Intel Corporation

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

Indeshaw Adenaw

Investor

Ranjeet Alexis

Investor

Srini Ananth

Managing Director

Assaf Araki

Investment Director

Jen Ard

Managing Director

Peng Bai Ph.D

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

Roi Bar-Kat

Managing Director

Aravind Bharadwaj

Investment Director

Jose-Maria Blanc

Managing Director

Joe Bolger

Vice President

John Bonini

Vice President / General Manager - Desktop, Workstations, Gaming

Liang Chen Ph.D

Director, Business Planning and Development

Arun Chetty

Managing Director

Lisa Cohen

Investment Director

Sean Doyle

Managing Director

Joe English

Vice President

Don Faria

Investor

Dave Flanagan

Managing Director

Andy Fligel

Managing Director

Pat Gelsinger

CEO

Yoni Greifman

Investment Director, Intel Capital

Abdul Guefor

Managing Director EMEA

Christine Herron

Director

Josiane Ishimwe

Investor

Dave Johnson

Managing Director

Erik Jorgensen

Director, United Kingdom

Eric King

Investor

Sunil Kurkure

Managing Director

Greg Lavender Ph.D

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

Elana Lian

Investor

Anthony Lin

Managing Partner

Mark Lydon

Managing Director

Mike Mayberry

VP, Technology and Manufacturing Group and Director, Components Research

Curtis McKee

Investor

Steven C. Megli

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

Nebiu Mela

Investor

Dave Mueller

Investor

Anil Nanduri

Vice President and General Manager, Drones Group

Mark Rostick

Managing Director

Sunil Sanghavi

Managing Director

Navin Shenoy

Executive Vice President, Data Platforms Group

Mohammad Shihadah

CEO

Tammi Smorynski

Managing Director

Chiara Sommer

Investment Director

Jackie A. Sturm

Corporate Vice President Global Supply

Weng Kuan Tan

General Manager, Connected Home Diviison. Corporate Vice President

Thomas Urban

Investor

Erica Van

Partner

Trina Van Pelt

General Partner

Tianlin Wang

Managing Director and China Country Manager

Nick Washburn

Managing Director

Lance Weaver

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

Glenn Weinberg

Director of Architecture, Storage Group

Tyler Welt

Investor

Safroadu Yeboah Amankwah

Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer

Past deals in Wearables

Biofourmis

Series D in 2022
Biofourmis is a biotechnology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2015. It specializes in personalized care and therapies through the use of digital therapeutics. The company develops and delivers clinically validated software-based therapeutics that enhance patient outcomes. Biofourmis has created a predictive health analytics platform that analyzes physiology data gathered from clinical-grade wearables. Utilizing artificial intelligence, this platform integrates and interprets continuous physiological data to identify personalized patterns and predict potential clinical exacerbations. By enabling medical professionals to intervene days before critical events occur, Biofourmis aims to improve patient care and provide cost-effective solutions for healthcare providers.

Untether AI

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

Untether AI

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

Untether AI

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

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.

North

Debt Financing in 2019
North, formerly known as Thalmic Labs, is a technology company based in Kitchener, Canada, focused on developing innovative eyewear that integrates digital information into daily life. Founded in 2012, North employs over 400 professionals across four offices in North America, including engineers, designers, and futurists. The company's flagship product is a pair of smart glasses that provide heads-up access to digital notifications, allowing users to engage with their digital lives without the need to constantly check their phones. Features such as customizable replies, emojis, and snooze delays enhance the user experience by offering discreet and manageable access to information. North aims to create technologies that seamlessly blend with everyday activities, emphasizing the harmonious relationship between people and technology.

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.

ProGlove

Series A in 2018
ProGlove is a company that specializes in the development of innovative industrial wearables aimed at enhancing productivity and safety for manufacturing and logistics personnel. Founded in 2014, ProGlove designs and manufactures wireless industrial gloves equipped with barcode scanning and gesture-sensing capabilities. These gloves facilitate hands-free operations, allowing workers to document processes and receive instant feedback while performing their tasks. By integrating ergonomics and efficiency into their functionality, ProGlove's solutions enable organizations to reduce human effort, streamline workflows, and automate repetitive tasks, ultimately leading to smarter, more effective operations in industrial environments.

