Baya Systems
Series B in 2025
Baya Systems specializes in innovative chipset-based semiconductor technology. It enhances intelligent computing across diverse applications by breaking down complex designs into smaller, modular components called chiplets.
Qixin Micro Semiconductor
Series B in 2022
Suzhou Qixin Micro Semiconductor Co., Ltd. was established in October 2020. Based on the ARM Cortex M4, M7 and other series of architectures, it will build high-performance and high-reliability system-on-chips for different automotive application scenarios, and develop high-end smart car controller chips. Through the use of self-developed IP, unique multi-core lock-step technologies, and the unique Six Sigma analog circuit design process for automotive-standard chips, a full series of product families covering safety standards ISO26262 ASIL-B to ASIL-D have been designed. The company's products all meet the automotive regulations AEC-Q100, functional safety standard ISO26262 and various automotive regulations reliability tests, and can be widely used in the fields of body, automotive instrumentation, safety, power, battery management and other fields. The company is mainly engaged in the research and development and sales of high-end automotive controller chips. The goal is to fill the gap in the domestic new generation of intelligent networked automotive controller chips, and is committed to becoming a leading manufacturer in the field of automotive and industrial controllers in China.
Founded in 2014, Movellus designs and manufactures mixed-signal semiconductors for the semiconductor market. Its product portfolio includes clock generators/PLLs, locked loops, programmable oscillators, pulse width modulators, and near threshold analogs. Serving semiconductor and systems companies across AI, networking, and FPGA segments, Movellus operates from San Jose, California with additional offices in Silicon Valley, California; Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Toronto, Canada.
NeuroBlade
Series B in 2021
NeuroBlade is an Israeli technology company that develops AI inference processors and computational memory-based solutions to accelerate analytics for data centers and end devices. Its hardware and software stack is designed to support any AI topology while addressing memory bottlenecks, enabling faster analytics and reduced time to insights. The company leverages proprietary computational memory technology and expertise in hardware, software, and algorithms to lower costs and power consumption compared with traditional accelerators. Founded in the late 2010s, NeuroBlade is headquartered in Tel Aviv with operations in Taipei and Palo Alto, reflecting a global footprint. The company aims to redefine analytics acceleration for large data workloads by delivering high-performance, energy-efficient processing that improves query performance across enterprise applications.
Untether AI
Venture Round in 2021
Untether AI Corporation, established in 2017 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, specializes in the development of advanced neural net-based inference processors and chips. These processors are designed to enhance the capabilities of various devices, such as augmented reality headsets and wearables, enabling them to perform complex tasks like machine vision and speech recognition. The company focuses on a unique architecture that minimizes energy consumption while maximizing inference performance, addressing the challenges posed by strict energy budgets in modern devices. By employing a near-memory design, Untether AI’s technology reduces the distance data must travel during processing, thereby improving efficiency and lowering resource requirements. This innovative approach positions Untether AI as a leader in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence applications, where effective inference is critical for advancing device intelligence.
Untether AI
Series A in 2020
Untether AI Corporation, established in 2017 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, specializes in the development of advanced neural net-based inference processors and chips. These processors are designed to enhance the capabilities of various devices, such as augmented reality headsets and wearables, enabling them to perform complex tasks like machine vision and speech recognition. The company focuses on a unique architecture that minimizes energy consumption while maximizing inference performance, addressing the challenges posed by strict energy budgets in modern devices. By employing a near-memory design, Untether AI’s technology reduces the distance data must travel during processing, thereby improving efficiency and lowering resource requirements. This innovative approach positions Untether AI as a leader in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence applications, where effective inference is critical for advancing device intelligence.
