Bessemer Venture Partners

Bessemer Venture Partners is a prominent venture capital firm, founded in 1911 and based in Redwood City, California. With approximately $4 billion in assets under management, the firm invests globally in startups across various sectors, including consumer, enterprise, healthcare, information technology, and deep tech, from seed stage to growth. Bessemer's partners are dedicated to supporting founders by providing guidance and resources throughout the company's lifecycle. The firm has a notable track record of backing early-stage investments in companies such as Pinterest, Skype, and Twitch, and has played a significant role in the development of 117 IPOs, including notable names like Twilio and LinkedIn. With funds targeting a range of sectors, Bessemer Venture Partners exemplifies a commitment to fostering innovation and building enduring businesses.

Anurag Begwani

Investor

Kent Bennett

Partner

Tom Berger

Partner

Charles Birnbaum

Partner

Sam Bondy

Investor

William Burgin

Partner

Sara Byrne

Partner and CFO

Aparna Chaganty

Investor

Morgan Cheatham

Vice President

Justina Chung

Vice President

David Cowan

Partner

Brian Cramer

Operating Partner

Mary D'Onofrio

Partner

Byron Deeter

Partner

Sameer Dholakia

Partner

John Drake

Investor

Mike Droesch

Partner

Jeff Epstein

Operating Partner

Adam Ferrara

Partner

Libbie Frost

Investor

Andrew Geisse

Operating Partner

Talia Goldberg

Partner

Bob Goodman

Partner

Alexa Grabelle

Investor

Sandy Grippo

COO and Partner

Sofia Guerra

Vice President, Cambridge office

Vishal Gupta

Managing Director, Partner

Tess Hatch

Partner

Andrew Hedin

Partner

Sachin Jain

Investor

Nithin Kaimal

COO

Eric Kaplan

Investor

Stephen Kraus

Partner

Ethan Kurzweil

Partner

Lindsey Li

Vice President

Grace Ma

Investor

Maha Malik

Investor

Bhavik Nagda

Investor

Aditya Nidmarti

Investor

Bob O'Neil

Venture Partner

Darsh Patel

Investor

Anant Vidur Puri

Partner

Caty Rea

Vice President

Raj Sabhlok

Operating Partner

Jason Scheller

Investor

Yael Schiff

Vice President

Andrew Schmitt

Investor

Madeline Shue

Investor

Scott Smith

Operating Partner

Robert Stavis

Partner

Mayo Stuntz

Operating Partner

Vatsalya Tandon

Investor

Janice Teng

Vice President

Christopher Wan

Vice President

Bryan Wu

Partner

Alex Yuditski

Investor

Moksha .

Investor

Past deals in Semiconductor

Rigetti Computing

Post in 2022
Rigetti Computing is a full-stack quantum computing company based in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in Fremont. Founded in 2013, it designs and manufactures quantum integrated circuits and superconducting quantum processors. The company packages and deploys these chips in low-temperature environments and develops accompanying control systems to perform quantum logic operations. Rigetti also offers a cloud services platform, Quantum, which facilitates the integration of its quantum machines into various cloud environments. Additionally, it provides Forest, a programming and execution environment that supports the development of quantum applications. With a focus on near-term applications in computational chemistry and machine learning, Rigetti aims to advance practical quantum computing through its proprietary technology and infrastructure, which enables seamless integration with both public and private cloud systems. The majority of its revenue is generated in the United States.

Kandou

Series D in 2021
Kandou Bus SA is a company that specializes in designing high-speed, energy-efficient chip-to-chip links and associated technologies. Founded in 2011 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, Kandou has developed a unique approach to serial link design that enhances data transfer speeds while minimizing power consumption. Their technology is utilized across various electronic devices, including DRAM, graphics cards, server backplanes, mobile devices, and game consoles, effectively increasing data throughput and extending battery life. Additionally, Kandou's solutions address the growing demand for bandwidth in applications such as routers and FPGAs, where they improve performance while reducing pin counts and overall energy usage. The company operates with a team of skilled scientists and engineers across Switzerland, the UK, and the US, focusing on advancing the capabilities of serial links to support innovative electronic designs.

Velo3D

Post in 2021
Velo3D, Inc. is a digital manufacturing company that specializes in metal additive manufacturing through its advanced 3D printing technologies. The company develops and manufactures the Sapphire Printer, a system designed for support-free metal 3D printing, allowing for greater design flexibility by eliminating the need for traditional support structures. Velo3D also offers Flow, a simulation-driven print preparation software, and Assure, a real-time quality assurance system that ensures consistent quality throughout the manufacturing process. Serving various industries including contract manufacturing, aviation, aerospace, energy, and industrial sectors, Velo3D aims to enhance performance, reduce costs, and accelerate production timelines for high-value metal parts. Founded in 2014, Velo3D is headquartered in Campbell, California.

