Qualcomm Ventures

Founded in 2000, Qualcomm Ventures is the investment arm of Qualcomm Incorporated. As a global corporate venture capital fund, it invests in early-stage technology companies, focusing on mobile and adjacent industries. With over $4 billion under management, Qualcomm Ventures has invested in more than 350 companies across 15 countries.

Sachin Deshpande

Senior Director

Nakul Duggal

Senior Vice President and General Manager, Automotive

Michel Glezer

Managing Director

Tushar Gupta

Investor

Judd Heape

Vice President of Product Management

Carlos Kokron

Vice President

Song Mao

Senior Director and Managing Director

Akash Palkhiwala

CFO and COO

Boaz Peer

Investor

Varsha Tagare

Managing Director

Richard Tapalaga

Investor

Nan Zhou

Investor

Past deals in Internet of Things

Edge Impulse

Acquisition in 2025
Edge Impulse is a software platform focused on simplifying the development of machine learning models optimized for edge devices, where data is collected. The platform streamlines the entire process, encompassing data acquisition, signal processing, machine learning training, model testing, and deployment. It enables developers to create intelligent applications by facilitating the collection of real sensor data and processing it from raw inputs to neural networks. Edge Impulse's technology supports a wide range of devices, allowing for efficient operation on various hardware from microcontrollers to GPUs. By enhancing the accessibility and efficiency of embedded machine learning applications, Edge Impulse aims to promote positive societal change through advanced technology.

SolarPulse

Seed Round in 2024
SolarPulse develops an AI-powered platform for solar asset management that combines artificial intelligence, IoT sensors, and predictive analytics to monitor, diagnose, and optimize solar photovoltaic plants in real time. Founded in 2023, the company provides real-time analytics software and sensor-enabled diagnostics that support proactive maintenance, reduce downtime, and increase energy output and return on investment. Its platform integrates with existing SCADA and CMS systems and includes climate risk assessment tools to forecast solar irradiance and wind conditions, helping developers and operators make informed asset-management decisions across the lifecycle of solar plants.

Foundries.io

Acquisition in 2024
Foundries.io Limited is a software development company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2017. The company specializes in creating software platforms for embedded product development, focusing on IoT and Edge devices. It offers a Linux microplatform for container-based Linux development and a Zephyr microplatform for real-time operating system applications. Foundries.io provides secure, over-the-air updatable software, including firmware, operating systems, and device management services, along with lifetime support for connected devices. This comprehensive approach allows clients to streamline their development processes, enhance product security, and reduce deployment costs, enabling them to concentrate on their own intellectual property.

Uhnder

Series D in 2024
Uhnder Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing innovative products for sensing, cognition, and communication within the Internet of Things (IoT) market. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional engineering and operations in St. Louis, Uhnder is recognized for its digital automotive radar-on-chip. This technology serves as a more accurate and reliable alternative to traditional light detection and ranging (lidar) systems, enhancing the safety and responsiveness of autonomous vehicles. The chip is designed to prevent collisions, alert drivers to potential hazards, and facilitate quick localization for navigation. By offering this advanced solution, Uhnder aims to significantly improve the automation capabilities of manufacturers in the automotive sector.

floLIVE

Series C in 2023
floLIVE provides a cloud-native connectivity platform for enterprises, mobile operators and cloud providers. The platform combines local core networks that deliver local connectivity with centralized cloud management, enabling secure, high-performance, regulatory-compliant connectivity with scalable elasticity. It offers a complete cloud-based IoT ecosystem that includes core network functionality, integrated device management, inventory and billing services, all delivered as-a-service under a pay-as-you-grow model. The company focuses on secure, private connectivity for IoT and mobile networks, integrating services in a single offering to simplify deployment and governance while protecting against internal and external threats. Founded in 2015 and based in London, United Kingdom, the company operates globally.

Commsignia

Series B in 2023
Commsignia, established in 2012, specializes in developing and distributing cooperative intelligent transportation systems. Based in Budapest, Hungary, the company focuses on vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication technologies, enabling cars to communicate with each other and with road infrastructure. Their key product, Commsignia V2X Software Stack, is an embedded solution that facilitates these communications on various platforms. Additionally, they offer a range of connected car solutions, including safety applications, a V2X simulator, on-board units, and roadside units. Commsignia's mission is to enhance traffic safety and efficiency by facilitating communication between vehicles, ultimately saving lives and improving traffic flow.

Cavli Wireless

Series A in 2023
Cavli Wireless specializes in IoT connectivity solutions. It designs and manufactures cellular IoT modules with integrated eSIMs, offering global connectivity out-of-the-box. The company's platform combines connectivity management, application processing, and data handling capabilities.

