180 Degree Capital

180 Degree Capital is an investment firm located in Montclair, New Jersey, specializing in a range of sectors including technology, nanotechnology, energy, clean technology, healthcare, and electronics. Established in 1981, the firm is recognized as a proactive investor in small technology companies, focusing on those that develop innovative nanoscale-enabled solutions across various applications such as solid state lighting, memory devices, and life sciences. 180 Degree Capital often collaborates with other venture capital firms and strategic investors, positioning itself as a lead investor in many cases. The firm adheres to a traditional early-stage venture capital model, seeking to support technology-based startups through its extensive network, technical expertise, and financial resources. It prioritizes investments in companies that demonstrate strong scientific, technological, and business capabilities, particularly those with proprietary technologies and market-centric strategies aimed at dominating significant product categories. Though primarily focused on the United States, the firm has occasionally explored international investments.

Charles E. Harris

Chairman and CEO

Blake Stevens

Associate

98 past transactions

EchoPixel

Series A in 2017
EchoPixel, Inc. develops medical imaging devices. The company develops a non-invasive colon cancer screening solution that enables doctors and radiologists to use computed tomography (CT) images of a patient’s abdomen and display a 3D model of a patient’s colon. With this tool, any medical professional can examine the entire colon by using a navigate and detect approach to identify most polyps or other abnormalities, the cause of cancer. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in San Jose, California.

NGX Bio

Venture Round in 2017
NGX Bio is an online marketplace that facilitates access to DNA sequencing services, connecting researchers with high-quality genomic resources. By streamlining the sequencing process, the platform allows customers to complete their projects in a single transaction, ensuring cost-effectiveness through partnerships with providers that have available capacity. NGX Bio offers a comprehensive range of services, including design and planning, sample preparation, sequencing, and data analysis. Additionally, the company features an online project management tool that enhances sample tracking through the use of barcoded tubes and plates. Serving a global clientele, NGX Bio simplifies the sequencing experience for researchers worldwide.

ORIG3N

Venture Round in 2017
ORIG3N is a biotechnology company developing breakthrough treatments for rare genetically inherited diseases with targets in heart, liver, and neurodegenerative indications. It was founded in 2014 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Lodo Therapeutics

Series A in 2016
Lodo Therapeutics Corporation is a drug discovery and development company focused on the creation of naturally derived novel therapeutics that will have a dramatic impact human health on a global basis. Lodo seeks to work in partnership with global pharmaceutical companies and world leading Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) to tackle some of the greatest challenges in human health: resistant infectious disease and cancers. Lodo Therapeutics was created to pursue the scientific vision of Dr. Sean Brady at Rockefeller University. Dr. Brady and his laboratory have developed a genome-based, culture-independent platform for the discovery, biosynthesis, and characterization of small molecules from microbial sources present in soil samples. Lodo believes that the potential cures for a number of deadly and/or debilitating diseases literally lie at our feet. By combining the advancements in DNA sequencing and bioinformatics, this innovative discovery platform exploits the power of microbial evolution for the identification of therapeutically valuable pharmaceutical products derived from natural sources. Lodo Therapeutics, an Accelerator Corporation-backed entity, is headquartered in New York City. The company’s lab and offices are located in the Alexandria Center for Life Science, New York City’s first and only premier life science park.

TARA Biosystems

Seed Round in 2016
Tara Biosystems provides predictive, in vitro human cardiac tissue models for use in drug discovery, safety assessment and translational medicine. Tara Biosystems offers a high-fidelity solution that is based on human stem cell-derived cardiac tissue matured to physiologically relevant adult-like levels and provides direct measures of cardiac functionality, including contractile force. The company is dedicated to pioneering predictive cardiac tissue models that enable the faster, safer, and more reliable development of new medicines.

Petra Pharma

Series A in 2016
Petra Pharma Corporation is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in New York that focuses on discovering and developing therapies targeting phosphoinositide (PI) signaling pathways. Established in 2015, the company aims to create novel small molecules that address serious medical conditions, particularly cancer and metabolic diseases. By honing in on unique enzyme targets involved in critical cellular processes such as cell division, growth, trafficking, and signaling, Petra Pharma seeks to develop innovative treatments that can enhance human health and provide new options for healthcare providers.

ORIG3N

Series A in 2015
ORIG3N is a biotechnology company developing breakthrough treatments for rare genetically inherited diseases with targets in heart, liver, and neurodegenerative indications. It was founded in 2014 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

AgBiome

Series B in 2015
AgBiome, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Durham, North Carolina, that focuses on developing biological products to address significant challenges in agriculture, particularly soil-borne diseases affecting greenhouse and major row crops. Utilizing advanced genomics and screening technologies, AgBiome identifies plant-associated microbes that can enhance plant health, improve pest resistance, and increase crop yields. The company operates a state-of-the-art laboratory and greenhouse facility and collaborates with prominent agricultural firms to expedite its research and product development. AgBiome's offerings include fungicides that protect crops from various diseases and a platform for capturing and screening diverse microbes for agricultural applications. Established in 2012, AgBiome aims to provide sustainable solutions that support global food production and address critical agricultural issues such as insect and nematode control.

ORIG3N

Venture Round in 2015
ORIG3N is a biotechnology company developing breakthrough treatments for rare genetically inherited diseases with targets in heart, liver, and neurodegenerative indications. It was founded in 2014 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

AgBiome

Venture Round in 2014
AgBiome, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Durham, North Carolina, that focuses on developing biological products to address significant challenges in agriculture, particularly soil-borne diseases affecting greenhouse and major row crops. Utilizing advanced genomics and screening technologies, AgBiome identifies plant-associated microbes that can enhance plant health, improve pest resistance, and increase crop yields. The company operates a state-of-the-art laboratory and greenhouse facility and collaborates with prominent agricultural firms to expedite its research and product development. AgBiome's offerings include fungicides that protect crops from various diseases and a platform for capturing and screening diverse microbes for agricultural applications. Established in 2012, AgBiome aims to provide sustainable solutions that support global food production and address critical agricultural issues such as insect and nematode control.

Enumeral Biomedical Holdings

Post in 2014
Enumeral Biomedical focuses on advancing immunology by developing novel antibody immunotherapies that enhance the immune system's ability to target diseased cells. Utilizing a microengraving process enabled by nanotechnology, the company extensively explores the human immune microenvironment. This approach allows for the identification and characterization of new drugs that address cancer, infectious, and inflammatory diseases. Enumeral Biomedical aims to provide solutions for patients who are often underserved in the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, thereby contributing to the field of personalized medicine and therapeutic discovery.

NGX Bio

Seed Round in 2014
NGX Bio is an online marketplace that facilitates access to DNA sequencing services, connecting researchers with high-quality genomic resources. By streamlining the sequencing process, the platform allows customers to complete their projects in a single transaction, ensuring cost-effectiveness through partnerships with providers that have available capacity. NGX Bio offers a comprehensive range of services, including design and planning, sample preparation, sequencing, and data analysis. Additionally, the company features an online project management tool that enhances sample tracking through the use of barcoded tubes and plates. Serving a global clientele, NGX Bio simplifies the sequencing experience for researchers worldwide.

