Sequoia Capital, founded in 1972 and based in Menlo Park, California, is a prominent venture capital firm that invests in early to growth stage companies across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, financial services, and consumer services. The firm specializes in supporting startups and emerging growth companies, typically investing between $100,000 and $1 million in seed companies, $1 million to $10 million in early ventures, and $10 million to $100 million in growth investments. Sequoia Capital operates globally, with a presence in regions such as Israel, China, and Southeast Asia, and has built a diverse portfolio that includes notable companies like Airbnb, Alibaba, and JD.com. The firm emphasizes a partnership approach with entrepreneurs, leveraging decades of experience to guide them from initial concept through to public offering and beyond.
Arctic Hero Core is focused to reducing the design cycle and NRE cost of large-scale, high-performance chips through chip technology, as well as quickly realizing iterative upgrades and product function additions, with the goal of providing customers with low-cost and high-flexibility solutions ranging from algorithms to server clusters.
Alpha Cen is a developer of wafer-level metasurface light control chips and modules. It offers a semiconductor IC-compatible process to integrate micro-nano optical metasurfaces with circuits, light sources, and photodetectors.
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.
SceneRay Corporation, Limited is a medical device company based in Suzhou, China, specializing in the design, development, and distribution of neuromodulation devices. The company offers a range of products, including a deep brain stimulation system that features an implantable neuro-stimulator, patient controller, and various accessories. Additionally, SceneRay develops spinal cord stimulation and sacral nerve stimulation systems. The team at SceneRay comprises experts with extensive experience in neuromodulation device development, manufacturing, and marketing, and the company holds numerous patents in this field. Committed to advancing neuromodulation solutions, SceneRay aims to provide patients with high-quality and effective treatments.
Micro-nano core is committed to the development and production of the world's leading intelligent IoT AIoT SoC serialized chips, through the world's leading four core technologies: ultra-low-power chip architecture technology (to solve the problem of system standby power consumption), ultra-low power consumption Power consumption closed-loop adaptive near-threshold circuit technology (to solve the problem of chip running power consumption), ultra-low power consumption and high-precision sensor acquisition technology (to solve the problem of high precision and low power consumption of sensor signal acquisition) and high-efficiency embedded AI engine technology (solving the computing power and energy efficiency of embedded AI), creating a general/platform technology system for IoT chips and AIoT serialized chips, enabling IoT products, and significantly improving the low power consumption, low power consumption, and low power consumption of future IoT products High-precision detection and edge AI inference performance.
Hejian Industrial Software is a high-performance industrial software and solution provider. With EDA (Electronic Design Automation) as the first breakthrough direction, it is committed to helping semiconductor chip companies solve the severe challenges they face in the process of innovation and development. Challenges and key issues.
Provider of nanotechnology equipment and services intended for pan-semiconductor and new energy enterprises. The company provides advanced nanomaterial thin film deposition manufacturing equipment and services that could be used in the fields of chips, semiconductors and lithium batteries, enabling clients with high-quality nano thin firm deposition equipment.
Provider and developer of electronic design automation (EDA) designed for digital chips. The company focuses on the research and development of new generation digital chips to realize EDA technology and provide digital chip design solutions, enabling users to improve efficiency and optimize chip performance in the fields of artificial intelligence, smart cars, 5G, cloud computing and other integrated circuits.
Developer of gene sequencing technology designed to promote the development of precision medicine. The company's business scope covers software and hardware for sequencers, sample processing, consumables, reagents and data processing, enabling genetic sequencing to be a routine detection and diagnostic tool for medical industry.
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.
Developer of graphics chips, processors, and semiconductor technology designed for advanced GPU power. The company is mainly engaged in developing advanced GPU chips used in various fields including high-end PCs, data centers, and workstations, providing users with advanced GPU power at a fair cost.
Houmo.AI is a semiconductor company that develops an integrated circuit storage technology for AI computing. The company aims to use disruptive technologies to create AI chips with a "ten-fold effect", to meet the huge computing power demand in the era of true artificial intelligence, and to use unlimited computing power to change the world. Houmo.AI was founded by Dr. Wu Qiang in 2020.
Moore Threads specializes in the development of graphics processing unit (GPU) technology, catering to a diverse range of sectors including gaming, creative industries, and artificial intelligence. The company provides GPU solutions and services designed to support visual computing and high-performance computing applications. Its offerings are tailored for various environments such as data centers, edge computing servers, professional workstations, and high-performance personal computers. By focusing on enabling clients to execute demanding computational processes, Moore Threads positions itself as a key player in the GPU technology landscape.
Developer of graphics chips, processors, and semiconductor technology designed for advanced GPU power. The company is mainly engaged in developing advanced GPU chips used in various fields including high-end PCs, data centers, and workstations, providing users with advanced GPU power at a fair cost.
