Intel Corporation

Founded in 1968, Intel designs, manufactures, and sells essential technologies for cloud, smart, and connected devices worldwide. Its product portfolio includes platform products like central processing units and chipsets, along with non-platform products such as accelerators, boards and systems, connectivity products, and memory and storage products. Intel serves original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and cloud service providers.

Indeshaw Adenaw

Investor

Ranjeet Alexis

Investor

Srini Ananth

Managing Director

Assaf Araki

Investment Director

Jen Ard

Managing Director

Peng Bai Ph.D

Vice President, Technology and Manufacture, Director, Derivative Logic Technology Development

Roi Bar-Kat

Managing Director

Aravind Bharadwaj

Investment Director

Jose-Maria Blanc

Managing Director

Joe Bolger

Vice President

John Bonini

Vice President / General Manager - Desktop, Workstations, Gaming

Liang Chen Ph.D

Director, Business Planning and Development

Arun Chetty

Managing Director

Lisa Cohen

Investment Director

Sean Doyle

Managing Director

Joe English

Vice President

Don Faria

Investor

Dave Flanagan

Managing Director

Andy Fligel

Managing Director

Pat Gelsinger

CEO

Yoni Greifman

Investment Director, Intel Capital

Abdul Guefor

Managing Director EMEA

Christine Herron

Director

Josiane Ishimwe

Investor

Dave Johnson

Managing Director

Erik Jorgensen

Director, United Kingdom

Eric King

Investor

Sunil Kurkure

Managing Director

Greg Lavender Ph.D

Corporate CTO and SVP / GM of the Software and Advanced Technology Group

Elana Lian

Investor

Anthony Lin

Managing Partner

Mark Lydon

Managing Director

Mike Mayberry

VP, Technology and Manufacturing Group and Director, Components Research

Curtis McKee

Investor

Steven C. Megli

VP, Technology and Manufacturing Group and GM, Fab / Sort Manufacturing

Nebiu Mela

Investor

Dave Mueller

Investor

Anil Nanduri

Vice President and General Manager, Drones Group

Mark Rostick

Managing Director

Sunil Sanghavi

Managing Director

Navin Shenoy

Executive Vice President, Data Platforms Group

Mohammad Shihadah

CEO

Tammi Smorynski

Managing Director

Chiara Sommer

Investment Director

Jackie A. Sturm

Corporate Vice President Global Supply

Weng Kuan Tan

General Manager, Connected Home Diviison. Corporate Vice President

Thomas Urban

Investor

Erica Van

Partner

Trina Van Pelt

General Partner

Tianlin Wang

Managing Director and China Country Manager

Nick Washburn

Managing Director

Lance Weaver

Vice President and General Manager, Data Center and Cloud Strategy, Intel Data Platforms Group

Glenn Weinberg

Director of Architecture, Storage Group

Tyler Welt

Investor

Safroadu Yeboah Amankwah

Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer

Past deals in Electronics

Quantum Machines

Series C in 2025
Quantum Machines specializes in developing control systems for quantum computers. They create innovative software, hardware, and electronics, merging classical engineering with quantum computing technology. The company's expertise spans algorithmics, digital signal processing, RF microwave engineering, machine learning, and quantum physics.

Wooptix

Series C in 2025
Founded in Madrid, Spain in 2014, Wooptix develops innovative imaging technologies. The company specializes in creating three-dimensional modulation of images for enhanced volumetric photography and videography, enabling advanced image post-processing.

Ayar Labs

Series D in 2024
Ayar Labs develops and manufactures high-density electronic-photonic chiplets and lasers, specializing in optical interconnect solutions. Its flagship product, TeraPHY, offers a monolithic in-package optical I/O solution for applications requiring high bandwidth, low latency, and power efficiency. The company's products serve various industries such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, telecommunications, aerospace, and military.

DS Techno

Venture Round in 2024
DS Techno is a manufacturer of core semiconductor machine parts, focusing on improving processing and manufacturing technologies for new materials. The company specializes in components for the semiconductor, display, and solar cell industries, as well as in the processing and handling of specialized materials such as quartz glass, silicon, and silicon carbide. Through dedicated research and development, DS Techno provides innovative solutions that enhance the capabilities of various industries by advancing material processing techniques.

Cambridge Mechatronics

Venture Round in 2024
Cambridge Mechatronics is a high-technology design and engineering company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It specializes in developing mechatronic platform technology from concept to mass production, offering actuators made from shape memory alloy for applications requiring compact, high-precision motion. Its products include OIS actuators for smartphone cameras, autofocus actuators for high-resolution cameras, and digital sound projectors that steer sound beams for immersive listening. The company also develops Dynasonix 3D audio products. Cambridge Mechatronics pursues technology licensing and partnerships with global manufacturers to bring its innovations to market, supported by an extensive portfolio of granted patents. By integrating smart materials, miniature motors, and advanced control, it enables customers to achieve precise actuation in small form factors. The firm focuses on delivering reliable, high-performance mechatronic solutions across mobile, consumer electronics, and related sectors.

Wooptix

Series B in 2023
Founded in Madrid, Spain in 2014, Wooptix develops innovative imaging technologies. The company specializes in creating three-dimensional modulation of images for enhanced volumetric photography and videography, enabling advanced image post-processing.

SiPhox Health

Series A in 2023
SiPhox Health, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative diagnostic solutions. The company develops next-generation diagnostics infrastructure, including at-home test kits and central lab systems. Their flagship product is a disposable biosensor cartridge that assesses 17 blood biomarkers, providing insights into inflammation, hormonal health, metabolic fitness, and cardiovascular health. SiPhox Health's platform merges biochemistry, photonic chip technology, integrated photonics, electronics, and microfluidics to enable sensitive readouts of immunoassays and nucleic acid tests, facilitating point-of-need and at-home diagnostics.