HZO

Series B in 2014
HZO delivers customized protective nano and conformal coatings that safeguard electronics from the most demanding environments. It provides water protection solutions for electronics manufacturers by introducing a durable film to components during assembly. The company specializes in the fields of nanotechnology, waterproofing, electronics, nano-coating, full-submersion. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina.

Promuc

Venture Round in 2014
ProMuc, Inc. develops synthetic mucins for lubrication and antimicrobial applications.

Metabolon

Series E in 2014
Metabolon, Inc. is a health technology company specializing in metabolomics, which focuses on the analysis of metabolites to aid in disease detection and precision medicine. The company develops a range of clinical diagnostic tests, including QUANTOSE IR for early-stage insulin resistance and Meta IMD for identifying metabolites linked to inherited metabolic disorders. Metabolon also offers customizable research services and multiomics solutions, enabling academic and commercial researchers to explore various life sciences areas effectively. The company's technologies address a wide array of health conditions, including cardiovascular issues, diabetes, and cancer, and are utilized across sectors such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina, Metabolon has a global presence, including offices in Munich, London, Madrid, and China, and maintains strategic partnerships with major firms in the pharmaceutical and consumer health industries.

ABSMaterials

Series B in 2013
ABS Materials designs, develops, and delivers solutions for ground, surface, and municipal water contamination. Its solutions include VoC-Eater system, which destroys pharmaceuticals, chlorinated solvents, herbicides, endocrine disruptors, PCBs, dyes, and phenols to outflow clean water; Osorb, a solution to destroy persistent organic pollutants in the groundwater; and Iron-Osorb, an inert sand-like glass used on TCE/PCE/DCE/PCBs. The company’s solutions are used to clean solvents, pesticides, and other persistent organic pollutants from the water, soil, and air. It offers its systems on a rental and long term lease basis. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Wooster, Ohio with an additional office in Houston, Texas.

AgBiome

Series A in 2013
AgBiome, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Durham, North Carolina, that focuses on developing biological products to address significant challenges in agriculture, particularly soil-borne diseases affecting greenhouse and major row crops. Utilizing advanced genomics and screening technologies, AgBiome identifies plant-associated microbes that can enhance plant health, improve pest resistance, and increase crop yields. The company operates a state-of-the-art laboratory and greenhouse facility and collaborates with prominent agricultural firms to expedite its research and product development. AgBiome's offerings include fungicides that protect crops from various diseases and a platform for capturing and screening diverse microbes for agricultural applications. Established in 2012, AgBiome aims to provide sustainable solutions that support global food production and address critical agricultural issues such as insect and nematode control.

Nantero

Series D in 2012
Nantero, Inc. is a nanotechnology company based in Woburn, Massachusetts, that specializes in the development of semiconductor products utilizing carbon nanotubes. Founded in 2001, Nantero focuses on creating nonvolatile random access memory (NRAM) chips, which provide high-density, high-speed storage solutions for a variety of applications, including smartphones, tablets, computers, and industrial systems. The company's NRAM technology offers advantages over traditional memory types, such as zero power consumption in standby mode, making it suitable for both standalone and embedded memory applications. In addition to NRAM, Nantero produces nanoelectromechanical switches and other semiconductor products, and collaborates with licensees to expand the use of its nanotube-based technology across various sectors.

D-Wave Systems

Venture Round in 2012
D-Wave Systems Inc. specializes in the development and integration of superconducting quantum computers. As the first commercial supplier of quantum computers, the company offers products such as The D-Wave Two System, D-Wave Hybrid—a hybrid workflow platform for quantum-classical applications—and Leap, a cloud-based service that enables real-time access to quantum computing resources along with open-source development tools and educational materials. D-Wave's quantum computers are applied across various sectors, including defense, finance, energy, and academia, addressing challenges in mission planning, logistics, machine learning, optimization problems, and more. In addition to its quantum computing systems, the company provides professional services, training, and customer support to enhance user experience. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, D-Wave has expanded its presence with sales offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Kovio

Venture Round in 2012
Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of printed silicon products. Utilizing innovative manufacturing techniques that merge graphics printing with silicon-based semiconductor technology, Kovio produces low-cost solutions for various applications. The company focuses on markets such as Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS), designing and manufacturing products like Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC Barcodes. Founded in the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio aims to create a new category of semiconductor products that leverage the advantages of printed electronics.

OpGen

Series C in 2012
OpGen, Inc. is a precision medicine company focused on developing molecular diagnostics and informatics to combat infectious diseases in the United States and internationally. The company offers a range of products, including the Acuitas AMR Gene Panel for detecting bacterial nucleic acids and genetic markers of antimicrobial resistance, as well as QuickFISH and PNA FISH tests for identifying pathogens in blood cultures. Additionally, OpGen provides the Acuitas Lighthouse informatics system, a cloud-based platform that integrates clinical lab results with patient data to enhance management of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). OpGen collaborates with the New York State Department of Health to devise solutions for tracking and managing antimicrobial-resistant infections in healthcare settings. Founded in 2001 and based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, the company aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce the spread of infections through rapid and actionable diagnostic information.

Senova Systems

Series B in 2012
Senova Systems, Inc. is a company based in Sunnyvale, California, that specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of pH meters for various industries, including life sciences, food and beverage, dairy, water, and consumer products. Founded in 2007, the company has introduced an innovative calibration-free pHit™ pH sensor platform that utilizes non-glass electrodes, marking a significant advancement in pH measurement technology. This solid-state sensor replaces traditional glass electrodes and does not require user calibration, facilitating novel applications in healthcare and other specialized fields that were previously unattainable with conventional pH measurement methods. Senova Systems aims to provide reliable and advanced pH measurement solutions to enhance various scientific and industrial processes.

BridgeLux

Venture Round in 2011
Bridgelux, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of solid-state lighting technologies based in Fremont, California. Established in 2002, the company specializes in high-power, energy-efficient light-emitting diode (LED) solutions, offering a diverse range of products including LED arrays, chips, subsystems, and surface mounts. Its product lineup encompasses various applications, such as downlights, streetlights, and replacement lamps, serving sectors like retail, healthcare, and industrial environments. Bridgelux aims to replace traditional lighting technologies with its sustainable and cost-effective solutions, contributing to global energy efficiency efforts. The company also provides testing, application engineering, and reference design services to support its clients. In addition to its headquarters, Bridgelux has strategic partnerships and additional locations globally, enhancing its market reach and technological innovation. The company was previously known as eLite Optoelectronics, Inc. before rebranding in April 2006.