Muxi
Series A in 2020
Muxi IC is committed to R & D and production of GPU chips with independent intellectual property rights, serving data centers, cloud games, artificial intelligence and other fields.
Graphiant Inc. develops and manufactures networking equipment, such as wide area network (WAN) technology that enables major business transformations. The company was incorporated in 2020 and is based in Fremont, California.
Yunyinggu Technology Co., Ltd. is a Chinese start-up focused on the development and promotion of innovative display technologies aimed at enhancing the performance of flat panel displays. The company has created a proprietary solution recognized for achieving superior pixel density, or high pixels per inch (PPI), which can be utilized across various types of flat panels, including LCD, LED, and OLED displays. By advancing display technology, Yunyinggu seeks to contribute to the evolving landscape of visual performance in consumer electronics.
Nanjing SemiDrive Technology Ltd. is a semiconductor company based in Nanjing, China, established in 2018. The firm specializes in designing and manufacturing core processor chips for the automotive industry, focusing on applications such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving. Its product lineup includes the X9 chip for high-performance eCockpit applications, the V9 chip for ADAS and autonomous driving, and the G9 chip, which serves as a vehicle central gateway connecting multiple domains. SemiDrive also offers research and development services for intelligent core processors and provides system-level turnkey solutions. The company operates with a fabless manufacturing model, with additional R&D facilities in Beijing and an office in Shenzhen, addressing the growing demand for smart driving technologies and high-performance industrial microprocessors in the automotive sector.
BYD Semiconductor
Series A in 2020
BYD Semiconductor operates as an electronic components manufacturing company. BYD Semiconductor produces and sells battery management chips, power field effect transistors, image sensors, touch control chips, protection diode, current sensors, and other products.
ASR Microelectronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is a semiconductor manufacturer founded in April 2015 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, specifically in the Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park. The company specializes in developing chips for mobile intelligent communication terminals, navigation systems, and other consumer electronics. Its product range includes smartphones, modems, and integrated systems on chip (SoC) that support various communication standards, including 2G, 3G, and 4G. ASR boasts a dedicated research and development team located in the United States and South Korea, focusing on platform development and technical support. In 2017, ASR expanded its capabilities by acquiring the Mobile Business Unit from Marvell, positioning itself as a leading baseband provider in China, alongside Hisilicon. The company's significant shareholders include several venture capital firms, highlighting its strong financial backing and commitment to advancing technology in the mobile communications and Internet of Things sectors.
Bouffalo Lab is a semiconductor chip design company based in Shanghai, China, specializing in the development of integrated Wi-Fi chipsets and a comprehensive range of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. The company's products are tailored for applications in smart homes, smart cities, manufacturing, robotics, communication equipment, and intelligent systems for vehicles and wearables. Bouffalo Lab's chips are designed to support low-power wireless microcontrollers and application processor platforms, enabling efficient and high-performance operation across various sectors.
XTX Technology Limited is a semiconductor company based in Shenzhen, China, specializing in high-reliability and cost-competitive memory products. The company offers a diverse range of products, including NAND MCP, NOR MCP, SD NAND, SPI NAND, SPI NOR Flash, and eMMC, which are designed for various embedded applications such as mobile phones, tablets, vehicle equipment, security systems, POS terminals, home appliances, and M2M devices. Additionally, XTX Technology provides SIP assembly services aimed at optimizing customers' bill of materials costs, enhancing production efficiency, and improving software intellectual property security. The company's technology development also focuses on memory chips that support single-level and multi-level cell flash memory, accommodating a wider range of temperatures to enhance computing capabilities.
Bitmain is a manufacturer of Bitcoin mining hardware and other related services.
Bitmain was founded by several of the digital currency industry’s earliest players, and their team is comprised of passionate and pedigreed engineers, financial experts, and Bitcoin enthusiasts.
Bitmain is headquartered in Beijing and has offices in San Francisco, Tel Aviv, Hong Kong, Chengdu and Shenzhen.
Bitmain is a manufacturer of Bitcoin mining hardware and other related services.
Bitmain was founded by several of the digital currency industry’s earliest players, and their team is comprised of passionate and pedigreed engineers, financial experts, and Bitcoin enthusiasts.
Bitmain is headquartered in Beijing and has offices in San Francisco, Tel Aviv, Hong Kong, Chengdu and Shenzhen.
Kneron, Inc. specializes in designing and developing integrated software and hardware solutions for edge artificial intelligence (AI). Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, California, with additional offices in Taiwan and China, Kneron provides a range of products including neural processing units (NPUs), AI System-on-Chips (SoCs), and visual recognition software. These solutions cater to various applications such as smart homes, smart surveillance, smartphones, robots, drones, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Kneron's technology enables real-time recognition, inference, and analysis without the need for a cloud connection, facilitating quick deployment of AI applications across different sectors. The company's goal is to enhance everyday devices with AI capabilities, contributing to the development of an Edge AI network.