Ayar Labs

Series C in 2023
Ayar Labs develops and manufactures high-density electronic-photonic chiplets and lasers, specializing in optical interconnect solutions. Its flagship product, TeraPHY, offers a monolithic in-package optical I/O solution for applications requiring high bandwidth, low latency, and power efficiency. The company's products serve various industries such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, telecommunications, aerospace, and military.

3D Glass Solutions

Series C in 2023
3D Glass Solutions designs and manufactures glass-based system-in-package electronic packaging devices and components, and provides design and device consultation and prototyping services. The company serves integrated circuit manufacturers, photonic component suppliers, and defense contractors, leveraging glass-enabled systems integration to consolidate components onto a single platform while reducing manufacturing costs. It utilizes APEX Glass technology to fabricate electronic systems with photo-definable glass ceramics, offering low-loss photosensitive processes, through-glass vias, substrate stacking, and photonic integration. These capabilities support applications in wireless infrastructure, aerospace and defense, photonics, sensors, and AI. The business originated in 2006 and is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

EUV Tech

Series A in 2023
EUV Tech is a leading global provider of at‑wavelength EUV metrology equipment. Its tools enable semiconductor manufacturers to pack more transistors onto chips, improving computing power, reducing power consumption, and optimizing device size. The company supplies mask metrology equipment for high‑volume production of advanced semiconductors and supports the development of extreme ultraviolet lithography and soft‑x‑ray instrumentation. EUV Tech maintains long‑term partnerships with major semiconductor manufacturers, consortiums, research centers, and suppliers.

Metalenz

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2016, Metalenz specializes in the research, development, and production of innovative optical components. Utilizing metasurface technology, it creates ultra-thin planar optics for high-resolution imaging, enabling miniaturization and weight reduction in mobile phones, computers, and other electronic devices.

IC Bench

Seed Round in 2022
IC Bench is a semiconductor technology company dedicated to accelerating the development of the chip industry. Specializing in the transformation of chip concepts into functional products, IC Bench offers an automated software platform that streamlines the entire process from design to mass production. The company's team possesses extensive expertise in chip design and Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tool development, allowing clients to rapidly advance their product ideas into market-ready solutions. With a focus on efficiency and innovation, IC Bench aims to set a new standard in the semiconductor sector by enabling faster product realization than currently available in the industry.

Quantifi Photonics

Series C in 2022
Quantifi Photonics Limited, formerly known as Coherent Solutions Ltd, is a New Zealand-based company that specializes in developing and manufacturing test and measurement solutions for the optical communications market. Incorporated in 2012 and headquartered in Auckland, the company provides a wide range of optical test and measurement equipment essential for the production of fiber optic communication systems, modules, and components. Its product offerings include modular optical test platforms, tunable laser sources, optical-electrical converters, variable optical attenuators, inline and terminating power meters, and polarization controllers. Additionally, Quantifi Photonics delivers coherent communication solutions such as optical modulation analyzers, transmitters, automatic bias controllers, and coherent receiver testers, as well as optical pulse analysis instruments. The company’s innovative solutions cater to both manufacturing and research applications, supporting engineers and researchers in the characterization and testing of optical technologies.

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.

Movellus

Series B in 2022
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.

Everest Semiconductor

Venture Round in 2021
Everest Semiconductor is an integrated circuit chip developer specializing in low-power audio digital-analog mixed-signal chips. The company's primary offerings include analog-to-digital converters (ADC), digital-to-analog converters (DAC), and CODECs, alongside a range of audio products. These products are designed for diverse applications, including mobile tablets, headphones, security monitoring equipment, audio speakers, and voice remote controls, as well as digital two-way intercom systems. Through its innovative approach, Everest Semiconductor caters to the growing demand for high-quality audio solutions across various consumer electronics.

3D Glass Solutions

Series B in 2021
3D Glass Solutions designs and manufactures glass-based system-in-package electronic packaging devices and components, and provides design and device consultation and prototyping services. The company serves integrated circuit manufacturers, photonic component suppliers, and defense contractors, leveraging glass-enabled systems integration to consolidate components onto a single platform while reducing manufacturing costs. It utilizes APEX Glass technology to fabricate electronic systems with photo-definable glass ceramics, offering low-loss photosensitive processes, through-glass vias, substrate stacking, and photonic integration. These capabilities support applications in wireless infrastructure, aerospace and defense, photonics, sensors, and AI. The business originated in 2006 and is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

DustPhotonics

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2017, DustPhotonics designs and manufactures optical transceivers using its proprietary AuraDP technology. Its products cater to data centers, enterprises, and high-performance computing applications, aiming to enhance network performance while reducing costs.

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.

Zeekr

Seed Round in 2021
Zeekr develops and manufactures premium electric vehicles and automobiles. It specializes in the fields of electronics, automotive and electric vehicles.

AEye

Post in 2021
AEye, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing advanced vision hardware, software, and algorithms for autonomous vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The company’s proprietary 4Sight Intelligent Sensing Platform integrates solid-state active LiDAR with artificial intelligence and a low-light HD camera, enabling precise and reliable perception of surroundings. AEye's products, including the 4Sight A and 4Sight M sensors, along with its iDAR platform, are designed to improve safety and performance in dynamic applications by providing faster, more accurate information. The AE100 Robotic Perception System and the modular AE200 sensor further exemplify AEye’s commitment to high-performance sensing solutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Dublin, California, AEye also has a global presence with offices in Germany and Korea, serving a diverse customer base primarily in the United States, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Metalenz

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2016, Metalenz specializes in the research, development, and production of innovative optical components. Utilizing metasurface technology, it creates ultra-thin planar optics for high-resolution imaging, enabling miniaturization and weight reduction in mobile phones, computers, and other electronic devices.

Ayar Labs

Series B in 2020
Ayar Labs develops and manufactures high-density electronic-photonic chiplets and lasers, specializing in optical interconnect solutions. Its flagship product, TeraPHY, offers a monolithic in-package optical I/O solution for applications requiring high bandwidth, low latency, and power efficiency. The company's products serve various industries such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, telecommunications, aerospace, and military.

