Retym is a semiconductor startup focused on developing innovative technologies for the data center and telecommunications sectors. The company's expertise lies in semiconductor technology, specifically designed to enhance optical communications and support deep learning and artificial intelligence applications. With a team comprising ASIC designers and optical communications specialists, Retym aims to identify and create disruptive solutions that advance optical networking and digital signal processing technology. By doing so, Retym seeks to enable businesses to construct next-generation data centers, thereby transforming industry standards and capabilities.
Frore Systems
Series C in 2024
Frore Systems is a technology company based in San Jose, California, specializing in thermal management solutions for consumer devices. The company develops advanced cooling chips, specifically the AirJet® Mini and AirJet® Pro, which utilize piezoelectric MEMS technology to provide efficient and silent heat dissipation. These active cooling solutions significantly enhance device performance by outperforming traditional fan-based systems. With additional offices in Taiwan and South Korea, Frore Systems is positioned to impact the computing industry by enabling manufacturers to improve the thermal efficiency and performance of their devices.
Lumilens
Seed Round in 2024
Lumilens creates photonics products designed for high-performance computing.
Frore Systems
Series C in 2022
Frore Systems is a technology company based in San Jose, California, specializing in thermal management solutions for consumer devices. The company develops advanced cooling chips, specifically the AirJet® Mini and AirJet® Pro, which utilize piezoelectric MEMS technology to provide efficient and silent heat dissipation. These active cooling solutions significantly enhance device performance by outperforming traditional fan-based systems. With additional offices in Taiwan and South Korea, Frore Systems is positioned to impact the computing industry by enabling manufacturers to improve the thermal efficiency and performance of their devices.
Akeana
Venture Round in 2022
Akeana is a venture-funded startup established in early 2021, focusing on the development of semiconductor intellectual property (IP) based on RISC-V architecture. The company offers a range of central processing unit (CPU) cores, including low-end microcontroller cores, mid-range embedded cores, and high-end cores suitable for laptops and servers. Akeana's products are designed to enhance flexibility, performance, and artificial intelligence capabilities, allowing clients to seamlessly integrate these processors into diverse computing systems. In addition to CPU cores, the company provides coherent and non-coherent interconnects and accelerators, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving semiconductor landscape.
Nuvia, Inc. is a semiconductor company specializing in the design and manufacture of silicon chips and microprocessors. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Nuvia develops high-performance server system-on-chip processors that utilize advanced central processing unit micro-architecture tailored for data centers. The company's innovative chipsets are engineered to enhance computing performance while ensuring power efficiency and scalability, addressing the demands of compute-intensive applications. By focusing on delivering a faster, more energy-efficient, and secure processing experience, Nuvia aims to transform the capabilities of existing data center processors and support the evolving needs of the technology landscape.
Tonal is a smart home gym company that specializes in strength training through a digital fitness platform. Founded in 2015 by Aly Orady and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Tonal manufactures innovative fitness equipment that is wall-mounted and utilizes artificial intelligence to deliver personalized workouts. The system generates variable resistance using magnets and electricity, allowing users to perform a wide range of exercises without traditional weights. Tonal's platform tracks workouts in real-time and offers tailored workout plans aimed at muscle building, strength balancing, and athletic performance. Additionally, the company provides live and recorded classes led by expert coaches, enhancing the user experience and accessibility of full-body fitness training from home.
Nuvia, Inc. is a semiconductor company specializing in the design and manufacture of silicon chips and microprocessors. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Nuvia develops high-performance server system-on-chip processors that utilize advanced central processing unit micro-architecture tailored for data centers. The company's innovative chipsets are engineered to enhance computing performance while ensuring power efficiency and scalability, addressing the demands of compute-intensive applications. By focusing on delivering a faster, more energy-efficient, and secure processing experience, Nuvia aims to transform the capabilities of existing data center processors and support the evolving needs of the technology landscape.