Cumulus Networks, Inc. specializes in developing Linux-based operating systems designed for networking hardware, aiming to simplify data center operations. Their flagship product, Cumulus Linux, enables the disaggregation of top-of-rack data center switching, allowing organizations to utilize standard Ethernet switches and existing management tools for improved efficiency. The company also offers Cumulus VX, a virtual appliance for testing their technology, as well as Cumulus RMP, which focuses on out-of-band management solutions. Additionally, Cumulus Networks provides NetQ, a telemetry-based fabric validation system, along with various networking solutions that encompass big data, cloud orchestration, and data center automation. Founded by experienced networking engineers, the company serves a diverse range of customers from web-scale enterprises to small businesses across multiple industries. Incorporated in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Cumulus Networks operates as a subsidiary of NVIDIA Corporation.
ThinkForce is a Shanghai-based company specializing in the production of artificial intelligence semiconductors. The firm develops intelligent semiconductors that integrate advanced AI algorithms and hardware platforms, focusing on creating specialist multi-core processors designed for high parallel processing capabilities. These processors consist of numerous simpler, independent cores, allowing clients to utilize chip virtualization services that function as a central processing unit for multiple independent computers. With a strong technical team, ThinkForce is committed to ensuring the successful integration of its technologies into various industrial applications.
Kneron, Inc. specializes in designing and developing integrated software and hardware solutions for edge artificial intelligence (AI). Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, California, with additional offices in Taiwan and China, Kneron provides a range of products including neural processing units (NPUs), AI System-on-Chips (SoCs), and visual recognition software. These solutions cater to various applications such as smart homes, smart surveillance, smartphones, robots, drones, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Kneron's technology enables real-time recognition, inference, and analysis without the need for a cloud connection, facilitating quick deployment of AI applications across different sectors. The company's goal is to enhance everyday devices with AI capabilities, contributing to the development of an Edge AI network.
Quantum Circuits, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in New Haven, Connecticut, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of quantum computers utilizing superconducting devices. The company's primary objective is to create practical and useful quantum computers, while also commercializing components, devices, and software that support fundamental research and the scaling of quantum computing. Quantum Circuits focuses on the quantum circuit model, which facilitates universal and fault-tolerant operations through error correction. The technology employs superconducting Josephson junctions that function as solid-state quantum bits, or qubits. Founded by leading experts from Yale University's Department of Applied Physics, Quantum Circuits has made significant advancements in quantum devices and information processing, contributing to notable scientific achievements, including the development of a quantum bus for entangling qubits and the execution of quantum algorithms using solid-state devices.
Bitmain is a manufacturer of Bitcoin mining hardware and other related services.
Bitmain was founded by several of the digital currency industry’s earliest players, and their team is comprised of passionate and pedigreed engineers, financial experts, and Bitcoin enthusiasts.
Bitmain is headquartered in Beijing and has offices in San Francisco, Tel Aviv, Hong Kong, Chengdu and Shenzhen.
Cerebras Systems Inc., founded in 2016 and located in Los Altos, California, specializes in manufacturing artificial intelligence chips designed specifically for deep learning applications. The company is backed by prominent venture capitalists and features a team of experienced technologists and successful entrepreneurs. Cerebras Systems aims to address complex challenges in the AI field, focusing on innovative solutions that enhance deep learning capabilities. The organization emphasizes values such as integrity, passion, and practical problem-solving, which guide its mission to advance AI technology.
Barefoot Networks, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in designing and developing Ethernet switch chips. As a subsidiary of Intel Corporation, Barefoot focuses on creating programmable network switches that simplify network programming, making it as accessible as programming a CPU. The company offers advanced features such as scalable load balancing, enhanced telemetry, and improved switching and routing capabilities. These innovations enable enterprises, data centers, and telecom providers to efficiently introduce new functions and features into their network products while maintaining high performance.
Cumulus Networks, Inc. specializes in developing Linux-based operating systems designed for networking hardware, aiming to simplify data center operations. Their flagship product, Cumulus Linux, enables the disaggregation of top-of-rack data center switching, allowing organizations to utilize standard Ethernet switches and existing management tools for improved efficiency. The company also offers Cumulus VX, a virtual appliance for testing their technology, as well as Cumulus RMP, which focuses on out-of-band management solutions. Additionally, Cumulus Networks provides NetQ, a telemetry-based fabric validation system, along with various networking solutions that encompass big data, cloud orchestration, and data center automation. Founded by experienced networking engineers, the company serves a diverse range of customers from web-scale enterprises to small businesses across multiple industries. Incorporated in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Cumulus Networks operates as a subsidiary of NVIDIA Corporation.