ProteanTecs

Series C in 2020
ProteanTecs develops a cloud-based analytics platform that combines data from chip-embedded agents with machine learning to predict faults before they become failures. The platform enables predictive maintenance and reliability improvements for electronics across the value chain, from chip vendors to system integrators and digital service providers, delivering insights to improve performance, yield, and safety while reducing defect rates. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Haifa, Israel, the company also maintains additional offices in Tel Aviv, Santa Clara, California, and Bridgewater, New Jersey.

Exo

Series B in 2020
Exo is a medical device startup specializing in handheld ultrasound technology. It combines advanced materials, sensors, signal processing, and computation with semiconductor manufacturing economies to deliver affordable, high-quality imaging. This empowers healthcare professionals to make critical real-time decisions, enhancing patient outcomes.

Axonne

Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2018, Axonne specializes in developing high-speed network connectivity solutions for autonomous driving systems. Its proprietary technology integrates sensors, displays, compute clusters, mixed-signal circuits, algorithms, and digital signal processing to ensure safety, reliability, security, and power efficiency in electric vehicles.

ProPlus Design Solutions

Series A in 2020
ProPlus Design Solutions delivers Electronic Design Automation (EDA) solutions with the mission to enhance the linkage between design and manufacturing. As the global leader for SPICE modeling solutions and the leading technology provider for design for yield (DFY) applications, the company provides unique DFY solutions that for the first time integrate all the key components from one vendor.

Primarius

Series A in 2020
Primarius Technologies Co Ltd, founded in 2010, specializes in providing advanced electronic design automation (EDA) solutions that enhance the integration between advanced process development and high-end chip designs. The company focuses on advanced device modeling and rapid circuit simulation, aiming to streamline the design process for semiconductor manufacturers. Primarius has gained significant financial backing, including a substantial Series A funding round supported by investors such as Intel Capital and Xingcheng Capital.

DustPhotonics

Series B in 2019
Founded in 2017, DustPhotonics designs and manufactures optical transceivers using its proprietary AuraDP technology. Its products cater to data centers, enterprises, and high-performance computing applications, aiming to enhance network performance while reducing costs.

Exo

Series B in 2019
Exo is a medical device startup specializing in handheld ultrasound technology. It combines advanced materials, sensors, signal processing, and computation with semiconductor manufacturing economies to deliver affordable, high-quality imaging. This empowers healthcare professionals to make critical real-time decisions, enhancing patient outcomes.

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.

Movellus

Series A in 2019
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.

ProteanTecs

Series B in 2019
ProteanTecs develops a cloud-based analytics platform that combines data from chip-embedded agents with machine learning to predict faults before they become failures. The platform enables predictive maintenance and reliability improvements for electronics across the value chain, from chip vendors to system integrators and digital service providers, delivering insights to improve performance, yield, and safety while reducing defect rates. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Haifa, Israel, the company also maintains additional offices in Tel Aviv, Santa Clara, California, and Bridgewater, New Jersey.

Eeasy Tech

Series A in 2019
Yizhi Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. is a technology company specializing in system solutions centered around AI machine vision algorithms and SOC chip design. Established in Zhuhai in 2016, it has expanded its presence with offices in Beijing and Shenzhen. Yizhi employs over 100 professionals, primarily graduates from top domestic universities, and its core team has extensive experience in successful SOC chip mass production. The company emphasizes independent research and development of intellectual property, focusing on areas such as AI acceleration, high-definition display, and audiovisual codec technologies. Yizhi's offerings cater to various sectors, including intelligent security, automotive electronics, and smart home applications, enabling clients to effectively manage comprehensive system construction, hardware development, and market outreach.

Eta Wireless

Venture Round in 2019
Eta Wireless is a technology company focused on addressing power inefficiencies in the mobile communications sector. Its innovative solution, ETAdvanced, is a power management chip designed to significantly reduce energy consumption in smartphones, wearables, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. By minimizing wasted energy, which is often lost as heat, ETAdvanced extends the battery life of these wireless communication devices. The technology also supports the latest gigabit communication standards, including LTE Advanced, 5G, and WiFi, enabling manufacturers to enhance device performance while ensuring efficient power use. As a result, Eta Wireless aims to eliminate the frequent issue of devices running out of power, providing users with more reliable and lasting battery life.

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.

AEye

Series B in 2018
AEye, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing advanced vision hardware, software, and algorithms for autonomous vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The company’s proprietary 4Sight Intelligent Sensing Platform integrates solid-state active LiDAR with artificial intelligence and a low-light HD camera, enabling precise and reliable perception of surroundings. AEye's products, including the 4Sight A and 4Sight M sensors, along with its iDAR platform, are designed to improve safety and performance in dynamic applications by providing faster, more accurate information. The AE100 Robotic Perception System and the modular AE200 sensor further exemplify AEye’s commitment to high-performance sensing solutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Dublin, California, AEye also has a global presence with offices in Germany and Korea, serving a diverse customer base primarily in the United States, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Ayar Labs

Series A in 2018
Ayar Labs develops and manufactures high-density electronic-photonic chiplets and lasers, specializing in optical interconnect solutions. Its flagship product, TeraPHY, offers a monolithic in-package optical I/O solution for applications requiring high bandwidth, low latency, and power efficiency. The company's products serve various industries such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, telecommunications, aerospace, and military.

