Intel

Intel Corporation, established in 1968, is a global leader in semiconductor chip manufacturing. The company designs, manufactures, and sells essential technologies for cloud, smart, and connected devices worldwide. Intel operates through various segments, offering platform products like central processing units and chipsets, and non-platform products such as accelerators, connectivity products, and memory and storage solutions. Additionally, Intel provides Internet of Things products and computer vision technology. Serving original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and cloud service providers, Intel collaborates with other tech giants to advance computing and communications. Intel Capital, the company's strategic investment arm, invests in innovative startups targeting cloud, AI, 5G, and other disruptive technologies. With a workforce of over 100,000 employees globally, Intel is transforming from a PC-centric company to a data-centric one, powering the future of computing and communications.

Indeshaw Adenaw

Investment Manager

Ranjeet Alexis

Investment Director, United States

Safroadu Yeboah Amankwah

Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer

Assaf Araki

Investment Director

Jennifer Ard

Managing Director and Head of Investment Operations

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

Vice President of Finance, Assistant Treasurer and Intel Capital Managing Director

Joe Bolger

Vice President

John Bonini

Vice President / General Manager - Desktop, Workstations, Gaming

James Carwana

Vice President

Arun Chetty

Managing Director

Lisa Cohen

Investment Director

Joe English

Vice President

Don Faria

Investment Director

Dave Flanagan

Vice President, Senior Managing Director

Andrew Fligel

Senior Managing Director and Member of the Investment Committee

Pat Gelsinger

CEO

Yoni Greifman

Investment Director, Intel Capital

Abdul Guefor

Managing Director EMEA

Josiane Ishimwe

Investment Analyst

Dave Johnson

Managing Director / Investment Director

Erik Jorgensen

Director, United Kingdom

Greg Lavender Ph.D

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

Anthony Lin

Head of Intel Capital and Corporate Vice President

Steve 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

Anil Nanduri

Vice President and General Manager, Drones Group

Sanat Rao

Director

Mark Rostick JD

Vice President and Senior 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

Investment Director

Erica Van

Investment Director

Tianlin Wang

Managing Director and China Country Manager

Nick Washburn

Senior 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

Liang Chen Ph.D

Director, Business Planning and Development

Past deals in Embedded Software

Baya Systems

Series B in 2025
Baya Systems is a pioneer in chipset-based semiconductor technology, focusing on the development of modular systems that enhance intelligent computing across a range of applications. The company specializes in chiplet technology, which allows for the creation of efficient semiconductors by decomposing complex designs into smaller, modular components. This innovative approach enables the semiconductor industry to effectively manage increasing complexity and reduce design cycles, positioning Baya Systems at the forefront of advancements in semiconductor design and manufacturing.

Eclypsium

Series C in 2024
Eclypsium, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Portland, Oregon, established in 2017. It specializes in developing a cloud-based device security platform designed to protect the firmware and hardware layers of organizational infrastructure, including laptops, servers, and networking equipment. The platform enables security teams to gain insights into vulnerabilities below the operating system, allowing them to implement essential security controls effectively. Additionally, Eclypsium focuses on digital supply chain security, ensuring the integrity of critical software, firmware, and hardware. By addressing risks associated with complex technology supply chains, Eclypsium supports enterprises and government agencies in safeguarding their infrastructure against threats originating from unprotected components.

Eclypsium

Series B in 2022
Eclypsium, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Portland, Oregon, established in 2017. It specializes in developing a cloud-based device security platform designed to protect the firmware and hardware layers of organizational infrastructure, including laptops, servers, and networking equipment. The platform enables security teams to gain insights into vulnerabilities below the operating system, allowing them to implement essential security controls effectively. Additionally, Eclypsium focuses on digital supply chain security, ensuring the integrity of critical software, firmware, and hardware. By addressing risks associated with complex technology supply chains, Eclypsium supports enterprises and government agencies in safeguarding their infrastructure against threats originating from unprotected components.

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.

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, Ltd. is a pioneering developer of compiler technologies and software development tools focused on parallel systems and multi-core processors. Founded in 1999 and based in Edinburgh, the company specializes in creating solutions that enhance the performance of artificial intelligence applications by leveraging graphics processors and specialized AI processors. Its product offerings include a range of C/C++ compilers, such as VectorC Professional Edition, VectorC for the Playstation 2 core processor, and VectorC for the Playstation 2 vector units. Additionally, Codeplay provides multicore programming systems, shader compilers, and retargetable programming tools. The company collaborates with leading technology firms to integrate advanced intelligence into devices, encompassing applications from smartphones to self-driving cars, while maintaining a commitment to maximizing performance and minimizing power consumption through the use of open standard interfaces.