Autotalks

Acquisition in 2023
Autotalks, Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications for both manned and autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Kfar Netter, Israel, the company develops a range of automotive-grade chipsets, including the CRATON integrated vehicular communication processor and the PLUTON V2X RF Transceiver. These products enable vehicles to communicate with each other and with infrastructure, enhancing safety and mobility. Autotalks also offers the PANGAEA4 V2X communication module, along with security verification and software solutions. The company serves a global clientele, including OEMs and Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Autotalks stands out as the only provider of a comprehensive global V2X solution that meets stringent automotive safety and reliability standards, ensuring interoperability with various devices and protocols in diverse conditions.

R-Zero

Series C in 2023
R-Zero specializes in smart building technology, providing real-time insights to optimize indoor spaces. Their solutions include Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) monitoring, energy-efficient HVAC systems, space utilization sensors, and occupancy-based controls. The platform is user-friendly, secure, scalable, and helps prepare buildings for future challenges.

Blues Wireless

Series A in 2023
Blues Wireless Inc. is a Seattle-based company established in 2018 that specializes in manufacturing cellular embedded Internet of Things (IoT) equipment. The company's flagship product, Notecard, is a system-on-module (SOM) that integrates prepaid cellular connectivity, hardware design, and software capabilities, offering a secure communication solution for cloud-based monitoring and connected operations. By simplifying the development process for cellular IoT applications, Blues Wireless aims to enhance connectivity for individuals and businesses, enabling them to leverage the extensive potential of cellular IoT technology.

Nebula Link

Series B in 2022
Nebula Link is a technology company specializing in vehicle-to-road communication solutions aimed at enhancing autonomous driving and smart city infrastructure. The company develops a range of products including intelligent roadside terminal stations, terminal boxes, multi-mode antennas, traffic signal sensing monitors, LED screens, and area synergy controllers. These offerings enable effective vehicle-road-cloud collaboration and support the implementation of comprehensive vehicle-to-everything (V2X) systems. Nebula Link's focus on research and development, along with its mass-production capabilities for V2X protocols, positions it as a key player in transforming the future of mobility by facilitating seamless connectivity between vehicles and their surrounding environments.

Arable

Series C in 2022
Arable Labs, Inc. specializes in developing a solar-powered Internet of Things (IoT) device equipped with advanced sensors for in-field crop monitoring. This technology allows farmers to digitize and optimize their agricultural decisions by providing critical data about the impact of weather and other factors on crop yield, quality, and harvest timing. Arable's integrated system combines unique spectral and thermal sensors with agronomic modeling and software tools, enabling users to monitor crop development and identify stressors such as water or nutrient deficiencies. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including farmers, agronomists, researchers, food processors, and agricultural enterprises, facilitating real-time insights and predictive analytics that enhance productivity and sustainability. Established in 2014, Arable is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Princeton, New Jersey. The company has received various accolades, highlighting its innovation in agricultural technology.

Celona

Series C in 2022
Celona, Inc. is a technology company based in Cupertino, California, that specializes in developing a cloud-based networking platform to enhance the integration of 5G and enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019, Celona focuses on accelerating the adoption of LTE and 5G wireless technology in the enterprise sector by leveraging the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum in the United States. The company's AI-powered solution simplifies the deployment of cellular wireless networks, allowing enterprise IT organizations and managed service providers to automate and integrate wireless capabilities with existing IT systems. Celona's technology combines 5G radio technology, edge computing, and machine learning software to address the connectivity demands of edge-compute applications, ultimately facilitating digital transformation and enhancing operational efficiency for businesses. The founding team brings extensive experience from leading companies in the telecommunications and networking sectors.

Sibros

Series B in 2022
Sibros is a technology company that specializes in software-defined vehicle management through its Deep Connected Platform™. This platform integrates real-time data collection, software configuration management, remote updates, and diagnostic commands, all while adhering to stringent automotive safety, security, and data privacy standards. Sibros's solutions are versatile and can be implemented across various vehicle architectures, including legacy gas and diesel engines, next-generation battery electric vehicles, fuel cells, motorcycles, buses, commercial trucks, and heavy machinery. By leveraging advanced technology developed in Silicon Valley, Sibros empowers original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to enhance customer experiences, reduce costs, and explore new revenue opportunities throughout the entire mobility product life cycle. The company's software manages a vehicle's complete software inventory and configurations, facilitating the delivery of connected vehicle services and personalized mobility solutions at scale.

Stellapps

Series C in 2021
Stellapps develops dairy management software that uses a full-stack IoT platform, analytics and AI to improve dairy supply chain performance. Its technology integrates IoT, big data, cloud and mobility to enhance milk production, procurement, cold chain management and farmer payments, while providing end-to-end traceability across the dairy ecosystem. The platform supports collaborations with financial and insurance institutions, veterinary services and cattle nutrition providers, and aims to create value for dairy farms, cooperatives and smallholder farmers by boosting productivity, quality and profitability with reduced effort.