VeriSilicon

Series A in 2018
VeriSilicon, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Plano, Texas, is a semiconductor company specializing in custom silicon solutions and system-on-chip (SoC) turnkey services. It offers a wide range of services, including the design and manufacture of memory chips, and provides licensable digital signal processing cores, Hantro Video IPs, and eDRAM. VeriSilicon caters to diverse industries such as smartphones, media tablets, HDTVs, set-top boxes, and data centers, targeting advanced process technologies like 28nm and FD-SOI. The company's portfolio includes five types of in-house processor IPs and over 1,400 analog and mixed signal IPs and RF IPs, enabling it to deliver comprehensive, customized silicon solutions.

eASIC

Acquisition in 2018
eASIC Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 1999. The company specializes in manufacturing eASIC platforms that significantly lower the cost of ownership and production time for customized silicon devices. Its product offerings include the Nextreme family of devices, which are designed to reduce development costs and turnaround times compared to standard cell ASICs, while also minimizing power consumption and unit costs. The Nextreme-3 and Nextreme-2 platforms represent the fourth and third generations of these devices, respectively. Additionally, eASIC provides the easicopy ASIC, which offers OEMs a pathway to transition from Nextreme devices to a cell-based design, further enhancing cost efficiency and performance. The eZ-IP alliance program also supports customers by providing access to verified eASIC-ready IP cores, facilitating quicker market entry. eASIC's products are utilized across various applications, including wireless infrastructure and consumer handheld devices, serving a global customer base.

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.

Lyncean Technologies

Series B in 2018
Lyncean Technologies, Inc. is a Fremont, California-based company founded in 2001 that specializes in developing miniature synchrotron x-ray sources. The company’s flagship product, the Compact Light Source (CLS), provides on-demand synchrotron x-ray light for laboratory use, significantly reducing the size and operational complexity compared to traditional synchrotron radiation sources. By employing laser technology to replace conventional undulator magnets, the CLS offers adjustable, nearly monochromatic x-ray beams suitable for various applications, including protein crystallography and micro-tomography. The CLS is designed for use by both academic and industrial researchers and can fit within standard laboratory spaces, enabling greater accessibility to high-quality x-ray sources. Lyncean Technologies holds several patents that protect its innovative technologies and has successfully delivered its first commercial CLS to a research facility in Germany, which has been operational since 2015.

Trigence Semiconductor

Series C in 2018
Trigence Semiconductor, Inc. is an audio integrated circuit design and solution provider based in Tokyo, Japan, with additional offices in the United States, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in high-quality audio technology, offering digital audio products such as Digital Speaker Modules, which include speakers, enclosures, connectors, audio DSPs, and interfaces aimed at simplifying audio functionality for PCs, tablets, and smartphones. Trigence's product portfolio serves a variety of applications, including computers, laptops, headsets, soundbars, and Bluetooth speakers. Their innovative audio systems utilize unique algorithms to enhance speaker response, delivering clear audio output while optimizing power consumption compared to traditional methods. The company distributes its products through a network of distributors, catering to both consumer and IT markets.

AEye

Series A in 2017
AEye, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing advanced vision hardware, software, and algorithms for autonomous vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The company’s proprietary 4Sight Intelligent Sensing Platform integrates solid-state active LiDAR with artificial intelligence and a low-light HD camera, enabling precise and reliable perception of surroundings. AEye's products, including the 4Sight A and 4Sight M sensors, along with its iDAR platform, are designed to improve safety and performance in dynamic applications by providing faster, more accurate information. The AE100 Robotic Perception System and the modular AE200 sensor further exemplify AEye’s commitment to high-performance sensing solutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Dublin, California, AEye also has a global presence with offices in Germany and Korea, serving a diverse customer base primarily in the United States, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Elmodis

Funding Round in 2017
Elmodis enhances energy efficiency and operating performance of electrically-powered industrial machinery. It offers an integrated hardware-software solution for real-time remote monitoring, enabling manufacturers and users to track machine performance. Founded by seasoned engineers with over 15 years in machine monitoring and diagnostics, Elmodis innovates using current and voltage measurements from electric engines.

Good Way Technology Co.

Venture Round in 2017
Good Way Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of USB peripherals, serving a global market. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in New Taipei City, Taiwan, the company offers a diverse range of products including docking stations, Thunderbolt devices, USB video and display adapters, and various wireless devices. Their product lineup also features USB hubs, data transfer solutions, audio devices, active motion sensors, home gateway products, and security devices such as door/window sensors and panic buttons. Additionally, Good Way Technology produces consumer electronics including digital broadcasting receivers and USB phones, catering to both commercial and individual customers.

Good Way Technology Co.

Convertible Note in 2016
Good Way Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of USB peripherals, serving a global market. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in New Taipei City, Taiwan, the company offers a diverse range of products including docking stations, Thunderbolt devices, USB video and display adapters, and various wireless devices. Their product lineup also features USB hubs, data transfer solutions, audio devices, active motion sensors, home gateway products, and security devices such as door/window sensors and panic buttons. Additionally, Good Way Technology produces consumer electronics including digital broadcasting receivers and USB phones, catering to both commercial and individual customers.

Eta Wireless

Seed Round in 2016
Eta Wireless is a technology company focused on addressing power inefficiencies in the mobile communications sector. Its innovative solution, ETAdvanced, is a power management chip designed to significantly reduce energy consumption in smartphones, wearables, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. By minimizing wasted energy, which is often lost as heat, ETAdvanced extends the battery life of these wireless communication devices. The technology also supports the latest gigabit communication standards, including LTE Advanced, 5G, and WiFi, enabling manufacturers to enhance device performance while ensuring efficient power use. As a result, Eta Wireless aims to eliminate the frequent issue of devices running out of power, providing users with more reliable and lasting battery life.

Wooptix

Series A in 2016
Founded in Madrid, Spain in 2014, Wooptix develops innovative imaging technologies. The company specializes in creating three-dimensional modulation of images for enhanced volumetric photography and videography, enabling advanced image post-processing.

Yogitech

Acquisition in 2016
Yogitech, established in 2000 and headquartered in Pisa with an additional office in Nice, specializes in the design and verification of digital and mixed-signal System-on-Chip, as well as fault-tolerant integrated circuits. The company develops both hardware and software solutions focused on ensuring the safety of electronic systems across various applications, including power steering, braking systems, car airbags, and other safety-critical systems in the automotive, industrial automation, railways, and medical devices sectors. As an independent entity, Yogitech is privately owned by its founders and financial partners, maintaining a solid reputation in its field.

