Ayar Labs
Series D in 2024
Ayar Labs develops and manufactures high-density electronic-photonic chiplets and lasers, specializing in optical interconnect solutions. Its flagship product, TeraPHY, offers a monolithic in-package optical I/O solution for applications requiring high bandwidth, low latency, and power efficiency. The company's products serve various industries such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, telecommunications, aerospace, and military.
Elve is a manufacturer specializing in high-efficiency, lightweight millimeter wave and near-terahertz power amplifiers designed to enhance wireless connectivity. The company focuses on developing advanced technologies that facilitate fiber-like wireless internet links, thereby improving the overall online experience for users. By integrating agile manufacturing techniques into their vacuum electronic devices, Elve aims to provide innovative solutions that support widespread connectivity in various applications.
HawkEye 360
Series D in 2023
HawkEye 360, Inc. is a data analytics company specializing in radio frequency (RF) mapping through its commercial satellite constellation. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, the company focuses on identifying, processing, and geolocating a wide range of RF signals. Its offerings include maritime domain awareness and spectrum mapping and monitoring, which are crucial for tracking global transportation networks and supporting emergency response efforts. By leveraging satellite tracking technology, HawkEye 360 provides clients in sectors such as maritime, intelligence, and telecommunications with analytical products designed to address complex challenges. The company has established a strategic partnership with Ursa to enhance its capabilities in RF data analytics.
Ayar Labs
Series C in 2023
Ayar Labs develops and manufactures high-density electronic-photonic chiplets and lasers, specializing in optical interconnect solutions. Its flagship product, TeraPHY, offers a monolithic in-package optical I/O solution for applications requiring high bandwidth, low latency, and power efficiency. The company's products serve various industries such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, telecommunications, aerospace, and military.
Hedron is a company focused on developing a modular and scalable network of data relay satellites designed to enhance data connectivity in space. Their satellite network utilizes a hybrid RF-optical communication system to facilitate real-time communication between Earth and low-earth-orbiting satellites. By offering advanced data connectivity solutions, Hedron aims to address critical global challenges such as food and water security, climate change monitoring, and disaster mitigation. The company's imaging satellites generate valuable data that provide insights to optimize the global economy and improve understanding of the planet. Through its innovative approach, Hedron is positioned to create new opportunities for advancements in space technology and data utilization.
Lightmatter
Series B in 2021
Founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Lightmatter is an artificial intelligence hardware company that specializes in integrated optical technology. It designs photonic chips to enable data processing and communication through light signals, aiming to improve efficiency and scalability for AI data centers.
Verana Networks
Convertible Note in 2021
Founded in 2019, Verana Networks specializes in developing innovative 5G Radio Access Network solutions for service providers who have licensed millimeter wave spectrum. Its focus is on enabling high-speed and high-capacity 5G services to drive new applications and revenue growth.
Ayar Labs
Series B in 2020
Ayar Labs develops and manufactures high-density electronic-photonic chiplets and lasers, specializing in optical interconnect solutions. Its flagship product, TeraPHY, offers a monolithic in-package optical I/O solution for applications requiring high bandwidth, low latency, and power efficiency. The company's products serve various industries such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, telecommunications, aerospace, and military.
Ayar Labs
Venture Round in 2020
Ayar Labs develops and manufactures high-density electronic-photonic chiplets and lasers, specializing in optical interconnect solutions. Its flagship product, TeraPHY, offers a monolithic in-package optical I/O solution for applications requiring high bandwidth, low latency, and power efficiency. The company's products serve various industries such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, telecommunications, aerospace, and military.
DeepSig Inc. is an innovative company based in Arlington, Virginia, specializing in artificial intelligence-based machine learning software for wireless technologies, including 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT). Founded in 2016, DeepSig focuses on transforming wireless communications by utilizing deep learning to enhance system performance, efficiency, and security in complex environments. Its product offerings include OmniSIG sensor software, which serves as a radio frequency sensing application, and the OmniSIG SDK, a comprehensive tool suite that allows customers to curate RF datasets and train advanced deep learning models for custom applications. Additionally, the company provides OmniPHY communications and OmniPHY-5G, which are designed to optimize radio access network capabilities. By leveraging machine learning to create optimized models from data, DeepSig enables clients to customize and enhance wireless systems effectively.
Newlans Inc., established in 2003 and based in Acton, Massachusetts, specializes in programmable analog signal processing solutions for the semiconductor industry. As a fabless company, Newlans develops high-quality, programmable Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI) capacitors and components, primarily serving smartphone original equipment manufacturers and radio frequency front-end module suppliers. Its products enable tunable RFFE solutions, addressing the increasing demand for flexible and efficient RF front-ends in 4G LTE devices.
IPWireless
Series A in 2009
IPWireless is a pioneering company specializing in the development of next-generation wireless solutions, including silicon, software, and network infrastructure based on the 3GPP mobile standard. The company focuses on delivering innovative wireless broadband and broadcast services, catering to a diverse clientele that includes large mobile network operators, government agencies, and device manufacturers. By providing high-performance, reliable solutions, IPWireless enables its clients to maintain competitive advantages and meet the evolving demands of their subscribers. Their offerings are designed to enhance critical communications, particularly in public safety and other essential services, ensuring that users receive the speed and reliability necessary for modern wireless applications.
Xytrans designs and manufactures high-frequency transceivers and outdoor units for global leaders in wireless broadband communications.
Stasys
Acquisition in 2005
STASYS Limited, a U.K.-based technology and consulting firm specializing in network communications and defense interoperability. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Serving a diverse range of international defense and civil government customers, STASYS provides highly specialized expertise in tactical data link integration, requirements management, modeling and simulation, and air traffic management consulting.
Xytrans designs and manufactures high-frequency transceivers and outdoor units for global leaders in wireless broadband communications.
COMSAT Corporation
Acquisition in 1998
COMSAT focuses on two lines of business: international satellite communications services and digital networking services and technology. COMSAT is the U.S. signatory to the International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (INTELSAT), a 143-member nation organization that serves more than 180 countries, and the International Mobile Satellite Organization (Inmarsat), which provides mobile satellite communications worldwide, and is the largest provider of space segment capacity in these organizations.