Wiliot

Series C in 2021
Wiliot is a technology company that designs wireless chipsets and battery-free smart tags that connect physical products to digital systems. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Diego, California, it combines semiconductor hardware with cloud services to bring connectivity to everyday items and packaging. Its platform uses radiofrequency energy harvesting to power IoT stickers, eliminating batteries and enabling lightweight tags that can be deployed across supply chains. The approach allows brands to monitor product location, usage, and replenishment, while gathering data on distribution, sales, usage, and recycling. Through battery-free Bluetooth-enabled tags that integrate with cloud services, Wiliot aims to bridge the digital and physical worlds for consumer goods, logistics, and retail applications.

Cobli

Series B in 2021
Cobli is a Brazilian company that specializes in fleet management technology, offering innovative solutions to enhance fleet efficiency across various industries, including telecommunications, transportation, energy, e-commerce, and construction. Founded by Parker Treacy and Rodrigo Mourad, Cobli has experienced rapid growth, achieving over 100% year-over-year expansion and employing more than 400 individuals. The company's platform leverages advanced technologies such as IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and video telemetry to provide tools for vehicle tracking, dynamic routing, driver identification, and fraud monitoring. By analyzing data collected from solar-powered trackers, Cobli helps fleet owners reduce costs, improve productivity, enhance driver safety, ensure operational compliance, and elevate the overall customer experience. With a strong presence throughout Brazil, the company serves thousands of customers and continues to innovate in the fleet management sector.

floLIVE

Series B in 2021
floLIVE provides a cloud-native connectivity platform for enterprises, mobile operators and cloud providers. The platform combines local core networks that deliver local connectivity with centralized cloud management, enabling secure, high-performance, regulatory-compliant connectivity with scalable elasticity. It offers a complete cloud-based IoT ecosystem that includes core network functionality, integrated device management, inventory and billing services, all delivered as-a-service under a pay-as-you-grow model. The company focuses on secure, private connectivity for IoT and mobile networks, integrating services in a single offering to simplify deployment and governance while protecting against internal and external threats. Founded in 2015 and based in London, United Kingdom, the company operates globally.

CoreTigo

Series B in 2021
CoreTigo specializes in high-performance wireless connectivity solutions for industrial automation. Its products enable machine builders, integrators, and manufacturers to enhance flexibility, adaptability, and modularity in their operations, leading to cost savings, increased productivity, and reduced downtime. CoreTigo's solutions are based on the IO-Link Wireless global standard, ensuring reliable communication even in harsh factory environments.

Uhnder

Series C in 2020
Uhnder Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing innovative products for sensing, cognition, and communication within the Internet of Things (IoT) market. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional engineering and operations in St. Louis, Uhnder is recognized for its digital automotive radar-on-chip. This technology serves as a more accurate and reliable alternative to traditional light detection and ranging (lidar) systems, enhancing the safety and responsiveness of autonomous vehicles. The chip is designed to prevent collisions, alert drivers to potential hazards, and facilitate quick localization for navigation. By offering this advanced solution, Uhnder aims to significantly improve the automation capabilities of manufacturers in the automotive sector.

Azion

Venture Round in 2020
Azion develops an edge computing platform that enables developers and service providers to enhance application performance and security. Its platform facilitates serverless application deployment, zero-trust security architectures, improved content delivery, IoT use cases, and low-latency applications across hundreds of managed edge locations or customer premises. Founded in 2011, Azion operates globally with offices in Palo Alto, California, Brazil, and Hong Kong.

Reliance Jio

Private Equity Round in 2020
Reliance Jio Infocomm is a telecommunications company based in Mumbai, India, that offers a range of wireless telecom products and services, including voice, data, and messaging. The company utilizes Long-Term Evolution (LTE) technology to provide mobile and broadband services. In addition to its core offerings, Jio distributes smartphones and hotspot devices, enhancing connectivity options for consumers. Jio also invests in research and development across various fields such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), data analytics, and next-generation cloud services. Its media services encompass a wide array of content, including recorded and live music, sports, television programs, movies, and events, catering to diverse entertainment needs.

Redtea Mobile

Venture Round in 2020
Redtea Mobile is a prominent provider of embedded SIM (eSIM) solutions, specializing in device connectivity services for Internet of Things (IoT) devices globally. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Nanshan, China, the company offers products such as RedteaReady and RedteaSIM, which facilitate seamless cellular connectivity. Its innovative RedteaGO application provides digital eSIM network services, particularly for iPhone users. Redtea Mobile's Remote SIM Provisioning (RSP) platform ensures compliance with GSMA standards and delivers global cellular data coverage. The company has formed partnerships with numerous mobile network operators and manufacturers, enabling eSIM capabilities in over 100 million devices across more than 90 countries. Redtea Mobile's vision centers on providing dynamic connectivity without borders, positioning it as a leader in the eSIM market and earning recognition as one of China's most innovative companies.

