Walden International

Walden International is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, established in 1984. The firm specializes in cross-border investments, targeting early and expansion-stage companies in sectors such as information technology, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, clean technology, healthcare, and digital media. With over 30 years of experience, Walden International aims to create value by leveraging global markets and talent, partnering with entrepreneurs who recognize the advantages of geographic flexibility. The firm's integrated team combines venture expertise with operational experience to support the growth of innovative companies worldwide. Additionally, it manages various funds that focus on specific regions, including investments in the United States, Israel, and China.

Carson Chen

Venture Partner

Mary Coleman

Venture Capitalist

Lu Fuwen

Venture Capital Partner

Roni Hefetz

General Partner

Weber Jin

Venture Partner

Andrew Kau

Managing Director

Hock Voon Loo

Venture Partner

Teresa Smith

CFO

Lip-Bu Tan

Founder and Chairman

Jin Weihua

Venture Capital Partner

Hing Wong

Managing Director

Peng Guie Ph.D

Partner

Past deals in Electronics

Wuxi Xinxiang

Series A in 2022
Developer of production automation systems for the semiconductor industry. The company focuses on the development of overall automated systems for 8-inch and 12-inch wafer manufacturing FABs in the semiconductor wafer manufacturing and semiconductor packaging and testing fields, enabling semiconductor manufacturers to reduce operation costs and stay competitive.

Cygnusemi

Series A in 2022
Cygnus Semi is a semiconductor chip technology company that focuses on 5G IoT applications.

High-Flying

Series B in 2022
Provider of one-stop comprehensive internet of things (IoT) solutions. The company provides IoT modules, IoT devices, application software, and enterprise cloud services, supporting the smart small appliances and smart lighting market by leveraging IoT technology.

Aluksen

Series B in 2022
Aluksen Technology is an industry leading semiconductor chip manufacturer specializing in optoelectronic technology. The R&D center is located in Silicon Valley, USA. We focus on the telecom, industrial and consumer electronics markets, and gradually form a marketing and service network with Shenzhen as the operation center and covering the global region. We will continue to innovate around customer needs and strive to provide high customers. Quality products and fast, professional technical support and services.

SJ Semi

Series C in 2021
SJ Semi is a MEOL (Middle-End of Line) foundry which implements front-end wafer manufacturing and quality systems to MEOL operations. SJSemi's main business is providing bumping, Cu pillar, RDL, and testing services for 12" wafers. The company also places heavy R&D emphasis on fan-out, TSV, interposer, and 3D technologies.

Trifo

Series C in 2021
Trifo designs and manufactures hardware system with sensing, perception, and decision capabilities. The company also develops software for hardware system which enables people organize and interact with home environments along with Software Development Kit (SDK) for integrating company's product into user projects. Trifo was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California with additional offices in Shenzhen and Beijing, China.

Wuxi Xinxiang

Series A in 2021
Developer of production automation systems for the semiconductor industry. The company focuses on the development of overall automated systems for 8-inch and 12-inch wafer manufacturing FABs in the semiconductor wafer manufacturing and semiconductor packaging and testing fields, enabling semiconductor manufacturers to reduce operation costs and stay competitive.

YEESTOR

Series B in 2020
YEESTOR Microelectronics Co., Ltd specializes in the development and sale of memory control chips, focusing primarily on storage controllers. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, the company provides a range of products including PCIe SSD controllers, SATA SSD controllers, UFS controllers, eMMC controllers, USB controllers, and security storage controllers. These products are used across various applications, such as data centers, servers, personal computers, smartphones, tablets, smart homes, and the Internet of Things. YEESTOR serves clients that include storage IC companies and module manufacturers, offering technical support and customized solutions to enhance design efficiency and reliability. The company emerged from the merger of SiliconGo Microelectronics and Auspitek and has achieved significant milestones, including cumulative shipments exceeding 700 million units, positioning itself as a leading global supplier in the flash memory controller market.

QST corporation

Series B in 2020
QST Corporation, founded in September 2012 and based in Shanghai, China, specializes in the design, research, and development of MEMS sensors and smart applications tailored for mobile consumer electronics and IoT applications. The company offers a range of high-quality sensor products, including 3-axis magnetic sensors, accelerometers, gyroscopes, barometers, pressure sensors, light sensors, and combined inertial sensors. QST Corporation focuses on customizing intelligent applications and services to meet the specific needs of its clients. The company has experienced rapid growth by leveraging the virtual IDM model and utilizing China's domestic industrial support system.