Contour Energy

Series C in 2011
Contour Energy is a company of portable power that commercializes customizable battery technologies for a wide range of cross-industry applications. It designs its next-generation battery systems to deliver unprecedented improvements in energy and power density, and are capable of performing in extreme operating conditions at significantly improved costs. Founded through the collaboration of Caltech and CNRS, the French National Center for Scientific Research, It combines expertise in nano-materials science, patented fluorine-based battery chemistries and manufacturing processes to significantly advance the state of portable power. With its headquarters in Azusa in California, a team of battery industry leaders from Caltech, Energizer, General Electric, Hewlett-Packard, Sanyo and Valence Technologies manages it. Private entrepreneurs hold it.

Metabolon

Series D in 2011
Metabolon, Inc. is a health technology company specializing in metabolomics, which focuses on the analysis of metabolites to aid in disease detection and precision medicine. The company develops a range of clinical diagnostic tests, including QUANTOSE IR for early-stage insulin resistance and Meta IMD for identifying metabolites linked to inherited metabolic disorders. Metabolon also offers customizable research services and multiomics solutions, enabling academic and commercial researchers to explore various life sciences areas effectively. The company's technologies address a wide array of health conditions, including cardiovascular issues, diabetes, and cancer, and are utilized across sectors such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina, Metabolon has a global presence, including offices in Munich, London, Madrid, and China, and maintains strategic partnerships with major firms in the pharmaceutical and consumer health industries.

HZO

Series B in 2011
HZO delivers customized protective nano and conformal coatings that safeguard electronics from the most demanding environments. It provides water protection solutions for electronics manufacturers by introducing a durable film to components during assembly. The company specializes in the fields of nanotechnology, waterproofing, electronics, nano-coating, full-submersion. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina.

PWA

Series A in 2011
The foundation of PWA's technology offering is Osorb® media - a patented, regenerable media system which removes, free, dispersed and soluble hydrocarbons and toxic contaminants from oilfield water and gas streams. The primary market for Osorb is the treatment of produced water to meet discharge and reinjection specifications.

Kovio

Venture Round in 2011
Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of printed silicon products. Utilizing innovative manufacturing techniques that merge graphics printing with silicon-based semiconductor technology, Kovio produces low-cost solutions for various applications. The company focuses on markets such as Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS), designing and manufacturing products like Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC Barcodes. Founded in the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio aims to create a new category of semiconductor products that leverage the advantages of printed electronics.

Cobalt Technologies

Series D in 2011
Cobalt Technologies develops technologies that focuses and designed for biofuels. Cobalt is pioneering science that makes possible a new generation of fuels that burn cleaner, are more cost-effective and have a smaller environmental impact. It was founded in 2005 and headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Nano Terra

Debt Financing in 2011
Nano Terra, Inc. is a surface engineering and nanotechnology co-development company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Since its incorporation in 2005, Nano Terra has focused on the development and commercialization of advanced materials, coatings, polymer formulations, and innovative technologies such as ultra-thin electronic displays, sensors, and fuel cells. The company collaborates with Fortune 1000 clients across diverse sectors, including aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and electronics, to support the creation of transformational products. Utilizing expertise in surface science, printing, patterning, and micro-technology, Nano Terra addresses critical challenges in national defense and human health while also working on applications in diagnostics and counterfeit detection. Through its commitment to innovation, the company aims to unlock new technological advancements and enhance product performance in various industries.

SIONYX

Series B in 2010
SiOnyx, Inc. is a company based in Beverly, Massachusetts, specializing in the development and commercialization of advanced semiconductor processes that improve the infrared sensitivity of silicon-based photonics. Established in 2005, SiOnyx focuses on creating high-performance light sensing devices suitable for a variety of applications, including security, defense, consumer electronics, industrial use, medical technology, and automotive sectors. The company is recognized for its innovative XQE CMOS image sensors, which enable capabilities such as night vision, biometrics, eye-tracking, and natural human interfaces. Additionally, SiOnyx produces HD action video cameras that utilize its ultra-low-light image sensor technology, making digital night vision more accessible across various industries.

GEO Semiconductor

Debt Financing in 2010
Geo Semiconductor Inc. develops and distributes advanced video processors primarily for automotive viewing cameras. The company specializes in geometric processing, image signal processing, and video compression technologies, which enhance camera and projection products. Its offerings include systems-on-chip for geometry and image processing, along with evaluation boards for video system design. The products are utilized in various applications such as automotive cameras, head-up displays, security cameras, projectors, and consumer electronics. Geo Semiconductor serves multiple markets, including automotive, consumer electronics, security, and projection, distributing its solutions through representatives and distributors both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2009, the company is headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional operations in Toronto, Orlando, and Bengaluru.

Laser Light Engines

Series B in 2010
Laser Light Engines, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of digitally controlled laser-driven light engines intended for illumination applications. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Salem, New Hampshire, the company focuses on advancing laser illumination technologies that enhance digital projection. By replacing traditional lamps, Laser Light Engines delivers significantly brighter colors and sharper images, while also reducing energy consumption and operational costs. This innovation allows clients to achieve superior projected images, marking a notable improvement in projection quality.

Adesto Technologies

Venture Round in 2010
Adesto Technologies is a prominent provider of application-specific semiconductors and embedded systems tailored for the Internet of Things (IoT). The company's innovative technology supports over 5,000 customers globally, enabling them to develop unique solutions across various sectors, including industrial, consumer, medical, and communications markets. Adesto's extensive portfolio features semiconductor and embedded technologies optimized for connected IoT devices, such as IoT edge servers, routers, and communication modules, as well as analog, digital, and non-volatile memory technologies. Additionally, the company offers software, development kits, and system solutions designed to accelerate time to market for its clients. Through its deep expertise and proprietary intellectual property, Adesto empowers customers to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and security of their IoT systems, facilitating intelligent control of devices in an increasingly connected world.

Contour Energy

Series B in 2010
Contour Energy is a company of portable power that commercializes customizable battery technologies for a wide range of cross-industry applications. It designs its next-generation battery systems to deliver unprecedented improvements in energy and power density, and are capable of performing in extreme operating conditions at significantly improved costs. Founded through the collaboration of Caltech and CNRS, the French National Center for Scientific Research, It combines expertise in nano-materials science, patented fluorine-based battery chemistries and manufacturing processes to significantly advance the state of portable power. With its headquarters in Azusa in California, a team of battery industry leaders from Caltech, Energizer, General Electric, Hewlett-Packard, Sanyo and Valence Technologies manages it. Private entrepreneurs hold it.

BridgeLux

Series D in 2010
Bridgelux, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of solid-state lighting technologies based in Fremont, California. Established in 2002, the company specializes in high-power, energy-efficient light-emitting diode (LED) solutions, offering a diverse range of products including LED arrays, chips, subsystems, and surface mounts. Its product lineup encompasses various applications, such as downlights, streetlights, and replacement lamps, serving sectors like retail, healthcare, and industrial environments. Bridgelux aims to replace traditional lighting technologies with its sustainable and cost-effective solutions, contributing to global energy efficiency efforts. The company also provides testing, application engineering, and reference design services to support its clients. In addition to its headquarters, Bridgelux has strategic partnerships and additional locations globally, enhancing its market reach and technological innovation. The company was previously known as eLite Optoelectronics, Inc. before rebranding in April 2006.

