Alumni Ventures

ION Storage Systems, LLC specializes in the manufacture of solid-state lithium-ion batteries, targeting industries such as defense, aerospace, consumer electronics, and electric vehicles. Established in 2015 and based in College Park, Maryland, the company focuses on developing batteries that are energy dense and safe for diverse applications. Their innovative solid-state battery technology features a design consisting of two sponges on either side of a thin ceramic separator, utilizing low-cost, non-flammable materials. This approach not only enhances safety but also ensures the batteries are lightweight and compact, making them suitable for various environments and mission-critical needs.

NeuReality is a semiconductor start-up focused on creating AI-as-a-service infrastructure to meet the demands of AI deployment across cloud, edge, and fog systems. The company specializes in purpose-built AI-centric architecture, offering a server-on-chip solution that reconfigures inference technologies like computer vision, natural language processing, and recommendation engines. This innovative approach simplifies the implementation of these technologies for companies that may lack extensive technical expertise. By replacing traditional CPU-centric models with its advanced architecture, NeuReality enables clients to reduce both costs and energy consumption, making AI more accessible and efficient for a broader range of users.

Inchfab develops a set of proprietary custom microchip manufacturing tools. The size and cost-effectiveness allow Inchfab to service markets such as the microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) market that require low production volumes of highly customized microchips.

Operator of an artificial intelligence-powered analog layout automation platform intended to improve the computation speed. The company's platform uses deep-reinforces learning and planning to take the schematics and generate analog layouts, enabling circuit designers to generate quality layouts rapidly and efficiently.

Enfabrica is a technology company focused on developing innovative hardware and software solutions aimed at addressing the performance and scalability challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) and accelerated computing workloads. The company specializes in converged networking and memory fabric silicon, which are designed to enhance system efficiencies and performance across various infrastructures, including hyper-scale cloud, edge computing, enterprise systems, and automotive applications. By incorporating advanced technologies such as compute express link, Enfabrica enables businesses to optimize resources and manage multiple graphics processing units effectively. Its products and foundational fabric technologies are geared towards meeting the increasing demands of modern computing environments, particularly in the realm of AI and machine learning.

Sagence AI is a semiconductor company developing products in the neural computing segment. They enable server-class networks to be deployed with extremely low latency in cost-effective edge devices. Its unique technology performs data-center-grade AI workloads at orders of magnitude lower power.

ION Storage Systems, LLC specializes in the manufacture of solid-state lithium-ion batteries, targeting industries such as defense, aerospace, consumer electronics, and electric vehicles. Established in 2015 and based in College Park, Maryland, the company focuses on developing batteries that are energy dense and safe for diverse applications. Their innovative solid-state battery technology features a design consisting of two sponges on either side of a thin ceramic separator, utilizing low-cost, non-flammable materials. This approach not only enhances safety but also ensures the batteries are lightweight and compact, making them suitable for various environments and mission-critical needs.

Q-CTRL is a pioneering company in the quantum technology sector, focused on addressing critical challenges related to hardware error and instability. By developing advanced quantum control infrastructure software, Q-CTRL supports research and development professionals as well as end users in quantum computing, facilitating the transition to practical quantum computers. The company's innovative "Software-defined" quantum sensors are tailored for applications in defence, intelligence, navigation, and earth observation. With a team of expert quantum-control engineers, Q-CTRL collaborates with leading universities, national laboratories, and industry partners worldwide. As a notable member of the IBM Quantum Startup network and various industry consortia, Q-CTRL is recognized for its contributions to the field and has received several prestigious awards, including those from the Modern Manufacturing Initiative and the Next Generation Technology Fund. The company has garnered attention in major publications and was ranked among the Top 10 Most Innovative Tech Companies in Australia, highlighting its role in shaping the future of quantum technology.

EeroQ is a company focused on the design and development of quantum computer chips, specifically utilizing a novel approach that involves trapping and controlling individual electrons on superfluid helium. This technology, which forms the basis for qubits, aims to harness the unique properties of electrons to deliver powerful quantum computing capabilities. EeroQ's core technology is patent-protected and was developed in collaboration with Michigan State University. Founded with the goal of constructing a large-scale quantum computer, EeroQ is positioned to advance this field after overcoming previous technical limitations that hindered similar efforts in the late 1990s. Additionally, the company is committed to establishing ethical and policy guidelines to ensure that quantum computing has a positive societal impact.

Finwave Semiconductor develops a 3DGaN technology designed to enhance 5G devices.

Syntiant develops advanced neuromorphic semiconductors that facilitate the transition of artificial intelligence and machine learning from cloud environments to edge devices. The company's innovative chip solutions integrate deep learning with semiconductor design to create ultra-low-power, high-performance deep neural network processors. These processors are tailored for always-on applications in battery-powered devices, including smartphones, smart speakers, earbuds, hearing aids, and laptops. By enabling the deployment of AI technology in various sensor, voice, and video applications, Syntiant empowers developers to enhance the functionality of nearly any battery-operated product.

Rigetti Computing is a full-stack quantum computing company that designs and manufactures quantum-integrated circuits, deploying them in low-temperature environments. The company develops proprietary control systems to execute quantum logic operations and has created software to integrate its quantum systems with existing cloud infrastructure. Rigetti's innovations include the industry's first multi-chip quantum processor, which enables scalability in quantum computing systems. The company focuses on practical applications of quantum computing, particularly in computational chemistry and machine learning, and offers the Forest platform, a comprehensive programming and execution environment for quantum and classical computing. Most of its revenue is generated from the United States.