Tonal is a smart home gym company that specializes in strength training through a digital fitness platform. Founded in 2015 by Aly Orady and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Tonal manufactures innovative fitness equipment that is wall-mounted and utilizes artificial intelligence to deliver personalized workouts. The system generates variable resistance using magnets and electricity, allowing users to perform a wide range of exercises without traditional weights. Tonal's platform tracks workouts in real-time and offers tailored workout plans aimed at muscle building, strength balancing, and athletic performance. Additionally, the company provides live and recorded classes led by expert coaches, enhancing the user experience and accessibility of full-body fitness training from home.
Tonal is a smart home gym company that specializes in strength training through a digital fitness platform. Founded in 2015 by Aly Orady and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Tonal manufactures innovative fitness equipment that is wall-mounted and utilizes artificial intelligence to deliver personalized workouts. The system generates variable resistance using magnets and electricity, allowing users to perform a wide range of exercises without traditional weights. Tonal's platform tracks workouts in real-time and offers tailored workout plans aimed at muscle building, strength balancing, and athletic performance. Additionally, the company provides live and recorded classes led by expert coaches, enhancing the user experience and accessibility of full-body fitness training from home.
Fungible, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing hardware and software solutions for cloud data centers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, Fungible aims to enhance data movement through innovative technology. The company's core offering includes a low latency, high throughput, and highly programmable chip designed to optimize data flow in data centers. Additionally, Fungible provides full-stack infrastructure software that leverages standard components, protocols, and interfaces, focusing on improving the economics, security, and reliability of cloud data centers to meet evolving infrastructure demands. The founders of Fungible bring substantial experience from the networking, silicon, and software sectors, positioning the company to make a significant impact in the data center industry.
Tonal is a smart home gym company that specializes in strength training through a digital fitness platform. Founded in 2015 by Aly Orady and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Tonal manufactures innovative fitness equipment that is wall-mounted and utilizes artificial intelligence to deliver personalized workouts. The system generates variable resistance using magnets and electricity, allowing users to perform a wide range of exercises without traditional weights. Tonal's platform tracks workouts in real-time and offers tailored workout plans aimed at muscle building, strength balancing, and athletic performance. Additionally, the company provides live and recorded classes led by expert coaches, enhancing the user experience and accessibility of full-body fitness training from home.
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.
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.
Shineon (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise based in China that specializes in the development and manufacturing of high-brightness LED packaging products. The company focuses on creating innovative optoelectronic technologies and light-emitting diode devices for various applications, including high-power and smart lighting systems, as well as miniLED displays for virtual production and extended reality. Shineon is committed to research and development, producing LED products characterized by low thermal resistance, high brightness, and consistent color temperature. Its SMD-LED products are designed to meet the needs of LCD backlighting across different sizes. Additionally, Shineon's high-brightness LED chips and integrated packaging solutions contribute to advancements in solid-state lighting, enabling efficient and effective lighting and display solutions without the need for additional electronic components.
Borqs Technologies
Series B in 2009
Borqs Technologies, Inc. is a high-tech company headquartered in Beijing, China, specializing in the development of software and hardware solutions for Android-based smart connected devices. Established in 2007, the company operates through two main segments: Mobile Virtual Network Operator Services and Connected Solutions. Borqs provides a range of services, including 2G/3G/4G voice and data services, cloud solutions, and commercial-grade Android platform software tailored for mobile chipset manufacturers, device OEMs, and operators. Additionally, it manufactures customizable hardware products such as smart trackers, ruggedized handsets, tablets, and mobile connectivity modules. The company primarily generates revenue through hardware sales, with a significant portion derived from its operations in the United States, China, and India. Borqs Technologies employs a skilled workforce, predominantly consisting of technical personnel, many of whom possess advanced degrees and extensive research and development experience in the telecommunications and software industries.
Applied Biosystems
Venture Round in 2009
Applied Biosystems is a prominent provider of innovative instruments, reagents, and software designed to enhance academic and clinical research, drug discovery, and various analytical applications. The company specializes in technology solutions for the analysis of DNA, RNA, proteins, and small molecules. Its offerings include instrument-based systems and consumables, along with comprehensive field application support services for genetic and protein analysis. Applied Biosystems plays a critical role in advancing research capabilities in areas such as pathogen detection, environmental analysis, and forensic DNA analysis, positioning itself as a key player in the life sciences sector.