Barefoot Networks, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in designing and developing Ethernet switch chips. As a subsidiary of Intel Corporation, Barefoot focuses on creating programmable network switches that simplify network programming, making it as accessible as programming a CPU. The company offers advanced features such as scalable load balancing, enhanced telemetry, and improved switching and routing capabilities. These innovations enable enterprises, data centers, and telecom providers to efficiently introduce new functions and features into their network products while maintaining high performance.
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that support various IEEE Wi-Fi standards such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Quantenna also provides Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. Its offerings cater to a wide array of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise settings, and consumer electronics. Quantenna markets its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, generating significant revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that support various IEEE Wi-Fi standards such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Quantenna also provides Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. Its offerings cater to a wide array of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise settings, and consumer electronics. Quantenna markets its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, generating significant revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.
Barefoot Networks, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in designing and developing Ethernet switch chips. As a subsidiary of Intel Corporation, Barefoot focuses on creating programmable network switches that simplify network programming, making it as accessible as programming a CPU. The company offers advanced features such as scalable load balancing, enhanced telemetry, and improved switching and routing capabilities. These innovations enable enterprises, data centers, and telecom providers to efficiently introduce new functions and features into their network products while maintaining high performance.
Cumulus Networks, Inc. specializes in developing Linux-based operating systems designed for networking hardware, aiming to simplify data center operations. Their flagship product, Cumulus Linux, enables the disaggregation of top-of-rack data center switching, allowing organizations to utilize standard Ethernet switches and existing management tools for improved efficiency. The company also offers Cumulus VX, a virtual appliance for testing their technology, as well as Cumulus RMP, which focuses on out-of-band management solutions. Additionally, Cumulus Networks provides NetQ, a telemetry-based fabric validation system, along with various networking solutions that encompass big data, cloud orchestration, and data center automation. Founded by experienced networking engineers, the company serves a diverse range of customers from web-scale enterprises to small businesses across multiple industries. Incorporated in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Cumulus Networks operates as a subsidiary of NVIDIA Corporation.
Wilocity Ltd. is a company based in Caesarea, Israel, that specializes in the development of 60 GHz wireless chipsets aimed at the notebook and peripheral markets. Founded in 2007, Wilocity's technology enables gigabit wireless networking and point-to-point connectivity, delivering a desktop-like experience to mobile computing devices. The company's chipsets facilitate high-speed downloads and support high-definition video, significantly surpassing the transmission rates of standard Wi-Fi. By focusing on WiGig/802.11 products, Wilocity equips customers with the ability to wirelessly connect to any PCI Express-supported peripheral or I/O component, enhancing the mobile computing experience.
R2 Semiconductor, Inc. is a power management company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2008. The company specializes in low-voltage transistors and has developed innovative technologies aimed at optimizing power management. Its product offerings include FasTrack, designed for envelope tracking, and FastLane, which enhances power management for multi-core application processors and digital System on Chips (SoCs). R2 Semiconductor operates as a fabless semiconductor firm, leveraging the expertise of its experienced industry veterans to advance a new class of power management solutions.
Virident Systems specializes in developing enterprise-class data storage solutions that leverage Storage Class Memory (SCM) technologies, including flash memory. The company addresses the performance, reliability, and serviceability challenges traditionally associated with these technologies. Its flagship product, the tachIOn solid-state disk, offers superior performance for data-intensive applications, delivering 4-10 times the predictable performance compared to competing storage products while maintaining enterprise-level reliability and serviceability. Founded by experienced professionals from leading tech companies, Virident Systems possesses extensive expertise in flash technologies, allowing it to create innovative hardware and software solutions tailored to the needs of modern data centers and cloud computing environments.
Virident Systems specializes in developing enterprise-class data storage solutions that leverage Storage Class Memory (SCM) technologies, including flash memory. The company addresses the performance, reliability, and serviceability challenges traditionally associated with these technologies. Its flagship product, the tachIOn solid-state disk, offers superior performance for data-intensive applications, delivering 4-10 times the predictable performance compared to competing storage products while maintaining enterprise-level reliability and serviceability. Founded by experienced professionals from leading tech companies, Virident Systems possesses extensive expertise in flash technologies, allowing it to create innovative hardware and software solutions tailored to the needs of modern data centers and cloud computing environments.
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.
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that support various IEEE Wi-Fi standards such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Quantenna also provides Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. Its offerings cater to a wide array of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise settings, and consumer electronics. Quantenna markets its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, generating significant revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.