North

Series B in 2016
North, formerly known as Thalmic Labs, is a technology company based in Kitchener, Canada, focused on developing innovative eyewear that integrates digital information into daily life. Founded in 2012, North employs over 400 professionals across four offices in North America, including engineers, designers, and futurists. The company's flagship product is a pair of smart glasses that provide heads-up access to digital notifications, allowing users to engage with their digital lives without the need to constantly check their phones. Features such as customizable replies, emojis, and snooze delays enhance the user experience by offering discreet and manageable access to information. North aims to create technologies that seamlessly blend with everyday activities, emphasizing the harmonious relationship between people and technology.

Movidius

Acquisition in 2016
Movidius is a company specializing in designing compact, high-performance, low-power computational imaging and vision processing chips, along with software and development tools. Its products enable intelligent experiences in mobile devices, wearables, and other camera applications.

Mark One

Seed Round in 2016
Mark One is a consumer brand based in San Francisco, California, focused on creating products that encourage healthier lifestyle choices. Co-founded by Justin Lee and Yves Behar, along with the fuseproject team, the company introduced its flagship product, Vessyl, a smart cup designed to automatically track liquid consumption in real time. This innovative device helps users monitor their hydration levels effectively, aligning with the brand's mission to engage and inform individuals about their dietary habits.

ProGlove

Seed Round in 2016
ProGlove is a company that specializes in the development of innovative industrial wearables aimed at enhancing productivity and safety for manufacturing and logistics personnel. Founded in 2014, ProGlove designs and manufactures wireless industrial gloves equipped with barcode scanning and gesture-sensing capabilities. These gloves facilitate hands-free operations, allowing workers to document processes and receive instant feedback while performing their tasks. By integrating ergonomics and efficiency into their functionality, ProGlove's solutions enable organizations to reduce human effort, streamline workflows, and automate repetitive tasks, ultimately leading to smarter, more effective operations in industrial environments.

Snowcookie

Seed Round in 2016
Snowcookie is a Swiss company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing innovative wearables for skiers. Its unique smart skiing system features wireless sensors that independently capture the motion of both the skier's body and their skis, providing detailed insights into speed, technique, and body position. The system consists of two ski sensors and a central unit, which connect to a mobile application for real-time performance analysis. This application offers audio coaching, measures various skiing parameters, and provides users with actionable feedback to improve their skills. Additionally, Snowcookie's platform allows users to track their performance, compare runs, and analyze their technique through beautifully rendered 3D maps. By combining advanced technology with user-friendly interfaces, Snowcookie aims to enhance the skiing experience and promote better technique and safety on the slopes.

Avegant

Series B in 2015
Avegant, established in 2012, is a California-based technology company specializing in the development of advanced display technology for augmented reality (AR) experiences. The company leverages its expertise in human visual science and head-mounted display ergonomics, along with consumer electronics manufacturing experience, to create displays that enable realistic AR experiences for consumers. Avegant's core product is a light field display technology designed for mixed-reality applications, allowing users to visualize virtual objects across multiple focal planes, mimicking the way we perceive natural objects and enhancing AR interactions in various aspects of life, such as learning, playing, working, and socializing.

Rithmio

Seed Round in 2015
Rithmio, Inc. is a company specializing in gesture recognition technology, offering a software platform that enables product teams to develop accurate and personalized gesture-based applications. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Rithmio's platform integrates with motion-sensing devices, including wearables, smartphones, and connected sports equipment, to learn, track, and analyze user movements in real time. Its flagship product, Constellation, supports the creation of next-generation wearables and connected clothing, facilitating partnerships with leading semiconductor companies and consumer electronics manufacturers. These collaborations allow Rithmio's technology to be embedded at the System on Chip or reference design level, enhancing the functionality of various devices in the market.

