Intel

Intel Corporation is a leading technology company founded in 1968, known for its innovation in silicon design, manufacturing, and integrated digital technology platforms. The company plays a pivotal role in advancing computing and communications by providing powerful processors, accelerators, and data-centric solutions that enhance performance, power, and connectivity across a wide range of applications. Intel's commitment to transforming data into actionable insights is evident in its diverse offerings, which include advancements in artificial intelligence, 5G, and autonomous technologies. With a global workforce of approximately 107,000 employees, Intel strives to create transformative products that shape the future of technology and improve everyday life. Through its research arm, Intel Labs, the company continues to pioneer new technologies, ensuring that it remains at the forefront of innovation in the tech industry.

Indeshaw Adenaw

Investment Manager

Ranjeet Alexis

Investment Director, United States

Safroadu Yeboah Amankwah

Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer

Srini Ananth

Investment Director

Peng Bai

VP, Technology and Manufacturing Group and Director, Derivative Logic Technology Development

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Investment Director and Israel Country Manager

Joe Bolger

Vice President

John Bonini

Vice President / General Manager - Desktop, Workstations, Gaming

Wendell Brooks

Corporate Vice President, M&A

Leslie S. Culbertson

Corporate VP and Director, Finance

Sean Doyle

Managing Director

Joe English

Vice President

Don Faria

Investment Director

Andy Fligel

Senior Managing Director

Pat Gelsinger

CEO

Abdul Guefor

Managing Director EMEA

Josiane Ishimwe

Investment Analyst

Dave Johnson

Managing Director / Investment Director

Erik Jorgensen

Director, United Kingdom

Eric King

Investment Director

Greg Lavender Ph.D

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

Anthony Lin

Managing Partner and Head of Intel Capital

Steven A. Long

Corporate Vice President, Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) General Manager

Mike Mayberry

VP, Technology and Manufacturing Group and Director, Components Research

Steven C. Megli

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

Nebiu Mela

Investment Director

Mark Rostick

Vice President and Senior Managing Director

Sunil M. Sanghavi

Investment Director

Navin Shenoy

Executive Vice President, Data Platforms Group

Tammi Smorynski

Managing Director

Jackie A. Sturm

Corporate Vice President Global Supply

Weng Kuan Tan

General Manager, Connected Home Diviison. Corporate Vice President

Thomas Urban

Investment Director

Nick Washburn

Senior Managing Director, Intel Capital

Lance Weaver

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

Trina Van Pelt

Vice President, Senior Managing Director

Arun Chetty

Managing Director

Past deals in Embedded Software

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.

Eliyan

Series B in 2024
Eliyan's team has created enterprise and server class semiconductors. The company consists of a team of PHY designers and chip architects who have produced generations of semiconductor products and have a profound understanding of systems. Eliyan's Interconnect technology, developed using ordinary organic chip packaging, gives the same performance as advanced packaging technology, allowing The Ultimate Chiplet Systems to be realized at a fraction of the total cost of ownership. You get more cores, computing performance, test coverage, and yield without the drawbacks of sophisticated packaging.

Eliyan

Series A in 2022
Eliyan's team has created enterprise and server class semiconductors. The company consists of a team of PHY designers and chip architects who have produced generations of semiconductor products and have a profound understanding of systems. Eliyan's Interconnect technology, developed using ordinary organic chip packaging, gives the same performance as advanced packaging technology, allowing The Ultimate Chiplet Systems to be realized at a fraction of the total cost of ownership. You get more cores, computing performance, test coverage, and yield without the drawbacks of sophisticated packaging.

IC Bench

Seed Round in 2022
IC Bench is a semiconductor technology company focused on enhancing the chip industry by streamlining the transition from product concepts to functional chips. The company specializes in the development of semiconductor chips and comprehensive Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software. With a team that combines extensive experience in chip design and EDA tool development, IC Bench has created an automated software platform that supports clients throughout the entire process—from initial chip design to final mass production. This approach allows customers to rapidly transform innovative chip ideas into market-ready products, significantly accelerating their development timelines.

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.

Codeplay

Acquisition in 2022
Codeplay Software is a world pioneer in acceleration technologies for AI, having developed some of the first tools to enable complex software, such as AI, to be accelerated using graphics processors. Today, most AI software, including for cars, is developed using graphics processors designed for video games. Codeplay is the world’s leading company providing the tools to enable software to be accelerated by graphics processors or the latest specialized AI processors. Codeplay works with the world's leading technology businesses to build advanced intelligence into devices ranging from smartphones to self-driving cars.

Syntiant

Series D in 2022
Syntiant develops advanced neuromorphic semiconductors that facilitate the transition of artificial intelligence and machine learning from cloud environments to edge devices. The company's innovative chip solutions integrate deep learning with semiconductor design to create ultra-low-power, high-performance deep neural network processors. These processors are tailored for always-on applications in battery-powered devices, including smartphones, smart speakers, earbuds, hearing aids, and laptops. By enabling the deployment of AI technology in various sensor, voice, and video applications, Syntiant empowers developers to enhance the functionality of nearly any battery-operated product.