R2 Semiconductor, Inc. is a power management company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2008. The company specializes in low-voltage transistors and has developed innovative technologies aimed at optimizing power management. Its product offerings include FasTrack, designed for envelope tracking, and FastLane, which enhances power management for multi-core application processors and digital System on Chips (SoCs). R2 Semiconductor operates as a fabless semiconductor firm, leveraging the expertise of its experienced industry veterans to advance a new class of power management solutions.
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.
Virident Systems specializes in developing enterprise-class data storage solutions that leverage Storage Class Memory (SCM) technologies, including flash memory. The company addresses the performance, reliability, and serviceability challenges traditionally associated with these technologies. Its flagship product, the tachIOn solid-state disk, offers superior performance for data-intensive applications, delivering 4-10 times the predictable performance compared to competing storage products while maintaining enterprise-level reliability and serviceability. Founded by experienced professionals from leading tech companies, Virident Systems possesses extensive expertise in flash technologies, allowing it to create innovative hardware and software solutions tailored to the needs of modern data centers and cloud computing environments.
Virident Systems specializes in developing enterprise-class data storage solutions that leverage Storage Class Memory (SCM) technologies, including flash memory. The company addresses the performance, reliability, and serviceability challenges traditionally associated with these technologies. Its flagship product, the tachIOn solid-state disk, offers superior performance for data-intensive applications, delivering 4-10 times the predictable performance compared to competing storage products while maintaining enterprise-level reliability and serviceability. Founded by experienced professionals from leading tech companies, Virident Systems possesses extensive expertise in flash technologies, allowing it to create innovative hardware and software solutions tailored to the needs of modern data centers and cloud computing environments.
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.
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that support various IEEE Wi-Fi standards such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Quantenna also provides Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. Its offerings cater to a wide array of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise settings, and consumer electronics. Quantenna markets its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, generating significant revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.
Wilocity Ltd. is a company based in Caesarea, Israel, that specializes in the development of 60 GHz wireless chipsets aimed at the notebook and peripheral markets. Founded in 2007, Wilocity's technology enables gigabit wireless networking and point-to-point connectivity, delivering a desktop-like experience to mobile computing devices. The company's chipsets facilitate high-speed downloads and support high-definition video, significantly surpassing the transmission rates of standard Wi-Fi. By focusing on WiGig/802.11 products, Wilocity equips customers with the ability to wirelessly connect to any PCI Express-supported peripheral or I/O component, enhancing the mobile computing experience.
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that support various IEEE Wi-Fi standards such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Quantenna also provides Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. Its offerings cater to a wide array of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise settings, and consumer electronics. Quantenna markets its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, generating significant revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.
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.
Santur Corporation was founded in November 2000 and focused to commercialize laser array and packaging technologies for communications. The first application applied these technologies to tunable lasers. As communications systems move from static point-to-point links to mesh and reconfigurable WDM networks, the need for tunability becomes paramount to allow flexibility and cost reduction.
R2 Semiconductor, Inc. is a power management company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2008. The company specializes in low-voltage transistors and has developed innovative technologies aimed at optimizing power management. Its product offerings include FasTrack, designed for envelope tracking, and FastLane, which enhances power management for multi-core application processors and digital System on Chips (SoCs). R2 Semiconductor operates as a fabless semiconductor firm, leveraging the expertise of its experienced industry veterans to advance a new class of power management solutions.
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that support various IEEE Wi-Fi standards such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Quantenna also provides Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. Its offerings cater to a wide array of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise settings, and consumer electronics. Quantenna markets its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, generating significant revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.
LUXIM Corporation, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in the design, manufacture, and supply of LIFI solid state plasma lighting products. The company focuses on energy-efficient lighting technologies and offers a diverse range of high-intensity lighting solutions. Its product lineup includes LIFI solid-state plasma lighting for various applications, such as street, area, architectural, and industrial lighting. Additionally, LUXIM provides LIFI projection display light sources suitable for use in projection displays and front projectors, including HDTVs, video walls, and home theaters.
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.
Maxscend is a Chinese company focused on the research, development, and marketing of communication RF components and Internet of Things (IoT) integrated circuits (ICs). Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Wuxi, China, the company specializes in producing RF front-end chips that are essential for a variety of IoT applications. Additionally, Maxscend develops digital television and receiver chips for mobile digital TV, offering comprehensive solutions to clients in both domestic and international markets. The company aims to provide innovative technologies that cater to the evolving needs of the communication and digital television sectors.
Xiamen Changelight Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company established in 2006, headquartered in Xiamen. It engages in the research, development, production, and sale of LED epitaxial wafers and chips, gallium arsenide solar cells, and a range of LED lighting products. The company specializes in energy-saving lighting solutions and has developed its products with independent intellectual property rights. Changelight’s innovations in epitaxial technology allow its products to be widely utilized across various applications, including digital technology, displays, and traffic signals. Notably, its gallium arsenide solar cell wafers have achieved international standards and serve as a significant power source for domestic space aircraft. With a focus on innovation and a skilled workforce, Changelight continues to advance its position in the photonics industry in China and Southeast Asia.