Celona

Series B in 2020
Celona, Inc. is a technology company based in Cupertino, California, that specializes in developing a cloud-based networking platform to enhance the integration of 5G and enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019, Celona focuses on accelerating the adoption of LTE and 5G wireless technology in the enterprise sector by leveraging the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum in the United States. The company's AI-powered solution simplifies the deployment of cellular wireless networks, allowing enterprise IT organizations and managed service providers to automate and integrate wireless capabilities with existing IT systems. Celona's technology combines 5G radio technology, edge computing, and machine learning software to address the connectivity demands of edge-compute applications, ultimately facilitating digital transformation and enhancing operational efficiency for businesses. The founding team brings extensive experience from leading companies in the telecommunications and networking sectors.

Plume Design

Series D in 2020
Plume Design, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in adaptive home Wi-Fi solutions and the manufacture of Wi-Fi devices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Plume provides a software-as-a-service platform designed for communications service providers. This platform facilitates the delivery of enhanced services for connected homes, including features such as optimal Wi-Fi performance, parental controls, and motion sensing capabilities. Plume's mobile application allows users to customize and manage their Wi-Fi networks, including controlling device access and managing passwords. The company's focus is on enhancing the smart home experience while supporting service providers with backend applications.

floLIVE

Series B in 2020
floLIVE provides a cloud-native connectivity platform for enterprises, mobile operators and cloud providers. The platform combines local core networks that deliver local connectivity with centralized cloud management, enabling secure, high-performance, regulatory-compliant connectivity with scalable elasticity. It offers a complete cloud-based IoT ecosystem that includes core network functionality, integrated device management, inventory and billing services, all delivered as-a-service under a pay-as-you-grow model. The company focuses on secure, private connectivity for IoT and mobile networks, integrating services in a single offering to simplify deployment and governance while protecting against internal and external threats. Founded in 2015 and based in London, United Kingdom, the company operates globally.

Huaqin Communication Technology

Series B in 2019
Huaqin specializes in the design, development, and production of smartphones, tablets, notebooks, servers, and IoT products. As a global leader in ODM services, Huaqin partners with Google to ensure secure Android devices for customers worldwide.

Particle

Series C in 2019
Particle Industries, Inc. is a provider of a comprehensive platform designed for the prototyping, scaling, and management of Internet of Things (IoT) products. The company offers a range of hardware development kits, including the Photon for Wi-Fi projects and the Electron for cellular-connected devices, along with various accessories like antennas and USB shields. Particle also delivers software tools such as Tinker, a mobile application for remote control, and Particle Build, a web-based development environment that allows users to write and deploy code easily. Its cloud platform facilitates secure interactions with connected devices through modern APIs, supporting developers in creating intelligent web services. With over 150,000 product builders across more than 170 countries, including notable clients like NASA and SpaceX, Particle has established itself as a key player in the IoT landscape. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Shenzhen, China, the company has been recognized for its innovation and impact in the IoT sector.

CyberX

Convertible Note in 2019
CyberX is a cybersecurity company focused on enhancing the security of industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and industrial control systems (ICS). Its platform, developed by experts with experience in defending critical national infrastructure, provides comprehensive visibility into IIoT environments. The platform facilitates real-time detection and alerts for operational incidents, cyber threats, and system tampering. By continuously reducing risks associated with IIoT and ICS, CyberX aims to prevent costly outages, safety and environmental issues, theft of intellectual property, and operational inefficiencies. The company is backed by notable venture firms, which underscores its commitment to delivering effective cybersecurity solutions tailored for industrial applications.

CoreTigo

Series A in 2019
CoreTigo specializes in high-performance wireless connectivity solutions for industrial automation. Its products enable machine builders, integrators, and manufacturers to enhance flexibility, adaptability, and modularity in their operations, leading to cost savings, increased productivity, and reduced downtime. CoreTigo's solutions are based on the IO-Link Wireless global standard, ensuring reliable communication even in harsh factory environments.

Wiliot

Series B in 2019
Wiliot is a technology company that designs wireless chipsets and battery-free smart tags that connect physical products to digital systems. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Diego, California, it combines semiconductor hardware with cloud services to bring connectivity to everyday items and packaging. Its platform uses radiofrequency energy harvesting to power IoT stickers, eliminating batteries and enabling lightweight tags that can be deployed across supply chains. The approach allows brands to monitor product location, usage, and replenishment, while gathering data on distribution, sales, usage, and recycling. Through battery-free Bluetooth-enabled tags that integrate with cloud services, Wiliot aims to bridge the digital and physical worlds for consumer goods, logistics, and retail applications.

Valerann

Seed Round in 2018
Valerann is a technology company that develops intelligent traffic management solutions for road networks. It converts data from road infrastructure and ITS assets into actionable insights to improve safety, reduce congestion, lower emissions, and support connected and autonomous vehicles. The AI-powered platform gathers data from wireless road sensors and provides real-time analytics and control tools that correlate vehicle movements with road lanes, enabling operators to detect risks, optimize intersections, and automate traffic control centers. Founded in 2014 and based in Tel Aviv with a London office, Valerann aims to transform streets into data-driven infrastructure that delivers faster responses, smoother traffic, and lower operating costs.