Innovalight

Series D in 2010
Innovalight, founded by Conrad Burke, specializes in the development of high-efficiency, low-cost solar modules utilizing innovative silicon-based technology. The company has created a unique silicon ink, which has been in development since 2005, enabling a shift in manufacturing processes by employing liquid-based processing instead of traditional solid or gas methods. This approach aims to significantly enhance the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of solar modules. Innovalight's products are designed for both residential and commercial applications, focusing on ultra thin-film power modules to support grid-connected solar power generation.

Metabolon

Series C in 2009
Metabolon, Inc. is a health technology company specializing in metabolomics, which focuses on the analysis of metabolites to aid in disease detection and precision medicine. The company develops a range of clinical diagnostic tests, including QUANTOSE IR for early-stage insulin resistance and Meta IMD for identifying metabolites linked to inherited metabolic disorders. Metabolon also offers customizable research services and multiomics solutions, enabling academic and commercial researchers to explore various life sciences areas effectively. The company's technologies address a wide array of health conditions, including cardiovascular issues, diabetes, and cancer, and are utilized across sectors such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina, Metabolon has a global presence, including offices in Munich, London, Madrid, and China, and maintains strategic partnerships with major firms in the pharmaceutical and consumer health industries.

Laser Light Engines

Debt Financing in 2009
Laser Light Engines, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of digitally controlled laser-driven light engines intended for illumination applications. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Salem, New Hampshire, the company focuses on advancing laser illumination technologies that enhance digital projection. By replacing traditional lamps, Laser Light Engines delivers significantly brighter colors and sharper images, while also reducing energy consumption and operational costs. This innovation allows clients to achieve superior projected images, marking a notable improvement in projection quality.

Metabolon

Series C in 2009
Metabolon, Inc. is a health technology company specializing in metabolomics, which focuses on the analysis of metabolites to aid in disease detection and precision medicine. The company develops a range of clinical diagnostic tests, including QUANTOSE IR for early-stage insulin resistance and Meta IMD for identifying metabolites linked to inherited metabolic disorders. Metabolon also offers customizable research services and multiomics solutions, enabling academic and commercial researchers to explore various life sciences areas effectively. The company's technologies address a wide array of health conditions, including cardiovascular issues, diabetes, and cancer, and are utilized across sectors such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina, Metabolon has a global presence, including offices in Munich, London, Madrid, and China, and maintains strategic partnerships with major firms in the pharmaceutical and consumer health industries.

Innovalight

Venture Round in 2009
Innovalight, founded by Conrad Burke, specializes in the development of high-efficiency, low-cost solar modules utilizing innovative silicon-based technology. The company has created a unique silicon ink, which has been in development since 2005, enabling a shift in manufacturing processes by employing liquid-based processing instead of traditional solid or gas methods. This approach aims to significantly enhance the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of solar modules. Innovalight's products are designed for both residential and commercial applications, focusing on ultra thin-film power modules to support grid-connected solar power generation.

Solazyme

Series D in 2009
Solazyme is a synthetic biology company that specializes in converting algal biomass into biofuels. Solazyme not only creates biofuels for the the transportation industry, but is experimenting with ways to tailor its products for the cosmetic and food industries.

Contour Energy

Series A in 2008
Contour Energy is a company of portable power that commercializes customizable battery technologies for a wide range of cross-industry applications. It designs its next-generation battery systems to deliver unprecedented improvements in energy and power density, and are capable of performing in extreme operating conditions at significantly improved costs. Founded through the collaboration of Caltech and CNRS, the French National Center for Scientific Research, It combines expertise in nano-materials science, patented fluorine-based battery chemistries and manufacturing processes to significantly advance the state of portable power. With its headquarters in Azusa in California, a team of battery industry leaders from Caltech, Energizer, General Electric, Hewlett-Packard, Sanyo and Valence Technologies manages it. Private entrepreneurs hold it.

Tetravitae Biosciences

Series A in 2008
TetraVitae Bioscience is developing biobased chemicals, plastics, and fuels. Their proprietary technology and expertise in the fields of industrial fermentations, process engineering, microbiology, and cellulosic feedstocks will dramatically lower the costs of production, allowing them to compete with and replace petroleum-derived products.

Cobalt Technologies

Series C in 2008
Cobalt Technologies develops technologies that focuses and designed for biofuels. Cobalt is pioneering science that makes possible a new generation of fuels that burn cleaner, are more cost-effective and have a smaller environmental impact. It was founded in 2005 and headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Solazyme

Series C in 2008
Solazyme is a synthetic biology company that specializes in converting algal biomass into biofuels. Solazyme not only creates biofuels for the the transportation industry, but is experimenting with ways to tailor its products for the cosmetic and food industries.

Nextreme Thermal Solutions

Series B in 2008
Nextreme designs and manufactures micro-scale thermal and power management products for the semiconductor, photonics, consumer, automotive and defense/aerospace industries. The company has embedded cooling and power generation capabilities into the widely accepted copper pillar bumping process used in high-volume electronic packaging. Nextreme’s breakthrough addresses the most challenging thermal and power management constraints in electronics today, and delivers the only fully-scalable technology solution by leveraging the existing, high-volume flip chip manufacturing infrastructure. By minimizing the need for manufacturing changes and focusing on developing a seamless design-in solution, Nextreme is changing the future of thermal and power management for the entire electronics industry.

Laser Light Engines

Series A in 2008
Laser Light Engines, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of digitally controlled laser-driven light engines intended for illumination applications. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Salem, New Hampshire, the company focuses on advancing laser illumination technologies that enhance digital projection. By replacing traditional lamps, Laser Light Engines delivers significantly brighter colors and sharper images, while also reducing energy consumption and operational costs. This innovation allows clients to achieve superior projected images, marking a notable improvement in projection quality.

Adesto Technologies

Series A in 2008
Adesto Technologies is a prominent provider of application-specific semiconductors and embedded systems tailored for the Internet of Things (IoT). The company's innovative technology supports over 5,000 customers globally, enabling them to develop unique solutions across various sectors, including industrial, consumer, medical, and communications markets. Adesto's extensive portfolio features semiconductor and embedded technologies optimized for connected IoT devices, such as IoT edge servers, routers, and communication modules, as well as analog, digital, and non-volatile memory technologies. Additionally, the company offers software, development kits, and system solutions designed to accelerate time to market for its clients. Through its deep expertise and proprietary intellectual property, Adesto empowers customers to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and security of their IoT systems, facilitating intelligent control of devices in an increasingly connected world.