Xanadu

Series B in 2021
Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in developing photonic quantum computers. The company integrates quantum silicon photonic chips into existing hardware to create full-stack quantum computing solutions. Xanadu offers several software tools, including PennyLane, a Python library for quantum machine learning and hybrid quantum-classical computations, and Strawberry Fields, an open-source programming language for quantum computing. The company aims to make quantum computing accessible and beneficial by addressing real-world challenges and enhancing computational capabilities beyond classical methods. By combining expertise from leading scientists and industry professionals, Xanadu is positioning itself as a significant player in the quantum technology landscape.

Sila

Series F in 2021
Sila Nanotechnologies Inc. specializes in developing advanced materials for batteries that enhance energy density. The company serves various sectors, including automotive, consumer electronics, electric utilities, and aerospace, by providing innovative battery materials chemistry. Founded in 2011 and based in Alameda, California, Sila collaborates closely with leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to support their product development timelines and partners with battery manufacturers to facilitate commercial cell production.

Rigetti Computing

Series C in 2020
Rigetti Computing is a full-stack quantum computing company based in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in Fremont. Founded in 2013, it designs and manufactures quantum integrated circuits and superconducting quantum processors. The company packages and deploys these chips in low-temperature environments and develops accompanying control systems to perform quantum logic operations. Rigetti also offers a cloud services platform, Quantum, which facilitates the integration of its quantum machines into various cloud environments. Additionally, it provides Forest, a programming and execution environment that supports the development of quantum applications. With a focus on near-term applications in computational chemistry and machine learning, Rigetti aims to advance practical quantum computing through its proprietary technology and infrastructure, which enables seamless integration with both public and private cloud systems. The majority of its revenue is generated in the United States.

Velo3D

Series D in 2020
Velo3D, Inc. is a digital manufacturing company that specializes in metal additive manufacturing through its advanced 3D printing technologies. The company develops and manufactures the Sapphire Printer, a system designed for support-free metal 3D printing, allowing for greater design flexibility by eliminating the need for traditional support structures. Velo3D also offers Flow, a simulation-driven print preparation software, and Assure, a real-time quality assurance system that ensures consistent quality throughout the manufacturing process. Serving various industries including contract manufacturing, aviation, aerospace, energy, and industrial sectors, Velo3D aims to enhance performance, reduce costs, and accelerate production timelines for high-value metal parts. Founded in 2014, Velo3D is headquartered in Campbell, California.

Kandou

Series C in 2019
Kandou Bus SA is a company that specializes in designing high-speed, energy-efficient chip-to-chip links and associated technologies. Founded in 2011 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, Kandou has developed a unique approach to serial link design that enhances data transfer speeds while minimizing power consumption. Their technology is utilized across various electronic devices, including DRAM, graphics cards, server backplanes, mobile devices, and game consoles, effectively increasing data throughput and extending battery life. Additionally, Kandou's solutions address the growing demand for bandwidth in applications such as routers and FPGAs, where they improve performance while reducing pin counts and overall energy usage. The company operates with a team of skilled scientists and engineers across Switzerland, the UK, and the US, focusing on advancing the capabilities of serial links to support innovative electronic designs.

Sila

Series E in 2019
Sila Nanotechnologies Inc. specializes in developing advanced materials for batteries that enhance energy density. The company serves various sectors, including automotive, consumer electronics, electric utilities, and aerospace, by providing innovative battery materials chemistry. Founded in 2011 and based in Alameda, California, Sila collaborates closely with leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to support their product development timelines and partners with battery manufacturers to facilitate commercial cell production.

Habana

Series B in 2018
Habana Labs Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in the development of artificial intelligence processors tailored for training deep neural networks and inference deployment in production environments. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional offices in Tel-Aviv, Israel, Gdansk, Poland, and Beijing, China, Habana aims to enhance data center and cloud efficiency. The company’s processors are designed to provide significant improvements in processing performance, cost, and power consumption, facilitating seamless integration into popular AI frameworks. Since becoming a subsidiary of Intel Corporation in 2019, Habana Labs continues to focus on unlocking the full potential of AI through innovative hardware solutions.

Sila

Series D in 2018
Sila Nanotechnologies Inc. specializes in developing advanced materials for batteries that enhance energy density. The company serves various sectors, including automotive, consumer electronics, electric utilities, and aerospace, by providing innovative battery materials chemistry. Founded in 2011 and based in Alameda, California, Sila collaborates closely with leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to support their product development timelines and partners with battery manufacturers to facilitate commercial cell production.

Kandou

Series B in 2018
Kandou Bus SA is a company that specializes in designing high-speed, energy-efficient chip-to-chip links and associated technologies. Founded in 2011 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, Kandou has developed a unique approach to serial link design that enhances data transfer speeds while minimizing power consumption. Their technology is utilized across various electronic devices, including DRAM, graphics cards, server backplanes, mobile devices, and game consoles, effectively increasing data throughput and extending battery life. Additionally, Kandou's solutions address the growing demand for bandwidth in applications such as routers and FPGAs, where they improve performance while reducing pin counts and overall energy usage. The company operates with a team of skilled scientists and engineers across Switzerland, the UK, and the US, focusing on advancing the capabilities of serial links to support innovative electronic designs.