Syntiant

Series D in 2022
Syntiant specializes in developing neuromorphic semiconductors that bring artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities directly to edge devices, reducing reliance on cloud-based processing. The company's advanced chip solutions combine deep learning with semiconductor design to create ultra-low-power, high-performance processors for deep neural networks. These processors are ideal for always-on applications in battery-powered devices such as smartphones, smart speakers, earbuds, hearing aids, and laptops, enabling the development of AI technology for sensor, voice, and video applications across a wide range of products.

SiFive

Series F in 2022
SiFive, Inc. is a semiconductor company that specializes in designing and manufacturing chips, particularly focusing on RISC-V architecture. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in locations such as Oregon, Texas, India, Taiwan, and France, SiFive provides a range of products including multi-core application processors, embedded microcontrollers, and system-on-chip solutions tailored for various applications such as IoT and wearables. The company emphasizes the use of open-source technology to enable faster and more cost-effective hardware development. By offering software development kits, toolchains, and customized silicon products, SiFive aims to democratize access to advanced semiconductor solutions, accelerating innovation for businesses of all sizes.

Linutronix

Acquisition in 2022
Linutronix is a prominent provider of services focused on implementing Linux in industrial environments. The company offers a comprehensive range of solutions, including board support packages, development environments, browser applications, and consulting services for ongoing projects. Linutronix assists clients by addressing specific aspects of their projects or providing complete solutions tailored to their needs. In addition to its service offerings, the company actively contributes to the development of Linux, serving as maintainers for the x86 architecture and developing critical components of the flash driver infrastructure. Through its expertise in embedded operating systems, Linutronix aims to support clients in optimizing their industrial applications.

NeuroBlade

Series B in 2021
NeuroBlade, LTD. is a technology company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence (AI) chips focused on the inference stage for data centers and end devices. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Hod-Hasharon, Israel, the company aims to address memory bottlenecks and enhance analytical query performance. NeuroBlade's innovative solutions leverage proprietary computational memory technology and extensive expertise in hardware, software, and algorithms, positioning the company at the forefront of analytics acceleration for large data sets. With operations extending to Taipei, Taiwan, and Palo Alto, California, NeuroBlade is dedicated to transforming infrastructure for data analytics while reducing costs and power consumption for businesses, ultimately facilitating faster insights.

Untether AI

Venture Round in 2021
Untether AI Corporation, established in 2017 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, specializes in the development of advanced neural net-based inference processors and chips. These processors are designed to enhance the capabilities of various devices, such as augmented reality headsets and wearables, enabling them to perform complex tasks like machine vision and speech recognition. The company focuses on a unique architecture that minimizes energy consumption while maximizing inference performance, addressing the challenges posed by strict energy budgets in modern devices. By employing a near-memory design, Untether AI’s technology reduces the distance data must travel during processing, thereby improving efficiency and lowering resource requirements. This innovative approach positions Untether AI as a leader in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence applications, where effective inference is critical for advancing device intelligence.

Eclypsium

Series B in 2020
Eclypsium, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Portland, Oregon, established in 2017. It specializes in developing a cloud-based device security platform designed to protect the firmware and hardware layers of organizational infrastructure, including laptops, servers, and networking equipment. The platform enables security teams to gain insights into vulnerabilities below the operating system, allowing them to implement essential security controls effectively. Additionally, Eclypsium focuses on digital supply chain security, ensuring the integrity of critical software, firmware, and hardware. By addressing risks associated with complex technology supply chains, Eclypsium supports enterprises and government agencies in safeguarding their infrastructure against threats originating from unprotected components.

Eclypsium

Convertible Note in 2020
Eclypsium, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Portland, Oregon, established in 2017. It specializes in developing a cloud-based device security platform designed to protect the firmware and hardware layers of organizational infrastructure, including laptops, servers, and networking equipment. The platform enables security teams to gain insights into vulnerabilities below the operating system, allowing them to implement essential security controls effectively. Additionally, Eclypsium focuses on digital supply chain security, ensuring the integrity of critical software, firmware, and hardware. By addressing risks associated with complex technology supply chains, Eclypsium supports enterprises and government agencies in safeguarding their infrastructure against threats originating from unprotected components.