SiFive

Series F in 2022
SiFive, Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing semiconductors, focusing on RISC-V architecture. The company offers a range of products including multi-core application processors, embedded microcontrollers, and customized silicon solutions. Its platform enables the development of chips for various applications, such as microcontrollers, the Internet of Things (IoT), and wearables, emphasizing the integration of open-source principles and software automation to streamline hardware development. SiFive aims to democratize access to custom silicon, allowing system designers to innovate more rapidly and cost-effectively. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, SiFive also has development offices and locations in several regions including Oregon, Texas, India, Taiwan, and France. The company has established a strategic partnership with QuickLogic Corporation to further enhance its offerings in the semiconductor industry.

Linutronix

Acquisition in 2022
Linutronix is one of the leading providers of services related to 'Linux in an industrial environment From the board support package to the development environment and browser application to consulting in ongoing projects.But you don't just get complete solutions from us. We are of course also happy to help you if you only want to support you in individual aspects of your project! Of course, we are also actively involved in the further development of Linux. Among other things, we are maintainers of the x86 architecture and have also developed essential parts of the flash driver infrastructure - just to name two examples.

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.

ProteanTecs

Series C in 2020
ProteanTecs Ltd. is a software company that specializes in a cloud-based platform designed to enhance the performance and reliability of electronic systems. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Haifa, Israel, with additional offices in Tel Aviv, Santa Clara, and Bridgewater, the company utilizes data generated by chip-embedded agents and machine learning to predict faults before they lead to failures. Its solutions deliver valuable insights across the entire value chain, benefiting chip vendors, system vendors, and digital service providers. ProteanTecs offers various capabilities, including predictive maintenance, yield improvement, and performance tuning, aimed at reducing defect parts per million (DPPM) and enhancing overall electronic performance and quality.

SiFive

Series E in 2020
SiFive, Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing semiconductors, focusing on RISC-V architecture. The company offers a range of products including multi-core application processors, embedded microcontrollers, and customized silicon solutions. Its platform enables the development of chips for various applications, such as microcontrollers, the Internet of Things (IoT), and wearables, emphasizing the integration of open-source principles and software automation to streamline hardware development. SiFive aims to democratize access to custom silicon, allowing system designers to innovate more rapidly and cost-effectively. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, SiFive also has development offices and locations in several regions including Oregon, Texas, India, Taiwan, and France. The company has established a strategic partnership with QuickLogic Corporation to further enhance its offerings in the semiconductor industry.

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.

ProteanTecs

Series B in 2019
ProteanTecs Ltd. is a software company that specializes in a cloud-based platform designed to enhance the performance and reliability of electronic systems. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Haifa, Israel, with additional offices in Tel Aviv, Santa Clara, and Bridgewater, the company utilizes data generated by chip-embedded agents and machine learning to predict faults before they lead to failures. Its solutions deliver valuable insights across the entire value chain, benefiting chip vendors, system vendors, and digital service providers. ProteanTecs offers various capabilities, including predictive maintenance, yield improvement, and performance tuning, aimed at reducing defect parts per million (DPPM) and enhancing overall electronic performance and quality.

Movellus

Series A in 2019
Movellus develops process portable and ultra-low power analog IPs. Its roducts include PLLs, DLLs, and LDOs, that are optimized per design.

Ineda Systems

Acquisition in 2019
Ineda Systems Inc. specializes in the design and distribution of low-power system-on-chip (SoC) solutions, focusing on improving power consumption for a range of applications, particularly in automotive and Internet-of-Things (IoT) sectors. The company's SoCs utilize a hierarchical computing architecture that allows multiple CPUs to operate independently while sharing resources, thus optimizing performance for various use cases. Ineda's products are essential for applications such as traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise control, and wearable technology. The company serves diverse industries, including power management, public transportation, healthcare, and smart home systems. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an office in Hyderabad, India, Ineda Systems aims to lead the market in low-power SoC development by leveraging its experienced team and innovative technology to create a comprehensive ecosystem for wearable devices and other platforms. Its products are distributed through various partners across the United States and Asia.

Movellus

Venture Round in 2018
Movellus develops process portable and ultra-low power analog IPs. Its roducts include PLLs, DLLs, and LDOs, that are optimized per design.

Syntiant

Series B in 2018
Syntiant develops advanced neuromorphic semiconductors that facilitate the transition of artificial intelligence and machine learning from cloud environments to edge devices. The company's innovative chip solutions integrate deep learning with semiconductor design to create ultra-low-power, high-performance deep neural network processors. These processors are tailored for always-on applications in battery-powered devices, including smartphones, smart speakers, earbuds, hearing aids, and laptops. By enabling the deployment of AI technology in various sensor, voice, and video applications, Syntiant empowers developers to enhance the functionality of nearly any battery-operated product.