BridgeLux

Series D in 2008
Bridgelux, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of solid-state lighting technologies based in Fremont, California. Established in 2002, the company specializes in high-power, energy-efficient light-emitting diode (LED) solutions, offering a diverse range of products including LED arrays, chips, subsystems, and surface mounts. Its product lineup encompasses various applications, such as downlights, streetlights, and replacement lamps, serving sectors like retail, healthcare, and industrial environments. Bridgelux aims to replace traditional lighting technologies with its sustainable and cost-effective solutions, contributing to global energy efficiency efforts. The company also provides testing, application engineering, and reference design services to support its clients. In addition to its headquarters, Bridgelux has strategic partnerships and additional locations globally, enhancing its market reach and technological innovation. The company was previously known as eLite Optoelectronics, Inc. before rebranding in April 2006.

Metabolon

Series C in 2008
Metabolon, Inc. is a health technology company specializing in metabolomics, which focuses on the analysis of metabolites to aid in disease detection and precision medicine. The company develops a range of clinical diagnostic tests, including QUANTOSE IR for early-stage insulin resistance and Meta IMD for identifying metabolites linked to inherited metabolic disorders. Metabolon also offers customizable research services and multiomics solutions, enabling academic and commercial researchers to explore various life sciences areas effectively. The company's technologies address a wide array of health conditions, including cardiovascular issues, diabetes, and cancer, and are utilized across sectors such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina, Metabolon has a global presence, including offices in Munich, London, Madrid, and China, and maintains strategic partnerships with major firms in the pharmaceutical and consumer health industries.

PolyRemedy

Series B in 2008
PolyRemedy offers integrated wound management systems designed to increase consistency by extending wound care expertise to the point of care. The PolyRemedy Personalized Woundcare System (PWS) enables clinicians to document care through easy-to-use, web-based assessment tools and order personalized wound dressings, while also providing critical and unprecedented visibility into wound care data. It was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts.

D-Wave Systems

Series C in 2008
D-Wave Systems Inc. specializes in the development and integration of superconducting quantum computers. As the first commercial supplier of quantum computers, the company offers products such as The D-Wave Two System, D-Wave Hybrid—a hybrid workflow platform for quantum-classical applications—and Leap, a cloud-based service that enables real-time access to quantum computing resources along with open-source development tools and educational materials. D-Wave's quantum computers are applied across various sectors, including defense, finance, energy, and academia, addressing challenges in mission planning, logistics, machine learning, optimization problems, and more. In addition to its quantum computing systems, the company provides professional services, training, and customer support to enhance user experience. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, D-Wave has expanded its presence with sales offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Ensemble Discovery

Series B in 2007
Ensemble Discovery is developing a new class of therapeutics - the Ensemblinsâ„¢, orally bioavailable small molecule macrocyclic compounds that have the potential to behave like biologics and can disrupt protein-protein interactions. They have two complementary platforms that provide access to these molecules. Firstly, they use their proprietary DNA-Programmed Chemistryâ„¢ (DPCâ„¢) platform to generate hundreds of thousands of these molecules for rapid screening. Secondly, they have highly developed methods for the synthesis of Ensemblins as discrete molecules using conventional chemistry.

Innovalight

Series C in 2007
Innovalight, founded by Conrad Burke, specializes in the development of high-efficiency, low-cost solar modules utilizing innovative silicon-based technology. The company has created a unique silicon ink, which has been in development since 2005, enabling a shift in manufacturing processes by employing liquid-based processing instead of traditional solid or gas methods. This approach aims to significantly enhance the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of solar modules. Innovalight's products are designed for both residential and commercial applications, focusing on ultra thin-film power modules to support grid-connected solar power generation.

SIONYX

Series A in 2007
SiOnyx, Inc. is a company based in Beverly, Massachusetts, specializing in the development and commercialization of advanced semiconductor processes that improve the infrared sensitivity of silicon-based photonics. Established in 2005, SiOnyx focuses on creating high-performance light sensing devices suitable for a variety of applications, including security, defense, consumer electronics, industrial use, medical technology, and automotive sectors. The company is recognized for its innovative XQE CMOS image sensors, which enable capabilities such as night vision, biometrics, eye-tracking, and natural human interfaces. Additionally, SiOnyx produces HD action video cameras that utilize its ultra-low-light image sensor technology, making digital night vision more accessible across various industries.

Chlorogen

Venture Round in 2007
Chlorogen a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the development and manufacture of proteins for human therapy. The company, through its chloroplast transformation technology (CTT), offers plant made drugs for the treatment and prevention of human diseases, as well as for treatment of women's reproductive cancers. Its products include therapeutic proteins in tobacco that are made using chloroplast transformation technology. The chloroplast transformation technology facilitates hyper-expression of recombinant proteins in tobacco chloroplasts. The company offers its chloroplast-tobacco platform for commercial use in food and agriculture. Chlorogen, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Kovio

Series D in 2007
Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of printed silicon products. Utilizing innovative manufacturing techniques that merge graphics printing with silicon-based semiconductor technology, Kovio produces low-cost solutions for various applications. The company focuses on markets such as Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS), designing and manufacturing products like Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC Barcodes. Founded in the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio aims to create a new category of semiconductor products that leverage the advantages of printed electronics.

BridgeLux

Series C in 2007
Bridgelux, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of solid-state lighting technologies based in Fremont, California. Established in 2002, the company specializes in high-power, energy-efficient light-emitting diode (LED) solutions, offering a diverse range of products including LED arrays, chips, subsystems, and surface mounts. Its product lineup encompasses various applications, such as downlights, streetlights, and replacement lamps, serving sectors like retail, healthcare, and industrial environments. Bridgelux aims to replace traditional lighting technologies with its sustainable and cost-effective solutions, contributing to global energy efficiency efforts. The company also provides testing, application engineering, and reference design services to support its clients. In addition to its headquarters, Bridgelux has strategic partnerships and additional locations globally, enhancing its market reach and technological innovation. The company was previously known as eLite Optoelectronics, Inc. before rebranding in April 2006.

Xradia

Series D in 2007
Xradia develops technology to help advance innovation in science and industry by providing unique insight through superior X-ray imaging solutions. Our products utilize advanced X-ray computed tomography (CT) imaging methodology and optics to nondestructively produce 3D images of objects with exceptional spatial resolution and contrast. Xradia's technology is based on proprietary X-ray optics and detectors. Xradia produces state-of-the-art far-field ambient environment imaging systems capable of 3D imaging with resolution below 50 nm. Xradia's commercial products have 3D resolution from the nanometer level up to several hundred microns.

Crystal IS

Series B in 2006
Crystal IS is the market leader in the commercialization of single-crystal aluminum nitride (AlN) substrates for the cost-effective production of long lasting, energy efficient, water and air purification devices.