Kandou

Venture Round in 2016
Kandou Bus SA is a company that specializes in designing high-speed, energy-efficient chip-to-chip links and associated technologies. Founded in 2011 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, Kandou has developed a unique approach to serial link design that enhances data transfer speeds while minimizing power consumption. Their technology is utilized across various electronic devices, including DRAM, graphics cards, server backplanes, mobile devices, and game consoles, effectively increasing data throughput and extending battery life. Additionally, Kandou's solutions address the growing demand for bandwidth in applications such as routers and FPGAs, where they improve performance while reducing pin counts and overall energy usage. The company operates with a team of skilled scientists and engineers across Switzerland, the UK, and the US, focusing on advancing the capabilities of serial links to support innovative electronic designs.

ColorChip

Venture Round in 2013
ColorChip Ltd. specializes in the development of integrated optical components and sub-systems tailored for networking and communication applications, primarily serving the Datacom and Telecom markets. Founded in 2001 and based in Yokneam, Israel, the company offers a range of products, including transceivers for high-speed Ethernet links, data center interconnections, and various optical networking applications. Its technology is rooted in Application Specific Photonic Integrated Circuits (ASPICs) and robust planar lightwave circuit (PLC) technology, enabling the creation of dense multi-lane photonic integrated circuits and other optical solutions. ColorChip's products also encompass PLC splitter chips and wafers for FTTX networks, as well as components for both analog and digital passive optical networks. With a focus on scalability and advanced manufacturing processes, ColorChip supports critical infrastructure in the telecommunications industry, particularly for data centers and enterprise networking.

Altair Semiconductor

Series E in 2013
Altair Semiconductor Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Hod Hasharon, Israel, specializing in the development of LTE chipsets for global Tier-1 operators. Founded in 2005 by former Texas Instruments executives, the company focuses on providing integrated chipsets for various cellular IoT applications, including Cat-M1, NB1, and CAT-1 IoT chipsets, as well as high-speed broadband access solutions like CAT-4 and CAT-12 chipsets. Altair's products support a wide array of applications, such as smart metering, wearables, connected vehicles, and security systems. The company collaborates with global original equipment manufacturers and original design manufacturers to deliver modules tailored for both industrial and consumer IoT uses. Altair Semiconductor operates as a subsidiary of Sony Corporation, enhancing its capabilities in the rapidly evolving semiconductor market.

Avnera

Series E in 2013
Avnera Corporation specializes in designing and developing analog system-on-chip (ASoC) technology products for the consumer audio industry. The company focuses on creating highly-integrated application-specific integrated circuits (ICs) that cater to various audio and voice applications. Its product offerings include wireless audio ASoC solutions for gaming headsets, home theater systems, and wireless microphones, as well as sound processor ASoC products for soundbars and Bluetooth speakers. Avnera's expertise lies in integrating diverse circuit types, including RF, power management, audio data converters, and programmable digital signal processors, onto single pieces of silicon, achieving high performance at a low system cost. The company serves a wide range of customers in the audio market, including well-known brands such as Logitech, Panasonic, and Polycom. Incorporated in 2003 and based in Beaverton, Oregon, Avnera operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

ColorChip

Venture Round in 2013
ColorChip Ltd. specializes in the development of integrated optical components and sub-systems tailored for networking and communication applications, primarily serving the Datacom and Telecom markets. Founded in 2001 and based in Yokneam, Israel, the company offers a range of products, including transceivers for high-speed Ethernet links, data center interconnections, and various optical networking applications. Its technology is rooted in Application Specific Photonic Integrated Circuits (ASPICs) and robust planar lightwave circuit (PLC) technology, enabling the creation of dense multi-lane photonic integrated circuits and other optical solutions. ColorChip's products also encompass PLC splitter chips and wafers for FTTX networks, as well as components for both analog and digital passive optical networks. With a focus on scalability and advanced manufacturing processes, ColorChip supports critical infrastructure in the telecommunications industry, particularly for data centers and enterprise networking.

Avalanche Technology

Series D in 2012
Avalanche Technology, Inc. develops and markets a non-volatile spin transfer torque magnetic random access memory device. It offers its device for applications in mobile (consumer wearable devices), Internet of Things, enterprise storage, computing, networking, telecommunication, automotive, and other industries. Avalanche Technology, Inc. was formerly known as Yadav Technology Inc. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Fremont, California.

MiaSole

Debt Financing in 2012
MiaSole specializes in the manufacturing of Copper Indium Gallium Selenide (CIGS) thin-film photovoltaic products, aiming to deliver a clean and affordable source of energy. The company produces lightweight and flexible solar cells, along with the necessary cell manufacturing equipment, leveraging thin-film technology. MiaSole's innovative solutions cater to diverse applications, including commercial roofing solar panels and flexible mobile devices, thereby contributing to the advancement of solar energy and promoting grid parity.

Avalanche Technology

Series C in 2012
Avalanche Technology, Inc. develops and markets a non-volatile spin transfer torque magnetic random access memory device. It offers its device for applications in mobile (consumer wearable devices), Internet of Things, enterprise storage, computing, networking, telecommunication, automotive, and other industries. Avalanche Technology, Inc. was formerly known as Yadav Technology Inc. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Fremont, California.