NetSpeed Systems

Acquisition in 2018
NetSpeed Systems specializes in providing scalable Network-on-Chip (NoC) intellectual property (IP) to System-on-Chip (SoC) designers across various markets, including mobile devices and high-performance computing. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on delivering significant time-to-market advantages through a system-level approach, extensive user-driven automation, and advanced algorithms. Its NoC IP solutions streamline the integration process for architects and designers, enabling them to optimize power, performance, and area in their designs. Led by experienced executives from the semiconductor and networking sectors, NetSpeed Systems is supported by prominent investors from Silicon Valley.

VeriSilicon

Series A in 2018
VeriSilicon Holdings Co., Ltd. is an integrated circuit design foundry that specializes in providing custom silicon solutions and system-on-chip (SoC) turnkey services for a diverse array of electronic devices and systems. Its offerings cater to sectors such as smartphones, media tablets, HDTVs, set-top boxes, and data centers. The company leverages its extensive portfolio of in-house semiconductor intellectual property (IP), which includes various processor IPs like GPU, NPU, VPU, DSP, and ISP, as well as over 1,400 analog, mixed-signal, and RF IPs. VeriSilicon's technology solutions also encompass licensable digital signal processing cores and video IPs, enabling high-definition video, audio, and IoT connectivity. The firm supports a wide range of process technologies, including advanced nodes like 28nm and FD-SOI, positioning itself as a comprehensive provider of semiconductor solutions.

Syntiant

Series A in 2018
Syntiant develops advanced neuromorphic semiconductors that facilitate the transition of artificial intelligence and machine learning from cloud environments to edge devices. The company's innovative chip solutions integrate deep learning with semiconductor design to create ultra-low-power, high-performance deep neural network processors. These processors are tailored for always-on applications in battery-powered devices, including smartphones, smart speakers, earbuds, hearing aids, and laptops. By enabling the deployment of AI technology in various sensor, voice, and video applications, Syntiant empowers developers to enhance the functionality of nearly any battery-operated product.

Movellus

Venture Round in 2018
Movellus develops process portable and ultra-low power analog IPs. Its roducts include PLLs, DLLs, and LDOs, that are optimized per design.

Espressif

Series C in 2018
Espressif Systems is a multinational semiconductor company specializing in the development and design of low-power, wireless communication chipsets. The company focuses on providing innovative AIoT solutions through its expertise in various core technologies, including RF, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE network protocol stacks, and RISC-V microcontrollers. Espressif has established a closed-loop development cycle encompassing hardware and software, which supports the creation of comprehensive IoT applications. With a diverse workforce of over 600 employees from nearly 30 countries, the company emphasizes research and development, with more than 77% of its staff dedicated to this area. Espressif operates eight R&D centers across five countries, including Singapore, China, India, the Czech Republic, and Brazil, enhancing its ability to attract top engineering talent globally. This blend of diverse perspectives and knowledge fosters innovation and strengthens the company's position in the semiconductor industry.

SiFive

Series C in 2018
SiFive, Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing semiconductors, focusing on RISC-V architecture. The company offers a range of products including multi-core application processors, embedded microcontrollers, and customized silicon solutions. Its platform enables the development of chips for various applications, such as microcontrollers, the Internet of Things (IoT), and wearables, emphasizing the integration of open-source principles and software automation to streamline hardware development. SiFive aims to democratize access to custom silicon, allowing system designers to innovate more rapidly and cost-effectively. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, SiFive also has development offices and locations in several regions including Oregon, Texas, India, Taiwan, and France. The company has established a strategic partnership with QuickLogic Corporation to further enhance its offerings in the semiconductor industry.

NetSpeed Systems

Series C in 2016
NetSpeed Systems specializes in providing scalable Network-on-Chip (NoC) intellectual property (IP) to System-on-Chip (SoC) designers across various markets, including mobile devices and high-performance computing. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on delivering significant time-to-market advantages through a system-level approach, extensive user-driven automation, and advanced algorithms. Its NoC IP solutions streamline the integration process for architects and designers, enabling them to optimize power, performance, and area in their designs. Led by experienced executives from the semiconductor and networking sectors, NetSpeed Systems is supported by prominent investors from Silicon Valley.

Movidius

Acquisition in 2016
Movidius is a vision processor company based in San Mateo, California, specializing in the design of compact and high-performance computational imaging and vision processing chips. The company develops software, development tools, and reference designs aimed at enhancing intelligent and contextually aware experiences in mobile and wearable devices, as well as various consumer and industrial camera applications. By focusing on ultralow power consumption, Movidius' technology supports advancements in computational imaging and computer vision for a range of connected devices, including smartphones, tablets, and embedded systems. The company is backed by several venture capital firms, which contribute to its innovative approach in the rapidly evolving field of visual technology.

Yogitech

Acquisition in 2016
YOGITECH, established in 2000 and headquartered in Pisa with an 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 focuses on developing hardware and software solutions aimed at enhancing the safety of electronic systems across various industries, including automotive, industrial automation, railways, and medical devices. Its products are critical for applications such as power steering, braking systems, and car airbags, ensuring reliability in safety-related systems. YOGITECH is privately owned, with its capital supported by its founders and financial partners, including Sici Toscana Venture Fund and the Chamber of Commerce of Pisa.