Sano

Seed Round in 2015
Sano is focused on developing a small, wearable sensor capable of continuously capturing and transmitting blood chemistry data to various devices. The company is creating a transdermal biosensor patch that measures interstitial fluid in the skin's outer layer, enabling continuous glucose monitoring. This technology is complemented by a mobile application that empowers users to make informed decisions regarding their diet and exercise. By liberating blood chemistry data to a third-party development and analytical platform, Sano aims to enhance individual health management and promote healthier lifestyle choices.

Recon Instruments

Acquisition in 2015
Recon Instruments, Inc. is a Vancouver-based company founded in 2008 that specializes in smart eyewear technology designed for sports and high-intensity environments. Recognized as a leader in this field, the company develops innovative products that incorporate GPS heads-up displays, micro optics systems, and advanced sensor technology, allowing users to access real-time information on navigation, performance metrics, and communication. Their offerings include ski and snowboard goggles equipped with activity tracking and notification capabilities, as well as prescription inserts. Recon Instruments provides an open software development kit (SDK) for developers, enabling the creation of applications tailored for various sports and activities. The company emphasizes quality and user experience, ensuring that its products are safe, elegant, and intuitive. As a subsidiary of Intel Corporation, Recon Instruments continues to push the boundaries of smart eyewear, aiming to enhance athletic performance and participation in sports.

Mark One

Venture Round in 2015
Mark One is a consumer brand based in San Francisco, California, focused on creating products that encourage healthier lifestyle choices. Co-founded by Justin Lee and Yves Behar, along with the fuseproject team, the company introduced its flagship product, Vessyl, a smart cup designed to automatically track liquid consumption in real time. This innovative device helps users monitor their hydration levels effectively, aligning with the brand's mission to engage and inform individuals about their dietary habits.

Lemoptix

Acquisition in 2015
Lemoptix is a Swiss company based in Lausanne that specializes in developing and selling advanced micro-opto-electromechanical systems (MOEMS) tailored for the consumer and automotive sectors. The company’s flagship product, the MVIEW, is recognized as the world’s smallest laser microprojection system, designed for integration by automotive manufacturers into applications such as head-up displays and embedded projection systems in mobile devices. This technology allows users to project content and information onto nearby surfaces, thus enhancing the user experience by overcoming the limitations of traditional displays. Additionally, Lemoptix is actively engaged in the development of wearable display solutions for smartglasses, collaborating with industry partners to innovate in this area. As a spin-off from the prestigious Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), Lemoptix operates within a prominent cluster of micro- and nanotechnology firms and is supported by significant private investors as well as Swisscom Ventures.

ProGlove

Venture Round in 2015
ProGlove is a company that specializes in the development of innovative industrial wearables aimed at enhancing productivity and safety for manufacturing and logistics personnel. Founded in 2014, ProGlove designs and manufactures wireless industrial gloves equipped with barcode scanning and gesture-sensing capabilities. These gloves facilitate hands-free operations, allowing workers to document processes and receive instant feedback while performing their tasks. By integrating ergonomics and efficiency into their functionality, ProGlove's solutions enable organizations to reduce human effort, streamline workflows, and automate repetitive tasks, ultimately leading to smarter, more effective operations in industrial environments.

Composyt Light Labs

Acquisition in 2015
Composyt Light Labs is a company focused on creating innovative eyewear products, specifically ultra-compact wearable displays that seamlessly integrate with traditional eyewear. This technology aims to usher in a new era of aesthetic smart glasses, enhancing functionality while maintaining a discreet appearance. Additionally, Composyt Light Labs develops computer display protection spectacles designed to assist individuals with eye problems, contributing to eye health and comfort. The company originated as a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, Switzerland, reflecting its strong foundation in research and technology.