ProteanTecs

Series C in 2020
ProteanTecs Ltd. is a technology company that specializes in developing 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 from chip-embedded agents and machine learning techniques to predict faults before they manifest as failures. Its innovative solutions offer valuable insights across the entire value chain, benefiting chip vendors, system vendors, and digital service providers. ProteanTecs aims to significantly reduce defects per million (DPPM), improve yield, facilitate predictive maintenance, and optimize product introduction, thereby making electronic systems more predictable and reliable.

SiFive

Series E in 2020
SiFive, Inc. is a semiconductor company that specializes in designing and manufacturing chips, particularly focusing on RISC-V architecture. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in locations such as Oregon, Texas, India, Taiwan, and France, SiFive provides a range of products including multi-core application processors, embedded microcontrollers, and system-on-chip solutions tailored for various applications such as IoT and wearables. The company emphasizes the use of open-source technology to enable faster and more cost-effective hardware development. By offering software development kits, toolchains, and customized silicon products, SiFive aims to democratize access to advanced semiconductor solutions, accelerating innovation for businesses of all sizes.

Untether AI

Series A in 2020
Untether AI Corporation, established in 2017 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, specializes in the development of advanced neural net-based inference processors and chips. These processors are designed to enhance the capabilities of various devices, such as augmented reality headsets and wearables, enabling them to perform complex tasks like machine vision and speech recognition. The company focuses on a unique architecture that minimizes energy consumption while maximizing inference performance, addressing the challenges posed by strict energy budgets in modern devices. By employing a near-memory design, Untether AI’s technology reduces the distance data must travel during processing, thereby improving efficiency and lowering resource requirements. This innovative approach positions Untether AI as a leader in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence applications, where effective inference is critical for advancing device intelligence.

Untether AI

Series A in 2019
Untether AI Corporation, established in 2017 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, specializes in the development of advanced neural net-based inference processors and chips. These processors are designed to enhance the capabilities of various devices, such as augmented reality headsets and wearables, enabling them to perform complex tasks like machine vision and speech recognition. The company focuses on a unique architecture that minimizes energy consumption while maximizing inference performance, addressing the challenges posed by strict energy budgets in modern devices. By employing a near-memory design, Untether AI’s technology reduces the distance data must travel during processing, thereby improving efficiency and lowering resource requirements. This innovative approach positions Untether AI as a leader in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence applications, where effective inference is critical for advancing device intelligence.

NeuroBlade

Series A in 2019
NeuroBlade, LTD. is a technology company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence (AI) chips focused on the inference stage for data centers and end devices. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Hod-Hasharon, Israel, the company aims to address memory bottlenecks and enhance analytical query performance. NeuroBlade's innovative solutions leverage proprietary computational memory technology and extensive expertise in hardware, software, and algorithms, positioning the company at the forefront of analytics acceleration for large data sets. With operations extending to Taipei, Taiwan, and Palo Alto, California, NeuroBlade is dedicated to transforming infrastructure for data analytics while reducing costs and power consumption for businesses, ultimately facilitating faster insights.

Barefoot Networks

Acquisition in 2019
Barefoot Networks, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in the design and development of Ethernet switch chips. As a subsidiary of Intel Corporation, Barefoot Networks focuses on creating programmable network switches that simplify network programming, aiming to make it as straightforward as programming a CPU. The company's offerings include scalable load balancing, advanced telemetry, and enhanced switching and routing features, which provide enterprises, data centers, and telecom providers with the ability to introduce new functionalities in their network products without sacrificing performance. Through its innovative approach, Barefoot Networks is shaping the future of networking by enabling greater programmability and efficiency in network management operations.

Untether AI

Series A in 2019
Untether AI Corporation, established in 2017 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, specializes in the development of advanced neural net-based inference processors and chips. These processors are designed to enhance the capabilities of various devices, such as augmented reality headsets and wearables, enabling them to perform complex tasks like machine vision and speech recognition. The company focuses on a unique architecture that minimizes energy consumption while maximizing inference performance, addressing the challenges posed by strict energy budgets in modern devices. By employing a near-memory design, Untether AI’s technology reduces the distance data must travel during processing, thereby improving efficiency and lowering resource requirements. This innovative approach positions Untether AI as a leader in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence applications, where effective inference is critical for advancing device intelligence.

ProteanTecs

Series B in 2019
ProteanTecs Ltd. is a technology company that specializes in developing 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 from chip-embedded agents and machine learning techniques to predict faults before they manifest as failures. Its innovative solutions offer valuable insights across the entire value chain, benefiting chip vendors, system vendors, and digital service providers. ProteanTecs aims to significantly reduce defects per million (DPPM), improve yield, facilitate predictive maintenance, and optimize product introduction, thereby making electronic systems more predictable and reliable.

