Aira Technologies
Series B in 2024
Aira Technologies develops radio access network software that uses machine learning to predict and optimize wireless network performance. Its platform analyzes contextual data from mobile networks to make resources more efficient, enabling operators to improve throughput, coverage, and capacity while reducing energy consumption and total cost of ownership. The software aims to make networks more intelligent and self-evolving, delivering a better and consistent user experience in variable conditions.
Wirepas Ltd. is a Finnish company established in 2010, specializing in wireless communication solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT). Based in Tampere, Wirepas develops Pino, a unique multi-hop mesh network solution that enables reliable and scalable connectivity for IoT devices. This technology supports the creation of autonomous networks that can expand to millions of devices without the need for traditional infrastructure. Wirepas Pino offers deterministic performance, local radio adaptability, and high reliability, addressing key challenges faced by IoT platforms. The company provides extensive support throughout the design and delivery process, including pre-integrated and tested reference implementations to facilitate IoT connectivity projects across various applications.
Transcelestial Technologies
Series A in 2023
Founded in Singapore in 2016, Transcelestial develops high-speed wireless communication networks using laser technology. Its space data network aims to transmit data up to 1000x faster than current methods for terrestrial and satellite applications.
Myriota Pty. Ltd. is an Australian company based in Adelaide that specializes in developing low-power micro transmitters for satellite connectivity, primarily targeting the Internet of Things (IoT) market. Founded in 2015, Myriota's technology enables secure data transmission by using its low-power modules, which can be seamlessly integrated into various IoT devices. These devices send small packets of data to low Earth orbit satellites and ground stations, facilitating remote communication and monitoring. The firm's solutions cater to a diverse range of applications, including data-driven agriculture, resource asset management in sectors like oil and gas, mining, environmental monitoring, and defense. Myriota's innovations aim to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and support data-driven decision-making across multiple industries.
Newlans
Venture Round in 2014
Newlans Inc., established in 2003 and based in Acton, Massachusetts, specializes in programmable analog signal processing solutions for the semiconductor industry. As a fabless company, Newlans develops high-quality, programmable Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI) capacitors and components, primarily serving smartphone original equipment manufacturers and radio frequency front-end module suppliers. Its products enable tunable RFFE solutions, addressing the increasing demand for flexible and efficient RF front-ends in 4G LTE devices.
GainSpan is a company that specializes in ultra-low-power Wi-Fi technology for sensors and embedded applications. Founded in 2006 by a team of engineers who previously worked at Intel Corporation, GainSpan aims to enhance the adoption of wireless sensor networks by addressing power consumption challenges associated with traditional Wi-Fi solutions. The company's innovative semiconductor and software offerings allow devices to operate for up to ten years on a single AA battery, leveraging existing Wi-Fi infrastructure. This technology facilitates the development of connected products for various applications, including temperature monitoring for energy management and condition monitoring of industrial equipment. GainSpan's integrated system-on-chip combines multiple components, such as a radio, media access controller, and applications processor, into one compact package, thereby streamlining the creation of smart home and city solutions.
Lime Microsystems
Series C in 2011
Lime Microsystems Limited is a fabless semiconductor company based in Guildford, United Kingdom, founded in 2005. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of field programmable radio frequency transceiver integrated circuits tailored for various wireless applications. Its products are utilized across a wide range of sectors, including consumer communications, military, emergency services, and wireless infrastructure. Lime Microsystems' technology supports applications such as femtocells, repeaters, mobile base stations, and machine-to-machine networks, as well as advanced systems like software-defined radio and cognitive radio. The company's offerings enable wireless providers and operators to enhance service delivery and engage in diverse business sectors effectively.
Looxcie
Venture Round in 2011
The Looxcie HD allows for mobile video sharing in high definition and instant sharing of live broadcasts with friends as experiences happen, including streaming to Facebook.
Looxcie is hands-free and has 1080p recording and built-in Wi-Fi.
Mersive Technologies
Venture Round in 2011
Mersive Technologies provides wireless media streaming and collaboration software for corporate, education, and government markets. Its Solstice platform enables multiple users to share content to a single display from computers, tablets, and phones without cables, while Solstice Dashboard helps IT monitor and manage Solstice deployments across a network; Solstice Discovery Services supports secure click-to-connect discovery, and Kepler is a cloud-based service that monitors meeting rooms and analyzes space usage. The company offers its solutions as licensed software or Solstice Pods and serves customers through a network of authorized resellers. Based in Denver, Colorado, Mersive aims to transform meeting spaces into collaborative environments that boost productivity and decision making.