GizWits

Venture Round in 2018
GizWits is a prominent smart hardware self-development and cloud service platform, established in 2005 in New York and Guangzhou, China. It holds the distinction of launching China's first Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings, becoming the largest Internet of Things (IoT) development platform in the country. The company also operates as China's inaugural technology incubation platform and boasts the largest developer community in the IoT sector. GizWits focuses on research and development as well as ecosystem development in IoT, offering support for the rapid deployment of public, private, and hybrid IoT cloud services. By integrating essential components and resources from leading chipset manufacturers and major internet service providers, it enables clients to access and implement the latest electronic gadgets efficiently.

Stellapps

Series B in 2018
Stellapps develops dairy management software that uses a full-stack IoT platform, analytics and AI to improve dairy supply chain performance. Its technology integrates IoT, big data, cloud and mobility to enhance milk production, procurement, cold chain management and farmer payments, while providing end-to-end traceability across the dairy ecosystem. The platform supports collaborations with financial and insurance institutions, veterinary services and cattle nutrition providers, and aims to create value for dairy farms, cooperatives and smallholder farmers by boosting productivity, quality and profitability with reduced effort.

Kneron

Series A in 2018
Kneron is a designer and developer of integrated software and hardware edge AI solutions, offering AI System-on-Chips, neural processing units, and on-device visual recognition software. The company enables real-time recognition, inference, and analysis on devices without cloud connectivity, supporting smart homes, smart surveillance, smartphones, wearables, robots, drones, and IoT devices. Its technology enables local AI workloads with low latency for a range of consumer and industrial applications. Founded in 2015, Kneron is headquartered in San Diego, with offices in Taipei, Zhuhai, and Shenzhen.

Kneron

Series A in 2017
Kneron is a designer and developer of integrated software and hardware edge AI solutions, offering AI System-on-Chips, neural processing units, and on-device visual recognition software. The company enables real-time recognition, inference, and analysis on devices without cloud connectivity, supporting smart homes, smart surveillance, smartphones, wearables, robots, drones, and IoT devices. Its technology enables local AI workloads with low latency for a range of consumer and industrial applications. Founded in 2015, Kneron is headquartered in San Diego, with offices in Taipei, Zhuhai, and Shenzhen.

Wiliot

Series A in 2017
Wiliot is a technology company that designs wireless chipsets and battery-free smart tags that connect physical products to digital systems. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Diego, California, it combines semiconductor hardware with cloud services to bring connectivity to everyday items and packaging. Its platform uses radiofrequency energy harvesting to power IoT stickers, eliminating batteries and enabling lightweight tags that can be deployed across supply chains. The approach allows brands to monitor product location, usage, and replenishment, while gathering data on distribution, sales, usage, and recycling. Through battery-free Bluetooth-enabled tags that integrate with cloud services, Wiliot aims to bridge the digital and physical worlds for consumer goods, logistics, and retail applications.

Cubic Telecom

Series C in 2017
Cubic Telecom is an Irish technology company established in 2006, specializing in global connectivity solutions for Internet of Things (IoT), machine-to-machine (M2M), automotive, and other industries. The company's cloud-based platform, PACE, offers a range of services including software updates, telematics, infotainment, location-based services, and real-time data management. Cubic Telecom serves Fortune 100 companies worldwide, with offices in Dublin, San Francisco, and Tokyo. Its solutions are used by prominent brands such as Audi, Volkswagen, and Microsoft. The company is privately held, having raised over €110 million in funding from investors including Audi Electronics Venture GmbH and Qualcomm.

August Home

Series C in 2017
August Home Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing smart home access products, primarily through its flagship offering, the August Smart Lock. Founded in 2012 by designer Yves Behar and technology expert Jason Johnson, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California. August Home's products utilize encrypted locking technology, allowing users to replace traditional keys with smartphones. This innovation enables homeowners to create virtual keys for various individuals such as house cleaners, dog walkers, and guests, and to manage access durations remotely via smartphones and computers. The company also features August Pro, a division focused on supporting professional smart home installers. August Home operates as a subsidiary of ASSA ABLOY AB, further enhancing its capabilities in the smart home market.

Particle

Series B in 2017
Particle Industries, Inc. is a provider of a comprehensive platform designed for the prototyping, scaling, and management of Internet of Things (IoT) products. The company offers a range of hardware development kits, including the Photon for Wi-Fi projects and the Electron for cellular-connected devices, along with various accessories like antennas and USB shields. Particle also delivers software tools such as Tinker, a mobile application for remote control, and Particle Build, a web-based development environment that allows users to write and deploy code easily. Its cloud platform facilitates secure interactions with connected devices through modern APIs, supporting developers in creating intelligent web services. With over 150,000 product builders across more than 170 countries, including notable clients like NASA and SpaceX, Particle has established itself as a key player in the IoT landscape. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Shenzhen, China, the company has been recognized for its innovation and impact in the IoT sector.