Ineda Systems

Acquisition in 2019
Ineda Systems Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of low-power system-on-chip (SoC) solutions, focusing on improving power consumption for wearable and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Hyderabad, India, the company employs a hierarchical computing architecture that allows multiple CPUs to operate independently while sharing resources. This architecture enhances contextual computing, enabling devices to remain in an always-on state and optimally utilize CPUs, peripherals, accelerators, and memory based on specific applications. Ineda's products are designed for various sectors, including automotive, healthcare, fitness, and smart infrastructure, supporting applications such as traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise control, and telehealth solutions. The company distributes its offerings through a network of partners across the United States, India, Taiwan, China, Korea, and Japan, positioning itself as a leader in low-power SoC development for both consumer and enterprise markets.

Eclypsium

Series A in 2018
Eclypsium, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Portland, Oregon, established in 2017. It specializes in developing a cloud-based device security platform designed to protect the firmware and hardware layers of organizational infrastructure, including laptops, servers, and networking equipment. The platform enables security teams to gain insights into vulnerabilities below the operating system, allowing them to implement essential security controls effectively. Additionally, Eclypsium focuses on digital supply chain security, ensuring the integrity of critical software, firmware, and hardware. By addressing risks associated with complex technology supply chains, Eclypsium supports enterprises and government agencies in safeguarding their infrastructure against threats originating from unprotected components.

Syntiant

Series B in 2018
Syntiant specializes in developing neuromorphic semiconductors that bring artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities directly to edge devices, reducing reliance on cloud-based processing. The company's advanced chip solutions combine deep learning with semiconductor design to create ultra-low-power, high-performance processors for deep neural networks. These processors are ideal for always-on applications in battery-powered devices such as smartphones, smart speakers, earbuds, hearing aids, and laptops, enabling the development of AI technology for sensor, voice, and video applications across a wide range of products.

NetSpeed Systems

Acquisition in 2018
NetSpeed Systems is a company that specializes in providing scalable and coherent Network-on-Chip (NoC) intellectual property (IP) for System-on-Chip (SoC) designers across various markets, including mobile, high-performance computing, and networking. Founded in 2011, the company offers NoC IPs that facilitate significant time-to-market advantages through a system-level approach, extensive user-driven automation, and advanced algorithms. Its technology simplifies the integration of internet protocols, allowing architects and designers to optimize power, performance, and area in application-specific integrated circuits. NetSpeed Systems is led by experienced executives from the semiconductor and networking industries, positioning the company as a key player in the evolving landscape of chip design.

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.

Syntiant

Series A in 2018
Syntiant specializes in developing neuromorphic semiconductors that bring artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities directly to edge devices, reducing reliance on cloud-based processing. The company's advanced chip solutions combine deep learning with semiconductor design to create ultra-low-power, high-performance processors for deep neural networks. These processors are ideal for always-on applications in battery-powered devices such as smartphones, smart speakers, earbuds, hearing aids, and laptops, enabling the development of AI technology for sensor, voice, and video applications across a wide range of products.

SiFive

Series C in 2018
SiFive, Inc. is a semiconductor company that specializes in designing and manufacturing chips, particularly focusing on RISC-V architecture. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in locations such as Oregon, Texas, India, Taiwan, and France, SiFive provides a range of products including multi-core application processors, embedded microcontrollers, and system-on-chip solutions tailored for various applications such as IoT and wearables. The company emphasizes the use of open-source technology to enable faster and more cost-effective hardware development. By offering software development kits, toolchains, and customized silicon products, SiFive aims to democratize access to advanced semiconductor solutions, accelerating innovation for businesses of all sizes.

Eclypsium

Seed Round in 2017
Eclypsium, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Portland, Oregon, established in 2017. It specializes in developing a cloud-based device security platform designed to protect the firmware and hardware layers of organizational infrastructure, including laptops, servers, and networking equipment. The platform enables security teams to gain insights into vulnerabilities below the operating system, allowing them to implement essential security controls effectively. Additionally, Eclypsium focuses on digital supply chain security, ensuring the integrity of critical software, firmware, and hardware. By addressing risks associated with complex technology supply chains, Eclypsium supports enterprises and government agencies in safeguarding their infrastructure against threats originating from unprotected components.