Atmosic

Series B in 2019
Atmosic Technologies, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Campbell, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in designing ultra-low power wireless technologies aimed at significantly reducing the dependency of Internet of Things (IoT) devices on batteries. Its innovative products enable a range of connected wireless devices, including wearables, asset trackers, and beacons, to achieve extended battery life or operate without batteries altogether. This advancement not only enhances device performance but also lowers the costs and efforts associated with the deployment and maintenance of IoT systems across various sectors, including personal, home, automotive, healthcare, industrial, enterprise, and smart cities.

Trifo

Series A in 2018
Trifo designs and manufactures hardware system with sensing, perception, and decision capabilities. The company also develops software for hardware system which enables people organize and interact with home environments along with Software Development Kit (SDK) for integrating company's product into user projects. Trifo was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California with additional offices in Shenzhen and Beijing, China.

Hefei Ruike Microelectronics Co.

Series A in 2018
Hefei based Smart Hardware company.

YEESTOR

Series A in 2018
YEESTOR Microelectronics Co., Ltd specializes in the development and sale of memory control chips, focusing primarily on storage controllers. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, the company provides a range of products including PCIe SSD controllers, SATA SSD controllers, UFS controllers, eMMC controllers, USB controllers, and security storage controllers. These products are used across various applications, such as data centers, servers, personal computers, smartphones, tablets, smart homes, and the Internet of Things. YEESTOR serves clients that include storage IC companies and module manufacturers, offering technical support and customized solutions to enhance design efficiency and reliability. The company emerged from the merger of SiliconGo Microelectronics and Auspitek and has achieved significant milestones, including cumulative shipments exceeding 700 million units, positioning itself as a leading global supplier in the flash memory controller market.

Bochuangliandong

Series B in 2018
Beijing Bochuangliandong Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in developing and manufacturing intelligent control and monitoring platforms. Founded in 2015 and located in Beijing, the company offers a range of products that include smart monitoring hardware, GPS terminals, and electronic control systems, as well as software solutions for vehicle management, agricultural information management, and vehicle financial risk control. Bochuangliandong provides commercial vehicle network data services and focuses on delivering comprehensive solutions for intelligent control systems, remote IoT information terminals, and big data applications. The company aims to enhance automatic driving technology and improve agricultural production through its innovative offerings.

Eta Compute

Series A in 2018
Eta Compute, Inc., founded in 2015 and located in Thousand Oaks, California, specializes in advanced artificial intelligence processing solutions. The company focuses on overcoming battery capacity limitations in various industrial and consumer applications, enhancing safety, health, and convenience while ensuring privacy and security. Eta Compute's patented Continuous Voltage and Frequency Scaling (CVFS) technology provides a highly efficient embedded platform, achieving the lowest power consumption in the industry. This innovation enables exceptional machine intelligence in energy-constrained devices, positioning Eta Compute as a leader in the development of power-efficient AI solutions.

DSP Concepts Inc.

Series A in 2017
DSP Concepts Inc. specializes in developing audio tools and intellectual property for creators of audio-enabled products. The company offers Audio Weaver, a versatile audio processing engine designed for embedded systems, featuring a library of audio building blocks for various applications. In addition, it provides TalkTo, a suite of machine learning and microphone processing algorithms that enhance audio quality in challenging environments. DSP Concepts also delivers software solutions, such as an asynchronous sample rate converter for devices with multiple audio input and output streams. Its services extend to design and consulting, automotive audio design and tuning, and custom internet protocol development. The company's clientele includes notable industry leaders in automotive, smart home, and entertainment sectors. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, DSP Concepts has additional offices in Massachusetts, Germany, and China.

70Mai

Series A in 2017
Developer of intelligent car products designed to make automobiles smart. The company provides customers with smart car products, such as in-car intelligent interactive system, intelligent voice system, driving recorder and car electronic products, enabling users to have a safe and convenient driving experience.

Air Smart Audio

Series A in 2017
Elvis Radio is a retro radio manufacturer specializing in the development and design of handmade wood radios. It has two brands, MAO KING and RADIOOO. The MAO KING series mainly includes Elvis Presley, Elvis Presley, Elvis Presley. The little prince OTR, SOLO+, etc.; while the RADIOOO series includes the Méd, the Flying Eagle, Pop, and the Radio Commander.

MEMSDrive

Series B in 2016
MEMS Drive Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that develops, manufactures and markets cutting-edge MEMS actuators. iIt's product targets hardware application in mobile imaging of portable electronics. Funded and supported by its customers in the cellphone camera market, MEMS Drive Inc. is at the forefront of this constantly evolving field.