Untether AI
Series A in 2019
Untether AI Corporation, established in 2017 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, specializes in the development of advanced neural net-based inference processors and chips. These processors are designed to enhance the capabilities of various devices, such as augmented reality headsets and wearables, enabling them to perform complex tasks like machine vision and speech recognition. The company focuses on a unique architecture that minimizes energy consumption while maximizing inference performance, addressing the challenges posed by strict energy budgets in modern devices. By employing a near-memory design, Untether AI’s technology reduces the distance data must travel during processing, thereby improving efficiency and lowering resource requirements. This innovative approach positions Untether AI as a leader in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence applications, where effective inference is critical for advancing device intelligence.
NeuroBlade
Series A in 2019
NeuroBlade is an Israeli technology company that develops AI inference processors and computational memory-based solutions to accelerate analytics for data centers and end devices. Its hardware and software stack is designed to support any AI topology while addressing memory bottlenecks, enabling faster analytics and reduced time to insights. The company leverages proprietary computational memory technology and expertise in hardware, software, and algorithms to lower costs and power consumption compared with traditional accelerators. Founded in the late 2010s, NeuroBlade is headquartered in Tel Aviv with operations in Taipei and Palo Alto, reflecting a global footprint. The company aims to redefine analytics acceleration for large data workloads by delivering high-performance, energy-efficient processing that improves query performance across enterprise applications.
Untether AI
Series A in 2019
Untether AI Corporation, established in 2017 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, specializes in the development of advanced neural net-based inference processors and chips. These processors are designed to enhance the capabilities of various devices, such as augmented reality headsets and wearables, enabling them to perform complex tasks like machine vision and speech recognition. The company focuses on a unique architecture that minimizes energy consumption while maximizing inference performance, addressing the challenges posed by strict energy budgets in modern devices. By employing a near-memory design, Untether AI’s technology reduces the distance data must travel during processing, thereby improving efficiency and lowering resource requirements. This innovative approach positions Untether AI as a leader in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence applications, where effective inference is critical for advancing device intelligence.
Founded in 2014, Movellus designs and manufactures mixed-signal semiconductors for the semiconductor market. Its product portfolio includes clock generators/PLLs, locked loops, programmable oscillators, pulse width modulators, and near threshold analogs. Serving semiconductor and systems companies across AI, networking, and FPGA segments, Movellus operates from San Jose, California with additional offices in Silicon Valley, California; Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Toronto, Canada.
Movellus
Venture Round in 2018
Founded in 2014, Movellus designs and manufactures mixed-signal semiconductors for the semiconductor market. Its product portfolio includes clock generators/PLLs, locked loops, programmable oscillators, pulse width modulators, and near threshold analogs. Serving semiconductor and systems companies across AI, networking, and FPGA segments, Movellus operates from San Jose, California with additional offices in Silicon Valley, California; Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Toronto, Canada.
Movellus
Venture Round in 2018
Founded in 2014, Movellus designs and manufactures mixed-signal semiconductors for the semiconductor market. Its product portfolio includes clock generators/PLLs, locked loops, programmable oscillators, pulse width modulators, and near threshold analogs. Serving semiconductor and systems companies across AI, networking, and FPGA segments, Movellus operates from San Jose, California with additional offices in Silicon Valley, California; Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Toronto, Canada.
Altera
Acquisition in 2015
Altera designs and manufactures programmable logic devices (PLDs), including field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and system-on-chip FPGAs, serving diverse markets such as telecommunications, data communications, and industrial sectors. Its products offer flexibility and efficiency for high-speed and low-power applications.
IMS Nanofabrication
Acquisition in 2015
Founded in Austria in 2006, IMS Nanofabrication specializes in developing electron-beam lithography tools. These tools are designed to fabricate complex masks and templates for the semiconductor and nanotech industries.
UNISOC
Venture Round in 2015
UNISOC is a global leader in fabless semiconductor technology, specializing in the independent research and development of core chipsets for mobile communications and IoT. With over 4500 employees across 14 R&D centers worldwide, UNISOC offers a wide range of products including mobile chipset platforms supporting various communication standards, RF chipsets, wireless connection chipsets, security chipsets, TV chipsets, and image sensor chipsets.