Docea Power

Acquisition in 2015
Docea Power develops and markets software solutions for power and thermal analysis at the architectural level. It offers Aceplorer, an electronic system level solution for modeling, exploration, and optimization of power and thermal behavior of various electronic system architectures. The company’s solution allows the modeling of heterogeneous systems with a mix of digital, analog, or mixed signal blocks and with different levels of models complexity. It also provides training and consultancy services. The company’s product is used by OEMs, SiP and SoC manufacturers, and IP and IC providers. It serves wireless, automotive, consumer, aerospace, computing, and medical markets.

Teraki

Grant in 2015
Teraki GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in software solutions that enhance data management for insurance, predictive maintenance, and autonomous driving applications. The company's platform facilitates access to high-quality data while ensuring low-latency performance, which is crucial for meeting strict service level agreements. Teraki's technology supports various applications, including usage-based insurance, fleet management, and advanced driver assistance systems. By focusing on edge processing and artificial intelligence, Teraki enables clients to build, train, and improve sensor-driven AI models, automating the training process and enhancing accuracy. This innovative approach allows for efficient selection of relevant sensor information on low-power hardware, making previously impossible applications feasible within the automotive sector.

NetSpeed Systems

Series B in 2014
NetSpeed Systems specializes in providing scalable Network-on-Chip (NoC) intellectual property (IP) to System-on-Chip (SoC) designers across various markets, including mobile devices and high-performance computing. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on delivering significant time-to-market advantages through a system-level approach, extensive user-driven automation, and advanced algorithms. Its NoC IP solutions streamline the integration process for architects and designers, enabling them to optimize power, performance, and area in their designs. Led by experienced executives from the semiconductor and networking sectors, NetSpeed Systems is supported by prominent investors from Silicon Valley.

VeriSilicon

Venture Round in 2014
VeriSilicon Holdings Co., Ltd. is an integrated circuit design foundry that specializes in providing custom silicon solutions and system-on-chip (SoC) turnkey services for a diverse array of electronic devices and systems. Its offerings cater to sectors such as smartphones, media tablets, HDTVs, set-top boxes, and data centers. The company leverages its extensive portfolio of in-house semiconductor intellectual property (IP), which includes various processor IPs like GPU, NPU, VPU, DSP, and ISP, as well as over 1,400 analog, mixed-signal, and RF IPs. VeriSilicon's technology solutions also encompass licensable digital signal processing cores and video IPs, enabling high-definition video, audio, and IoT connectivity. The firm supports a wide range of process technologies, including advanced nodes like 28nm and FD-SOI, positioning itself as a comprehensive provider of semiconductor solutions.

GainSpan

Series D in 2013
GainSpan specializes in ultra-low-power Wi-Fi technology aimed at enhancing sensors and embedded applications. Founded in 2006 by a team of engineers from Intel, the company focuses on creating semiconductor solutions that enable devices to operate for years on a single AA battery. This innovation addresses the challenges faced by wireless sensor networks, particularly issues related to power consumption and the need for standardized solutions. GainSpan's integrated system-on-chip combines a radio, media access controller, baseband processor, on-chip flash memory, and an applications processor, facilitating the development of connected products for smart homes and cities. The technology supports various applications, including temperature monitoring for energy management and condition monitoring of industrial equipment, allowing users to leverage existing Wi-Fi infrastructure and knowledge for new IoT opportunities.

Mocana

Series D in 2012
Mocana Corporation specializes in cybersecurity software solutions aimed at protecting Internet of Things (IoT) devices and industrial infrastructure. Established in 2002 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company provides an enterprise mobile application security platform that enables organizations to deliver secure mobile applications for both internal and external users. Its offerings include KeyTone, a secure mobile communications application, and various mobile application protection solutions that cater to essential organizational functions. In addition to mobile security, Mocana develops device security solutions such as NanoCrypto, an embedded device cryptography engine, and the Mocana IoT Security Platform, which safeguards industrial IoT devices and device-to-cloud communications. The company's products are designed to create self-defending systems that minimize the risk of cyber breaches while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Mocana's clientele encompasses Fortune 50 enterprises, government agencies, and smart device manufacturers, underscoring its robust presence in various sectors including defense, healthcare, and utilities.

GainSpan

Series C in 2011
GainSpan specializes in ultra-low-power Wi-Fi technology aimed at enhancing sensors and embedded applications. Founded in 2006 by a team of engineers from Intel, the company focuses on creating semiconductor solutions that enable devices to operate for years on a single AA battery. This innovation addresses the challenges faced by wireless sensor networks, particularly issues related to power consumption and the need for standardized solutions. GainSpan's integrated system-on-chip combines a radio, media access controller, baseband processor, on-chip flash memory, and an applications processor, facilitating the development of connected products for smart homes and cities. The technology supports various applications, including temperature monitoring for energy management and condition monitoring of industrial equipment, allowing users to leverage existing Wi-Fi infrastructure and knowledge for new IoT opportunities.