Ubicom is a privately held company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in the development of communications and media processor (CMP) and software platforms. The company focuses on addressing the specific needs of real-time interactive applications and multimedia content delivery within the digital home environment. Ubicom offers optimized system-level solutions tailored for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across a diverse range of products, including wireless routers, access points, VoIP gateways, and streaming media devices. Their innovative multithreaded processor design and real-time operating system, combined with application-level solutions, aim to deliver a high-quality user experience characterized by exceptional ease of use.
Pixim
Venture Round in 2008
Pixim is a hardware company specializing in the development of advanced chipsets for video cameras. Its proprietary Digital Pixel System® technology transforms traditional imaging by allowing each pixel to function as an individual camera, continuously adjusting to varying highlights and lowlights within the same scene. This innovative approach enables Pixim's cameras to capture images with superior resolution, natural colors, and clarity, while effectively reducing visual noise such as glare and reflections. The company’s products include digital image sensors, processors, and software that cater to a wide range of applications, including security and video surveillance, network cameras, machine vision, and automotive systems. By providing high-quality imaging solutions, Pixim delivers accurate and actionable information, enhancing users' confidence in their visual data.
Kickfire Analytics
Series B in 2008
Kickfire makes an analytic appliance for the MySQL data warehouse market. With 11 million active installations, MySQL is the world's most popular open source database and its adoption is accelerating. As the amount of data stored in MySQL grows, so too does the requirement to analyze this data for business decision making. However, the technologies required for data warehousing and high-performance query and reporting within the leading proprietary databases such as Oracle and SQL Server don't exist in MySQL. Kickfire has the answer. By combining hardware and software innovations with the ease-of-use of the MySQL open source database, Kickfire brings to market an analytic appliance with unheard of performance, simplicity, and economics. At the core of every Kickfire appliance is a new SQL chip that radically alters the economics of query processing by packing the power of 10s of CPUs into a single chip. Just as NVIDIA moved graphics processing from software to hardware, Kickfire has done the same for database operations. This disruptive innovation facilitates tremendous improvements in speed and reductions in cost and power. With Kickfire, the MySQL data warehouse market now has a fully functional, load-and-go analytic appliance that rivals any of the proprietary database appliances or specialized analytic databases in the world. And there is no expensive hardware buildout or complex tuning required. Kickfire was founded in 2006 by Raj Cherabuddi and Joseph Chamdani, two proven entrepreneurs with more than 50 issued patents. Prior to Kickfire, they founded Sanera Systems, a startup that focused on mission-critical, high-performance SAN switches. Sanera was successfully acquired by McDATA, a public company with $800M in annual revenues, and is now part of Brocade. Backed by blue chip investors Accel Partners, Greylock Partners, Mayfield Fund and Pinnacle Ventures, Kickfire is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
ONStor Inc. provides Storage Area Network (SAN) file service solutions for storage area networks that consolidates, manages, and scales storage resources. The company’s products include SF4400 SAN Filer, a hardware and software solution for storing and managing files within a multiple-vendor SAN infrastructure. It also offers load balancing, storage consolidation, and data backup solutions. ONStor’s strategic partners include Hitachi Data Systems, 3PAR, IBM Corporation, VERITAS Software, and Brocade Communications Systems. It was formerly known as ClariStor Inc. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Los Gatos, California. As of July 27, 2009, ONStor, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of LSI Corporation.
ONStor Inc. provides Storage Area Network (SAN) file service solutions for storage area networks that consolidates, manages, and scales storage resources. The company’s products include SF4400 SAN Filer, a hardware and software solution for storing and managing files within a multiple-vendor SAN infrastructure. It also offers load balancing, storage consolidation, and data backup solutions. ONStor’s strategic partners include Hitachi Data Systems, 3PAR, IBM Corporation, VERITAS Software, and Brocade Communications Systems. It was formerly known as ClariStor Inc. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Los Gatos, California. As of July 27, 2009, ONStor, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of LSI Corporation.