Borqs Technologies

Series E in 2017
Borqs Technologies specializes in developing software solutions and products for Android-based smart connected devices. It offers customizable hardware products like trackers, smart watches, ruggedized handsets, tablets, and mobile connectivity modules. The company generates revenue primarily from hardware sales, with a significant portion coming from its key market, China.

Ring

Series D in 2017
Ring is a home security company based in Santa Monica, California, established in 2012. It specializes in outdoor security solutions, offering a range of smart home products designed to enhance safety and reduce crime in neighborhoods. The company's product lineup includes the Ring Video Doorbell, Ring Video Doorbell Pro, Ring Stick Up Cam, and Ring Floodlight Cam, all of which feature advanced capabilities such as wide-angle lenses, built-in microphones, and speakers that allow users to see, hear, and communicate with visitors. By integrating these devices, Ring aims to empower homeowners and foster community vigilance, effectively creating a modern neighborhood watch system that helps prevent burglaries and enhance residential security worldwide.

WebRadar

Venture Round in 2016
WebRadar is a Telecom Engineering company that specializes in quality, performance, and optimization management. It develops cloud-based software systems aimed at wireless and wireline telecom operators, as well as telemetry solutions for road transport and gas station management. By utilizing advanced algorithms, the company processes large volumes of unstructured data from diverse sources to generate business intelligence. This capability enables organizations within the telecom, automotive, and IoT sectors to gain valuable insights, enhance user experiences, improve service performance, accelerate revenue growth, and reduce operational costs. WebRadar's focus on data analysis and optimization positions it as a key player in driving efficiencies and strategic planning for its clients globally.

Attune Technologies

Series B in 2015
Attune Technologies is a leading healthcare IT company specializing in cloud-based solutions that integrate various healthcare sectors such as labs, hospitals, pharmacies, and insurance companies. Headquartered in Singapore, Attune supports customers across 15 countries, enhancing operational efficiency and increasing revenues.

Flip Technologies

Seed Round in 2015
Flip Technologies provides a wide array of products ranging from navigation for fleet management services, routing and demand-supply heatmaps for ride-sharing platforms & enroute EV charging optimization & scheduling to build an inter-car communication network for the future self driving cars

Cubic Telecom

Series C in 2015
Cubic Telecom is an Irish technology company established in 2006, specializing in global connectivity solutions for Internet of Things (IoT), machine-to-machine (M2M), automotive, and other industries. The company's cloud-based platform, PACE, offers a range of services including software updates, telematics, infotainment, location-based services, and real-time data management. Cubic Telecom serves Fortune 100 companies worldwide, with offices in Dublin, San Francisco, and Tokyo. Its solutions are used by prominent brands such as Audi, Volkswagen, and Microsoft. The company is privately held, having raised over €110 million in funding from investors including Audi Electronics Venture GmbH and Qualcomm.

August Home

Series B in 2015
August Home Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing smart home access products, primarily through its flagship offering, the August Smart Lock. Founded in 2012 by designer Yves Behar and technology expert Jason Johnson, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California. August Home's products utilize encrypted locking technology, allowing users to replace traditional keys with smartphones. This innovation enables homeowners to create virtual keys for various individuals such as house cleaners, dog walkers, and guests, and to manage access durations remotely via smartphones and computers. The company also features August Pro, a division focused on supporting professional smart home installers. August Home operates as a subsidiary of ASSA ABLOY AB, further enhancing its capabilities in the smart home market.

Unisound

Venture Round in 2014
Unisound is a Chinese mobile internet startup focusing on intelligent voice and speech processing technologies. Founded in June 2012, the company owns speech recognition technologies with independently developed intellectual property. Leveraging cloud computing and mobile internet, it launched middleware and cloud platforms for speech recognition services, providing internet enterprises and users with professional speech recognition services. Its core technology team comprises members from major companies, universities, and research institutes, with over 80% holding doctoral degrees and more than 10 years of R&D experience in voice recognition.

Qterics

Venture Round in 2014
Qterics is a technology company that specializes in device management solutions for electronics manufacturers. Founded in 2003, it provides remote control and troubleshooting services for a range of internet-connected devices, including TVs and set-top boxes. Qterics' technology is integrated into major silicon platforms from leading chip vendors and is utilized in millions of devices produced by prominent equipment manufacturers. The company also offers support capabilities such as digital rights management (DRM) provisioning and secure software delivery, enabling clients to efficiently manage and maintain their Internet of Things devices. With a management team possessing extensive experience in enhancing and supporting consumer products, Qterics has established strategic partnerships that align with its business objectives.