Tigo Energy

Venture Round in 2011
Tigo Energy, Inc. specializes in developing module level power electronics (MLPE) and module optimizer technology for the solar industry. The company provides solar optimizers and software solutions, including module-level monitoring software for various photovoltaic (PV) arrays, as well as a mobile application for managing solar installations. Tigo also offers communication solutions, such as gateways and the Maximizer Management Unit, which facilitates communication between optimizers and inverters, alongside Cloud Connect for on-site management of solar components. Serving residential, commercial, utility, and government markets, Tigo Energy enhances the efficiency and reliability of solar installations, leading to improved output and reduced costs. The company distributes its products globally, with operations in the United States, Europe, Japan, China, Australia, Brazil, and the Middle East. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Campbell, California, Tigo Energy also maintains an office in Tuscany, Italy.

UltraSolar Technology

Series A in 2011
Ultrasolar technology is a stealth mode company that develops solar cells, which utilize the wasted solar energy. The company offers energy to residential and commercial purpose. Ultrasolar technology was founded in 2013 and is based in Santa Clara, California.

Altair Semiconductor

Series D in 2011
Altair Semiconductor Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Hod Hasharon, Israel, specializing in the development of LTE chipsets for global Tier-1 operators. Founded in 2005 by former Texas Instruments executives, the company focuses on providing integrated chipsets for various cellular IoT applications, including Cat-M1, NB1, and CAT-1 IoT chipsets, as well as high-speed broadband access solutions like CAT-4 and CAT-12 chipsets. Altair's products support a wide array of applications, such as smart metering, wearables, connected vehicles, and security systems. The company collaborates with global original equipment manufacturers and original design manufacturers to deliver modules tailored for both industrial and consumer IoT uses. Altair Semiconductor operates as a subsidiary of Sony Corporation, enhancing its capabilities in the rapidly evolving semiconductor market.

Tilera

Series D in 2011
Tilera Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in designing multicore embedded processors tailored for the networking, digital multimedia, and wireless infrastructure markets. Established in 2004 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional locations in Westborough, Massachusetts, and Beijing, China, Tilera provides a range of products including the TILEPro multicore processor, which is engineered to meet the performance demands of embedded applications. The company also offers multicore software development tools and TILExpress PCIe production cards, supporting various processing and power requirements. Tilera's focus on multicore technology enables efficient computing solutions for diverse applications in its targeted industries.

Avnera

Series D in 2010
Avnera Corporation specializes in designing and developing analog system-on-chip (ASoC) technology products for the consumer audio industry. The company focuses on creating highly-integrated application-specific integrated circuits (ICs) that cater to various audio and voice applications. Its product offerings include wireless audio ASoC solutions for gaming headsets, home theater systems, and wireless microphones, as well as sound processor ASoC products for soundbars and Bluetooth speakers. Avnera's expertise lies in integrating diverse circuit types, including RF, power management, audio data converters, and programmable digital signal processors, onto single pieces of silicon, achieving high performance at a low system cost. The company serves a wide range of customers in the audio market, including well-known brands such as Logitech, Panasonic, and Polycom. Incorporated in 2003 and based in Beaverton, Oregon, Avnera operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

UltraSolar Technology

Series A in 2010
Ultrasolar technology is a stealth mode company that develops solar cells, which utilize the wasted solar energy. The company offers energy to residential and commercial purpose. Ultrasolar technology was founded in 2013 and is based in Santa Clara, California.

DensBits Technologies

Series B in 2010
DensBits has designed the world’s first Memory Modem (TM), a revolutionary technology created to address the ever-increasing need for low-cost, high-performance NAND Flash-based storage systems. Similar to communications modem technology, the Memory Modem – composed of proprietary Error Correcting Coding (ECC), Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Management solutions – dramatically improves Flash memory reliability and, in turn, enables next-generation, low-cost Flash memory without compromising on performance. Cooperating with leading Flash manufacturers and Flash-based storage providers, DensBits’ Memory Modem paves the way for next-generation Flash-based storage systems, addressing all of their limitations and exceeding them, with unparalleled success.

Avnera

Series D in 2010
Avnera Corporation specializes in designing and developing analog system-on-chip (ASoC) technology products for the consumer audio industry. The company focuses on creating highly-integrated application-specific integrated circuits (ICs) that cater to various audio and voice applications. Its product offerings include wireless audio ASoC solutions for gaming headsets, home theater systems, and wireless microphones, as well as sound processor ASoC products for soundbars and Bluetooth speakers. Avnera's expertise lies in integrating diverse circuit types, including RF, power management, audio data converters, and programmable digital signal processors, onto single pieces of silicon, achieving high performance at a low system cost. The company serves a wide range of customers in the audio market, including well-known brands such as Logitech, Panasonic, and Polycom. Incorporated in 2003 and based in Beaverton, Oregon, Avnera operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

Siano Mobile Silicon

Series D in 2010
Siano Mobile Silicon Ltd. specializes in mobile broadcast digital television (MDTV) solutions, offering a range of integrated silicon receiver chips designed for various markets, including China, Latin America, Japan, and North America. Their product lineup features multi-standard MDTV receiver chips, as well as accessories such as Meron, which enables live TV streaming via WiFi on smartphones and tablets, and Carmel, which connects directly to iPads and iPhones for high-quality live broadcasts. The company also develops a software suite that includes DTV players and other components necessary for various DTV standards. Siano's technology is utilized in a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, automotive infotainment systems, and set-top boxes. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Kfar Netter, Israel, Siano Mobile Silicon serves a diverse clientele that includes manufacturers of consumer electronics and public transportation devices across Europe and internationally.