Insyde Software

Venture Round in 2011
Insyde Software is a prominent global provider of BIOS and UEFI firmware, as well as engineering services and customized Android solutions, catering to the mobile, server, desktop, and embedded computing sectors. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, with a U.S. office in Westborough, Massachusetts, the company specializes in system firmware and software design, development, installation, and program modification. Its product offerings include Supervyse systems management software, BlinkBoot UEFI Boot Loader, and various mobile applications. Insyde Software serves leading computer systems designers and manufacturers, generating most of its revenue from Taiwan, along with contributions from China, the United States, and other regions.

CoFluent Design

Acquisition in 2011
CoFluent Design™ provides system-level modeling and simulation tools that enable embedded device and chip designers to imagine and validate new concepts and architectures. CoFluent Studio™ generates SystemC transactional models from graphics and standard C describing complex multi-OS, multi-core systems in consumer electronics and telecoms. CoFluent Reader™ enables efficient exchange of executable specifications with all project stakeholders and contractors.

iControl Networks

Series D in 2011
iControl Networks is a technology company that specializes in providing a software platform for service providers and home security companies, facilitating the delivery of connected home solutions to households globally. Founded in 2003 and based in Redwood City, California, iControl offers a range of services including device management, remote access, task scheduling, and video management. Its solutions allow users to remotely control and manage home security systems through various devices such as web browsers, smartphones, and tablets. Additionally, the company provides home awareness, energy management, and health monitoring solutions for the elderly. One of its notable products is Piper, a Wi-Fi-enabled device that integrates video, home automation, and environmental sensors. iControl also supports collaboration through its OpenHome Partner program, which connects application and device makers on a unified platform.

Silicon Hive

Acquisition in 2011
Silicon Hive BV is a company that specializes in semiconductor intellectual property, providing a range of solutions including processor cores, program development tools, and application libraries. Founded in 2003 and based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, with additional offices in San Jose, Tokyo, Seoul, and Bangalore, Silicon Hive designs, builds, and licenses application-specific systems primarily for semiconductor manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers. Its products enable the creation of programmable integrated circuits tailored for imaging, video, and wireless communication applications. The company's innovative solutions and parallel processor technologies are integral to the functionality of camera systems, video systems, and wireless communications, allowing clients in the consumer electronics sector to enhance their offerings. Silicon Hive has been operating independently since April 2007.

Ciranova

Venture Round in 2010
Ciranova, Inc. is an electronic design automation company based in Santa Clara, California, established in 2002. The company specializes in developing interoperable tools aimed at aiding custom chip designers in the creation and migration of legacy analog intellectual property (IP). Its product offerings include PyCell Studio, which streamlines the creation of parameterized cells (PCell) and layout generators for advanced manufacturing processes, and PCell Xtreme, designed to facilitate the migration of PCells from proprietary languages into multi-vendor OpenAccess environments. Additionally, Ciranova provides services such as custom layout generator development, Python code development consulting, and analog and mixed-signal design support, enabling engineers to integrate complex RF, analog, and mixed-signal content into nanometer-scale silicon efficiently.

picoChip

Venture Round in 2010
picoChip specializes in signal processing products tailored for wireless telecommunications systems. The company is known for its multi-core digital signal processors (DSP) and software-defined radio products, which are widely implemented in the industry. Additionally, picoChip is expanding its portfolio to include a variety of application-specific standard products (ASSP) that are optimized for both cost and performance, enhancing its offerings in the wireless communication market.

picoChip

Series E in 2009
picoChip specializes in signal processing products tailored for wireless telecommunications systems. The company is known for its multi-core digital signal processors (DSP) and software-defined radio products, which are widely implemented in the industry. Additionally, picoChip is expanding its portfolio to include a variety of application-specific standard products (ASSP) that are optimized for both cost and performance, enhancing its offerings in the wireless communication market.

RapidMind

Acquisition in 2009
RapidMind, Inc. provides a software development platform that allows software vendors to deliver performance on multi-core and stream processors. It offers RapidMind Multi-core Development Platform, which enables software organizations to deliver products with less risk and lower development costs, as well as enables single-threaded manageable applications that fully leverage multi-core processors. The company was founded in 2004 as Serious Hack, Inc. and changed its name to RapidMind, Inc. in 2006. RapidMind, Inc. is based in Waterloo, Canada. As of August 19, 2009, the RapidMind team and products have joined Intel Corporation and continue to work on similar products and technology there under the "Ct Technology" project.