SIONYX

Series A in 2006
SiOnyx, Inc. is a company based in Beverly, Massachusetts, specializing in the development and commercialization of advanced semiconductor processes that improve the infrared sensitivity of silicon-based photonics. Established in 2005, SiOnyx focuses on creating high-performance light sensing devices suitable for a variety of applications, including security, defense, consumer electronics, industrial use, medical technology, and automotive sectors. The company is recognized for its innovative XQE CMOS image sensors, which enable capabilities such as night vision, biometrics, eye-tracking, and natural human interfaces. Additionally, SiOnyx produces HD action video cameras that utilize its ultra-low-light image sensor technology, making digital night vision more accessible across various industries.

NanoOpto

Series D in 2006
NanoOpto specializes in the design and manufacturing of integrated modular nano-optic components for optical systems and networks. Utilizing proprietary nano-optics and nano-manufacturing technology, the company offers a range of products, including IR cut filters, nano-optic isolators, deep ultraviolet polarizers, polarizing beam splitters, optical isolators, microlens arrays, and WDM filters, along with waveplates and trim retarders. With a focus on rapid prototyping and high performance, NanoOpto's innovative techniques enable the production of superior conventional optical components and the development of new integrated components. The company also provides services such as conformal optical coatings, precision coatings, precision dicing, and optical design and engineering. Operating from its facility in Somerset, New Jersey, NanoOpto aims to lower overall system costs while enhancing optical capabilities through its advanced manufacturing processes.

NeoPhotonics

Series C in 2006
NeoPhotonics develops, manufactures, and sells a wide range of optical components designed for high-speed communication networks. The company offers both active and passive products that cater to various market segments, including fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), datacom, storage area networks, and metro and long-haul networks. Its portfolio includes transceivers compliant with industry standards, available in multiple configurations such as GBIC, SFF, and SFP, supporting data rates from 155 Mbps to 10 Gbps. Key products encompass integrated splitters, BiDi and TriPlexer transceivers for FTTH, as well as advanced optical modules and subsystems crucial for metro and long-haul dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) networks. Additionally, NeoPhotonics manufactures various other components, including athermal array waveguide gratings, variable optical attenuators, and dynamic channel equalizers, enhancing the performance and efficiency of optical communication systems.

Cswitch

Series B in 2006
Cswitch was founded by a team of highly experienced semiconductor executives to develop the next generation of configurable solutions for a wide range of networking-based platforms. Their ground-breaking work building advanced processors and ASICs at companies such as LSI Logic, Sun Microsystems, SGI and most recently Transmeta, has allowed them to develop the insight to chart a new course for the networking, telecom, storage and wireless base station markets.

D-Wave Systems

Series B in 2006
D-Wave Systems Inc. specializes in the development and integration of superconducting quantum computers. As the first commercial supplier of quantum computers, the company offers products such as The D-Wave Two System, D-Wave Hybrid—a hybrid workflow platform for quantum-classical applications—and Leap, a cloud-based service that enables real-time access to quantum computing resources along with open-source development tools and educational materials. D-Wave's quantum computers are applied across various sectors, including defense, finance, energy, and academia, addressing challenges in mission planning, logistics, machine learning, optimization problems, and more. In addition to its quantum computing systems, the company provides professional services, training, and customer support to enhance user experience. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, D-Wave has expanded its presence with sales offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Innovalight

Series B in 2006
Innovalight, founded by Conrad Burke, specializes in the development of high-efficiency, low-cost solar modules utilizing innovative silicon-based technology. The company has created a unique silicon ink, which has been in development since 2005, enabling a shift in manufacturing processes by employing liquid-based processing instead of traditional solid or gas methods. This approach aims to significantly enhance the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of solar modules. Innovalight's products are designed for both residential and commercial applications, focusing on ultra thin-film power modules to support grid-connected solar power generation.

Cswitch

Series B in 2006
Cswitch was founded by a team of highly experienced semiconductor executives to develop the next generation of configurable solutions for a wide range of networking-based platforms. Their ground-breaking work building advanced processors and ASICs at companies such as LSI Logic, Sun Microsystems, SGI and most recently Transmeta, has allowed them to develop the insight to chart a new course for the networking, telecom, storage and wireless base station markets.

BridgeLux

Venture Round in 2006
Bridgelux, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of solid-state lighting technologies based in Fremont, California. Established in 2002, the company specializes in high-power, energy-efficient light-emitting diode (LED) solutions, offering a diverse range of products including LED arrays, chips, subsystems, and surface mounts. Its product lineup encompasses various applications, such as downlights, streetlights, and replacement lamps, serving sectors like retail, healthcare, and industrial environments. Bridgelux aims to replace traditional lighting technologies with its sustainable and cost-effective solutions, contributing to global energy efficiency efforts. The company also provides testing, application engineering, and reference design services to support its clients. In addition to its headquarters, Bridgelux has strategic partnerships and additional locations globally, enhancing its market reach and technological innovation. The company was previously known as eLite Optoelectronics, Inc. before rebranding in April 2006.

NanoGram

Venture Round in 2006
NanoGram Corporation is a nanotechnology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced products for photovoltaics, electronics, and displays. It offers a customized application-specific nanotechnology platform that produces nanoscale compositions for various sectors, including optical, electronic, imaging, biomedical, and energy applications. The company has successfully incubated and spun out two firms, NeoPhotonics and NanoGram Devices. With a presence in Japan through its Tokyo office and a strategic partnership with Nagase & Co., Ltd / Nagase ChemteX Corporation, NanoGram is expanding its footprint in the region. Additionally, its office in Seoul, South Korea, supports its growth in the Korean market.

Metabolon

Series B in 2006
Metabolon, Inc. is a health technology company specializing in metabolomics, which focuses on the analysis of metabolites to aid in disease detection and precision medicine. The company develops a range of clinical diagnostic tests, including QUANTOSE IR for early-stage insulin resistance and Meta IMD for identifying metabolites linked to inherited metabolic disorders. Metabolon also offers customizable research services and multiomics solutions, enabling academic and commercial researchers to explore various life sciences areas effectively. The company's technologies address a wide array of health conditions, including cardiovascular issues, diabetes, and cancer, and are utilized across sectors such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina, Metabolon has a global presence, including offices in Munich, London, Madrid, and China, and maintains strategic partnerships with major firms in the pharmaceutical and consumer health industries.

Kovio

Venture Round in 2005
Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of printed silicon products. Utilizing innovative manufacturing techniques that merge graphics printing with silicon-based semiconductor technology, Kovio produces low-cost solutions for various applications. The company focuses on markets such as Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS), designing and manufacturing products like Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC Barcodes. Founded in the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio aims to create a new category of semiconductor products that leverage the advantages of printed electronics.

Mersana Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2005
Mersana Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for cancer treatment. The company utilizes its proprietary biodegradable polymer platform, Dolaflexin, to create a pipeline of ADC product candidates aimed at addressing oncology indications with significant unmet needs. Its lead candidate, XMT-1536, is currently in Phase I clinical trials targeting NaPi2b for the treatment of ovarian cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, and other rare conditions. Mersana is also advancing additional candidates, including XMT-1660, targeting B7-H4, and XMT-2056, a STING agonist ADC, both designed to improve tolerability and therapeutic outcomes. The company has established strategic partnerships with Merck KGaA and Asana BioSciences to further develop its ADC candidates. Founded in 2005, Mersana Therapeutics aims to deliver innovative treatments to patients through its advanced research and development efforts.