Trigence Semiconductor

Corporate Round in 2015
Trigence Semiconductor, Inc. is an audio integrated circuit design and solution provider based in Tokyo, Japan, with additional offices in the United States, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in high-quality audio technology, offering digital audio products such as Digital Speaker Modules, which include speakers, enclosures, connectors, audio DSPs, and interfaces aimed at simplifying audio functionality for PCs, tablets, and smartphones. Trigence's product portfolio serves a variety of applications, including computers, laptops, headsets, soundbars, and Bluetooth speakers. Their innovative audio systems utilize unique algorithms to enhance speaker response, delivering clear audio output while optimizing power consumption compared to traditional methods. The company distributes its products through a network of distributors, catering to both consumer and IT markets.

SBA Materials

Series D in 2015
SBA Materials, Inc. is a company focused on the development and commercialization of advanced electronic materials specifically for back-end line and packaging applications in semiconductor manufacturing. Founded in 2001 and based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the company specializes in low-k dielectric materials for interlayer dielectric applications, addressing critical needs in the semiconductor industry. Its product portfolio includes uLK22, uLK1X, optical films, and various nano-porous and meso-porous materials. These materials are designed with exceptional surface areas and can be chemically functionalized, enabling a broad range of applications from electronics to optics and sensors. The company operates from a facility within the Science and Technology Park, which houses research and development laboratories, offices, and meeting spaces, fostering innovation and collaboration with local institutions, including the University of New Mexico and Sandia National Laboratories.

Nuovo Film

Venture Round in 2015
Nuovo Film Inc., established in 2012 with headquarters in Suzhou, China, specializes in the development and manufacturing of transparent conductive electrode materials and solutions for renewable energy and display industries. Its product portfolio caters to applications such as touch screens, thin-film solar cells, LED lighting, flexible displays, and LCDs. Nuovo Film maintains a strategic relationship with Intel Corporation, integrating its proprietary Crystode film into Intel-architecture devices. The company aims to enhance global companies' value chains by providing high-performance products and cutting-edge technology.

Docea Power

Acquisition in 2015
Docea Power SAS specializes in developing and marketing software solutions for power and thermal analysis at the architectural level. Based in Moirans, France and founded in 2006, the company offers Aceplorer, a software tool designed for modeling, exploring, and optimizing the power and thermal behavior of diverse electronic system architectures. The Aceplorer solution accommodates heterogeneous systems composed of digital, analog, or mixed signal blocks and supports various levels of modeling complexity. Additionally, Docea Power provides AceThermalModeler, which generates compact thermal models for systems on chips, 3D ICs, systems in package, and complete circuit boards. The company also offers training and consultancy services to its clients, which include OEMs, SiP and SoC manufacturers, as well as IP and IC providers. Docea Power serves multiple sectors, including wireless, automotive, consumer electronics, aerospace, computing, and medical markets. As of 2015, the company operates as a subsidiary of Intel Corporation.

NextInput

Venture Round in 2015
NextInput Inc. is a technology development company based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in innovative human-machine interaction methods through force and pressure-sensitive touch technologies. Founded in 2010 by a team from Georgia Tech, the company has developed proprietary products like ForceTouch, a technology designed for interfacing with various electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops. This technology is distinguished by its ability to provide tactile feedback, enhancing user experience by allowing precise control and interaction with touchscreens. NextInput also offers the ForceTouch evaluation kit, EVK-1s, which enables developers to create force-sensitive single-touch solutions, and an analog front end (AFE) solution that accurately detects force through different materials. The company's products are designed to be water and dustproof, ensuring seamless operation across a range of devices while addressing key challenges in the $20 billion touch technology market.

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.

VeriSilicon

Venture Round in 2014
VeriSilicon, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Plano, Texas, is a semiconductor company specializing in custom silicon solutions and system-on-chip (SoC) turnkey services. It offers a wide range of services, including the design and manufacture of memory chips, and provides licensable digital signal processing cores, Hantro Video IPs, and eDRAM. VeriSilicon caters to diverse industries such as smartphones, media tablets, HDTVs, set-top boxes, and data centers, targeting advanced process technologies like 28nm and FD-SOI. The company's portfolio includes five types of in-house processor IPs and over 1,400 analog and mixed signal IPs and RF IPs, enabling it to deliver comprehensive, customized silicon solutions.

Newlans

Series B 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.

Persimmon Technologies

Series B in 2014
Founded in 2010, Persimmon Technologies specializes in developing, manufacturing, and distributing advanced vacuum robotics for various industries including semiconductor, LED, OLED, solar, and flat panel display equipment markets. Headquartered in Wakefield, Massachusetts.

Snapdeal

Series D in 2014
Snapdeal is India's largest online marketplace, launched in February 2010, that connects buyers and sellers across a wide range of product categories including mobile phones, electronics, apparel, cosmetics, and home goods. The platform is designed to create a reliable and frictionless commerce ecosystem, offering convenient delivery options even to remote areas. Snapdeal is notable for its competitive pricing, featuring daily deals and discounts that make various products accessible to consumers. It has established itself as a market leader in the retail space and is recognized for its significant presence in categories such as watches, sunglasses, and jewelry. With over 1,000 employees, Snapdeal fosters a vibrant work environment and continues to play a critical role in India's e-commerce landscape.

SanJet

Venture Round in 2013
SanJet Technology Corp., established on June 1, 2009, specializes in the manufacturing of vehicle electronic products aimed at enhancing safety and entertainment for drivers. The company offers a range of devices, including dashboard digital video recorders, action cameras, web cameras, wearable cameras, traffic camera monitors, electronic rearview mirrors, and advanced driver assistance systems. SanJet emphasizes innovation, possessing a strong research and development team alongside professional manufacturing capabilities that ensure quality and efficiency throughout the entire production process. By pursuing pioneering technology and holding multiple patents, SanJet strives to meet market demands while maintaining its position as an industry leader.