Trifo

Seed Round in 2016
Trifo designs and manufactures hardware system with sensing, perception, and decision capabilities. The company also develops software for hardware system which enables people organize and interact with home environments along with Software Development Kit (SDK) for integrating company's product into user projects. Trifo was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California with additional offices in Shenzhen and Beijing, China.

DFRobot

Series A in 2015
Founded in 2008 by Ricky Ye, DFRobot is a world-leading open source hardware and STEM education solution provider catering to a large community of future creators and learning. Inspired by a mission to teach more people to embrace robotics, DFRobot creates comprehensive learning kits for students using Arduino/micro:bit/Raspberry Pi/LattePanda and DIY robots, offers pupils an engaging method of developing skills associated with STEM subjects and technologies including AI and IoT. Catering to pre-school through to university education, over the past six years, DFRobot has delivered more than one million open source modules to students, teachers, and researchers, and have a presence in over 8,000 school and more than 100 countries.

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.

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.

Silicon Mitus

Series B in 2009
Silicon Mitus, Inc. is a fabless analog semiconductor company based in Seongnam, South Korea, established in 2007. The company specializes in developing power management integrated circuits (PMIC) tailored for various electronic applications, including TFT LCD notebooks, monitors, LCD/AMOLED mobile displays, and LED lighting. By focusing on innovation and advanced technology, Silicon Mitus aims to enhance the performance of its products while reducing system costs for clients in the electronics sector. Their semiconductor chips play a critical role in optimizing the functionality of devices such as laptops, cell phones, and other display-related products.

Quintic

Series B in 2008
Quintic (Beijing) Microelectronics Co., Ltd. is a Chinese chip design company focused on providing consumers with low power consumption and cost-effective wireless access solutions. Quintic was established on September 29, 2006. Its core design and architecture engineers come from leading global companies with technical expertise covering WLAN, Bluetooth, WiMax, mobile TV, ultra wideband, and other communications standards. Since early 2007, Quintic started the development of the FM production line, and incorporated high-performance FM transmitter chips in the field of personal wireless audio connectivity applications.

3Peak

Pre Seed Round in 2008
3Peak Incorporated is a fabless semiconductor company based in Shanghai, China, specializing in high-speed, ultra-precision, low-power, and low-noise analog integrated circuits (ICs) and systems. The company develops a range of analog products, including linear, converter, interface, and power management solutions, which find applications in various industries such as industrial automation, medical equipment, automotive electronics, and communication systems. 3Peak is supported by venture capital firms from Silicon Valley and China, enabling its focus on research and development, design, production, sales, and after-sales services for its products.

Telegent Systems

Series C in 2007
Telegent Systems, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California, established in 2004. The company specializes in the development and marketing of high-performance, analog CMOS RF and mixed-signal system-on-a-chip solutions. Telegent's products enable mobile handsets to receive, process, and output free-to-air analog broadcast television, capitalizing on its expertise in RF mixed-signal design and communications signal processing. The company's offerings cater to various emerging markets, with operations spanning Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, China, and the Russian Federation/CIS. Through its innovative technology, Telegent Systems aims to create new opportunities in the communications and computing sectors.

Neoconix

Series C in 2007
Neoconix specializes in miniaturized low-profile electrical connectors. It supplies miniaturized, low-profile, high-performance electrical connectors for mobile, enterprise IT, and industrial markets. The company’s patented PCBeamTM technology leverages standard Printed Circuit Lithographic processes used for PCBs, enabling rapid development and delivery of custom electrical connector solutions at very competitive price points. With over 60 patents issued or pending, Neoconix PCBeamTM Technology delivers the lowest profile electrical connectors in the industry, coupled with very high reliability and extreme performance (at over 25Gb/s) for applications such as mobile consumer electronics, medical devices, wearable electronics, telecommunications and much more.

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.

Epos

Series B in 2006
EPOS is a leading provider of advanced digital positioning technology. The company partners with OEMs, ODMs, distributors and retailers to bring next-generation, positioning-based consumer electronics products to the PC peripheral, notebook and touch-screen markets. EPOS-enabled 'Digital Pen & Mouse', 'Digital Pen & USB Flash Drive' and 'Wired Digital Pen' products are marketed throughout the US and Europe. In addition, EPOS products are also sold as complementary hardware for various laptops. EPOS technology is based on the transmission of ultrasonic acoustic waves between two or more devices via a “Transmitter” and a “Receiver”. The transmitter, embedded in a device such as a pen, sends constant acoustic signals to a receiver. The receiver uses the signals to measure the distance and position of the wireless device. Small in size and low in cost, EPOS technology easily integrates into almost any consumer electronics product and requires only minimal battery consumption, making the range of potential product possibilities extensive.