Kovio

Series E in 2009
Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of semiconductor products utilizing printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. Founded in the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio focuses on creating innovative manufacturing processes that merge the affordability of graphics printing with the capabilities of silicon-based semiconductors. The company designs and manufactures printed silicon products aimed at the Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) markets, including applications such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC barcodes.

PA Semi

Venture Round in 2009
PA Semi is a fabless semiconductor company founded in Santa Clara, California in 2003 by Dan Dobberpuhl who was the lead designer for the DEC Alpha and StrongARM processors. The company previously worked on processors like Itanium, Opteron and UltraSPARC.

Avalanche Technology

Series B in 2009
Avalanche Technology, Inc. develops and markets a non-volatile spin transfer torque magnetic random access memory device. It offers its device for applications in mobile (consumer wearable devices), Internet of Things, enterprise storage, computing, networking, telecommunication, automotive, and other industries. Avalanche Technology, Inc. was formerly known as Yadav Technology Inc. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Fremont, California.

Siano Mobile Silicon

Series C in 2008
Siano Mobile Silicon Ltd. specializes in mobile broadcast digital television (MDTV) solutions, offering a range of integrated silicon receiver chips designed for various markets, including China, Latin America, Japan, and North America. Their product lineup features multi-standard MDTV receiver chips, as well as accessories such as Meron, which enables live TV streaming via WiFi on smartphones and tablets, and Carmel, which connects directly to iPads and iPhones for high-quality live broadcasts. The company also develops a software suite that includes DTV players and other components necessary for various DTV standards. Siano's technology is utilized in a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, automotive infotainment systems, and set-top boxes. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Kfar Netter, Israel, Siano Mobile Silicon serves a diverse clientele that includes manufacturers of consumer electronics and public transportation devices across Europe and internationally.

Kovio

Series D in 2007
Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of semiconductor products utilizing printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. Founded in the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio focuses on creating innovative manufacturing processes that merge the affordability of graphics printing with the capabilities of silicon-based semiconductors. The company designs and manufactures printed silicon products aimed at the Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) markets, including applications such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC barcodes.

Avnera

Series C in 2007
Avnera Corporation specializes in designing and developing analog system-on-chip (ASoC) technology products for the consumer audio industry. The company focuses on creating highly-integrated application-specific integrated circuits (ICs) that cater to various audio and voice applications. Its product offerings include wireless audio ASoC solutions for gaming headsets, home theater systems, and wireless microphones, as well as sound processor ASoC products for soundbars and Bluetooth speakers. Avnera's expertise lies in integrating diverse circuit types, including RF, power management, audio data converters, and programmable digital signal processors, onto single pieces of silicon, achieving high performance at a low system cost. The company serves a wide range of customers in the audio market, including well-known brands such as Logitech, Panasonic, and Polycom. Incorporated in 2003 and based in Beaverton, Oregon, Avnera operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

SV Solar

Series A in 2007
SV Solar is a manufacturer of flat plate internal concentrator solar modules. SV Solar was founded by Patrick Callinan, President and CEO of Silicon Valley Microelectronics (SVM). SVM has been supplying silicon wafers and feedstock to the semiconductor and solar industries very profitably for the past 16 years, and created SV Solar as a natural evolution to meet the demands of an increasingly thriving solar market. SV Solar has developed a unique solar module technology utilizing an advanced internal concentrator, marketed under the Sol-XTM brand

Altair Semiconductor

Series B in 2007
Altair Semiconductor Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Hod Hasharon, Israel, specializing in the development of LTE chipsets for global Tier-1 operators. Founded in 2005 by former Texas Instruments executives, the company focuses on providing integrated chipsets for various cellular IoT applications, including Cat-M1, NB1, and CAT-1 IoT chipsets, as well as high-speed broadband access solutions like CAT-4 and CAT-12 chipsets. Altair's products support a wide array of applications, such as smart metering, wearables, connected vehicles, and security systems. The company collaborates with global original equipment manufacturers and original design manufacturers to deliver modules tailored for both industrial and consumer IoT uses. Altair Semiconductor operates as a subsidiary of Sony Corporation, enhancing its capabilities in the rapidly evolving semiconductor market.