Molecular Imprints

Series C in 2005
Molecular Imprints, Inc. (MII) was founded in Austin, Texas in 2001, spun out of the University of Texas. Molecular Imprints has applied for over 700 patents, resulting in a growing portfolio of over 100 patents issued covering imprint tools, imprint materials and masks/templates, process technology and imprint-specific device designs. Jet and Flashâ„¢ Imprint Lithography (J-FILâ„¢), powered by their IntelliJetâ„¢ Drop Pattern Generator Drop Pattern Generation System, is the heart of Molecular Imprints' advanced nanoimprint technology, allowing precise placement of photoresist on substrates in picoliter quantities, enabling uniform and consistent nanoimprinting of features down to 10nm and below at very low cost. Molecular Imprints delivers this value to customers through integration of a unique set of core competencies and partnerships that cover lithography, precision nanomechanics, fluid dynamics, surface chemistry and materials formulation.

Chlorogen

Series B in 2005
Chlorogen a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the development and manufacture of proteins for human therapy. The company, through its chloroplast transformation technology (CTT), offers plant made drugs for the treatment and prevention of human diseases, as well as for treatment of women's reproductive cancers. Its products include therapeutic proteins in tobacco that are made using chloroplast transformation technology. The chloroplast transformation technology facilitates hyper-expression of recombinant proteins in tobacco chloroplasts. The company offers its chloroplast-tobacco platform for commercial use in food and agriculture. Chlorogen, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

NeoPhotonics

Venture Round in 2005
NeoPhotonics develops, manufactures, and sells a wide range of optical components designed for high-speed communication networks. The company offers both active and passive products that cater to various market segments, including fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), datacom, storage area networks, and metro and long-haul networks. Its portfolio includes transceivers compliant with industry standards, available in multiple configurations such as GBIC, SFF, and SFP, supporting data rates from 155 Mbps to 10 Gbps. Key products encompass integrated splitters, BiDi and TriPlexer transceivers for FTTH, as well as advanced optical modules and subsystems crucial for metro and long-haul dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) networks. Additionally, NeoPhotonics manufactures various other components, including athermal array waveguide gratings, variable optical attenuators, and dynamic channel equalizers, enhancing the performance and efficiency of optical communication systems.

NanoOpto

Series C in 2005
NanoOpto specializes in the design and manufacturing of integrated modular nano-optic components for optical systems and networks. Utilizing proprietary nano-optics and nano-manufacturing technology, the company offers a range of products, including IR cut filters, nano-optic isolators, deep ultraviolet polarizers, polarizing beam splitters, optical isolators, microlens arrays, and WDM filters, along with waveplates and trim retarders. With a focus on rapid prototyping and high performance, NanoOpto's innovative techniques enable the production of superior conventional optical components and the development of new integrated components. The company also provides services such as conformal optical coatings, precision coatings, precision dicing, and optical design and engineering. Operating from its facility in Somerset, New Jersey, NanoOpto aims to lower overall system costs while enhancing optical capabilities through its advanced manufacturing processes.

Nanomix

Series C in 2005
Nanomix's leadership in nano particle based electronic sensors has enabled the development of eLab, the next generation of Point of Care testing systems where superior performance and rapid results can both be achieved in virtually any setting. Assays run on eLab provide actionable diagnostic information in 10 minutes or less and can be used to accelerate critical care or to make decisions to treat patients in place or transport them to the hospital. Use of mobile POC diagnostics is essential to reducing healthcare system costs while improving the patient experience and outcome. The Nanomix mobile diagnostic platform performs multiple in-vitro diagnostic and enzymatic assays simultaneously from a single whole-blood sample. The compact size of the electronic instrument and disposable test cartridge can be configured to run a wide variety of tests using muitple assay techniques. Initial system assays address critical cardiac care and sepsis screening.

Nextreme Thermal Solutions

Series A in 2005
Nextreme designs and manufactures micro-scale thermal and power management products for the semiconductor, photonics, consumer, automotive and defense/aerospace industries. The company has embedded cooling and power generation capabilities into the widely accepted copper pillar bumping process used in high-volume electronic packaging. Nextreme’s breakthrough addresses the most challenging thermal and power management constraints in electronics today, and delivers the only fully-scalable technology solution by leveraging the existing, high-volume flip chip manufacturing infrastructure. By minimizing the need for manufacturing changes and focusing on developing a seamless design-in solution, Nextreme is changing the future of thermal and power management for the entire electronics industry.

Nantero

Series C in 2005
Nantero, Inc. is a nanotechnology company based in Woburn, Massachusetts, that specializes in the development of semiconductor products utilizing carbon nanotubes. Founded in 2001, Nantero focuses on creating nonvolatile random access memory (NRAM) chips, which provide high-density, high-speed storage solutions for a variety of applications, including smartphones, tablets, computers, and industrial systems. The company's NRAM technology offers advantages over traditional memory types, such as zero power consumption in standby mode, making it suitable for both standalone and embedded memory applications. In addition to NRAM, Nantero produces nanoelectromechanical switches and other semiconductor products, and collaborates with licensees to expand the use of its nanotube-based technology across various sectors.

Cambrios Technologies

Series B in 2005
Cambrios Technologies Corporation specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced electronic materials, particularly electrodes made from silver nanowires. These materials simplify the manufacturing processes for electronic devices while enhancing their performance. The company's flagship product, ClearOhm, consists of silver nanowire coating materials that create transparent conducting layers on various substrates. This technology is applicable to a wide range of products, including touch screens, liquid crystal displays, e-paper, organic light-emitting diodes (OLED), and thin film photovoltaics. Founded in 2002 as Semzyme, Inc., the company rebranded to Cambrios Technologies Corporation in 2004 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Japan and Taiwan. Cambrios aims to leverage its nanostructured materials to improve the efficiency and capabilities of next-generation consumer devices.

Solazyme

Seed Round in 2004
Solazyme is a synthetic biology company that specializes in converting algal biomass into biofuels. Solazyme not only creates biofuels for the the transportation industry, but is experimenting with ways to tailor its products for the cosmetic and food industries.

NanoGram

Series B in 2004
NanoGram Corporation is a nanotechnology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced products for photovoltaics, electronics, and displays. It offers a customized application-specific nanotechnology platform that produces nanoscale compositions for various sectors, including optical, electronic, imaging, biomedical, and energy applications. The company has successfully incubated and spun out two firms, NeoPhotonics and NanoGram Devices. With a presence in Japan through its Tokyo office and a strategic partnership with Nagase & Co., Ltd / Nagase ChemteX Corporation, NanoGram is expanding its footprint in the region. Additionally, its office in Seoul, South Korea, supports its growth in the Korean market.