Waltop
Venture Round in 2013
WALTOP International Corporation, founded in 2004 and based in Hsin-Chu City, Taiwan, specializes in digital input solutions with a focus on electromagnetic technologies. The company's product range includes various tablet modules and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) for tablet PCs and pen LCD monitors, as well as wireless and USB tablets. WALTOP's offerings feature advanced graphic tablets, such as the Vega Tablet, Venus Tablet(S), and Sirius Tablet, which integrate smart design elements. The company also develops dual-mode input solutions and components for E-paper and E-book devices, ensuring a consistent writing experience across all touch-enabled devices. Their digitizers enhance smartphones, tablets, and computers, delivering cost-effective and low-power consumption solutions that enable smoother handwriting experiences for users.
Avnera Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company based in Beaverton, Oregon, established in 2003. It specializes in designing and developing analog system-on-chip (ASoC) technology products tailored for the consumer audio industry. Avnera's products integrate various functions, such as RF, power management, audio data converters, host interfaces, and programmable DSPs, onto single silicon chips, leading to high performance at a reduced system cost. The company's offerings encompass wireless audio ASoC products for gaming headsets, home theater systems, and microphones, as well as sound processor ASoC products for soundbars and Bluetooth speakers. Avnera serves a diverse clientele, including prominent names in the audio and electronics sectors, such as Logitech, Panasonic, and Vizio. As of 2018, Avnera operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
IMS Nanofabrication
Venture Round in 2011
Founded in Austria in 2006, IMS Nanofabrication specializes in developing electron-beam lithography tools. These tools are designed to fabricate complex masks and templates for the semiconductor and nanotech industries.
Avnera Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company based in Beaverton, Oregon, established in 2003. It specializes in designing and developing analog system-on-chip (ASoC) technology products tailored for the consumer audio industry. Avnera's products integrate various functions, such as RF, power management, audio data converters, host interfaces, and programmable DSPs, onto single silicon chips, leading to high performance at a reduced system cost. The company's offerings encompass wireless audio ASoC products for gaming headsets, home theater systems, and microphones, as well as sound processor ASoC products for soundbars and Bluetooth speakers. Avnera serves a diverse clientele, including prominent names in the audio and electronics sectors, such as Logitech, Panasonic, and Vizio. As of 2018, Avnera operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
Avnera Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company based in Beaverton, Oregon, established in 2003. It specializes in designing and developing analog system-on-chip (ASoC) technology products tailored for the consumer audio industry. Avnera's products integrate various functions, such as RF, power management, audio data converters, host interfaces, and programmable DSPs, onto single silicon chips, leading to high performance at a reduced system cost. The company's offerings encompass wireless audio ASoC products for gaming headsets, home theater systems, and microphones, as well as sound processor ASoC products for soundbars and Bluetooth speakers. Avnera serves a diverse clientele, including prominent names in the audio and electronics sectors, such as Logitech, Panasonic, and Vizio. As of 2018, Avnera operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
IMS Nanofabrication
Venture Round in 2009
Founded in Austria in 2006, IMS Nanofabrication specializes in developing electron-beam lithography tools. These tools are designed to fabricate complex masks and templates for the semiconductor and nanotech industries.
Avnera Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company based in Beaverton, Oregon, established in 2003. It specializes in designing and developing analog system-on-chip (ASoC) technology products tailored for the consumer audio industry. Avnera's products integrate various functions, such as RF, power management, audio data converters, host interfaces, and programmable DSPs, onto single silicon chips, leading to high performance at a reduced system cost. The company's offerings encompass wireless audio ASoC products for gaming headsets, home theater systems, and microphones, as well as sound processor ASoC products for soundbars and Bluetooth speakers. Avnera serves a diverse clientele, including prominent names in the audio and electronics sectors, such as Logitech, Panasonic, and Vizio. As of 2018, Avnera operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
Tela Innovations
Series B in 2007
Founded in 2005, Tela Innovations specializes in lithography-optimized standard cell libraries for integrated circuits. Its solutions aim to reduce die area and enhance performance by offering customizable IP blocks and power optimization technology.