Ineda Systems

Series B in 2014
Ineda Systems Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of low-power system-on-chip (SoC) solutions, focusing on improving power consumption for wearable and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Hyderabad, India, the company employs a hierarchical computing architecture that allows multiple CPUs to operate independently while sharing resources. This architecture enhances contextual computing, enabling devices to remain in an always-on state and optimally utilize CPUs, peripherals, accelerators, and memory based on specific applications. Ineda's products are designed for various sectors, including automotive, healthcare, fitness, and smart infrastructure, supporting applications such as traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise control, and telehealth solutions. The company distributes its offerings through a network of partners across the United States, India, Taiwan, China, Korea, and Japan, positioning itself as a leader in low-power SoC development for both consumer and enterprise markets.

Lifx

Series A in 2014
LIFX, founded in 2012 and based in Redwood City, California, is a manufacturer of Wi-Fi-enabled, multi-colored LED light bulbs that revolutionized smart lighting. The company offers innovative products that allow users to control their lighting through free iOS or Android applications, providing access to over a million colors. Designed for durability, LIFX bulbs are built to last over 22 years and are energy-efficient, making them an attractive choice for consumers looking to reduce electricity consumption. LIFX products seamlessly integrate with various smart home devices, offering a convenient solution for creating a connected home experience without the need for additional hardware.

Cubic Telecom

Series B in 2014
Cubic Telecom is an Irish technology company established in 2006, specializing in global connectivity solutions for Internet of Things (IoT), machine-to-machine (M2M), automotive, and other industries. The company's cloud-based platform, PACE, offers a range of services including software updates, telematics, infotainment, location-based services, and real-time data management. Cubic Telecom serves Fortune 100 companies worldwide, with offices in Dublin, San Francisco, and Tokyo. Its solutions are used by prominent brands such as Audi, Volkswagen, and Microsoft. The company is privately held, having raised over €110 million in funding from investors including Audi Electronics Venture GmbH and Qualcomm.

Wilocity

Acquisition in 2014
Wilocity Ltd. is a technology company founded in 2007 and based in Caesarea, Israel, specializing in the development of 60 GHz wireless chipsets for the notebook and peripheral markets. The company creates gigabit wireless semiconductor solutions that enable high-speed downloads, docking, networking, and high-definition video transmission faster than conventional Wi-Fi. By leveraging its innovative wireless technology, Wilocity provides mobile computing platforms that allow users to wirelessly connect to any PCI Express-supported peripheral or I/O component, effectively delivering a desktop-like experience on mobile devices.

Ineda Systems

Series B in 2014
Ineda Systems Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of low-power system-on-chip (SoC) solutions, focusing on improving power consumption for wearable and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Hyderabad, India, the company employs a hierarchical computing architecture that allows multiple CPUs to operate independently while sharing resources. This architecture enhances contextual computing, enabling devices to remain in an always-on state and optimally utilize CPUs, peripherals, accelerators, and memory based on specific applications. Ineda's products are designed for various sectors, including automotive, healthcare, fitness, and smart infrastructure, supporting applications such as traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise control, and telehealth solutions. The company distributes its offerings through a network of partners across the United States, India, Taiwan, China, Korea, and Japan, positioning itself as a leader in low-power SoC development for both consumer and enterprise markets.

BroadLink

Pre Seed Round in 2013
BroadLink Electronic Technology is a high-tech company focused on the research, development, manufacture, sale, and service of both hardware and software products in the smart home sector. The company specializes in Wi-Fi IoT transmission modules and cloud computing platforms, offering integrated appliance solutions to various household appliance manufacturers. BroadLink also produces a range of DIY intelligent products, including smart sockets, remote controls, light switches, and air quality analyzers. These innovations allow customers to connect and manage multiple devices, enhancing their home environments through advanced IoT technologies.

Cubic Telecom

Series B in 2013
Cubic Telecom is an Irish technology company established in 2006, specializing in global connectivity solutions for Internet of Things (IoT), machine-to-machine (M2M), automotive, and other industries. The company's cloud-based platform, PACE, offers a range of services including software updates, telematics, infotainment, location-based services, and real-time data management. Cubic Telecom serves Fortune 100 companies worldwide, with offices in Dublin, San Francisco, and Tokyo. Its solutions are used by prominent brands such as Audi, Volkswagen, and Microsoft. The company is privately held, having raised over €110 million in funding from investors including Audi Electronics Venture GmbH and Qualcomm.

Ubicom

Acquisition in 2012
Ubicom is a privately held company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in the development of communications and media processor (CMP) and software platforms. The company focuses on addressing the specific needs of real-time interactive applications and multimedia content delivery within the digital home environment. Ubicom offers optimized system-level solutions tailored for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across a diverse range of products, including wireless routers, access points, VoIP gateways, and streaming media devices. Their innovative multithreaded processor design and real-time operating system, combined with application-level solutions, aim to deliver a high-quality user experience characterized by exceptional ease of use.

