional events, and entrepreneur mentorship programs to the Asian American high-tech community. Core offerings include individual and corporate memberships, monthly speaker series meetings, annual industry conferences (Future of AI Summit, Semiconductor Forum, Media and AI Conference), and the Entrepreneur Cradle Program for startup mentorship across chapters in Silicon Valley, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Hong Kong/Greater Bay Area, and Taipei.

Product overview

AAMA (Asia America MultiTechnology Association) is a membership-based business networking organization, not a technology product company. It operates as the largest pan-Asian technology association, offering membership programs (Individual at $100 annual and Charter by invitation), flagship events (Future of AI Summit, Semiconductor Forums, Media & AI conferences), recurring Speaker Series meetings, and the AAMA Entrepreneur Cradle Program for mentorship and incubation. The organization connects technology enterprises across Silicon Valley and Asia through networking events, corporate venture capital roundtables, and annual conferences. AAMA does not develop or sell technology products; it provides networking, mentorship, and event platforms for its members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AAMA Membership Program Annual membership program offering access to networking events, members-only social media groups, discounted partner events, and priority registration for AAMA events. Individual membership at $100 annual with Charter membership by invitation only.
• AAMA Future of AI Summit Annual flagship event bringing together influential voices in AI, semiconductors, and enterprise technology. Free for AAMA members; scheduled for October 14, 2026 in San Francisco.
• AAMA Speaker Series Monthly speaker series meetings featuring industry leaders and experts in technology, business, and innovation across Silicon Valley and Asia.
• AAMA Entrepreneur Cradle Program Mentorship program that pairs entrepreneurs with successful business leaders. The Beijing chapter's program has engaged over 500 top-tier mentors, supported more than 800 entrepreneurs, with 66 companies going public and facilitating over 500 billion RMB in investment.
• AAMA Forum on Semiconductors Industry forum focusing on semiconductor leadership, policy, and capital. Co-hosted with Pillsbury Law and Citi Private Bank, featuring keynote discussions with industry leaders.
• AAMA Conference on Media and AI Conference exploring how AI is transforming global media, content platforms, and cross-border innovation. Features keynote addresses and panel discussions with industry leaders.

Quantifiable outcome

• 800+ entrepreneurs supported through Cradle Programs with 66 companies achieving IPO
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLPflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPillsbury serves as co-host for major AAMA events including the annual Semiconductor Forum, providing venue space at their Palo Alto office and legal/regulatory expertise. They collaborate on programming including sessions on CFIUS, export controls, and national security implications for emerging technologies.
• Citi Private BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCiti Private Bank co-presents major AAMA events including the Leadership, Policy, and Capital in Semiconductors Forum, providing sponsorship for the reception and contributing banking/investment perspectives.
• Silicon Valley BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVB serves as a key sponsor and venue partner for AAMA events, hosting forums at their Experience Center. The bank provides speakers and insights on technology banking and capital markets.
• Cooley LLPcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing legal expertise and support for AAMA events and programs
• DeloittecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing professional services expertise and event support
• Ernst and YoungcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing professional services and accounting expertise
• Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office (San Francisco)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment sponsor supporting AAMA events and promoting Hong Kong business connections
• Hong Kong Trade Development CouncilcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTrade promotion organization supporting cross-border business development between Hong Kong and Silicon Valley
• Hyundai Motor GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor from the automotive technology sector
• Invest Hong KongcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment investment promotion agency supporting Hong Kong-Silicon Valley connections
• PanasonicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor from the electronics/manufacturing sector
• Morgan LewiscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLaw firm sponsor providing legal expertise for events
• O'Melveny & Myers LLPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLaw firm sponsor providing legal expertise
• Singer Lewak, Accountants & ConsultantscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAccounting firm sponsor with multiple team members on AAMA Board, providing financial expertise
• Global LogicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor from the technology services sector
• NerdWalletminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor from the fintech space
• Whale TVcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor and event supporter, with CEO Jack Gao participating as keynote speaker
• KIC (Korea Innovation Center)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerKorean government innovation support organization
• Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) Alumni Association in the United StatesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAcademic alumni association supporting Singapore-US technology connections
• Garage Gal WineryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor providing wine for networking events
• HLW WineryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor and venue supporter, with Board member Ken Wong as proprietor
• Plug and Play Tech CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting startup ecosystem connections and providing EIR support through Canice Wu
• AAMA-GBA (Greater Bay Area)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional chapter partnership connecting Hong Kong/Shenzhen/Guangzhou entrepreneurs with Silicon Valley. Led by past presidents including Chuck Cheng, Philip Leung, Charles Cheng, and Camille Tang. Appotech CEO Chuck Cheng leads the delegation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Asia Society: Larger, established US-based institution focused on US-Asia understanding across business, policy, and culture. Overlaps with AAMA on cross-border executive programming (Asia Society Northern California hosts tech-policy events) but with a much broader remit and lower technology specialization.

Direct peers

• AmCham China: American Chamber of Commerce in China — operates as the premier US business network in mainland China, providing policy advocacy, member networking, and programming parallel to AAMA's cross-border mandate, but focused on the China side of the corridor.
• TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs): Largest global entrepreneur network operating a chapter model across Silicon Valley, India, and other hubs with an annual membership/mentorship/event model strikingly similar to AAMA, though focused on the South Asian diaspora. Directly comparable on mission, structure, and revenue model.
• NAAAP (National Association of Asian American Professionals): Pan-Asian American professional association with chapter-based membership, leadership development, and networking events across multiple industries. Most direct mission-aligned peer in the US Asian American professional context.
• AmCham Hong Kong: American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong — directly comparable cross-border US-Hong Kong business membership organization serving a similar corporate/financial sponsor base and dealing with overlapping political risk on US-China tech policy.

Emerging players

• Plug and Play Tech Center: Global startup accelerator and venture platform with deep Silicon Valley / Asia presence and an existing partnership with AAMA (per partnerships data, with Canice Wu sitting on both boards). Comparable as an ecosystem convener, but differentiated by direct-investment model rather than pure association.

Regional players

• Japan Society of Northern California: Bay Area-based organization convening Japanese and American business leaders across technology and investment. Comparable model and geography but narrower country focus; serves as the Japan counterpart to AAMA's other Asian country chapters.
• Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry in USA (KOCHAM USA): Korean American chamber of commerce analogous to AAMA's Seoul chapter connectivity — operates the same trade-association-plus-events model for the Korean diaspora and corporate sponsors, predominantly US-based but with Korea cross-border ties.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aamasv
• Facebookfacebook.com/aama.siliconvalley
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aamasv

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments4 records

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