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.

Neoconix

Venture Round in 2006
Neoconix specializes in miniaturized low-profile electrical connectors. It supplies miniaturized, low-profile, high-performance electrical connectors for mobile, enterprise IT, and industrial markets. The company’s patented PCBeamTM technology leverages standard Printed Circuit Lithographic processes used for PCBs, enabling rapid development and delivery of custom electrical connector solutions at very competitive price points. With over 60 patents issued or pending, Neoconix PCBeamTM Technology delivers the lowest profile electrical connectors in the industry, coupled with very high reliability and extreme performance (at over 25Gb/s) for applications such as mobile consumer electronics, medical devices, wearable electronics, telecommunications and much more.

Centrality Communications

Series D in 2005
Centrality Communications, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development of platform solutions for the navigation infotainment devices and systems market. The company offers a range of GPS navigation processors, including the Atlas-I, designed for entry-level systems targeting mainstream consumers, and the Atlas-II, aimed at more advanced GPS navigation infotainment systems. Additionally, Centrality provides the ATLAS-H processor, which integrates functionality for portable navigation devices and handheld terminals. Its semiconductor devices support various applications, including GPS handhelds, personal digital assistants, smartphones, and automotive navigation systems, along with peripheral devices and supporting software drivers. Centrality Communications has positioned itself as a key player in addressing challenges related to cost, GPS performance, and multimedia functionality in navigation solutions.

Neoconix

Series B in 2005
Neoconix specializes in miniaturized low-profile electrical connectors. It supplies miniaturized, low-profile, high-performance electrical connectors for mobile, enterprise IT, and industrial markets. The company’s patented PCBeamTM technology leverages standard Printed Circuit Lithographic processes used for PCBs, enabling rapid development and delivery of custom electrical connector solutions at very competitive price points. With over 60 patents issued or pending, Neoconix PCBeamTM Technology delivers the lowest profile electrical connectors in the industry, coupled with very high reliability and extreme performance (at over 25Gb/s) for applications such as mobile consumer electronics, medical devices, wearable electronics, telecommunications and much more.

Greenfield Networks

Series C in 2004
Greenfield Networks provides Ethernet switch silicon technology solutions for enterprise and metro applications primarily in India and internationally. The company offers a series of packet processors; G135 Intelligent Mux, which is a 12-port gigabit Ethernet (GE) intelligent multiplexer for GE linecards for enterprise and metro edge chassis systems; and G900 switch fabric that delivers wirespeed switching performance for its 10 Gbps fabric ports.

ColorChip

Series A in 2004
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.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) is a semiconductor foundry providing integrated circuit (IC) foundry and technology services at 0.35-micron to 40-nanometer. SMIC develops one-stop turnkey services to meet its customers’ needs. In addition to IC manufacturing, SMIC offers a full range of services that includes design services, mask manufacturing, and testing. SMIC provides integrated circuit (IC) foundry and technology services on process nodes from 0.35 micron to 28 nanometer. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, SMIC has an international manufacturing and service base. In China, SMIC has a 300mm wafer fabrication facility (fab) and a 200mm mega-fab in Shanghai; a 300mm mega-fab and a majority-owned 300mm fab for advanced nodes in Beijing; 200mm fabs in Tianjin and Shenzhen; and a majority-owned joint-venture 300mm bumping facility in Jiangyin; additionally, in Italy SMIC has a majority-owned 200mm fab. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, SMIC has a 300mm wafer fabrication facility (fab) and a 200mm mega-fab in Shanghai, a 300mm mega-fab in Beijing, a 200mm fab in Tianjin, and a 200mm fab project under development in Shenzhen. SMIC also has customer service and marketing offices in the U.S., Europe, Japan, and Taiwan, and a representative office in Hong Kong. SMIC competes with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd., United Microelectronics Corporation, GlobalFoundries, Fujitsu Limited, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and Toshiba Corporation.

Nova Crystals

Series D in 2002
Nova Crystals develops and manufactures fiber-optic data/telecommunications components based on their proprietary process and wafer technologies, as well as high efficiency LEDs for display and illumination applications.
Global Communication Devices is engaged in the design of fabless RF and mixed-signal ICs (integrated circuits) and RF and mixed-signal.

ColorChip

Seed Round in 2001
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.

Nova Crystals

Series C in 2000
Nova Crystals develops and manufactures fiber-optic data/telecommunications components based on their proprietary process and wafer technologies, as well as high efficiency LEDs for display and illumination applications.
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