Xiaomi

Series B in 2011
Xiaomi Corporation is an Internet company that provides hardware, software, and Internet services globally. It operates through segments including Smartphones, IoT and Lifestyle Products, and Internet Services. Xiaomi offers a wide range of products such as smartphones, smart TVs, laptops, AI speakers, smart routers, and various IoT devices. The company also provides advertising services and other internet value-added services.

ThunderSoft

Venture Round in 2011
ThunderSoft is a China-based provider of operating system technologies and solutions, specializing in smart devices across various sectors including mobile, IoT, automotive, and enterprise. The company, headquartered in Beijing, delivers comprehensive operating system solutions for smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and mobile device management systems, among others. In addition to its core offerings, ThunderSoft provides services such as carrier certification, Android OS upgrades, application development, and OS customization. With over 30 research and development centers and offices across China and a global presence in countries such as Germany, Japan, and the United States, ThunderSoft has established strong partnerships with leading technology firms, enhancing its capacity to create high-quality intelligent devices.

Argyle Data

Series B in 2010
Argyle Data, Inc. is a provider of a real-time big data analytics platform specifically designed for the processing and analysis of time-critical data. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company offers its Xmp platform, which facilitates simultaneous transaction processing, intelligent decision-making, and machine learning on large data volumes. This platform enables organizations to derive insights from real-time data, enhancing their business outcomes. Additionally, Argyle Data provides the Xmx module, which simplifies data extraction from enterprise systems by monitoring network traffic and performing deep packet inspection to identify protocols and extract information from packet headers and payloads. The company's advanced analytics solutions utilize machine learning technologies on a Hadoop framework to assist mobile operators in detecting fraud and other revenue threats, significantly benefiting the telecommunications industry. Argyle Data was established in 2007 and is a subsidiary of Mavenir Systems.

Wilocity

Seed Round in 2008
Wilocity Ltd. is a technology company founded in 2007 and based in Caesarea, Israel, specializing in the development of 60 GHz wireless chipsets for the notebook and peripheral markets. The company creates gigabit wireless semiconductor solutions that enable high-speed downloads, docking, networking, and high-definition video transmission faster than conventional Wi-Fi. By leveraging its innovative wireless technology, Wilocity provides mobile computing platforms that allow users to wirelessly connect to any PCI Express-supported peripheral or I/O component, effectively delivering a desktop-like experience on mobile devices.

InvenSense

Series C in 2008
InvenSense designs, manufactures, and sells motion and sound sensor systems for various industries. Its products include accelerometers, gyroscopes, microphones, and seven-axis motion sensors, serving markets such as mobile devices, wearables, smart homes, gaming, industrial automation, and automotive sectors. InvenSense offers solutions for consumer electronics, original design manufacturers, contract manufacturers, and other industries. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company operates as a subsidiary of TDK Corporation.

InvenSense

Series B in 2007
InvenSense designs, manufactures, and sells motion and sound sensor systems for various industries. Its products include accelerometers, gyroscopes, microphones, and seven-axis motion sensors, serving markets such as mobile devices, wearables, smart homes, gaming, industrial automation, and automotive sectors. InvenSense offers solutions for consumer electronics, original design manufacturers, contract manufacturers, and other industries. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company operates as a subsidiary of TDK Corporation.

Qualphone

Acquisition in 2006
Qualphone is a privately held company provides 3g/ip embedded client software for mobile devices and inter-operability testing (iot).

Monet Mobile Networks

Venture Round in 2002
Headquartered in Seattle, Monet Mobile Networks Inc. (formerly Burst Wireless Inc.) was founded by telecommunications industry veterans in mid-1999. Monet is a wireless Internet service provider, offering users fast, mobile access to the complete Internet, email, corporate intranet applications, data and customer support. The Monet service can be purchased online at www.monetmobile.com, at Wireless Retail, Inc., Blockbuster Video, Best Buy stores and other authorized dealers in Sioux Falls, S.D., Fargo, N.D. and Moorhead, MN for $49.95 per month. The company's investors include Mayfield, Soros Private Equity Partners, Qualcomm, Intel Capital and Hook Partners. For more information, please visit www.monetmobile.com.

Graviton

Series D in 2001
Graviton, Inc. was a high-tech, privately-held, development-stage company located in La Jolla, California. Graviton was a pioneer in the emerging “sensornetics” industry – producing small, aspirin-sized sensors to expand the capacity of the public and private sectors to manage buildings, infrastructure, and other elements of the engineered world. Graviton developed sensor technology to keep managers informed, used wireless communications to provide operations data and real-time connections, and provided managed information services to keep managers in control. Graviton’s integrated solutions were designed to expand the “common sense” of managers and decision-makers at every level by generating, transmitting, and managing new data to provide more accurate, timely, and actionable intelligence to better inform everyday decision-making. In 2003, Graviton merged with Xsilogy, a provider of wireless sensor network technologies and applications.
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