NetSpeed Systems

Series C in 2016
NetSpeed Systems is a company that specializes in providing scalable and coherent Network-on-Chip (NoC) intellectual property (IP) for System-on-Chip (SoC) designers across various markets, including mobile, high-performance computing, and networking. Founded in 2011, the company offers NoC IPs that facilitate significant time-to-market advantages through a system-level approach, extensive user-driven automation, and advanced algorithms. Its technology simplifies the integration of internet protocols, allowing architects and designers to optimize power, performance, and area in application-specific integrated circuits. NetSpeed Systems is led by experienced executives from the semiconductor and networking industries, positioning the company as a key player in the evolving landscape of chip design.

Eve

Funding Round in 2016
Eve Devices, also known as Eve Distribution Ltd, is a technology company dedicated to redefining the tech creation process by focusing on essential elements. Recognizing the imperfections in the current technology landscape, Eve aims to innovate and improve user experiences through a streamlined approach to design and development. The company is committed to delivering high-quality technological solutions that meet the evolving needs of consumers, with the ultimate goal of guiding users toward a more advanced and satisfying technological future.

Movidius

Acquisition in 2016
Movidius is a vision processor company based in San Mateo, California, specializing in the design of high-performance, ultralow power computational imaging and vision processing chips, software, and development tools. The company focuses on advancing computational imaging and computer vision technologies for a range of connected devices, including smartphones, tablets, wearables, and embedded systems. Movidius' innovative architecture enables intelligent and contextually aware experiences for consumers across various applications, including mobile and wearable devices, as well as industrial camera systems.

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.

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.

Altera

Acquisition in 2015
Altera Corporation, now a subsidiary of Intel, is a semiconductor company specializing in the design and manufacture of programmable logic devices (PLDs), including field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and complex programmable logic devices (CPLDs). The company also develops HardCopy application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and power system-on-chip (PowerSoC) devices, which enhance the miniaturization and efficiency of power circuitry in electronic systems. Altera's product portfolio features various FPGA series, such as Stratix, Arria, Cyclone, and MAX, along with configuration devices that store programming code for FPGAs. Furthermore, Altera offers intellectual property cores and development tools, including the Quartus II software for design and verification. The company serves a broad range of markets, including telecommunications, industrial automation, military, automotive, networking, and data storage, and markets its products globally through distributors and direct sales teams. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Altera has established itself as a key player in providing flexible and efficient programmable solutions for diverse applications.

Teraki

Grant in 2015
Teraki GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing software solutions designed to enhance data accessibility for various applications, including insurance, predictive maintenance, and autonomous driving. Its technology enables low-latency performance metrics, which are crucial for meeting stringent service level agreements. The company's software is specifically tailored for connected car, telematics, and autonomous vehicle applications, allowing for the handling of high volumes of data in production environments. Teraki's platform also focuses on building and refining artificial intelligence models driven by sensor data, automating the training process and improving accuracy rates. Key functionalities include crash detection, automotive insurance services, and fleet management, all aimed at optimizing operational efficiency and performance.

NetSpeed Systems

Series B in 2014
NetSpeed Systems is a company that specializes in providing scalable and coherent Network-on-Chip (NoC) intellectual property (IP) for System-on-Chip (SoC) designers across various markets, including mobile, high-performance computing, and networking. Founded in 2011, the company offers NoC IPs that facilitate significant time-to-market advantages through a system-level approach, extensive user-driven automation, and advanced algorithms. Its technology simplifies the integration of internet protocols, allowing architects and designers to optimize power, performance, and area in application-specific integrated circuits. NetSpeed Systems is led by experienced executives from the semiconductor and networking industries, positioning the company as a key player in the evolving landscape of chip design.

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.

GainSpan

Series D in 2013
GainSpan is a company that specializes in ultra-low-power Wi-Fi technology for sensors and embedded applications. Founded in 2006 by a team of engineers who previously worked at Intel Corporation, GainSpan aims to enhance the adoption of wireless sensor networks by addressing power consumption challenges associated with traditional Wi-Fi solutions. The company's innovative semiconductor and software offerings allow devices to operate for up to ten years on a single AA battery, leveraging existing Wi-Fi infrastructure. This technology facilitates the development of connected products for various applications, including temperature monitoring for energy management and condition monitoring of industrial equipment. GainSpan's integrated system-on-chip combines multiple components, such as a radio, media access controller, and applications processor, into one compact package, thereby streamlining the creation of smart home and city solutions.

