CamGraPhIC
Series A in 2025
CamGraPhIC is an integrated photonics platform that focuses on addressing the growing demand for data traffic through its advanced electro-optical engines. The company specializes in graphene photonics technology, which enhances optical telecommunications, particularly in 5G and data center applications. Its solutions are characterized by high data rates, low costs, and low power consumption, making them ideal for next-generation optical transceivers. CamGraPhIC's technology is compatible with various photonic materials, including silicon and silicon nitride, and can be synthesized and integrated using scalable wafer-level processes. This capability enables clients to efficiently utilize the bandwidth necessary for emerging digital applications, such as cloud services and the Internet of Things.
Cambridge Mechatronics
Venture Round in 2024
Cambridge Mechatronics Ltd. is a technology design and engineering company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializing in the development of innovative mechatronic systems for the mobile phone and consumer electronics markets. Established in 1995, the company has pioneered the use of Shape Memory Alloy technology to create miniature actuators for various applications, including optical image stabilization (OIS) systems that enhance smartphone camera capabilities. Its product offerings include OIS actuators, AutoFocus actuators for high-resolution cameras, Dynasonix 3D audio products, and Digital Sound Projectors that manipulate sound directionality. Cambridge Mechatronics holds an extensive intellectual property portfolio with over 100 granted patents, enabling it to partner with global manufacturers for technology licensing and mass production.
Rapidus is an Electronic component research, development, design, production, and sales that includes semiconductor elements and integrated circuits. Environmentally friendly, energy-saving semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing technology are being researched and developed. Human resource development and training for the semiconductor sector.
UltraSense Systems
Series B in 2020
UltraSense Systems develops integrated 3D ultrasound sensor solutions for various industries. The company's flagship product, TouchPoint sensors, provides a low-power user interface that can detect touch and force through virtually any material using patented 3D ultrasound technology. These sensors are utilized in applications ranging from mobile phones and wearables to home appliances, automotive, medical, and industrial sectors. UltraSense Systems was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional locations in Shanghai, China, and Zhubei City, Taiwan. The company distributes its products through various channels.
Aroma Bit
Venture Round in 2019
Aroma Bit, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in the development, production, and sales of electronic equipment and systems, with a focus on compact odor imaging sensors. The company aims to enhance the understanding and utility of scents by creating innovative products and services that digitize olfactory experiences. Aroma Bit's technology allows for the conversion of various odors into visualized patterns, enabling the collection of digital olfactory data. This capability assists businesses in detecting ingredients in food samples and aids care providers in identifying diseases across diverse applications. Through its pioneering approach, Aroma Bit seeks to elevate the significance of olfactory information in various sectors.
Exo is a medical device startup focused on revolutionizing ultrasound technology for imaging and therapeutic applications. The company has developed a handheld ultrasound platform that integrates advanced nano-materials, innovative sensor technologies, and sophisticated signal processing with the cost advantages of semiconductor manufacturing. This approach allows Exo to provide high-quality, affordable, and user-friendly medical imaging solutions. By enabling healthcare professionals to make critical, real-time decisions, Exo aims to enhance patient outcomes significantly. The company's commitment to accessibility and ease of use in medical imaging represents a significant advancement in the field, making effective diagnostic tools available at an unprecedented price point.
JOLED
Corporate Round in 2019
JOLED is a company dedicated to the research, development, manufacturing, and sales of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays and their components. It specializes in printing technology for OLED production, as well as transparent amorphous oxide semiconductors and flexible display technology. JOLED commenced operations of the world's first mass production line for printed OLED displays at its Nomi site in November 2019. The company focuses on producing medium-sized printed OLED displays for high-end monitors, medical applications, and automotive displays. Additionally, JOLED is committed to advancing research and development for flexible and foldable OLED technologies, aiming to expand their practical applications across various industries, including gaming, movie-making, and electronic devices.
Aroma Bit
Series A in 2019
Aroma Bit, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in the development, production, and sales of electronic equipment and systems, with a focus on compact odor imaging sensors. The company aims to enhance the understanding and utility of scents by creating innovative products and services that digitize olfactory experiences. Aroma Bit's technology allows for the conversion of various odors into visualized patterns, enabling the collection of digital olfactory data. This capability assists businesses in detecting ingredients in food samples and aids care providers in identifying diseases across diverse applications. Through its pioneering approach, Aroma Bit seeks to elevate the significance of olfactory information in various sectors.