Cilk

Acquisition in 2009
Cilk developed software called Cilk++ which were extensions to C++ that allowed developers to create multithreaded applications and setup paths for multicore legacy applications.

iControl Networks

Series C in 2009
iControl Networks is a technology company that specializes in providing a software platform for service providers and home security companies, facilitating the delivery of connected home solutions to households globally. Founded in 2003 and based in Redwood City, California, iControl offers a range of services including device management, remote access, task scheduling, and video management. Its solutions allow users to remotely control and manage home security systems through various devices such as web browsers, smartphones, and tablets. Additionally, the company provides home awareness, energy management, and health monitoring solutions for the elderly. One of its notable products is Piper, a Wi-Fi-enabled device that integrates video, home automation, and environmental sensors. iControl also supports collaboration through its OpenHome Partner program, which connects application and device makers on a unified platform.

Wind River

Acquisition in 2009
Wind River is a company that specializes in Device Software Optimization (DSO), providing solutions to streamline the development, management, and operation of device software across various industries. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Alameda, California, Wind River offers pre-integrated and standardized development platforms that enhance quality and reliability while reducing costs and risks throughout the software development lifecycle. The company caters to sectors such as aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, and energy, delivering a comprehensive suite of services designed to meet the evolving challenges of the Internet of Things (IoT). As a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel Corporation, Wind River focuses on helping organizations navigate complex cybersecurity threats and other emerging technological demands.

Silicon Hive

Venture Round in 2008
Silicon Hive BV is a company that specializes in semiconductor intellectual property, providing a range of solutions including processor cores, program development tools, and application libraries. Founded in 2003 and based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, with additional offices in San Jose, Tokyo, Seoul, and Bangalore, Silicon Hive designs, builds, and licenses application-specific systems primarily for semiconductor manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers. Its products enable the creation of programmable integrated circuits tailored for imaging, video, and wireless communication applications. The company's innovative solutions and parallel processor technologies are integral to the functionality of camera systems, video systems, and wireless communications, allowing clients in the consumer electronics sector to enhance their offerings. Silicon Hive has been operating independently since April 2007.

Opened Hand

Acquisition in 2008
OpenedHand was an embedded Linux start-up that was acquired by [Intel](/organization/intel) in Q3, 2008. The firm developed a OpenEmbedded distribution called Poky Linux and the Clutter library. The latter is heavily used in the customized UIs of Maemo and Moblin, embedded Linux distributions from [Nokia](/organization/nokia) and Intel, respectively.

iControl Networks

Series B in 2008
iControl Networks is a technology company that specializes in providing a software platform for service providers and home security companies, facilitating the delivery of connected home solutions to households globally. Founded in 2003 and based in Redwood City, California, iControl offers a range of services including device management, remote access, task scheduling, and video management. Its solutions allow users to remotely control and manage home security systems through various devices such as web browsers, smartphones, and tablets. Additionally, the company provides home awareness, energy management, and health monitoring solutions for the elderly. One of its notable products is Piper, a Wi-Fi-enabled device that integrates video, home automation, and environmental sensors. iControl also supports collaboration through its OpenHome Partner program, which connects application and device makers on a unified platform.

GainSpan

Series B in 2007
GainSpan specializes in ultra-low-power Wi-Fi technology aimed at enhancing sensors and embedded applications. Founded in 2006 by a team of engineers from Intel, the company focuses on creating semiconductor solutions that enable devices to operate for years on a single AA battery. This innovation addresses the challenges faced by wireless sensor networks, particularly issues related to power consumption and the need for standardized solutions. GainSpan's integrated system-on-chip combines a radio, media access controller, baseband processor, on-chip flash memory, and an applications processor, facilitating the development of connected products for smart homes and cities. The technology supports various applications, including temperature monitoring for energy management and condition monitoring of industrial equipment, allowing users to leverage existing Wi-Fi infrastructure and knowledge for new IoT opportunities.

VeriSilicon

Series D in 2007
VeriSilicon Holdings Co., Ltd. is an integrated circuit design foundry that specializes in providing custom silicon solutions and system-on-chip (SoC) turnkey services for a diverse array of electronic devices and systems. Its offerings cater to sectors such as smartphones, media tablets, HDTVs, set-top boxes, and data centers. The company leverages its extensive portfolio of in-house semiconductor intellectual property (IP), which includes various processor IPs like GPU, NPU, VPU, DSP, and ISP, as well as over 1,400 analog, mixed-signal, and RF IPs. VeriSilicon's technology solutions also encompass licensable digital signal processing cores and video IPs, enabling high-definition video, audio, and IoT connectivity. The firm supports a wide range of process technologies, including advanced nodes like 28nm and FD-SOI, positioning itself as a comprehensive provider of semiconductor solutions.

VirtualLogix

Series B in 2007
VirtualLogix, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing virtualization software solutions for connected devices and networks. The company offers a range of products, including the VirtualLogix VLX platform, which enables embedded systems to run multiple heterogeneous operating systems and applications simultaneously on shared hardware. Their solutions cater to various sectors, including 3G wireless handsets, multimedia IP devices, and embedded systems. Specific offerings include VirtualLogix VLX for Network Infrastructure, which supports both commercial and real-time operating systems, and VirtualLogix VLX for Mobile Handsets, designed for wireless devices. The company also provides a customizable solution for embedded products and a graphical development environment to assist users in configuring and optimizing their virtualized platforms. Additionally, VirtualLogix offers consulting, training services, and support programs. Its clientele includes semiconductor companies, manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and carriers across Europe, the United States, Japan, Korea, and China. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, VirtualLogix was formerly known as Jaluna SA.