Pixim
Venture Round in 2007
Pixim is a hardware company specializing in the development of advanced chipsets for video cameras. Its proprietary Digital Pixel System® technology transforms traditional imaging by allowing each pixel to function as an individual camera, continuously adjusting to varying highlights and lowlights within the same scene. This innovative approach enables Pixim's cameras to capture images with superior resolution, natural colors, and clarity, while effectively reducing visual noise such as glare and reflections. The company’s products include digital image sensors, processors, and software that cater to a wide range of applications, including security and video surveillance, network cameras, machine vision, and automotive systems. By providing high-quality imaging solutions, Pixim delivers accurate and actionable information, enhancing users' confidence in their visual data.
Pixim
Venture Round in 2007
Pixim is a hardware company specializing in the development of advanced chipsets for video cameras. Its proprietary Digital Pixel System® technology transforms traditional imaging by allowing each pixel to function as an individual camera, continuously adjusting to varying highlights and lowlights within the same scene. This innovative approach enables Pixim's cameras to capture images with superior resolution, natural colors, and clarity, while effectively reducing visual noise such as glare and reflections. The company’s products include digital image sensors, processors, and software that cater to a wide range of applications, including security and video surveillance, network cameras, machine vision, and automotive systems. By providing high-quality imaging solutions, Pixim delivers accurate and actionable information, enhancing users' confidence in their visual data.
Ubicom is a privately held company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in the development of communications and media processor (CMP) and software platforms. The company focuses on addressing the specific needs of real-time interactive applications and multimedia content delivery within the digital home environment. Ubicom offers optimized system-level solutions tailored for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across a diverse range of products, including wireless routers, access points, VoIP gateways, and streaming media devices. Their innovative multithreaded processor design and real-time operating system, combined with application-level solutions, aim to deliver a high-quality user experience characterized by exceptional ease of use.
Fultec Semiconductor
Series C in 2006
Fultec Semiconductor is a circuit protection semiconductor company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2001. It specializes in producing transient blocking devices designed to safeguard telecommunication and data communication systems from over-voltage and over-current conditions. The company's products provide extensive bandwidth circuit protection against various electrical threats, including lightning strikes, power induction, power cross, and short circuit events. Fultec's offerings find applications across multiple sectors such as telecommunications, data communications, sensors, automotive, and power distribution. As of 2008, Fultec Semiconductor operates as a subsidiary of Bourns, Inc.
Inphi Corporation is a provider of high-speed analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, primarily serving the communications, data center, and computing markets in the United States. The company specializes in products that enhance data transmission capabilities, including amplifiers, encoders, multiplexers, and clock recovery devices, operating at speeds up to 100 Gbps. These solutions are integral to the functionality of servers, routers, switches, and storage systems, addressing bandwidth bottlenecks and optimizing throughput while minimizing latency. Inphi collaborates with system vendors to create proprietary simulation models that predict performance prior to semiconductor fabrication. The company's extensive product line also supports applications in test and measurement equipment and military radar systems. Inphi sells its products directly to original equipment manufacturers and indirectly through module manufacturers and original design manufacturers. Founded in 2000 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Inphi was previously known as TCom Communications, Inc. before rebranding in 2001.
Pixim
Venture Round in 2005
Pixim is a hardware company specializing in the development of advanced chipsets for video cameras. Its proprietary Digital Pixel System® technology transforms traditional imaging by allowing each pixel to function as an individual camera, continuously adjusting to varying highlights and lowlights within the same scene. This innovative approach enables Pixim's cameras to capture images with superior resolution, natural colors, and clarity, while effectively reducing visual noise such as glare and reflections. The company’s products include digital image sensors, processors, and software that cater to a wide range of applications, including security and video surveillance, network cameras, machine vision, and automotive systems. By providing high-quality imaging solutions, Pixim delivers accurate and actionable information, enhancing users' confidence in their visual data.
ONStor Inc. provides Storage Area Network (SAN) file service solutions for storage area networks that consolidates, manages, and scales storage resources. The company’s products include SF4400 SAN Filer, a hardware and software solution for storing and managing files within a multiple-vendor SAN infrastructure. It also offers load balancing, storage consolidation, and data backup solutions. ONStor’s strategic partners include Hitachi Data Systems, 3PAR, IBM Corporation, VERITAS Software, and Brocade Communications Systems. It was formerly known as ClariStor Inc. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Los Gatos, California. As of July 27, 2009, ONStor, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of LSI Corporation.