Adrich, Inc. is a company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that specializes in electronic packaging hardware and customized software designed to enhance product usage data collection and analysis. Founded in 2015, Adrich has developed a consumer insights platform that autonomously gathers and transmits data through innovative product labels. This system captures real-time information, including day, time, geolocation, and volumetric usage data, allowing brands and retailers to gain valuable insights into consumer trends, behaviors, and usage patterns. By connecting brands with retailers and leveraging product usage analytics, Adrich aims to improve consumer engagement and retention.
JOLED
Corporate Round in 2018
JOLED is a company dedicated to the research, development, manufacturing, and sales of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays and their components. It specializes in printing technology for OLED production, as well as transparent amorphous oxide semiconductors and flexible display technology. JOLED commenced operations of the world's first mass production line for printed OLED displays at its Nomi site in November 2019. The company focuses on producing medium-sized printed OLED displays for high-end monitors, medical applications, and automotive displays. Additionally, JOLED is committed to advancing research and development for flexible and foldable OLED technologies, aiming to expand their practical applications across various industries, including gaming, movie-making, and electronic devices.
H2L Inc. is a Tokyo-based company focused on researching and developing electric stimulation devices that enhance human interaction with virtual environments. Founded in 2012, H2L creates innovative technologies aimed at expanding human capabilities. Its flagship products include UnlimitedHand, a virtual reality gaming controller that utilizes electronic muscle stimulation to interpret hand gestures and enable users to interact with virtual objects, and PossessedHand, a device equipped with a forearm belt that stimulates the muscles to control finger movements for applications in rehabilitation and learning support. The company aims to enrich user experiences in virtual and augmented reality by providing tactile feedback and measuring muscle movements, allowing users to engage more fully with digital experiences.
Toshiba - Image Sensor Business
Acquisition in 2015
Toshiba - Image Sensor Business is a manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products.
Sony Mobile Communications
Acquisition in 2012
Sony Mobile Communications, a subsidiary of Sony Corporation, is a telecommunications equipment manufacturer based in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 2001, the company is renowned for its Xperia brand, which encompasses a diverse portfolio of high-end smartphones, tablets, smart wear, and accessories. By leveraging Sony's innovative technology and design expertise, Sony Mobile aims to enhance the everyday experiences of consumers through premium mobile devices that emphasize entertainment and connectivity. The company is committed to delivering cutting-edge products that reflect the quality and reliability associated with the Sony brand.
Oren Semiconductor
Venture Round in 2001
Oren Semiconductor is a fabless integrated circuit manufacturer that specializes in designing and marketing advanced VLSI demodulator integrated circuits for the digital television and set-top box markets. The company leverages patented digital signal processing technologies and extensive experience in vestigial sideband modulation to produce high-performance VSB demodulators. These products facilitate clear reception of modulated signals even in challenging urban environments characterized by reflections and Doppler effects. Oren Semiconductor also collaborates with partners to offer comprehensive front-end solutions, ensuring that its components are easily customizable, programmable, reconfigurable, and upgradeable. The company's product offerings include set-top boxes, PC-TV cards, and tuner packs, which are distributed globally through direct sales, distributors, and original equipment manufacturers.
CoWare, Inc. specializes in providing platform-driven electronic system-level design software and consulting services tailored for IP, semiconductor, and electronics companies. Its comprehensive product suite includes Platform Architect, a SystemC-based graphical environment that facilitates platform analysis; Model Designer for the verification of IP blocks; and Virtual Platform, which offers simulation packages for software development teams. Additionally, CoWare provides a Model Library containing processor, bus, and peripheral models, as well as Processor Designer, which enables the creation of custom processors and programmable hardware accelerators. The company's Signal Processing Designer allows for the design and analysis of signal processing algorithms, exporting implementations as functional blocks. Together, these tools and services support the development, distribution, and validation of virtual hardware platforms essential for device software development.