GainSpan

Series C in 2011
GainSpan is a company that specializes in ultra-low-power Wi-Fi technology for sensors and embedded applications. Founded in 2006 by a team of engineers who previously worked at Intel Corporation, GainSpan aims to enhance the adoption of wireless sensor networks by addressing power consumption challenges associated with traditional Wi-Fi solutions. The company's innovative semiconductor and software offerings allow devices to operate for up to ten years on a single AA battery, leveraging existing Wi-Fi infrastructure. This technology facilitates the development of connected products for various applications, including temperature monitoring for energy management and condition monitoring of industrial equipment. GainSpan's integrated system-on-chip combines multiple components, such as a radio, media access controller, and applications processor, into one compact package, thereby streamlining the creation of smart home and city solutions.

Insyde Software

Venture Round in 2011
Insyde Software is a global provider of BIOS and UEFI firmware solutions, engineering services, and customized Android applications for various computing industries, including mobile, server, desktop, and embedded systems. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, with additional U.S. headquarters in Westborough, MA, the company serves leading computer system designers and manufacturers worldwide. Insyde Software's offerings include Supervyse systems management software and BlinkBoot UEFI Boot Loader, among other products. The majority of its revenue is generated from Taiwan, with significant contributions also coming 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.

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.

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.

picoChip

Venture Round in 2010
picoChip specializes in signal processing products designed for wireless telecommunications systems. The company develops multi-core digital signal processors (DSPs) and has a notable portfolio of software-defined radio products that are widely utilized in the industry. Additionally, picoChip is expanding its offerings to include a range of application-specific standard products (ASSPs) that are optimized for both cost and performance, catering to the evolving needs of wireless communication technologies.

picoChip

Series E in 2009
picoChip specializes in signal processing products designed for wireless telecommunications systems. The company develops multi-core digital signal processors (DSPs) and has a notable portfolio of software-defined radio products that are widely utilized in the industry. Additionally, picoChip is expanding its offerings to include a range of application-specific standard products (ASSPs) that are optimized for both cost and performance, catering to the evolving needs of wireless communication technologies.

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.

Imagination Technologies

Post in 2009
Imagination Technologies, established in 1977, is a UK-based company that designs and licenses advanced processor solutions for diverse markets. It specializes in graphics, video, vision, and embedded processing, along with multi-standard communications. Key products include PowerVR Graphics for multimedia processing, PowerVR Ray Tracing for fast ray tracing, PowerVR Video for hardware video encode and decode, and PowerVR Vision for integrated vision processing. The company also offers MIPS processor cores, Ensigma radio processing units, security solutions, and wire-speed switching and routing solutions. Imagination Technologies serves semiconductor, network operator, manufacturer, and OEM companies, catering to mobile, consumer, automotive, networking, and IoT markets.

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.

Imagination Technologies

Post in 2008
Imagination Technologies, established in 1977, is a UK-based company that designs and licenses advanced processor solutions for diverse markets. It specializes in graphics, video, vision, and embedded processing, along with multi-standard communications. Key products include PowerVR Graphics for multimedia processing, PowerVR Ray Tracing for fast ray tracing, PowerVR Video for hardware video encode and decode, and PowerVR Vision for integrated vision processing. The company also offers MIPS processor cores, Ensigma radio processing units, security solutions, and wire-speed switching and routing solutions. Imagination Technologies serves semiconductor, network operator, manufacturer, and OEM companies, catering to mobile, consumer, automotive, networking, and IoT markets.

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.

Opened Hand

Acquisition in 2008
OpenedHand was an embedded Linux start-up that focused on the design and development of open-source software. The company created an OpenEmbedded distribution known as Poky Linux and developed the Clutter library, which is utilized in the customized user interfaces of various embedded Linux distributions, particularly Maemo and Moblin, associated with Nokia and Intel. OpenedHand's contributions significantly enhanced the functionality and user experience of these systems. In the third quarter of 2008, the firm was acquired by Intel, further integrating its innovations into Intel's broader technology ecosystem.

GainSpan

Series B in 2007
GainSpan is a company that specializes in ultra-low-power Wi-Fi technology for sensors and embedded applications. Founded in 2006 by a team of engineers who previously worked at Intel Corporation, GainSpan aims to enhance the adoption of wireless sensor networks by addressing power consumption challenges associated with traditional Wi-Fi solutions. The company's innovative semiconductor and software offerings allow devices to operate for up to ten years on a single AA battery, leveraging existing Wi-Fi infrastructure. This technology facilitates the development of connected products for various applications, including temperature monitoring for energy management and condition monitoring of industrial equipment. GainSpan's integrated system-on-chip combines multiple components, such as a radio, media access controller, and applications processor, into one compact package, thereby streamlining the creation of smart home and city solutions.