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that support various IEEE Wi-Fi standards such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Quantenna also provides Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. Its offerings cater to a wide array of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise settings, and consumer electronics. Quantenna markets its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, generating significant revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.
Miradia specializes in the design and manufacture of micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) products. The company utilizes advanced technology to integrate MEMS structures directly onto complementary metal-oxide semiconductors, as well as employing wafer scale packaging techniques. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Miradia was originally known as XHP Microsystems, Inc. In 2009, it became a subsidiary of Touch Micro-system Technology, enhancing its capabilities in the MEMS field.
Santur Corporation was founded in November 2000 and focused to commercialize laser array and packaging technologies for communications. The first application applied these technologies to tunable lasers. As communications systems move from static point-to-point links to mesh and reconfigurable WDM networks, the need for tunability becomes paramount to allow flexibility and cost reduction.
WiQuest Communications is a fabless semiconductor company designing and developing complete WiMedia-based ultrawideband (UWB) solutions focused on ultra high speed, short range applications. WiQuest’s complete solution offering includes chipset, software and reference designs. WiQuest’s technology enables a new class of applications for wireless connectivity to PC, consumer electronics and mobile systems – enabling The New Frontier of Wireless™. WiQuest Communications closed operation on 2008 Oct.
LitePoint designs, develops and supports advanced wireless test solutions for developers of wireless devices and consumer electronics, contract manufacturers and wireless integrated circuit designers. LitePoint solutions have optimized and verified the operation of more than two billion cellular and connectivity devices worldwide. LitePoint products are used in development and high-volume manufacturing, providing its customers with improved ROI, time-to-market, manufacturing yields, and product quality.
Open-Silicon specializes in system-optimized ASIC services and custom integrated circuit design, serving the semiconductor industry globally. As a fabless company, it focuses on providing cost-effective and reliable custom system-on-chip (SoC) solutions. The company offers a range of services, including open market intellectual property integration, hardware and software design, and high-quality silicon manufacturing. Open-Silicon collaborates with customers using flexible engagement models, which can include full turnkey development or specific manufacturing services, allowing clients to benefit from competitive foundry, testing, and packaging pricing. Since its establishment in 2003, Open-Silicon has prioritized high standards in SoC execution, consistently measuring the quality of engineering work and adherence to customer schedules, with regular updates provided to its board of directors.
Provigent Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions tailored for fixed wireless networks, private wireless networks, and cellular infrastructure. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company offers a range of products, including the PVG610 SoC for broadband wireless transmission, the PVG610X SoC for dual orthogonally polarized signal transmission, and the PVG310, which integrates baseband functionality for point-to-point broadband systems. Additionally, Provigent provides development kits such as the PVG9610, which supports the development of systems based on the PVG610 SoC, and the PVG350MDK, designed for wireless point-to-point applications. The company’s products are used in various applications, including cellular backhaul networks and fixed wireless transmission, contributing to enhanced internet connectivity solutions.
Retweett511 is a semiconductor company focused on the WiMAX marketplace. It is recognized for its development of baseband and RF chips, as well as comprehensive hardware and software solutions. Retweett511 has established a leadership position in the industry, being the first to market with a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005, followed by the introduction of the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. This commitment to innovation has positioned Retweett511 as a key player in the emerging WiMAX sector.
Sansa Security is a leading provider of comprehensive security solutions tailored for the Internet of Things (IoT) and mobile devices. The company offers a unified platform that spans all security aspects, from silicon chipsets to cloud-based secret provisioning. Sansa's innovative approach facilitates secure interactions among customers, suppliers, and technology partners through a configurable trust model. As a privately owned entity, Sansa serves prominent semiconductor and device manufacturers, maintaining a strong position in the embedded security market. The firm's solutions, which include both hardware and software technologies, are integrated into system-on-chips, platforms, and devices across various sectors, such as automotive, networking, and industrial applications. Sansa's product suite features security co-processors, sub-systems, modules, cryptographic accelerators, and content protection applications, all designed to safeguard sensitive information and applications from cyber threats while ensuring a seamless user experience.
Wilocity Ltd. is a company based in Caesarea, Israel, that specializes in the development of 60 GHz wireless chipsets aimed at the notebook and peripheral markets. Founded in 2007, Wilocity's technology enables gigabit wireless networking and point-to-point connectivity, delivering a desktop-like experience to mobile computing devices. The company's chipsets facilitate high-speed downloads and support high-definition video, significantly surpassing the transmission rates of standard Wi-Fi. By focusing on WiGig/802.11 products, Wilocity equips customers with the ability to wirelessly connect to any PCI Express-supported peripheral or I/O component, enhancing the mobile computing experience.