ColorChip

Series C in 2007
ColorChip Ltd. specializes in the development of integrated optical components and sub-systems tailored for networking and communication applications, primarily serving the Datacom and Telecom markets. Founded in 2001 and based in Yokneam, Israel, the company offers a range of products, including transceivers for high-speed Ethernet links, data center interconnections, and various optical networking applications. Its technology is rooted in Application Specific Photonic Integrated Circuits (ASPICs) and robust planar lightwave circuit (PLC) technology, enabling the creation of dense multi-lane photonic integrated circuits and other optical solutions. ColorChip's products also encompass PLC splitter chips and wafers for FTTX networks, as well as components for both analog and digital passive optical networks. With a focus on scalability and advanced manufacturing processes, ColorChip supports critical infrastructure in the telecommunications industry, particularly for data centers and enterprise networking.

Tilera

Series B in 2007
Tilera Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in designing multicore embedded processors tailored for the networking, digital multimedia, and wireless infrastructure markets. Established in 2004 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional locations in Westborough, Massachusetts, and Beijing, China, Tilera provides a range of products including the TILEPro multicore processor, which is engineered to meet the performance demands of embedded applications. The company also offers multicore software development tools and TILExpress PCIe production cards, supporting various processing and power requirements. Tilera's focus on multicore technology enables efficient computing solutions for diverse applications in its targeted industries.

Summit Microelectronics

Venture Round in 2007
Summit Microelectronics, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of integrated circuits that blend analog and digital technologies. The company focuses on providing integrated power management solutions across various sectors, including consumer electronics, communications, and computing. Its product offerings encompass a wide range of devices such as environmental and power monitors, battery chargers, multi-output power supplies, and hot swap controllers. Additionally, Summit develops programmable, non-volatile mixed-signal integrated circuits that facilitate digital control in a single chip, enhancing system performance while simplifying the design process for customers. The company also provides interface products, power supply marginers, sequencers, and electronic potentiometers, all aimed at improving power supply design efficiency and effectiveness.

Avnera

Series B in 2006
Avnera Corporation specializes in designing and developing analog system-on-chip (ASoC) technology products for the consumer audio industry. The company focuses on creating highly-integrated application-specific integrated circuits (ICs) that cater to various audio and voice applications. Its product offerings include wireless audio ASoC solutions for gaming headsets, home theater systems, and wireless microphones, as well as sound processor ASoC products for soundbars and Bluetooth speakers. Avnera's expertise lies in integrating diverse circuit types, including RF, power management, audio data converters, and programmable digital signal processors, onto single pieces of silicon, achieving high performance at a low system cost. The company serves a wide range of customers in the audio market, including well-known brands such as Logitech, Panasonic, and Polycom. Incorporated in 2003 and based in Beaverton, Oregon, Avnera operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
Berkeley Design Automation, Inc. specializes in advanced verification solutions for nanometer circuits, focusing on analog, mixed-signal, RF, and custom digital designs. The company serves over 100 semiconductor firms globally, helping to address complex challenges in integrated circuit (IC) product verification. Its clientele includes top manufacturers in consumer electronics, mobile communications, application processors, server chips, network processors, image sensors, and automotive ICs. Berkeley Design Automation is recognized for its innovative technology and significant contributions to the electronics sector, having received multiple industry awards. The company is privately held and supported by several notable investors, including Woodside Fund, Bessemer Venture Partners, Panasonic Corp., NTT Corp., IT-Farm, and MUFJ Capital.

Siano Mobile Silicon

Series B in 2006
Siano Mobile Silicon Ltd. specializes in mobile broadcast digital television (MDTV) solutions, offering a range of integrated silicon receiver chips designed for various markets, including China, Latin America, Japan, and North America. Their product lineup features multi-standard MDTV receiver chips, as well as accessories such as Meron, which enables live TV streaming via WiFi on smartphones and tablets, and Carmel, which connects directly to iPads and iPhones for high-quality live broadcasts. The company also develops a software suite that includes DTV players and other components necessary for various DTV standards. Siano's technology is utilized in a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, automotive infotainment systems, and set-top boxes. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Kfar Netter, Israel, Siano Mobile Silicon serves a diverse clientele that includes manufacturers of consumer electronics and public transportation devices across Europe and internationally.

PA Semi

Series C in 2006
PA Semi is a fabless semiconductor company founded in Santa Clara, California in 2003 by Dan Dobberpuhl who was the lead designer for the DEC Alpha and StrongARM processors. The company previously worked on processors like Itanium, Opteron and UltraSPARC.

ColorChip

Series B in 2006
ColorChip Ltd. specializes in the development of integrated optical components and sub-systems tailored for networking and communication applications, primarily serving the Datacom and Telecom markets. Founded in 2001 and based in Yokneam, Israel, the company offers a range of products, including transceivers for high-speed Ethernet links, data center interconnections, and various optical networking applications. Its technology is rooted in Application Specific Photonic Integrated Circuits (ASPICs) and robust planar lightwave circuit (PLC) technology, enabling the creation of dense multi-lane photonic integrated circuits and other optical solutions. ColorChip's products also encompass PLC splitter chips and wafers for FTTX networks, as well as components for both analog and digital passive optical networks. With a focus on scalability and advanced manufacturing processes, ColorChip supports critical infrastructure in the telecommunications industry, particularly for data centers and enterprise networking.