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.

VirtualLogix

Series B in 2007
VirtualLogix, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing and marketing virtualization software solutions tailored for connected devices and networks. Its flagship product, VirtualLogix VLX, is a versatile platform that enables embedded systems to run multiple heterogeneous operating systems and applications concurrently on shared hardware. The company offers various versions of VLX, including solutions for network infrastructure, mobile handsets, and embedded systems, as well as a graphical environment, VLX Developer, to assist users in configuring and optimizing their virtualized platforms. VirtualLogix's products are utilized in a range of applications, including 3G wireless handsets, multimedia IP devices, and switching equipment. The company serves a diverse clientele, including semiconductor companies, manufacturers, OEMs, and carriers across regions such as Europe, the United States, Japan, Korea, and China. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, VirtualLogix also maintains additional offices in Japan, Korea, and China.

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.

picoChip

Series D in 2007
picoChip specializes in signal processing products designed for wireless telecommunications systems. The company develops multi-core digital signal processors (DSPs) and has a notable portfolio of software-defined radio products that are widely utilized in the industry. Additionally, picoChip is expanding its offerings to include a range of application-specific standard products (ASSPs) that are optimized for both cost and performance, catering to the evolving needs of wireless communication technologies.

Silicon Navigator Corporation

Venture Round in 2007
Silicon Navigator was founded with the sole purpose of enabling component software for EDA and Chip Design. All our solutions are Plugin based and enable the integration and assembly of solutions at the customer site without recompilation. The company licenses software at the Source, C++ API (application programming interface), and scripting levels. By leveraging Qt, OpenGL, Tk/TCL, and PyQt/Python, our customers can modify our products or license infrastructure to build their own products. Silicon Navigator has developed the next generation of business models for partnering with its customers. To effectively address today's EDA market requires a range of options from source licensing to products with very simple scripting. Chip Design companies have a variety of needs, requirements, and internal CAD expertise. Silicon Navigator has developed three tiers of licensing models to serve our EDA customers. Silicon Navigator provides solutions that leverage the OpenAccess database, which is publicly OpenSourced and managed by the Si2 consortium. Our solution is a complete graphical framework called RDE which is built on standards like Qt, OpenGL, C++, TCL, and Python. RDE based solutions are used by leading companies for Digital and Custom Design. We provide products, engines, and services in the areas or RTL, Power Analysis, Schematics, Transistor Layout, Floorplaning, Timing.

Imagination Technologies

Post in 2006
Imagination Technologies, established in 1977, is a UK-based company that designs and licenses advanced processor solutions for diverse markets. It specializes in graphics, video, vision, and embedded processing, along with multi-standard communications. Key products include PowerVR Graphics for multimedia processing, PowerVR Ray Tracing for fast ray tracing, PowerVR Video for hardware video encode and decode, and PowerVR Vision for integrated vision processing. The company also offers MIPS processor cores, Ensigma radio processing units, security solutions, and wire-speed switching and routing solutions. Imagination Technologies serves semiconductor, network operator, manufacturer, and OEM companies, catering to mobile, consumer, automotive, networking, and IoT markets.

Neusoft Group

Post in 2006
Neusoft Group is a Chinese technology company that specializes in providing industry-specific solutions and product engineering services. The company leverages its core software technology expertise to offer tailored IT services across various sectors such as telecommunications, energy, finance, manufacturing, healthcare, and government. Neusoft's portfolio includes embedded software development for digital home appliances and mobile terminals, along with a range of other products. It collaborates globally with multinational corporations to deliver these solutions.

GainSpan

Series A in 2006
GainSpan is a company that specializes in ultra-low-power Wi-Fi technology for sensors and embedded applications. Founded in 2006 by a team of engineers who previously worked at Intel Corporation, GainSpan aims to enhance the adoption of wireless sensor networks by addressing power consumption challenges associated with traditional Wi-Fi solutions. The company's innovative semiconductor and software offerings allow devices to operate for up to ten years on a single AA battery, leveraging existing Wi-Fi infrastructure. This technology facilitates the development of connected products for various applications, including temperature monitoring for energy management and condition monitoring of industrial equipment. GainSpan's integrated system-on-chip combines multiple components, such as a radio, media access controller, and applications processor, into one compact package, thereby streamlining the creation of smart home and city solutions.

