Raspberry Pi Foundation
Corporate Round in 2023
The Raspberry Pi Foundation develops and manufactures high-performance, low-cost single-board computers for industrial IoT applications, embedded uses, educators, and enthusiasts worldwide.
SiPearl is a French semiconductor company specializing in designing high-performance, low-power microprocessors for exascale supercomputers. Its flagship product, Rhea, based on Arm Neoverse V1 architecture and manufactured using TSMC's N6 or better processes, aims to advance computing infrastructure for critical applications such as HPC, AI, and data centers.
Simulity Labs
Acquisition in 2017
Simulity Labs Ltd. is a software company headquartered in Bangor, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Cape Town, Belfast, and Kuala Lumpur. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in embedded communications software and related server-based applications. Simulity Labs provides its own platforms for SIM, eSIM, and Over-The-Air (OTA) services, which serve mobile network operators around the world. With a workforce of approximately 35 employees, including a majority in research and development, the company is known for its innovative solutions that facilitate global device connectivity. Simulity Labs operates through an indirect sales channel, collaborating with regional SIM card manufacturers and vendors to reach its clients.
Nextg-Com
Acquisition in 2017
NextG-Com, founded in 2008 as a spin-out from Infineon GmbH's Wireless Division, is a UK-based company specializing in wireless technology development. It focuses on protocol stack component licensing and offers embedded software services tailored for long-term evolution (LTE), satellite communications, and mobile-to-mobile (M2M) applications. The company has established a strong reputation for delivering high-value consulting and research and development services to leading global semiconductor partners, as well as modem and device developers.
Apical
Acquisition in 2016
Apical Limited is a technology company specializing in imaging and video processing solutions for smartphones and various electronic devices. Established in 1999 and based in London, the company has developed advanced products such as Assertive Camera image signal processors that enhance features like range, noise reduction, and color management. Apical's offerings also include Assertive Display, which optimizes viewing experiences in bright conditions and reduces power consumption. The company’s technology enables devices to adapt to and learn from their surroundings, mimicking human visual processing. Additionally, Apical provides Spirit ALIVE, a smartphone video technology, Spirit ART for smart home integration, and Spirit AWARE, which captures and delivers scene details in a machine-readable format. As of May 2016, Apical operates as a subsidiary of ARM Holdings plc.
Carbon Design Systems
Acquisition in 2015
Carbon Design Systems, Inc. is a provider of virtual prototype solutions specifically designed for the development and validation of system-on-chip (SoC) designs. Founded in 2002 and based in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products, including Carbon SoC Designer Plus, which facilitates the creation, execution, and analysis of virtual system platforms. Another key offering is Carbon Model Studio, which automates the generation and validation of hardware-accurate software models. Additionally, Carbon Performance Analysis Kits (CPAK) provide pre-built virtual reference platforms for critical performance elements such as processors and memory controllers. The company also supports performance optimization, system validation, and software execution, along with consulting, training, and integration services. Carbon Design Systems caters to systems, semiconductor, and intellectual property companies in sectors like wireless, networking, and consumer electronics, delivering essential tools for architectural analysis and pre-silicon validation.
Sansa Security
Acquisition in 2015
Sansa Security is a provider of comprehensive embedded security solutions tailored for the Internet of Things (IoT) and mobile devices. The company delivers unified and scalable security features that extend from silicon chipsets to cloud-based secret provisioning. Sansa Security's products encompass both hardware and software technologies, including security co-processors, subsystems, modules, and cryptographic accelerators, ensuring robust protection against threats such as malware, fraud, and data theft. By enabling secure interactions through a configurable trust model, Sansa facilitates new business models among customers, suppliers, and technology partners. The company serves leading semiconductor and device manufacturers, consistently ranking among the foremost entities in the embedded security market. Its solutions cater to various sectors, including automotive, networking, and industrial applications, while maintaining transparency for end-users.
Wicentric
Acquisition in 2015
Wicentric is a privately held provider of Bluetooth Smart software solutions focused on enabling the development of low-power wireless products. Their product line includes Bluetooth protocol stack and profiles for creating interoperable smart products and the link layer for silicon integration.
Duolog Technologies
Acquisition in 2014
Duolog Technologies specializes in offering a comprehensive range of processors, development tools, system and wireless intellectual properties (IPs), and software solutions across various industries. The company's products focus on enhancing metadata management and automating the generation of documentation, hardware, software, and verification views. By streamlining the IP integration process, Duolog Technologies enables the efficient generation of extensive code, ensuring that design, verification, and software teams remain fully synchronized throughout development.
Sensinode
Acquisition in 2013
Sensinode is a leading provider of software technology solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), focusing on enhancing device connectivity and communication. The company specializes in developing commercial 6LoWPAN and related IPv6 technologies, enabling efficient physical sensing, tracking, and identification across various applications. Sensinode's software products, including NanoStack, NanoRouter, and NanoService, are designed to optimize Internet Protocol and web service access for devices constrained by bandwidth, processing power, memory, and energy consumption. Their innovations significantly improve bandwidth utilization, making them instrumental in sectors such as Smart Grid, building automation, wireless health, asset tracking, logistics, and security. Sensinode is also a key contributor to the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) for the standardization of IoT technologies and is actively involved in several industry alliances, including the IPSO Alliance and the Zigbee Alliance.
Ambiq Micro
Series B in 2013
Ambiq Micro, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in the development of ultra-low power integrated circuits tailored for power-sensitive applications. Founded in 2010, the company utilizes innovative subthreshold power optimized technology to create real-time clock and microcontroller products designed for wearables, smart cards, wireless sensors, and Internet-of-Things devices. By focusing on ultra-low-power mixed-signal solutions, Ambiq Micro aims to enhance the efficiency of wireless electronics, facilitating the creation of devices that either minimize or eliminate battery use while maximizing design flexibility. The company also provides technical support services and operates additional offices in San Jose, California, as well as in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Taiwan.
Obsidian Software
Acquisition in 2011
Obsidian Software specializes in functional verification products and services tailored for processor designers. The company develops software aimed at ensuring the reliability and performance of complex microprocessors. In addition to its verification products, Obsidian Software provides consulting and training services to assist designers in optimizing their verification processes. Through its comprehensive offerings, the company supports the advancement of microprocessor technology by ensuring that designs meet stringent functional requirements.
Axys Design Automation
Acquisition in 2004
Axys Design Automation, Inc., a provider of fast, accurate, integrated, processor and system modelling and simulation solutions.