Summit Microelectronics

Venture Round in 2006
Summit Microelectronics, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of integrated circuits that blend analog and digital technologies. The company focuses on providing integrated power management solutions across various sectors, including consumer electronics, communications, and computing. Its product offerings encompass a wide range of devices such as environmental and power monitors, battery chargers, multi-output power supplies, and hot swap controllers. Additionally, Summit develops programmable, non-volatile mixed-signal integrated circuits that facilitate digital control in a single chip, enhancing system performance while simplifying the design process for customers. The company also provides interface products, power supply marginers, sequencers, and electronic potentiometers, all aimed at improving power supply design efficiency and effectiveness.

Kovio

Venture Round in 2005
Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of semiconductor products utilizing printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. Founded in the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio focuses on creating innovative manufacturing processes that merge the affordability of graphics printing with the capabilities of silicon-based semiconductors. The company designs and manufactures printed silicon products aimed at the Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) markets, including applications such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC barcodes.

Avnera

Series A in 2005
Avnera Corporation specializes in designing and developing analog system-on-chip (ASoC) technology products for the consumer audio industry. The company focuses on creating highly-integrated application-specific integrated circuits (ICs) that cater to various audio and voice applications. Its product offerings include wireless audio ASoC solutions for gaming headsets, home theater systems, and wireless microphones, as well as sound processor ASoC products for soundbars and Bluetooth speakers. Avnera's expertise lies in integrating diverse circuit types, including RF, power management, audio data converters, and programmable digital signal processors, onto single pieces of silicon, achieving high performance at a low system cost. The company serves a wide range of customers in the audio market, including well-known brands such as Logitech, Panasonic, and Polycom. Incorporated in 2003 and based in Beaverton, Oregon, Avnera operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

Tilera

Series A in 2005
Tilera Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in designing multicore embedded processors tailored for the networking, digital multimedia, and wireless infrastructure markets. Established in 2004 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional locations in Westborough, Massachusetts, and Beijing, China, Tilera provides a range of products including the TILEPro multicore processor, which is engineered to meet the performance demands of embedded applications. The company also offers multicore software development tools and TILExpress PCIe production cards, supporting various processing and power requirements. Tilera's focus on multicore technology enables efficient computing solutions for diverse applications in its targeted industries.

K2 Optronics

Series C in 2004
K2 Optronics specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing analog and digital transmission lasers for the cable television (CATV), telecommunications, sensing, and test and measurement industries.

Kovio

Series B in 2004
Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of semiconductor products utilizing printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. Founded in the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio focuses on creating innovative manufacturing processes that merge the affordability of graphics printing with the capabilities of silicon-based semiconductors. The company designs and manufactures printed silicon products aimed at the Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) markets, including applications such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC barcodes.

NanoOpto

Venture Round in 2004
NanoOpto is applying proprietary nano-optics and nano-manufacturing technology to design and make components for optical systems and networks. Based on years of research, the company's technology allows orders of magnitude more rapid prototyping, higher performance, and lower overall system cost. Both on its own and with corporate partners, NanoOpto will use subwavelength techniques to produce better conventional optical components and also to create new classes of integrated components. The company's development of proprietary nano-pattern transfer techniques forms the basis for high volume manufacture at its facility in Somerset, New Jersey.

Avnera

Series A in 2004
Avnera Corporation specializes in designing and developing analog system-on-chip (ASoC) technology products for the consumer audio industry. The company focuses on creating highly-integrated application-specific integrated circuits (ICs) that cater to various audio and voice applications. Its product offerings include wireless audio ASoC solutions for gaming headsets, home theater systems, and wireless microphones, as well as sound processor ASoC products for soundbars and Bluetooth speakers. Avnera's expertise lies in integrating diverse circuit types, including RF, power management, audio data converters, and programmable digital signal processors, onto single pieces of silicon, achieving high performance at a low system cost. The company serves a wide range of customers in the audio market, including well-known brands such as Logitech, Panasonic, and Polycom. Incorporated in 2003 and based in Beaverton, Oregon, Avnera operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

Azanda Network Devices

Series C in 2003
Azanda Network Devices is a communications semiconductor company headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

NanoOpto

Series B in 2003
NanoOpto is applying proprietary nano-optics and nano-manufacturing technology to design and make components for optical systems and networks. Based on years of research, the company's technology allows orders of magnitude more rapid prototyping, higher performance, and lower overall system cost. Both on its own and with corporate partners, NanoOpto will use subwavelength techniques to produce better conventional optical components and also to create new classes of integrated components. The company's development of proprietary nano-pattern transfer techniques forms the basis for high volume manufacture at its facility in Somerset, New Jersey.

Engim

Series B in 2003
Analysts forecast that the Wireless LAN market will grow from 8 million users in 2002 to 80 million users by 2007. This explosive rate of WLAN adoption is driving the need for high capacity WLAN infrastructure within the enterprise. Additionally, as enterprise deployments continue to grow, IT Managers need WLAN infrastructure products that offer enhanced functional capabilities to reduce deployment complexity, increase network robustness and reduce operational costs. Today’s WLAN silicon is optimized for client applications and not for high capacity WLAN infrastructure applications. By allowing simultaneous communications on all WLAN channels, Engim’s Multi-Channel WLAN Switching Engine chipset enables a new generation of very high performance, cost-effective access points. These chipsets apply Wideband Spectral Processing to standards-based WLAN infrastructure products for the first time, thereby dramatically increasing bandwidth and data throughput and making a whole new range of features and functionality available to users at low cost.