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.

SBA Materials

Series B in 2013
SBA Materials, Inc. is a company focused on the development and commercialization of advanced electronic materials specifically for back-end line and packaging applications in semiconductor manufacturing. Founded in 2001 and based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the company specializes in low-k dielectric materials for interlayer dielectric applications, addressing critical needs in the semiconductor industry. Its product portfolio includes uLK22, uLK1X, optical films, and various nano-porous and meso-porous materials. These materials are designed with exceptional surface areas and can be chemically functionalized, enabling a broad range of applications from electronics to optics and sensors. The company operates from a facility within the Science and Technology Park, which houses research and development laboratories, offices, and meeting spaces, fostering innovation and collaboration with local institutions, including the University of New Mexico and Sandia National Laboratories.

Lintes Technologies

Venture Round in 2013
Lintes Technology Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company specializing in the development of innovative peripheral products that enhance the capabilities and performance of PCs and servers. As a recognized Intel-approved Thunderbolt design partner, Lintes focuses on creating high-speed communication solutions, including active cables and modules. The company manufactures, processes, and trades in a variety of products, such as electrical appliances, audio-visual electronic products, and electronic components. Among its offerings are the Lintes TBT3 Travel Dock, TBT3 eSATA+USB3.1 Dongle, and Ultra-thin Thunderbolt Active Electrical Cable. Based in Taipei, Lintes Technology actively seeks global business opportunities and aims to improve communication technologies to enhance the way people work and live. The company's commitment to innovation drives its mission to deliver advanced solutions that satisfy the needs of customers, employees, and shareholders alike.

Rocketick

Series C in 2013
Rocketick Technologies, established in 2008 and headquartered in Ramat Gan, Israel, specializes in GPU-based simulation acceleration solutions for chip verification. The company's flagship product, RocketSim, enhances functional verification processes by integrating GPU-based acceleration with existing simulators, enabling 10x faster simulations for complex designs. This solution is currently employed by several semiconductor customers, helping to reduce time to market for new chip designs. As of 2016, Rocketick operates as a subsidiary of Cadence Design Systems Inc.

AT&S

Post in 2013
AT&S is a European manufacturer of printed circuit boards, specializing in high-end technology. The company provides a diverse array of printed circuit boards tailored to meet specific customer requirements, including double-sided plated-through, multi-layer, high-density interconnection, laser-drilled insulated metallic substrates, flexible, rigid-flex, and semi-flexible options. AT&S serves various core markets, such as mobile devices, automotive, industrial, medical, aviation, and advanced packaging. With a workforce of approximately 7,300 employees, including around 1,200 in Austria, AT&S is headquartered in Leoben, Austria. The company has demonstrated notable financial performance, achieving significant sales revenues in recent years.

Zinitix

Venture Round in 2013
Zinitix Co. Ltd, founded in 2000 and led by President and CEO James Jong Man Sohn, is a South Korea-based company specializing in the manufacturing of System-on-Chip (SoC) semiconductors. Utilizing its proprietary microcontroller core technology, Zinitix develops a range of integrated circuits, including touch controller ICs, AF driver ICs, vibration motor driver ICs, and motor driver ICs. These products are designed for various applications, including smartphones, tablet PCs, laptops, home appliances, and automotive systems. The company also focuses on advanced technologies such as antinoise solutions, stylus-pen capabilities, and cost-reduction strategies to enhance its offerings. Zinitix serves clients primarily in Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and the United States.

Snapdeal

Series C in 2013
Snapdeal is India's largest online marketplace, launched in February 2010, that connects buyers and sellers across a wide range of product categories including mobile phones, electronics, apparel, cosmetics, and home goods. The platform is designed to create a reliable and frictionless commerce ecosystem, offering convenient delivery options even to remote areas. Snapdeal is notable for its competitive pricing, featuring daily deals and discounts that make various products accessible to consumers. It has established itself as a market leader in the retail space and is recognized for its significant presence in categories such as watches, sunglasses, and jewelry. With over 1,000 employees, Snapdeal fosters a vibrant work environment and continues to play a critical role in India's e-commerce landscape.

Avnera

Series E in 2013
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.

Persimmon Technologies

Series B in 2013
Founded in 2010, Persimmon Technologies specializes in developing, manufacturing, and distributing advanced vacuum robotics for various industries including semiconductor, LED, OLED, solar, and flat panel display equipment markets. Headquartered in Wakefield, Massachusetts.

ZiiLabs

Acquisition in 2012
ZiiLABS Ltd designs and develops silicon solutions which include ZMS chips. The company was founded in 1994 and is based in Egham, United Kingdom.

Trigence Semiconductor

Venture Round in 2012
Trigence Semiconductor, Inc. is an audio integrated circuit design and solution provider based in Tokyo, Japan, with additional offices in the United States, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in high-quality audio technology, offering digital audio products such as Digital Speaker Modules, which include speakers, enclosures, connectors, audio DSPs, and interfaces aimed at simplifying audio functionality for PCs, tablets, and smartphones. Trigence's product portfolio serves a variety of applications, including computers, laptops, headsets, soundbars, and Bluetooth speakers. Their innovative audio systems utilize unique algorithms to enhance speaker response, delivering clear audio output while optimizing power consumption compared to traditional methods. The company distributes its products through a network of distributors, catering to both consumer and IT markets.

Oasys Design Systems

Series B in 2012
Oasys Design Systems is a privately funded electronic design automation (EDA) software supplier known for its innovative platform, Chip Synthesis, which transforms the synthesis process for integrated circuits (ICs) exceeding 20 million gates. The company has garnered attention and support from prominent leaders in the EDA field. Its flagship product, RealTime Designer™, is utilized by leading semiconductor and systems companies globally, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of chip design. Oasys Design Systems focuses on providing advanced tools that streamline the logic design and chip synthesis process, addressing the growing complexities of modern semiconductor design.

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.