Cambrios Technologies
Series D in 2009
Cambrios Technologies Corporation is a manufacturer of innovative electronic materials specializing in silver nanowire-based electrodes. Founded in 2002 and originally named Semzyme, Inc., the company rebranded in August 2004. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Japan and Taiwan, Cambrios develops products such as ClearOhm, which are transparent conductive coatings that can be applied to various substrates for multiple applications. These include touch screens, liquid crystal displays, e-paper, OLED devices, and lighting, as well as thin film photovoltaics like organic photovoltaics and printed organic solar cells. Cambrios's technology enables simplified manufacturing processes and enhances the performance of next-generation consumer devices.
GainSpan
Venture Round in 2009
GainSpan is a company that specializes in ultra-low-power Wi-Fi technology for sensors and embedded applications. Founded in 2006 by a team of engineers who previously worked at Intel Corporation, GainSpan aims to enhance the adoption of wireless sensor networks by addressing power consumption challenges associated with traditional Wi-Fi solutions. The company's innovative semiconductor and software offerings allow devices to operate for up to ten years on a single AA battery, leveraging existing Wi-Fi infrastructure. This technology facilitates the development of connected products for various applications, including temperature monitoring for energy management and condition monitoring of industrial equipment. GainSpan's integrated system-on-chip combines multiple components, such as a radio, media access controller, and applications processor, into one compact package, thereby streamlining the creation of smart home and city solutions.
WiSpry, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in radio frequency (RF) technology. Established in 2002 and based in Irvine, California, the company develops, manufactures, and markets RF silicon integrated circuits, components, and modules for various wireless communication products. Its offerings include tunable RF components, such as digital RF capacitors and digital RF-MEMS tunable capacitors, alongside RF evaluation kits, filters, duplexors, and power amplifiers. WiSpry's products serve diverse applications including airbag sensors, game controllers, accelerometers, and video projection systems. The company caters to a wide range of clients, including mobile phone manufacturers, RF module manufacturers, cellular base station suppliers, and electronic system original equipment manufacturers. WiSpry operates as a subsidiary of AAC Technologies Holdings Inc.
Infinite Power Solutions
Series B in 2008
Infinite Power Solutions, Inc. (IPS) is a clean-technology company based in the United States, specializing in the development, marketing, and manufacturing of solid-state, rechargeable thin-film micro-energy storage devices. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in the Denver, Colorado area, the company is recognized as a leader in the production of thin-film micro-energy cells, commonly referred to as thin-film batteries. IPS has established the world's first volume manufacturing facility dedicated to these innovative products and has begun pre-production activities to meet the increasing demand across various sectors. Its micro-energy storage solutions are utilized in a wide range of applications, including military, aerospace, wireless sensors, active RFID, powered smart cards, implantable medical devices, consumer electronics, and automotive markets.
GATR Technologies
Venture Round in 2008
GATR Technologies, Inc. designs and manufactures deployable inflatable satellite communication terminals that facilitate quick deployment and high-bandwidth communications in remote and challenging environments. The company specializes in creating compact and rugged antenna systems, along with associated equipment such as broadband outdoor modems, DC injection units, and UPS for antenna inflation. GATR's products are utilized by U.S. and foreign military forces, intelligence agencies, homeland security, emergency relief organizations, and commercial entities requiring efficient satellite communication solutions. The antennas are notable for their lightweight and portable design, allowing them to be easily transported and deployed, significantly reducing logistical challenges and shipping costs. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, GATR Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Cubic Corporation.
Etherstack
Venture Round in 2007
Etherstack plc is a technology company that designs, develops, and deploys wireless communications software and products for transceivers used by public‑safety, defence, utilities, and mining organisations. Its portfolio includes professional mobile radio protocol stacks, small‑form‑factor transceiver reference designs, network elements based on 3G soft switching and radio‑over‑IP, and an LTE25 bridge that integrates LTE networks with APCO‑P25 narrowband systems. The company also supplies military software‑defined radio waveforms, test and monitoring systems, and non‑intrusive off‑air monitors for network interoperability verification. Etherstack licenses its software and designs to manufacturers of telecommunication equipment worldwide. The firm operates from headquarters in London, with research and development centres in seven countries and a subsidiary, Auria Wireless, that delivers complete digital radio networks in Australia. Its customers include government public‑safety agencies, utilities, defence forces, and mining operators across the United Kingdom, United States, Japan, Australia, South Korea, and Canada.