Sandbridge Technologies

Series B in 2003
Sandbridge Technologies Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that develops and markets revolutionary fully programmable software-defined-radio (SDR) chipsets for multimode, multi-function wireless handheld devices. Sandbridge provides its customers tremendous competitive value in the global cellular marketplace through an exceptionally cost effective, ultra-low power broadband wireless technology based on the SandBlaster™ DSP baseband architecture.

Sandbridge Technologies

Series A in 2002
Sandbridge Technologies Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that develops and markets revolutionary fully programmable software-defined-radio (SDR) chipsets for multimode, multi-function wireless handheld devices. Sandbridge provides its customers tremendous competitive value in the global cellular marketplace through an exceptionally cost effective, ultra-low power broadband wireless technology based on the SandBlaster™ DSP baseband architecture.

Azanda Network Devices

Series B in 2002
Azanda Network Devices is a communications semiconductor company headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

Resonext Communications

Series C in 2002
Resonext is a provider of integrated silicon complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) wireless local area network (WLAN) solutions for 802.11a and multiband (802.11a/b/g) platforms primarily in the United States.

Azanda Network Devices

Series B in 2002
Azanda Network Devices is a communications semiconductor company headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

Allegro Networks

Series B in 2002
Provider of network routing equipment

Allegro Networks

Series B in 2001
Provider of network routing equipment

K2 Optronics

Series B in 2001
K2 Optronics specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing analog and digital transmission lasers for the cable television (CATV), telecommunications, sensing, and test and measurement industries.

Resonext Communications

Series B in 2000
Resonext is a provider of integrated silicon complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) wireless local area network (WLAN) solutions for 802.11a and multiband (802.11a/b/g) platforms primarily in the United States.

Allegro Networks

Series A in 2000
Provider of network routing equipment

Summit Microelectronics

Venture Round in 2000
Summit Microelectronics, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of integrated circuits that blend analog and digital technologies. The company focuses on providing integrated power management solutions across various sectors, including consumer electronics, communications, and computing. Its product offerings encompass a wide range of devices such as environmental and power monitors, battery chargers, multi-output power supplies, and hot swap controllers. Additionally, Summit develops programmable, non-volatile mixed-signal integrated circuits that facilitate digital control in a single chip, enhancing system performance while simplifying the design process for customers. The company also provides interface products, power supply marginers, sequencers, and electronic potentiometers, all aimed at improving power supply design efficiency and effectiveness.

StarGen

Series B in 2000
StarGen, a semiconductor company, provides serial switched interconnect solutions for compute and communications equipment. It offers low-overhead, protocol-agnostic, and open standards-based serial switched architectures. The company also offers a product line for vendors of access communication platforms for voice, data, and video networks, as well as vendors of embedded systems; and AXSys architectures. It serves communications, storage, server, and embedded markets. The company was founded in 1999 as StarBridge Technologies, Inc. and changed its name to StarGen, Inc. in 2000. StarGen, Inc. is headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts. As of February 16, 2007, StarGen, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Dolphin Interconnect Solutions AS.

NeoSilicon

Venture Round in 2000
NeoSilicon, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company located in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Resonext Communications

Series A in 2000
Resonext is a provider of integrated silicon complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) wireless local area network (WLAN) solutions for 802.11a and multiband (802.11a/b/g) platforms primarily in the United States.

NewPort Communications

Series B in 2000
NewPort Communications is a supplier of mixed-signal integrated circuits for the high-speed communications market. The Company's business objective is to develop highly integrated single-chip solutions that enable economic scaling of the existing bandwidth capacity of today's fiber-based networks.

Azanda Network Devices

Series A in 2000
Azanda Network Devices is a communications semiconductor company headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

NewPort Communications

Series A in 1999
NewPort Communications is a supplier of mixed-signal integrated circuits for the high-speed communications market. The Company's business objective is to develop highly integrated single-chip solutions that enable economic scaling of the existing bandwidth capacity of today's fiber-based networks.

Mellanox Technologies

Series A in 1999
Mellanox Technologies is a provider of end-to-end connectivity solutions specializing in InfiniBand and Ethernet interconnect technologies for servers and storage. The company focuses on optimizing data center performance through its semiconductor-based products, which enhance bandwidth, scalability, and power efficiency while integrating various legacy network technologies into a unified solution. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, and Yokneam, Israel, Mellanox serves a wide range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies and leading supercomputer facilities, by delivering high-performance and cost-effective connectivity solutions designed to meet the demands of modern data environments.

Sirocco Systems

Series A in 1998
Sirocco Systems develops and markets optical access aggregation, switching and network management products targeted for the metropolitan access market.
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