DiBcom

Series E in 2007
DiBcom S.A., a fabless semiconductor company, offers a range of integrated circuits in France & internationally. It specializes in the development of broadband wireless solutions following digital video broadcasting and other broadband communication standards. The company offers chipsets and development kits. Its solutions are used in automotive, portable LCD TV, PC, mobile phones and other handheld device applications. DiBcom S.A. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Palaiseau, France.

GainSpan

Series A in 2006
GainSpan specializes in ultra-low-power Wi-Fi technology aimed at enhancing sensors and embedded applications. Founded in 2006 by a team of engineers from Intel, the company focuses on creating semiconductor solutions that enable devices to operate for years on a single AA battery. This innovation addresses the challenges faced by wireless sensor networks, particularly issues related to power consumption and the need for standardized solutions. GainSpan's integrated system-on-chip combines a radio, media access controller, baseband processor, on-chip flash memory, and an applications processor, facilitating the development of connected products for smart homes and cities. The technology supports various applications, including temperature monitoring for energy management and condition monitoring of industrial equipment, allowing users to leverage existing Wi-Fi infrastructure and knowledge for new IoT opportunities.

iControl Networks

Series A in 2006
iControl Networks is a technology company that specializes in providing a software platform for service providers and home security companies, facilitating the delivery of connected home solutions to households globally. Founded in 2003 and based in Redwood City, California, iControl offers a range of services including device management, remote access, task scheduling, and video management. Its solutions allow users to remotely control and manage home security systems through various devices such as web browsers, smartphones, and tablets. Additionally, the company provides home awareness, energy management, and health monitoring solutions for the elderly. One of its notable products is Piper, a Wi-Fi-enabled device that integrates video, home automation, and environmental sensors. iControl also supports collaboration through its OpenHome Partner program, which connects application and device makers on a unified platform.

Tela Innovations

Series A in 2006
Tela Innovations, Inc. specializes in lithography-optimized design solutions for integrated circuits, offering a range of products and services to enhance semiconductor design and manufacturing. Founded in 2005 and based in California, the company develops physical IP products for ASIC and SoC designs, as well as power optimization technologies, including its Gate Length Biasing solution. Tela Innovations provides pre-defined physical topologies suitable for various functions such as logic, embedded memory, analog, and I/O. Their offerings simplify the implementation of advanced lithography techniques like double exposure and double patterning, facilitating layout management for customers. Additionally, the company customizes IP blocks and provides engineering services to support the physical design implementation process, available through both design service engagements and licensing programs.

StarGen

Venture Round in 2005
StarGen is a semiconductor company based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, specializing in serial switched interconnect solutions for computing and communications equipment. The company provides low-overhead, protocol-agnostic architectures that adhere to open standards, catering to various markets including communications, storage, servers, and embedded systems. StarGen also offers products for vendors of access communication platforms that support voice, data, and video networks. Founded in 1999 as StarBridge Technologies, Inc., the company rebranded to StarGen, Inc. in 2000 and has operated as a subsidiary of Dolphin Interconnect Solutions AS since 2007.

VeriSilicon

Series B in 2005
VeriSilicon Holdings Co., Ltd. is an integrated circuit design foundry that specializes in providing custom silicon solutions and system-on-chip (SoC) turnkey services for a diverse array of electronic devices and systems. Its offerings cater to sectors such as smartphones, media tablets, HDTVs, set-top boxes, and data centers. The company leverages its extensive portfolio of in-house semiconductor intellectual property (IP), which includes various processor IPs like GPU, NPU, VPU, DSP, and ISP, as well as over 1,400 analog, mixed-signal, and RF IPs. VeriSilicon's technology solutions also encompass licensable digital signal processing cores and video IPs, enabling high-definition video, audio, and IoT connectivity. The firm supports a wide range of process technologies, including advanced nodes like 28nm and FD-SOI, positioning itself as a comprehensive provider of semiconductor solutions.

DiBcom

Series C in 2005
DiBcom S.A., a fabless semiconductor company, offers a range of integrated circuits in France & internationally. It specializes in the development of broadband wireless solutions following digital video broadcasting and other broadband communication standards. The company offers chipsets and development kits. Its solutions are used in automotive, portable LCD TV, PC, mobile phones and other handheld device applications. DiBcom S.A. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Palaiseau, France.

picoChip

Series C in 2005
picoChip specializes in signal processing products tailored for wireless telecommunications systems. The company is known for its multi-core digital signal processors (DSP) and software-defined radio products, which are widely implemented in the industry. Additionally, picoChip is expanding its portfolio to include a variety of application-specific standard products (ASSP) that are optimized for both cost and performance, enhancing its offerings in the wireless communication market.