ION Storage Systems, LLC specializes in the manufacture of solid-state lithium-ion batteries, targeting industries such as defense, aerospace, consumer electronics, and electric vehicles. Established in 2015 and based in College Park, Maryland, the company focuses on developing batteries that are energy dense and safe for diverse applications. Their innovative solid-state battery technology features a design consisting of two sponges on either side of a thin ceramic separator, utilizing low-cost, non-flammable materials. This approach not only enhances safety but also ensures the batteries are lightweight and compact, making them suitable for various environments and mission-critical needs.

Sepion Technologies is an advanced membrane company based in Emeryville, California, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing a suite of highly-tunable nanoscale membranes for various industrial applications, particularly in the energy storage sector. Sepion focuses on manufacturing innovative products, including lithium-metal batteries, by integrating nanoscience, polymer chemistry, and cell engineering. Its proprietary composite membrane serves as a cost-effective alternative to traditional ceramic separators used in lithium batteries, offering improved performance and the capability to be produced in large-area formats. This innovation enables battery manufacturers to enhance energy density in their products, thereby advancing the overall efficiency of energy storage solutions.

Sagence AI is a semiconductor company developing products in the neural computing segment. They enable server-class networks to be deployed with extremely low latency in cost-effective edge devices. Its unique technology performs data-center-grade AI workloads at orders of magnitude lower power.

Mythic Inc. is a technology company that designs and develops silicon chips and artificial intelligence processing units (IPUs) for a wide range of applications, from consumer electronics and wearables to autonomous vehicles and robotic drones. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, Mythic specializes in analog matrix processors that utilize unique compute-in-memory technology. Their products, including the M1076 Analog Matrix Processor and various PCIe and M.2 cards, integrate AI capabilities directly into compact chips, enabling desktop-level processing power in smaller devices. The company emphasizes its expertise in neural networks, processor architecture, and software design to deliver efficient AI solutions while maintaining performance, power efficiency, and accuracy in real-world environments.

Ayar Labs, Inc. specializes in the development of optical interconnect technology, focusing on high-density electronic-photonic chiplets and lasers designed to enhance data transmission capabilities. Its flagship product, TeraPHY, is a monolithic in-package optical I/O solution that enables high bandwidth, low latency, and power-efficient short-reach interconnects, making it suitable for applications in artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, cloud computing, telecommunications, and aerospace. The company's innovative approach leverages industry-standard silicon processing techniques to create optical interconnect chiplets that replace traditional electrical-based I/O, addressing performance and efficiency challenges in the semiconductor and computing industries. By optimizing data movement within AI systems, Ayar Labs aims to alleviate compute and bandwidth bottlenecks associated with complex large language models, thereby maximizing computational efficiency while minimizing costs and power consumption. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, Ayar Labs also has an office in Santa Clara, California.

Rigetti Computing is a full-stack quantum computing company that designs and manufactures quantum-integrated circuits, deploying them in low-temperature environments. The company develops proprietary control systems to execute quantum logic operations and has created software to integrate its quantum systems with existing cloud infrastructure. Rigetti's innovations include the industry's first multi-chip quantum processor, which enables scalability in quantum computing systems. The company focuses on practical applications of quantum computing, particularly in computational chemistry and machine learning, and offers the Forest platform, a comprehensive programming and execution environment for quantum and classical computing. Most of its revenue is generated from the United States.

Inchfab develops a set of proprietary custom microchip manufacturing tools. The size and cost-effectiveness allow Inchfab to service markets such as the microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) market that require low production volumes of highly customized microchips.

NuCurrent, Inc. is a developer based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in high-efficiency antennas and inductive components for wireless power applications. Founded in 2009, the company designs, fabricates, and integrates wireless power antennas and surface-mount inductors for various applications, including power electronics, RF devices, and frequency synthesizers. NuCurrent's products comply with industry standards such as the Alliance for Wireless Power and the Wireless Power Consortium, ensuring broad compatibility. The company collaborates closely with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and integrators to provide custom-designed, rapid-prototype solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce size, and lower costs. By employing patented designs and advanced manufacturing techniques, NuCurrent aims to improve the durability and performance of wireless power systems, facilitating the evolution of electronic devices.

Sense Photonics, Inc. specializes in developing advanced light detection and ranging (LiDAR) solutions for various applications, including autonomous vehicles, drones, and industrial automation. Founded in 2016 and based in Durham, North Carolina, the company offers solid-state LiDAR sensors that utilize proprietary laser arrays and modular architectures to create high-performance, reliable 3D maps of surroundings in diverse conditions. Their technology is distinguished by its lack of moving parts, which enhances durability and lowers maintenance needs. With over 200 patents, Sense Photonics aims to meet the demanding performance and cost requirements of the automotive and industrial sectors, facilitating advancements in both assisted and autonomous driving technologies.

Rigetti Computing is a full-stack quantum computing company that designs and manufactures quantum-integrated circuits, deploying them in low-temperature environments. The company develops proprietary control systems to execute quantum logic operations and has created software to integrate its quantum systems with existing cloud infrastructure. Rigetti's innovations include the industry's first multi-chip quantum processor, which enables scalability in quantum computing systems. The company focuses on practical applications of quantum computing, particularly in computational chemistry and machine learning, and offers the Forest platform, a comprehensive programming and execution environment for quantum and classical computing. Most of its revenue is generated from the United States.