Baya Systems
Series B in 2025
Baya Systems specializes in chipset-based semiconductor technology, focusing on high-performance, modular systems that enhance intelligent computing across diverse applications. The company has developed innovative chiplet technology, which allows semiconductor manufacturers to create efficient chips by deconstructing complex designs into smaller, modular components. This approach addresses the growing complexity of semiconductor design while reducing overall design cycles, positioning Baya Systems as a key player in the evolution of modular semiconductor solutions.
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.
NeuroBlade
Series B in 2021
NeuroBlade, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Hod-Hasharon, Israel, specializes in the development and manufacturing of artificial intelligence chips designed for the inference phase in both data centers and end-devices. The company's innovative products aim to eliminate memory bottlenecks and support various AI topologies, thereby enhancing analytical query performance. NeuroBlade's proprietary computational memory technology combines extensive expertise in hardware, software, and algorithms to address the growing demand for efficient data analytics infrastructure. By focusing on reducing costs and power consumption, the company aims to facilitate faster insights for businesses navigating digital transformation. NeuroBlade also has operational presence in Taipei, Taiwan, and Palo Alto, California.
Untether AI
Venture Round in 2021
Untether AI Corporation, based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in manufacturing neural net-based inference processors and chips designed to enhance artificial intelligence applications. Established in 2017, the company focuses on developing a new class of specialized processors that minimize complexity while ensuring efficient neural net inference operations. By positioning processing capabilities close to memory, Untether AI's technology significantly reduces the energy required for inference tasks, which are crucial for devices such as augmented reality headsets and wearables. This innovative architecture not only maximizes inference output but also operates within strict energy budgets, making it highly suitable for various applications where traditional inference technologies may fall short. As the demand for efficient AI processing continues to grow, Untether AI is well-positioned to address these challenges with its scalable and resource-efficient solutions.
Untether AI
Series A in 2020
Untether AI Corporation, based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in manufacturing neural net-based inference processors and chips designed to enhance artificial intelligence applications. Established in 2017, the company focuses on developing a new class of specialized processors that minimize complexity while ensuring efficient neural net inference operations. By positioning processing capabilities close to memory, Untether AI's technology significantly reduces the energy required for inference tasks, which are crucial for devices such as augmented reality headsets and wearables. This innovative architecture not only maximizes inference output but also operates within strict energy budgets, making it highly suitable for various applications where traditional inference technologies may fall short. As the demand for efficient AI processing continues to grow, Untether AI is well-positioned to address these challenges with its scalable and resource-efficient solutions.
Untether AI
Series A in 2019
Untether AI Corporation, based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in manufacturing neural net-based inference processors and chips designed to enhance artificial intelligence applications. Established in 2017, the company focuses on developing a new class of specialized processors that minimize complexity while ensuring efficient neural net inference operations. By positioning processing capabilities close to memory, Untether AI's technology significantly reduces the energy required for inference tasks, which are crucial for devices such as augmented reality headsets and wearables. This innovative architecture not only maximizes inference output but also operates within strict energy budgets, making it highly suitable for various applications where traditional inference technologies may fall short. As the demand for efficient AI processing continues to grow, Untether AI is well-positioned to address these challenges with its scalable and resource-efficient solutions.
NeuroBlade
Series A in 2019
NeuroBlade, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Hod-Hasharon, Israel, specializes in the development and manufacturing of artificial intelligence chips designed for the inference phase in both data centers and end-devices. The company's innovative products aim to eliminate memory bottlenecks and support various AI topologies, thereby enhancing analytical query performance. NeuroBlade's proprietary computational memory technology combines extensive expertise in hardware, software, and algorithms to address the growing demand for efficient data analytics infrastructure. By focusing on reducing costs and power consumption, the company aims to facilitate faster insights for businesses navigating digital transformation. NeuroBlade also has operational presence in Taipei, Taiwan, and Palo Alto, California.