Embr Labs

Debt Financing in 2015
Embr Labs develops and sells a wearable thermal comfort device designed to regulate personal temperature. Founded in 2014 by MIT engineering students, the company's technology helps manage symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and anxiety. With tens of thousands of customers worldwide, Embr Labs has logged over 6 million sessions of thermal interventions.

Vuzix

Post in 2015
Vuzix designs, manufactures, and markets augmented reality (AR) wearable display devices, primarily smart glasses. Its products enable users to view, record, and interact with digital content while maintaining a direct view of their surroundings. Vuzix offers monocular and binocular AR smart glasses for enterprise, industrial, commercial, medical, and consumer markets. The company also provides waveguide optics, custom solutions, and defense products. Headquartered in West Henrietta, New York, Vuzix was founded in 1997.

Avegant

Series A in 2014
Avegant, established in 2012, is a California-based technology company specializing in the development of advanced display technology for augmented reality (AR) experiences. The company leverages its expertise in human visual science and head-mounted display ergonomics, along with consumer electronics manufacturing experience, to create displays that enable realistic AR experiences for consumers. Avegant's core product is a light field display technology designed for mixed-reality applications, allowing users to visualize virtual objects across multiple focal planes, mimicking the way we perceive natural objects and enhancing AR interactions in various aspects of life, such as learning, playing, working, and socializing.

ProGlove

Grant in 2014
ProGlove is a company that specializes in the development of innovative industrial wearables aimed at enhancing productivity and safety for manufacturing and logistics personnel. Founded in 2014, ProGlove designs and manufactures wireless industrial gloves equipped with barcode scanning and gesture-sensing capabilities. These gloves facilitate hands-free operations, allowing workers to document processes and receive instant feedback while performing their tasks. By integrating ergonomics and efficiency into their functionality, ProGlove's solutions enable organizations to reduce human effort, streamline workflows, and automate repetitive tasks, ultimately leading to smarter, more effective operations in industrial environments.

Appscomm

Venture Round in 2014
Appscomm is a company focused on developing smart wearables aimed at enhancing mobile communication. Its product range includes smartphones, specialized outdoor sports terminals, devices tailored for athletes, smartwatches, wireless long-distance video monitors, and health management tools. By emphasizing creativity and collaboration, Appscomm seeks to improve customers' lives through technology, making them smarter and healthier. The company is committed to delivering innovative solutions that empower users with advanced technological capabilities.

EyeSmart Technology

Venture Round in 2014
EyeSmart Technology Ltd. is a Beijing-based company specializing in iris-recognition technology solutions. The firm develops innovative technology aimed at enhancing personal safety and identification across various platforms, including mobile terminals, smartphones, and wearable devices. EyeSmart's low-cost and user-friendly iris recognition systems eliminate the need for traditional passwords, thereby increasing security for users. Additionally, the company's solutions facilitate fast, safe, and convenient iris payment experiences, catering to the growing demand for secure financial transactions and electronic memberships.

FashionComm

Venture Round in 2014
With functions of sports management, call, SMS, photo taking, video and voice recording, alarm clock, music play and Bluetooth, A1 is the forerunners of FashionComm smart wrist watch.A1 matches your elegant and fashionable life.

BASIS Science

Acquisition in 2014
At Basis our mission is to help fit health into our busy lives. We designed our wrist-based health tracker and online personal dashboard to help you easily incorporate healthy habits into your daily routine. Basis leverages four types of advanced sensors in its lightweight, customizable design to calculate steps taken, calories burned and sleep quality, as well as physiological metrics like heart rate. We help you set new health goals and automatically adjust weekly targets based on your progress. Using this flexible approach you’ll build healthy habits you can maintain for years. Basis Science, Inc. is backed by Norwest Venture Partners and Doll Capital Management.

BASIS Science

Series B in 2013
At Basis our mission is to help fit health into our busy lives. We designed our wrist-based health tracker and online personal dashboard to help you easily incorporate healthy habits into your daily routine. Basis leverages four types of advanced sensors in its lightweight, customizable design to calculate steps taken, calories burned and sleep quality, as well as physiological metrics like heart rate. We help you set new health goals and automatically adjust weekly targets based on your progress. Using this flexible approach you’ll build healthy habits you can maintain for years. Basis Science, Inc. is backed by Norwest Venture Partners and Doll Capital Management.