Infinite Power Solutions
Venture Round in 2006
Infinite Power Solutions, Inc. (IPS) is a clean-technology company based in the United States, specializing in the development, marketing, and manufacturing of solid-state, rechargeable thin-film micro-energy storage devices. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in the Denver, Colorado area, the company is recognized as a leader in the production of thin-film micro-energy cells, commonly referred to as thin-film batteries. IPS has established the world's first volume manufacturing facility dedicated to these innovative products and has begun pre-production activities to meet the increasing demand across various sectors. Its micro-energy storage solutions are utilized in a wide range of applications, including military, aerospace, wireless sensors, active RFID, powered smart cards, implantable medical devices, consumer electronics, and automotive markets.
WiSpry, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in radio frequency (RF) technology. Established in 2002 and based in Irvine, California, the company develops, manufactures, and markets RF silicon integrated circuits, components, and modules for various wireless communication products. Its offerings include tunable RF components, such as digital RF capacitors and digital RF-MEMS tunable capacitors, alongside RF evaluation kits, filters, duplexors, and power amplifiers. WiSpry's products serve diverse applications including airbag sensors, game controllers, accelerometers, and video projection systems. The company caters to a wide range of clients, including mobile phone manufacturers, RF module manufacturers, cellular base station suppliers, and electronic system original equipment manufacturers. WiSpry operates as a subsidiary of AAC Technologies Holdings Inc.
Network Chemistry
Series A in 2005
Network Chemistry, Inc. offers security solutions to find network equipment, eliminate unauthorized devices, and enforce networking policies. The company's products include Network Chemistry Scanner, a network-based security solution, which focuses on infrastructure discovery, classification, and rogue device remediation; and protects organizations from unauthorized devices. It also provides RFprotect Mobile, a portable analysis product that enables network designers and security personnel to design, analyze, and secure wireless networks by conducting site surveys and accelerating incident response; RFprotect Distributed, a wireless intrusion detection and prevention system that automates threat detection, attack prevention, and 'no wireless' policy enforcement inside the enterprise; and RFprotect Endpoint, a laptop agent, which enforces wireless use policies on employee laptops. Network Chemistry, Inc. serves retail, manufacturing, financial services, health services, and government agencies. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Palo Alto, California.
WiSpry, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in radio frequency (RF) technology. Established in 2002 and based in Irvine, California, the company develops, manufactures, and markets RF silicon integrated circuits, components, and modules for various wireless communication products. Its offerings include tunable RF components, such as digital RF capacitors and digital RF-MEMS tunable capacitors, alongside RF evaluation kits, filters, duplexors, and power amplifiers. WiSpry's products serve diverse applications including airbag sensors, game controllers, accelerometers, and video projection systems. The company caters to a wide range of clients, including mobile phone manufacturers, RF module manufacturers, cellular base station suppliers, and electronic system original equipment manufacturers. WiSpry operates as a subsidiary of AAC Technologies Holdings Inc.
Cambrios Technologies
Series B in 2005
Cambrios Technologies Corporation is a manufacturer of innovative electronic materials specializing in silver nanowire-based electrodes. Founded in 2002 and originally named Semzyme, Inc., the company rebranded in August 2004. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Japan and Taiwan, Cambrios develops products such as ClearOhm, which are transparent conductive coatings that can be applied to various substrates for multiple applications. These include touch screens, liquid crystal displays, e-paper, OLED devices, and lighting, as well as thin film photovoltaics like organic photovoltaics and printed organic solar cells. Cambrios's technology enables simplified manufacturing processes and enhances the performance of next-generation consumer devices.
Dust Networks
Series A in 2004
Dust Networks is a leader in the field of wireless sensor networking (WSN), specializing in ultra low-power and highly reliable embedded systems. The company provides advanced WSN solutions to prominent sensing solution providers, emphasizing the integration of "smart dust" technology into their products. Dust Networks offers a range of products, including the SmartMesh IA-500 systems, which deliver embedded WirelessHART services, and the SmartMesh-XD System-on-Chip, designed for versatile WSN applications. Additionally, the SmartMesh-XT is optimized for various RF environments, while the Evaluation Kit allows users to assess the performance of Dust's networking solutions. By focusing on reliability and low power consumption, Dust Networks is positioned as a key player in the evolution of industrial automation and smart sensing technologies.