Untether AI
Series A in 2019
Untether AI Corporation, based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in manufacturing neural net-based inference processors and chips designed to enhance artificial intelligence applications. Established in 2017, the company focuses on developing a new class of specialized processors that minimize complexity while ensuring efficient neural net inference operations. By positioning processing capabilities close to memory, Untether AI's technology significantly reduces the energy required for inference tasks, which are crucial for devices such as augmented reality headsets and wearables. This innovative architecture not only maximizes inference output but also operates within strict energy budgets, making it highly suitable for various applications where traditional inference technologies may fall short. As the demand for efficient AI processing continues to grow, Untether AI is well-positioned to address these challenges with its scalable and resource-efficient solutions.
IMS Nanofabrication
Acquisition in 2015
IMS Nanofabrication AG is an Austrian high-tech company founded in December 2006 through the merger of two predecessor companies. It specializes in developing electron-beam lithography tools tailored for the semiconductor and nanotechnology sectors. The company focuses on creating advanced lithography solutions, particularly an electron multi-beam Mask Exposure Tool (eMET), which is instrumental in producing complex masks and templates essential for cutting-edge fabrication processes. By providing cost-effective lithography tools for various substrates, IMS Nanofabrication plays a crucial role in enabling innovation and efficiency within the nanoworld and semiconductor industries.
Waltop
Venture Round in 2013
WALTOP International Corporation specializes in digital input solutions, focusing on electromagnetic technology. The company's primary offerings include tablet modules, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) for tablet PCs and pen LCD monitors, as well as wireless and USB tablets. Their product range features professional graphic tablets such as the Vega and Venus models, and the Sirius Tablet, which incorporates smart hot keys and touch solutions. Additionally, WALTOP provides various graphic tablets, including Mars, Media, Slim, and wireless variants, along with tablet modules like digitizers and integrated circuits. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Hsin-Chu City, Taiwan, WALTOP aims to deliver consistent writing experiences across touch-enabled devices, offering solutions that are cost-effective and energy-efficient.
Avnera Corporation specializes in designing and developing analog system-on-chip (ASoC) technology products for the consumer audio industry. The company creates highly integrated application-specific integrated circuits (ICs) tailored for various audio and voice applications, including gaming headsets, home theater systems, and wireless microphones. Avnera's expertise lies in analog and mixed-signal circuit design, allowing it to combine diverse circuit types onto a single chip, which enhances performance while reducing system costs. Its product offerings encompass wireless audio ASoC devices, sound processors, and digital signal processing solutions. Avnera's customer base includes notable brands such as Logitech, Panasonic, and Polycom. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Avnera operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions.
IMS Nanofabrication
Venture Round in 2011
IMS Nanofabrication AG is an Austrian high-tech company founded in December 2006 through the merger of two predecessor companies. It specializes in developing electron-beam lithography tools tailored for the semiconductor and nanotechnology sectors. The company focuses on creating advanced lithography solutions, particularly an electron multi-beam Mask Exposure Tool (eMET), which is instrumental in producing complex masks and templates essential for cutting-edge fabrication processes. By providing cost-effective lithography tools for various substrates, IMS Nanofabrication plays a crucial role in enabling innovation and efficiency within the nanoworld and semiconductor industries.
Avnera Corporation specializes in designing and developing analog system-on-chip (ASoC) technology products for the consumer audio industry. The company creates highly integrated application-specific integrated circuits (ICs) tailored for various audio and voice applications, including gaming headsets, home theater systems, and wireless microphones. Avnera's expertise lies in analog and mixed-signal circuit design, allowing it to combine diverse circuit types onto a single chip, which enhances performance while reducing system costs. Its product offerings encompass wireless audio ASoC devices, sound processors, and digital signal processing solutions. Avnera's customer base includes notable brands such as Logitech, Panasonic, and Polycom. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Avnera operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions.