Recon Instruments

Series A in 2013
Recon Instruments, Inc. is a Vancouver-based company founded in 2008 that specializes in smart eyewear technology designed for sports and high-intensity environments. Recognized as a leader in this field, the company develops innovative products that incorporate GPS heads-up displays, micro optics systems, and advanced sensor technology, allowing users to access real-time information on navigation, performance metrics, and communication. Their offerings include ski and snowboard goggles equipped with activity tracking and notification capabilities, as well as prescription inserts. Recon Instruments provides an open software development kit (SDK) for developers, enabling the creation of applications tailored for various sports and activities. The company emphasizes quality and user experience, ensuring that its products are safe, elegant, and intuitive. As a subsidiary of Intel Corporation, Recon Instruments continues to push the boundaries of smart eyewear, aiming to enhance athletic performance and participation in sports.

North

Series A in 2013
North, formerly known as Thalmic Labs, is a technology company based in Kitchener, Canada, focused on developing innovative eyewear that integrates digital information into daily life. Founded in 2012, North employs over 400 professionals across four offices in North America, including engineers, designers, and futurists. The company's flagship product is a pair of smart glasses that provide heads-up access to digital notifications, allowing users to engage with their digital lives without the need to constantly check their phones. Features such as customizable replies, emojis, and snooze delays enhance the user experience by offering discreet and manageable access to information. North aims to create technologies that seamlessly blend with everyday activities, emphasizing the harmonious relationship between people and technology.

Inhalio

Seed Round in 2012
Inhalio develops a cloud-based platform and operating system for scent diffusion, enabling fragrance devices and branding across retail, automotive, home, entertainment, ambient, and wearable contexts. Its intelligent connected platform monitors, controls, and schedules scent diffusion through smart cartridges and connected devices, supporting branded scent experiences and wellness-oriented applications. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Atherton, California, with additional locations in Paris and New York, the company serves brands and venues seeking immersive scent campaigns, mood mapping, biometric feedback, and interactive scent experiences.

E Ink

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

E Ink

Venture Round in 2006
E Ink Corp. is a developer and supplier of electronic paper display (EPD) technologies, headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan. The company's innovative electronic ink products are engineered to deliver a high contrast appearance reminiscent of traditional paper while ensuring ultra-low power consumption and a lightweight design. E Ink's technology is versatile, catering to a range of consumer and industrial applications, including handheld devices, watches, clocks, and public information displays. By providing durable and energy-efficient display solutions, E Ink enables the implementation of low-power displays in a variety of settings and environments, expanding the possibilities for digital communication and information presentation.

E Ink

Venture Round in 2005
E Ink Corp. is a developer and supplier of electronic paper display (EPD) technologies, headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan. The company's innovative electronic ink products are engineered to deliver a high contrast appearance reminiscent of traditional paper while ensuring ultra-low power consumption and a lightweight design. E Ink's technology is versatile, catering to a range of consumer and industrial applications, including handheld devices, watches, clocks, and public information displays. By providing durable and energy-efficient display solutions, E Ink enables the implementation of low-power displays in a variety of settings and environments, expanding the possibilities for digital communication and information presentation.

E Ink

Venture Round in 2005
E Ink Corp. is a developer and supplier of electronic paper display (EPD) technologies, headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan. The company's innovative electronic ink products are engineered to deliver a high contrast appearance reminiscent of traditional paper while ensuring ultra-low power consumption and a lightweight design. E Ink's technology is versatile, catering to a range of consumer and industrial applications, including handheld devices, watches, clocks, and public information displays. By providing durable and energy-efficient display solutions, E Ink enables the implementation of low-power displays in a variety of settings and environments, expanding the possibilities for digital communication and information presentation.
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