Retweett511 is a semiconductor company focused on the WiMAX marketplace. It is recognized for its development of baseband and RF chips, as well as comprehensive hardware and software solutions. Retweett511 has established a leadership position in the industry, being the first to market with a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005, followed by the introduction of the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. This commitment to innovation has positioned Retweett511 as a key player in the emerging WiMAX sector.
Miradia specializes in the design and manufacture of micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) products. The company utilizes advanced technology to integrate MEMS structures directly onto complementary metal-oxide semiconductors, as well as employing wafer scale packaging techniques. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Miradia was originally known as XHP Microsystems, Inc. In 2009, it became a subsidiary of Touch Micro-system Technology, enhancing its capabilities in the MEMS field.
Maxscend is a Chinese company focused on the research, development, and marketing of communication RF components and Internet of Things (IoT) integrated circuits (ICs). Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Wuxi, China, the company specializes in producing RF front-end chips that are essential for a variety of IoT applications. Additionally, Maxscend develops digital television and receiver chips for mobile digital TV, offering comprehensive solutions to clients in both domestic and international markets. The company aims to provide innovative technologies that cater to the evolving needs of the communication and digital television sectors.
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that support various IEEE Wi-Fi standards such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Quantenna also provides Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. Its offerings cater to a wide array of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise settings, and consumer electronics. Quantenna markets its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, generating significant revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.
Integration Associates, Inc., a fabless semiconductor company, designs and delivers tested wafers and packaged integrated circuits for RF, infrared, modem, and power management applications. The company offers EZRadio ICs, a wireless product to meet the needs of OEMs developing mesh network applications for consumer and industrial monitoring and control; ZigBee USB Dongle that provides a compliant interface, which can be connected to a host computer; EZSwitcher, a device that integrates various functions, which have been implemented discretely; EZ DAA products to span the isolation barriers; and ASIC solutions. It has operations in North America, South America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Oceania. Integration Associates, Inc. was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. The company also has offices and design centers in Hungary, Portugal, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom. As of July 29, 2008, Integration Associates, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Silicon Laboratories, Inc.
WiQuest Communications is a fabless semiconductor company designing and developing complete WiMedia-based ultrawideband (UWB) solutions focused on ultra high speed, short range applications. WiQuest’s complete solution offering includes chipset, software and reference designs. WiQuest’s technology enables a new class of applications for wireless connectivity to PC, consumer electronics and mobile systems – enabling The New Frontier of Wireless™. WiQuest Communications closed operation on 2008 Oct.
Retweett511 is a semiconductor company focused on the WiMAX marketplace. It is recognized for its development of baseband and RF chips, as well as comprehensive hardware and software solutions. Retweett511 has established a leadership position in the industry, being the first to market with a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005, followed by the introduction of the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. This commitment to innovation has positioned Retweett511 as a key player in the emerging WiMAX sector.
GalaxyCore Inc., a fabless image sensor company, design, develops, and markets CMOS image sensor devices for mobile device and consumer electronics markets globally. Its CMOS image sensor devices capture optical images and convert them into digital output signals; and image sensors are primarily used in mobile devices, including feature phones, smart phones, and tablets. The company also provides LCD driver chips, which are devices that drive the LCD panel to display image data on a screen. It serves CMOS camera module manufacturers, LCD module manufacturers, end device manufacturers, and design houses. GalaxyCore Inc. was formerly known as Galaxycore Shanghai Limited Corporation. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Shanghai, China. It has additional offices in Shenzhen and Beijing, China; Kwai Hing, Hong Kong; and Taipei, Taiwan.
Open-Silicon specializes in system-optimized ASIC services and custom integrated circuit design, serving the semiconductor industry globally. As a fabless company, it focuses on providing cost-effective and reliable custom system-on-chip (SoC) solutions. The company offers a range of services, including open market intellectual property integration, hardware and software design, and high-quality silicon manufacturing. Open-Silicon collaborates with customers using flexible engagement models, which can include full turnkey development or specific manufacturing services, allowing clients to benefit from competitive foundry, testing, and packaging pricing. Since its establishment in 2003, Open-Silicon has prioritized high standards in SoC execution, consistently measuring the quality of engineering work and adherence to customer schedules, with regular updates provided to its board of directors.
Retweett511 is a semiconductor company focused on the WiMAX marketplace. It is recognized for its development of baseband and RF chips, as well as comprehensive hardware and software solutions. Retweett511 has established a leadership position in the industry, being the first to market with a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005, followed by the introduction of the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. This commitment to innovation has positioned Retweett511 as a key player in the emerging WiMAX sector.
