Kleiner Perkins-backed Ambiq pops on IPO debut
1. Ambiq Micro's IPO closed at $38.53, a 61% increase above IPO price. 2. Company's valuation rose to $656 million, up from $450 million last year. 3. Ambiq reported Q1 net loss of $8.3 million on $15.7 million revenue. 4. Investor demand for small-cap AI-focused companies is notably strong. 5. Kleiner Perkins and EDB Investments are key backers of Ambiq.