Fulcrum Microsystems

Acquisition in 2011
Fulcrum Microsystems, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in interconnect devices for storage, computing, and networking applications. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Calabasas, California, the company serves original equipment manufacturers both in the United States and internationally. Its product offerings include FocalPoint, which features Ethernet switch and router chips, and the ControlPoint Software Suite, comprised of software modules for Ethernet bridging, switching, and routing. Additionally, Fulcrum provides the PivotPoint SPI-4.2 Interconnect Chip, designed to deliver interconnection packet and protocol processing resources on line cards.

SiPort

Acquisition in 2011
SiPort is a developer of digital radio semiconductors that specializes in high-performance, low-power, single-chip CMOS solutions. These products enable both free-to-air and subscription broadcast audio and data services across a range of devices, including MP3 players, mobile handsets, personal navigation devices, automotive radios, and home audio systems. SiPort's technology supports various analog and digital broadcast standards, allowing manufacturers to deliver an array of audio content, including HD digital radio and familiar live programming, to consumers on-the-go. The company's solutions are designed to meet the demands of mobile and portable devices by providing the necessary low power consumption, compact form factor, and cost-effectiveness for applications such as live navigation data services.

Silicon Hive

Acquisition in 2011
Silicon Hive BV is a Netherlands-based company established in 2003, specializing in the supply of semiconductor intellectual properties (IP). It designs, builds, and licenses application-specific system solutions tailored for consumer electronics and mobile terminal applications, serving both semiconductor manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers. The company's offerings include processor cores, development tools, and application libraries, enabling clients to create programmable integrated circuits for imaging, video, and wireless communication applications. With offices in Eindhoven (Netherlands), San Jose (USA), Tokyo (Japan), Seoul (South Korea), and Bangalore (India), Silicon Hive operates independently since 2007.

SySDSoft

Acquisition in 2011
SySDSoft designs state-of-the-art baseband and RF/analog circuits for the growing wireless broadband market. SySDSoft’s solutions are designed to meet the substantial growth in wireless device deployments. The company’s products portfolio covers a variety of technologies such as WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Wireless USB, and LTE. SySDSoft provides OEM's, ODM's, and chip manufacturers innovative, yet cost-effective solutions that accelerate their entry into the growing market of wireless broadband.

Avnera

Series D in 2010
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.

Anobit Technologies

Series C in 2010
Anobit Technologies is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in the development of solutions for the Flash memory market. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Pituach, Israel, the company focused on optimizing Flash memory devices, particularly NAND flash memory chips. Its innovative technology enhances the performance, speed, endurance, and efficiency of these storage solutions, which are integral to various consumer electronics, including iPhones, iPads, and iPods. Anobit's advancements enable clients to achieve improved performance while reducing costs associated with flash storage systems. In December 2011, Anobit Technologies was acquired by Apple, further integrating its technology into Apple's product ecosystem.

Ciranova

Venture Round in 2010
Ciranova, Inc. is an electronic design automation company headquartered in Santa Clara, California, established in 2002. The company specializes in developing interoperable tools for custom chip designers, enabling the creation and migration of legacy analog intellectual property (IP). Ciranova offers products such as PyCell Studio, which streamlines the processes of PCell and layout generator creation for deep submicron technologies, and PCell Xtreme, which facilitates the transition of PCells written in proprietary languages to multi-vendor OpenAccess environments. In addition to its software solutions, Ciranova provides a range of consulting services, including custom layout generator development, Python code development, layout consulting, and analog and mixed-signal design services, helping engineers integrate complex RF and analog content into high-density, high-speed nanometer-scale silicon.

Mirics Semiconductor

Venture Round in 2010
Mirics Limited is a technology company based in Wakefield, United Kingdom, specializing in system solutions for multi-platform broadcast reception. Founded in 2004, it designs and develops silicon and software platforms that enable the reception of various broadcast standards. Key products include FlexiTV, a software-based receiver that supports multiple analog and digital radio and television formats, and FlexiRF, an RF silicon tuner architecture designed for global broadcast reception. The company also provides poly-band tuners for consumer electronics and mobile devices, along with evaluation kits for testing their technologies in laboratory settings. Formerly known as Mirics Semiconductor Limited, the company rebranded in November 2010 to reflect its broader focus on integrated broadcast solutions.

Infineon Technologies

Acquisition in 2010
Infineon Technologies specializes in semiconductors and system solutions for automotive and industrial electronics, focusing on energy efficiency, communications, and security. It is a leading provider of chips used in active safety and powertrain systems within vehicles, as well as power semiconductors for various electrical systems.

Cymbet Corporation

Series C in 2010
Cymbet designs and manufactures eco-friendly, biocompatible rechargeable solid-state batteries for microelectronic systems. Its products serve industries such as medical, sensor, RFID, industrial control, communications, and portable electronics. Cymbet offers bare dies, power management/real-time clocks, evaluation kits, and sells through global distributors.

Avnera

Series D in 2010
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.

CrucialTec

Venture Round in 2009
CrucialTec Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Seongnam, that specializes in manufacturing electronic components, particularly mobile input solutions. The company offers a range of products, including biometric trackpads, optical trackpads, and full display fingerprint solutions for touch sensing and recognition in smart devices. Additionally, CrucialTec provides mobile flash modules and optical modulation technology, which is utilized in optical communication sub-components and various multimedia devices. Its innovative Optical Joystick technology enhances the user interface experience across a variety of platforms, including mobile devices, digital cameras, and game controllers. CrucialTec has established strategic partnerships with notable technology companies, including Intel, AMD, and Microsoft, to further its reach in the market.

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.

Mirics Semiconductor

Venture Round in 2009
Mirics Limited is a technology company based in Wakefield, United Kingdom, specializing in system solutions for multi-platform broadcast reception. Founded in 2004, it designs and develops silicon and software platforms that enable the reception of various broadcast standards. Key products include FlexiTV, a software-based receiver that supports multiple analog and digital radio and television formats, and FlexiRF, an RF silicon tuner architecture designed for global broadcast reception. The company also provides poly-band tuners for consumer electronics and mobile devices, along with evaluation kits for testing their technologies in laboratory settings. Formerly known as Mirics Semiconductor Limited, the company rebranded in November 2010 to reflect its broader focus on integrated broadcast solutions.