Avnera Corporation specializes in designing and developing analog system-on-chip (ASoC) technology products for the consumer audio industry. The company creates highly integrated application-specific integrated circuits (ICs) tailored for various audio and voice applications, including gaming headsets, home theater systems, and wireless microphones. Avnera's expertise lies in analog and mixed-signal circuit design, allowing it to combine diverse circuit types onto a single chip, which enhances performance while reducing system costs. Its product offerings encompass wireless audio ASoC devices, sound processors, and digital signal processing solutions. Avnera's customer base includes notable brands such as Logitech, Panasonic, and Polycom. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Avnera operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions.
IMS Nanofabrication
Venture Round in 2009
IMS Nanofabrication AG is an Austrian high-tech company founded in December 2006 through the merger of two predecessor companies. It specializes in developing electron-beam lithography tools tailored for the semiconductor and nanotechnology sectors. The company focuses on creating advanced lithography solutions, particularly an electron multi-beam Mask Exposure Tool (eMET), which is instrumental in producing complex masks and templates essential for cutting-edge fabrication processes. By providing cost-effective lithography tools for various substrates, IMS Nanofabrication plays a crucial role in enabling innovation and efficiency within the nanoworld and semiconductor industries.
Avnera Corporation specializes in designing and developing analog system-on-chip (ASoC) technology products for the consumer audio industry. The company creates highly integrated application-specific integrated circuits (ICs) tailored for various audio and voice applications, including gaming headsets, home theater systems, and wireless microphones. Avnera's expertise lies in analog and mixed-signal circuit design, allowing it to combine diverse circuit types onto a single chip, which enhances performance while reducing system costs. Its product offerings encompass wireless audio ASoC devices, sound processors, and digital signal processing solutions. Avnera's customer base includes notable brands such as Logitech, Panasonic, and Polycom. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Avnera operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions.
Tela Innovations
Series B in 2007
Tela Innovations provides solutions for optimizing semiconductor design and manufacturing processes. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in California, the company specializes in lithography-optimized design solutions for integrated circuits. It offers physical IP products for ASIC and SoC designs, power optimization technologies through Gate Length Biasing, and customization services for IP blocks. Tela Innovations' technology simplifies complex processes like double exposure and double patterning, making it easier to split layouts for these techniques. The company's solutions are applicable across various functions including logic, embedded memory, analog, and I/O.
Silistix enables semiconductor companies to get "their designs right the first time using predictable NoC (Network-on-Chip) solutions for managing chip complexity."
Fortemedia
Venture Round in 2006
Fortemedia, Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in advanced voice processing solutions and semiconductor products aimed at improving voice communication between humans and machines. Founded in 1996, Fortemedia designs a variety of voice processors, including ForteVoice and FM23, which are utilized in mobile devices, VoIP applications, and automotive infotainment systems. The company also provides small array microphone solutions, featuring digital CMOS MEMS microphones and dual microphone coders, alongside smart microphone processor solutions for voice trigger processing. With a strong intellectual property portfolio, Fortemedia has filed for over 200 patents globally. Its products cater to diverse markets, including mobile communications, automotive, personal computing, and consumer electronics, positioning the company as a leader in voice interface technologies.
Avnera Corporation specializes in designing and developing analog system-on-chip (ASoC) technology products for the consumer audio industry. The company creates highly integrated application-specific integrated circuits (ICs) tailored for various audio and voice applications, including gaming headsets, home theater systems, and wireless microphones. Avnera's expertise lies in analog and mixed-signal circuit design, allowing it to combine diverse circuit types onto a single chip, which enhances performance while reducing system costs. Its product offerings encompass wireless audio ASoC devices, sound processors, and digital signal processing solutions. Avnera's customer base includes notable brands such as Logitech, Panasonic, and Polycom. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Avnera operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions.
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
Tela Innovations provides solutions for optimizing semiconductor design and manufacturing processes. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in California, the company specializes in lithography-optimized design solutions for integrated circuits. It offers physical IP products for ASIC and SoC designs, power optimization technologies through Gate Length Biasing, and customization services for IP blocks. Tela Innovations' technology simplifies complex processes like double exposure and double patterning, making it easier to split layouts for these techniques. The company's solutions are applicable across various functions including logic, embedded memory, analog, and I/O.
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.