Silistix enables semiconductor companies to get "their designs right the first time using predictable NoC (Network-on-Chip) solutions for managing chip complexity."
Avnera Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company based in Beaverton, Oregon, established in 2003. It specializes in designing and developing analog system-on-chip (ASoC) technology products tailored for the consumer audio industry. Avnera's products integrate various functions, such as RF, power management, audio data converters, host interfaces, and programmable DSPs, onto single silicon chips, leading to high performance at a reduced system cost. The company's offerings encompass wireless audio ASoC products for gaming headsets, home theater systems, and microphones, as well as sound processor ASoC products for soundbars and Bluetooth speakers. Avnera serves a diverse clientele, including prominent names in the audio and electronics sectors, such as Logitech, Panasonic, and Vizio. As of 2018, Avnera operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
inSilica is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in providing ASIC and system-on-chip solutions. The company focuses on developing multimedia and printing processors for a wide range of imaging and printing devices, catering to sectors such as digital multimedia, digital printing, and mobile imaging. With design centers in India and Slovenia, inSilica aims to deliver cutting-edge semiconductor solutions to meet the evolving demands of the industry. Founded in 2003, the company continues to innovate and provide high-quality products to its clients worldwide.
Tela Innovations
Series A in 2006
Founded in 2005, Tela Innovations specializes in lithography-optimized standard cell libraries for integrated circuits. Its solutions aim to reduce die area and enhance performance by offering customizable IP blocks and power optimization technology.
inSilica is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in providing ASIC and system-on-chip solutions. The company focuses on developing multimedia and printing processors for a wide range of imaging and printing devices, catering to sectors such as digital multimedia, digital printing, and mobile imaging. With design centers in India and Slovenia, inSilica aims to deliver cutting-edge semiconductor solutions to meet the evolving demands of the industry. Founded in 2003, the company continues to innovate and provide high-quality products to its clients worldwide.
Silistix
Seed Round in 2003
Silistix enables semiconductor companies to get "their designs right the first time using predictable NoC (Network-on-Chip) solutions for managing chip complexity."
Network Elements
Series B in 2001
Network Elements specializes in the design and development of high-speed optical networking modules, specifically 10Gb/s and 40Gb/s products. The company focuses on innovations in high-speed optics, electronics, and multi-protocol ASICs, catering to various markets including core, metropolitan area, edge, and server applications. Their products are engineered to deliver high performance and integration within a single module, facilitating the creation of advanced optical networking equipment. Additionally, Network Elements emphasizes flexible, scalable, and configurable architectures to meet the evolving demands of the industry.
Magma Design Automation
Venture Round in 2000
Magma Design Automation, Inc. specializes in electronic design automation (EDA) software products and services aimed at optimizing the design and production of integrated circuits across various industries, including communications, computing, and consumer electronics. The company offers a comprehensive digital integrated solution that streamlines the chip development cycle, encompassing initial design through to physical implementation. Magma's primary offerings include the Talus family of products, the Tekton static timing analyzer, and the QCP extractor, as well as the Quartz suite for sign-off and verification. These tools work seamlessly together to create an integrated design and verification flow, effectively merging previously distinct processes of logic design, physical design, and analysis. Additionally, Magma's Titan platform supports custom integrated chip design, providing a cohesive solution for mixed-signal projects.
Sycon Design
Series A in 2000
Sycon Design Inc., founded in 1996 and based in Santa Clara, California, specialized in providing technical design solutions for high-performance integrated circuit (IC) design. The company developed advanced automated tools aimed at optimizing full-custom IC design processes, particularly for GigaHertz applications. Sycon Design focused on addressing critical challenges in physical design by automating traditionally manual practices, thereby enhancing system performance and reducing silicon area. With features that included high-density designs and built-in flexibility, the company served the needs of high-performance chip designers until its acquisition by eSilicon Corporation after nine years of operation.