StarGen

Venture Round in 2005
StarGen, Inc. is a semiconductor company based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, specializing in serial switched interconnect solutions for computing and communications equipment. Founded in 1999 as StarBridge Technologies, Inc., the company changed its name to StarGen, Inc. in 2000. StarGen provides low-overhead, protocol-agnostic, and open standards-based architectures, catering to various markets including communications, storage, server, and embedded systems. Its product offerings support vendors of access communication platforms for voice, data, and video networks. As of 2007, StarGen operates as a subsidiary of Dolphin Interconnect Solutions AS.

VeriSilicon

Series B in 2005
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.

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 designed for wireless telecommunications systems. The company develops multi-core digital signal processors (DSPs) and has a notable portfolio of software-defined radio products that are widely utilized in the industry. Additionally, picoChip is expanding its offerings to include a range of application-specific standard products (ASSPs) that are optimized for both cost and performance, catering to the evolving needs of wireless communication technologies.

Jungo Software

Series C in 2003
Jungo Software develops a range of software solutions primarily focused on connectivity and automotive applications. The company is known for its residential gateway software platform, OpenRG, which enables Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to efficiently introduce broadband customer premises equipment, including residential and small office/home office gateways. In addition to this, Jungo provides software development tools for embedded systems and telephony applications, which have been widely adopted across various markets. The company also offers products tailored for automotive use, such as WinDriver, a PC driver development toolkit; MediaCore, automotive multimedia middleware; and DriverCore, communication drivers for USB devices. Overall, Jungo Software plays a significant role in enhancing connectivity in both home and automotive environments.

OSA Technologies

Series B in 2003
OSA Technologies, Inc. specializes in embedded platform management solutions for various markets, including server, blade, telecommunications, networking, and storage. Established in 2000 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company also has offices in Shanghai, China, and Taipei, Taiwan. OSA Technologies designs, manufactures, and sells intelligent platform management interface (IPMI) firmware and software, which supports a range of management controllers and systems, addressing the needs of clients in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Jungo Software

Series B in 2001
Jungo Software develops a range of software solutions primarily focused on connectivity and automotive applications. The company is known for its residential gateway software platform, OpenRG, which enables Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to efficiently introduce broadband customer premises equipment, including residential and small office/home office gateways. In addition to this, Jungo provides software development tools for embedded systems and telephony applications, which have been widely adopted across various markets. The company also offers products tailored for automotive use, such as WinDriver, a PC driver development toolkit; MediaCore, automotive multimedia middleware; and DriverCore, communication drivers for USB devices. Overall, Jungo Software plays a significant role in enhancing connectivity in both home and automotive environments.

Get2Chip

Venture Round in 2000
Get2Chip is a developer of Volare, an architectural platform designed for chip manufacturers and intellectual property (IP) providers. The company focuses on enabling rapid system-level synthesis, facilitating the design and development of complex systems-on-chip (SoC). Get2Chip offers an integrated front-end design environment that streamlines various stages of the design process, encompassing electronic system level (ESL), register transfer level (RTL), and gate-level design. By consolidating tasks that are typically handled by separate synthesis tools, floor planners, and static timing analyzers, Get2Chip enhances efficiency and reduces time-to-market for its clients 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 the design and development of virtualization and real-time operating systems (RTOS) tailored for safety- and security-critical applications. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional offices in France and the United Kingdom, the company offers a range of products including Lynx MOSA.ic, a modular software development framework, and LynxSecure, which employs hardware virtualization for resource isolation. Their LynxOS-178 RTOS is notable for being the first commercial operating system to receive FAA acceptance for reusability under DO-178B/C certification, catering primarily to sectors such as automotive, avionics, industrial, and cybersecurity. Lynx Software Technologies actively participates in various industry standards committees, ensuring that its products meet evolving customer needs while maintaining adherence to critical standards like ARINC 653. The company emphasizes collaboration with clients by providing access to source code and engineering resources, fostering a partnership approach in product development.

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 developing integrated middleware solutions tailored for the telecom, military, and aerospace sectors. Founded in 1993 and based in Bellevue, Washington, the company provides a range of products designed to enhance system management and reliability. Notable offerings include SelfReliant, which focuses on high availability and systems management, and the Application Ready Platform, which supports resource discovery, system model instantiation, and various integration tasks. Additionally, GoAhead develops WebServer, an open-source solution catering to embedded device developers, featuring support for active server pages, embedded JavaScript, and user management. The company's software is utilized across diverse projects, including wireless base station controllers and defense applications.
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