Xceive is a fabless semiconductor company founded in July 2001, with headquarters in Santa Clara, California. Xceive's mission is to become the leading producer of RF-to-baseband transceiver ICs for TVs and set-top boxes, a $3B dollar addressable market.
Santur Corporation was founded in November 2000 and focused to commercialize laser array and packaging technologies for communications. The first application applied these technologies to tunable lasers. As communications systems move from static point-to-point links to mesh and reconfigurable WDM networks, the need for tunability becomes paramount to allow flexibility and cost reduction.
Provigent Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions tailored for fixed wireless networks, private wireless networks, and cellular infrastructure. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company offers a range of products, including the PVG610 SoC for broadband wireless transmission, the PVG610X SoC for dual orthogonally polarized signal transmission, and the PVG310, which integrates baseband functionality for point-to-point broadband systems. Additionally, Provigent provides development kits such as the PVG9610, which supports the development of systems based on the PVG610 SoC, and the PVG350MDK, designed for wireless point-to-point applications. The company’s products are used in various applications, including cellular backhaul networks and fixed wireless transmission, contributing to enhanced internet connectivity solutions.
Provigent Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions tailored for fixed wireless networks, private wireless networks, and cellular infrastructure. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company offers a range of products, including the PVG610 SoC for broadband wireless transmission, the PVG610X SoC for dual orthogonally polarized signal transmission, and the PVG310, which integrates baseband functionality for point-to-point broadband systems. Additionally, Provigent provides development kits such as the PVG9610, which supports the development of systems based on the PVG610 SoC, and the PVG350MDK, designed for wireless point-to-point applications. The company’s products are used in various applications, including cellular backhaul networks and fixed wireless transmission, contributing to enhanced internet connectivity solutions.
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.
Miradia specializes in the design and manufacture of micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) products. The company utilizes advanced technology to integrate MEMS structures directly onto complementary metal-oxide semiconductors, as well as employing wafer scale packaging techniques. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Miradia was originally known as XHP Microsystems, Inc. In 2009, it became a subsidiary of Touch Micro-system Technology, enhancing its capabilities in the MEMS field.
Open-Silicon specializes in system-optimized ASIC services and custom integrated circuit design, serving the semiconductor industry globally. As a fabless company, it focuses on providing cost-effective and reliable custom system-on-chip (SoC) solutions. The company offers a range of services, including open market intellectual property integration, hardware and software design, and high-quality silicon manufacturing. Open-Silicon collaborates with customers using flexible engagement models, which can include full turnkey development or specific manufacturing services, allowing clients to benefit from competitive foundry, testing, and packaging pricing. Since its establishment in 2003, Open-Silicon has prioritized high standards in SoC execution, consistently measuring the quality of engineering work and adherence to customer schedules, with regular updates provided to its board of directors.
Ikanos Communications, Inc. designs and develops semiconductor and integrated firmware products for the connected home on a global scale. The company specializes in digital subscriber line (DSL) processors and a variety of semiconductor solutions tailored for carrier infrastructure and customer premises equipment. Its offerings include gateway processors that facilitate high-speed access and value-added services for connected homes, as well as multi-mode communications processors for residential gateways. These products support diverse network topologies such as DSL, Ethernet, and LTE, serving telecommunications carriers and cable operators. Ikanos markets its products through direct sales and through partnerships with network equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and distributors. Established in 1999 and based in Fremont, California, Ikanos Communications operates as a subsidiary of Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.
Retweett511 is a semiconductor company focused on the WiMAX marketplace. It is recognized for its development of baseband and RF chips, as well as comprehensive hardware and software solutions. Retweett511 has established a leadership position in the industry, being the first to market with a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005, followed by the introduction of the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. This commitment to innovation has positioned Retweett511 as a key player in the emerging WiMAX sector.
Integration Associates, Inc., a fabless semiconductor company, designs and delivers tested wafers and packaged integrated circuits for RF, infrared, modem, and power management applications. The company offers EZRadio ICs, a wireless product to meet the needs of OEMs developing mesh network applications for consumer and industrial monitoring and control; ZigBee USB Dongle that provides a compliant interface, which can be connected to a host computer; EZSwitcher, a device that integrates various functions, which have been implemented discretely; EZ DAA products to span the isolation barriers; and ASIC solutions. It has operations in North America, South America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Oceania. Integration Associates, Inc. was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. The company also has offices and design centers in Hungary, Portugal, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom. As of July 29, 2008, Integration Associates, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Silicon Laboratories, Inc.
Zeevo, Inc. develops system-on-chip solutions for Bluetooth and other wireless communications applications.
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