Cswitch

Series A in 2004
Cswitch was founded by a team of highly experienced semiconductor executives to develop the next generation of configurable solutions for a wide range of networking-based platforms. Their ground-breaking work building advanced processors and ASICs at companies such as LSI Logic, Sun Microsystems, SGI and most recently Transmeta, has allowed them to develop the insight to chart a new course for the networking, telecom, storage and wireless base station markets.

Nanotechnologies

Venture Round in 2004
NovaCentrix is a leader in manufacturing tools that enable printed electronics technologies. State-of-the-artPulseForge® tools utilize photonic curing which is a cutting edge technology that dries, sinters, and anneals functional inks in milliseconds on low-temperature, flexible substrates such as paper and plastic. NovaCentrixis seeking collaborative partners and customers for our patented photonic curing tools. These tools process a wide array of depositions including but not limited to metallic, non-metallic and semiconductor-based inks, as well as PVD metals and metal oxides. An integrated material and tool simulation package, SimPulse™, enables rapid assessment of the photonic curing capabilities in combination to experimental results. NovaCentrix also offers high-performance and economical Metalon® and PChemconductive inks, including the innovative and award-winning ICI copper-oxide reduction inks which work optimally with PulseForge tools given the need for high temperature processing of inks on low temperature substrates. NovaCentrix possesses in-house inkjet, screen, and flexographic presses and provides customers with prototyping services.

Molecular Imprints

Series B in 2004
Molecular Imprints, Inc. (MII) was founded in Austin, Texas in 2001, spun out of the University of Texas. Molecular Imprints has applied for over 700 patents, resulting in a growing portfolio of over 100 patents issued covering imprint tools, imprint materials and masks/templates, process technology and imprint-specific device designs. Jet and Flashâ„¢ Imprint Lithography (J-FILâ„¢), powered by their IntelliJetâ„¢ Drop Pattern Generator Drop Pattern Generation System, is the heart of Molecular Imprints' advanced nanoimprint technology, allowing precise placement of photoresist on substrates in picoliter quantities, enabling uniform and consistent nanoimprinting of features down to 10nm and below at very low cost. Molecular Imprints delivers this value to customers through integration of a unique set of core competencies and partnerships that cover lithography, precision nanomechanics, fluid dynamics, surface chemistry and materials formulation.

Continuum Photonics

Series C in 2004
Continuum's mission is to provide optical networking equipment manufacturers with strategic subsystems that enable higher bandwidth products and associated revenue-generating services at a substantially lower cost. As a first step, Continuum Photonics is developing a radically different, operationally and economically beneficial photonic switch that will solve many of the problems associated with delivering and managing optically-transported bandwidth.

NeoPhotonics

Series B in 2004
NeoPhotonics develops, manufactures, and sells a wide range of optical components designed for high-speed communication networks. The company offers both active and passive products that cater to various market segments, including fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), datacom, storage area networks, and metro and long-haul networks. Its portfolio includes transceivers compliant with industry standards, available in multiple configurations such as GBIC, SFF, and SFP, supporting data rates from 155 Mbps to 10 Gbps. Key products encompass integrated splitters, BiDi and TriPlexer transceivers for FTTH, as well as advanced optical modules and subsystems crucial for metro and long-haul dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) networks. Additionally, NeoPhotonics manufactures various other components, including athermal array waveguide gratings, variable optical attenuators, and dynamic channel equalizers, enhancing the performance and efficiency of optical communication systems.

NanoOpto

Series B in 2003
NanoOpto specializes in the design and manufacturing of integrated modular nano-optic components for optical systems and networks. Utilizing proprietary nano-optics and nano-manufacturing technology, the company offers a range of products, including IR cut filters, nano-optic isolators, deep ultraviolet polarizers, polarizing beam splitters, optical isolators, microlens arrays, and WDM filters, along with waveplates and trim retarders. With a focus on rapid prototyping and high performance, NanoOpto's innovative techniques enable the production of superior conventional optical components and the development of new integrated components. The company also provides services such as conformal optical coatings, precision coatings, precision dicing, and optical design and engineering. Operating from its facility in Somerset, New Jersey, NanoOpto aims to lower overall system costs while enhancing optical capabilities through its advanced manufacturing processes.

Nantero

Series B in 2003
Nantero, Inc. is a nanotechnology company based in Woburn, Massachusetts, that specializes in the development of semiconductor products utilizing carbon nanotubes. Founded in 2001, Nantero focuses on creating nonvolatile random access memory (NRAM) chips, which provide high-density, high-speed storage solutions for a variety of applications, including smartphones, tablets, computers, and industrial systems. The company's NRAM technology offers advantages over traditional memory types, such as zero power consumption in standby mode, making it suitable for both standalone and embedded memory applications. In addition to NRAM, Nantero produces nanoelectromechanical switches and other semiconductor products, and collaborates with licensees to expand the use of its nanotube-based technology across various sectors.

Nanogram Devices

Venture Round in 2003
NanoGram Devices Corporation is a nanotechnology company located in Milpitas, California, founded in 2002 by Jason Lemkin. The company specializes in the development of products utilizing nanomaterials to create power sources specifically for medical device applications.

Optiva

Series C in 2003
Optiva develops and manufactures nanomaterials for use in optical, electro-optical, and semiconductor applications.

Terion

Venture Round in 2002
Terion specializes in providing innovative solutions for the untethered trailer tracking market. The company has developed a unique system from the ground up, focusing on two-way wireless communication for mobile applications within the transportation sector. Terion, in partnership with Equipment Services, operates more than 100,000 tracking and monitoring units on over-the-road trailers across the United States and Europe, enhancing visibility and efficiency in trailer management.

Continuum Photonics

Series B in 2002
Continuum's mission is to provide optical networking equipment manufacturers with strategic subsystems that enable higher bandwidth products and associated revenue-generating services at a substantially lower cost. As a first step, Continuum Photonics is developing a radically different, operationally and economically beneficial photonic switch that will solve many of the problems associated with delivering and managing optically-transported bandwidth.

Nantero

Series A in 2001
Nantero, Inc. is a nanotechnology company based in Woburn, Massachusetts, that specializes in the development of semiconductor products utilizing carbon nanotubes. Founded in 2001, Nantero focuses on creating nonvolatile random access memory (NRAM) chips, which provide high-density, high-speed storage solutions for a variety of applications, including smartphones, tablets, computers, and industrial systems. The company's NRAM technology offers advantages over traditional memory types, such as zero power consumption in standby mode, making it suitable for both standalone and embedded memory applications. In addition to NRAM, Nantero produces nanoelectromechanical switches and other semiconductor products, and collaborates with licensees to expand the use of its nanotube-based technology across various sectors.

Informio

Series A in 2000
Informio,Inc trial service delivers Internet content and voice applications through any wireless phone. It has been developed by people who pioneered voice messaging systems and the World Wide Web. Find out about what they're doing by subscribing to their mailing list.
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