Silicon Hive

Venture Round in 2008
Silicon Hive BV is a Netherlands-based company established in 2003, specializing in the supply of semiconductor intellectual properties (IP). It designs, builds, and licenses application-specific system solutions tailored for consumer electronics and mobile terminal applications, serving both semiconductor manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers. The company's offerings include processor cores, development tools, and application libraries, enabling clients to create programmable integrated circuits for imaging, video, and wireless communication applications. With offices in Eindhoven (Netherlands), San Jose (USA), Tokyo (Japan), Seoul (South Korea), and Bangalore (India), Silicon Hive operates independently since 2007.

E-Paper Innovation

Series E in 2008
Plastic Logic Ltd is a manufacturer of plastic electronics, specializing in the development and production of flexible displays and devices. The company, based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, and with operations in Dresden, Germany, offers a range of high-quality, lightweight, and shatterproof electrophoretic displays in both color and monochrome. These displays are utilized in various applications, including mobile devices such as smartphones, e-readers, and tablets, as well as in signage, wristwatches, and automotive products. Plastic Logic serves original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), system integrators, and device manufacturers across the UK, Germany, Russia, and other international markets. The company has established a strategic partnership with UST Global Inc. and operates a pioneering facility that serves as the world's first commercial, volume production site for organic electronics. Through its open pilot line, Plastic Logic also collaborates with third-party companies, sharing its expertise in the industrialization and manufacturing of flexible electronics.

Zensys

Venture Round in 2008
Zensys is a company specializing in wireless networking technology for control and status reading applications. It is best known for developing Z-Wave, an affordable two-way wireless mesh network communications technology that allows users to easily and securely monitor and manage various home control systems, including lighting and security, from anywhere in the world. In addition to its core technology, Zensys offers a comprehensive range of products and services, such as application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), development kits, and engineering services tailored for Original Equipment Manufacturers.

Wisair

Series D in 2008
Wisair is a fabless semiconductor company providing single-chip based Ultra Wideband (UWB) and Wireless USB solutions for personal computing, consumer electronics, and mobile devices.

Nanochip

Series C in 2008
Nanochip, Inc. was a fabless semiconductor company that focused on the development of microelectro-mechanical systems and silicon data storage chips. Its products were designed for use in various consumer electronics, including digital cameras, cell phones, MP3 players, personal digital assistants (PDAs), laptop computers, and servers. Despite its innovative approach to high-capacity removable storage solutions, the company ceased operations in May 2009 and was in the process of seeking buyers for its intellectual property at that time.

VeriSilicon

Series D in 2007
VeriSilicon, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Plano, Texas, is a semiconductor company specializing in custom silicon solutions and system-on-chip (SoC) turnkey services. It offers a wide range of services, including the design and manufacture of memory chips, and provides licensable digital signal processing cores, Hantro Video IPs, and eDRAM. VeriSilicon caters to diverse industries such as smartphones, media tablets, HDTVs, set-top boxes, and data centers, targeting advanced process technologies like 28nm and FD-SOI. The company's portfolio includes five types of in-house processor IPs and over 1,400 analog and mixed signal IPs and RF IPs, enabling it to deliver comprehensive, customized silicon solutions.

Jordan Valley Semiconductors

Venture Round in 2007
Jordan Valley Semiconductors, Inc. specializes in providing X-ray metrology solutions tailored for the global semiconductor industry. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company develops a range of metrology and defect inspection tools that utilize advanced X-ray technologies, including X-ray reflectometry, X-ray fluorescence, and high-resolution X-ray diffractometry. Its products serve various applications such as front-end and back-end semiconductor processes, wafer-level packaging, and compound semiconductors, ensuring precise characterization of thin films and multi-layer stacks. The company's offerings include systems for measuring ultra-thin film thickness, detecting crystalline defects, and supporting the production of various semiconductor materials. With manufacturing and research facilities in Migdal Ha'Emek, Israel, and Durham, United Kingdom, as well as a demo lab in Austin, Jordan Valley Semiconductors also maintains sales and customer support operations across Asia, Europe, the United States, and other regions.

E Ink

Series B in 2007
E Ink Corp. is a developer and supplier of electronic paper display (EPD) technologies, headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan. The company's innovative electronic ink products are engineered to deliver a high contrast appearance reminiscent of traditional paper while ensuring ultra-low power consumption and a lightweight design. E Ink's technology is versatile, catering to a range of consumer and industrial applications, including handheld devices, watches, clocks, and public information displays. By providing durable and energy-efficient display solutions, E Ink enables the implementation of low-power displays in a variety of settings and environments, expanding the possibilities for digital communication and information presentation.

Nascentric

Series C in 2007
Nascentric, Inc., an electronic design automation company, develops and markets simulators for analysis and functional verification of complex nanometer designs. It offers OmegaSim, a rocket-fast SPICE simulator; OmegaSim AMS, an analog/mixed-signal Fast-SPICE simulator; and OmegaSim GX, a hardware-accelerated SPICE simulator. The company’s products allow designers to simulate, analyze, and verify circuits and improve design quality. Its products also enable to analyze and optimize the mixed-signal, custom digital, and memory designs. Nascentric, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas with a regional office in San Jose, California.

Avnera

Series C in 2007
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.

Spatial Photonics

Series B in 2007
Spatial Photonics specializes in the development and manufacturing of microdisplays designed for both business and consumer projection display applications. The company’s innovative microdisplays utilize reflective digital light modulators that effectively control and modulate light intensity. By focusing on this niche technology, Spatial Photonics aims to enhance visual experiences across various platforms by providing high-quality projection solutions.
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