Mediabolic

Venture Round in 2004
Mediabolic is a developer of entertainment networking software that enables manufacturers to create cutting-edge digital home products. The company’s technologies can be embedded in products like televisions, set-top boxes, NAS devices, mobile phones, and digital cameras so that consumer electronics and PC manufacturers can extend and differentiate their product lines. Using a standards-based, open architecture Mediabolic has enabled its customers to ship award-winning solutions across diverse platforms to the consumer market. Mediabolic is located in San Mateo, California.

Jungo Software

Series C in 2003
Jungo Connectivity Ltd.develops the residential gateway software platform called OpenRG which enables Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to bring broadband customer premises equipment (CPE) such as residential gateways, SOHO gateways and IADs to market quickly. Jungo also provides software development tools for embedded systems and telephony applications, which have millions of installations in the market to date.

OSA Technologies

Series B in 2003
OSA Technologies, Inc. specializes in embedded platform management solutions for various sectors, including servers, telecommunications, networking, and storage. The company designs, manufactures, and sells intelligent platform management interface (IPMI) firmware and software that support a range of management controllers and systems. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Jose, California, OSA Technologies also maintains offices in Shanghai, China, and Taipei, Taiwan.

Jungo Software

Series B in 2001
Jungo Connectivity Ltd.develops the residential gateway software platform called OpenRG which enables Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to bring broadband customer premises equipment (CPE) such as residential gateways, SOHO gateways and IADs to market quickly. Jungo also provides software development tools for embedded systems and telephony applications, which have millions of installations in the market to date.

Get2Chip

Venture Round in 2000
Get2Chip is a developer of Volare, an architectural platform designed for chip manufacturers and IP providers to facilitate rapid system-level synthesis. The company offers an integrated front-end design environment for system-on-chip (SoC) development that encompasses tasks typically handled by separate behavioral, logical, and physical synthesis tools, as well as a floor planner and a static timing analyzer. By providing a comprehensive solution that includes ESL, RTL, and gate-level design, Get2Chip aims to streamline the design process and enhance efficiency in the semiconductor industry.

IntervalZero

Venture Round in 2000
IntervalZero’s RTX software transforms Windows into a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS). For projects that demand a Windows user experience and require hard real-time or determinism, the RTX RTOS Platform enables OEMs and end users to capitalize on Windows, x86 multi-core multi-processor technology , symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) and real-time Ethernet. The RTX RTOS Platform reduce reliance on proprietary hardware such as DSPs and MCUs RTX has achieved a Safety Integrity Level 3 – SIL-3 – certifications and FDA Class II certification with numerous medical equipment manufacturers.

Ford Microelectronics

Acquisition in 2000
Ford Microelectronics is a company that was acquired by Intel in 2000.

Lynx Software Technologies

Venture Round in 2000
Lynx Software Technologies, Inc. specializes in designing and developing virtualization and real-time operating systems (RTOS) tailored for safety- and security-critical applications. Its product portfolio includes Lynx MOSA.ic, a framework that facilitates the development of modular software systems, and LynxSecure, a processor partitioning system that isolates computing resources through hardware virtualization. The company also offers LynxOS-178, a native POSIX hard real-time RTOS that has received FAA certification for reusability, and LynxOS, a general-purpose RTOS. Lynx Software Technologies serves various sectors, including automotive, avionics, industrial, and cybersecurity, through a global network of distributors. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company maintains additional offices in France and the United Kingdom. Lynx Software Technologies actively participates in industry standards organizations, ensuring that its products meet evolving customer needs and adhere to standards such as ARINC 653 for avionics.

Rogue Wave Software

Venture Round in 2000
Rogue Wave Software, Inc. specializes in developing cross-platform software development tools, embedded components, and libraries aimed at enhancing the quality and efficiency of mission-critical applications. The company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including Klocwork for static code analysis, CodeDynamics for bug detection in C and C++ applications, and TotalView for high-performance computing debugging. Other notable offerings include OpenLogic for open source management, SourcePro for portable C++ infrastructure, and various tools for memory analysis, application security, and performance management. Rogue Wave serves a wide range of industries, including financial services, telecommunications, healthcare, and government, as well as independent software vendors and original equipment manufacturers globally. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, the company has additional offices in several locations, including the United Kingdom, Germany, and Japan. Rogue Wave Software, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Perforce Software Inc.

GoAhead

Series B in 1999
GoAhead Software, Inc. specializes in integrated middleware solutions tailored for telecom, military, and aerospace equipment manufacturers. The company provides a range of products, including SelfReliant, which ensures high availability and effective systems management, and the Application Ready Platform, which facilitates resource discovery, system model instantiation, shelf manager integration, alarm management, and hot swap management. Additionally, GoAhead offers an open-source Web server designed for embedded device developers, supporting features such as active server pages and user management. The company's software solutions cater to various development projects, including wireless base station controllers, defense applications, and industrial controllers. Founded in 1993, GoAhead is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.
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