T-RAM Semiconductor
Series C in 2005
T-RAM Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in memory products utilizing its proprietary Thin-Capacitively-Coupled-Thyristor (TCCT) technology. This innovative approach enables the production of memory cells that are significantly smaller—one-fourth to one-eighth the size—compared to traditional 6T-SRAM technology. By leveraging its TCCT technology, T-RAM Semiconductor aims to deliver higher density and lower-cost High Performance Synchronous SRAM solutions. These products are designed to meet the discrete and embedded memory requirements of high-performance computer servers, networking, and telecommunications sectors.
Inphi Corporation is a provider of high-speed analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, primarily serving the communications, data center, and computing markets in the United States. The company specializes in products that enhance data transmission capabilities, including amplifiers, encoders, multiplexers, and clock recovery devices, operating at speeds up to 100 Gbps. These solutions are integral to the functionality of servers, routers, switches, and storage systems, addressing bandwidth bottlenecks and optimizing throughput while minimizing latency. Inphi collaborates with system vendors to create proprietary simulation models that predict performance prior to semiconductor fabrication. The company's extensive product line also supports applications in test and measurement equipment and military radar systems. Inphi sells its products directly to original equipment manufacturers and indirectly through module manufacturers and original design manufacturers. Founded in 2000 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Inphi was previously known as TCom Communications, Inc. before rebranding in 2001.
Tasman Networks
Venture Round in 2004
Tasman Networks is a manufacturer of Multi-service edge router.
Ubicom is a privately held company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in the development of communications and media processor (CMP) and software platforms. The company focuses on addressing the specific needs of real-time interactive applications and multimedia content delivery within the digital home environment. Ubicom offers optimized system-level solutions tailored for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across a diverse range of products, including wireless routers, access points, VoIP gateways, and streaming media devices. Their innovative multithreaded processor design and real-time operating system, combined with application-level solutions, aim to deliver a high-quality user experience characterized by exceptional ease of use.
Pixim is a hardware company specializing in the development of advanced chipsets for video cameras. Its proprietary Digital Pixel System® technology transforms traditional imaging by allowing each pixel to function as an individual camera, continuously adjusting to varying highlights and lowlights within the same scene. This innovative approach enables Pixim's cameras to capture images with superior resolution, natural colors, and clarity, while effectively reducing visual noise such as glare and reflections. The company’s products include digital image sensors, processors, and software that cater to a wide range of applications, including security and video surveillance, network cameras, machine vision, and automotive systems. By providing high-quality imaging solutions, Pixim delivers accurate and actionable information, enhancing users' confidence in their visual data.
Tasman Networks
Venture Round in 2002
Tasman Networks is a manufacturer of Multi-service edge router.
Inphi Corporation is a provider of high-speed analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, primarily serving the communications, data center, and computing markets in the United States. The company specializes in products that enhance data transmission capabilities, including amplifiers, encoders, multiplexers, and clock recovery devices, operating at speeds up to 100 Gbps. These solutions are integral to the functionality of servers, routers, switches, and storage systems, addressing bandwidth bottlenecks and optimizing throughput while minimizing latency. Inphi collaborates with system vendors to create proprietary simulation models that predict performance prior to semiconductor fabrication. The company's extensive product line also supports applications in test and measurement equipment and military radar systems. Inphi sells its products directly to original equipment manufacturers and indirectly through module manufacturers and original design manufacturers. Founded in 2000 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Inphi was previously known as TCom Communications, Inc. before rebranding in 2001.
Moxi Digital
Venture Round in 2002
Moxi Digital, Inc. is a home-entertainment platform company, designs software and hardware for cable and satellite set-top boxes. Founded in January 2000 by WebTV(R) creator Steve Perlman, Moxi Digital, Inc. is focused delivering a total home entertainment solution that enhances and simplifies the consumer experience, while providing new revenue opportunities for broadband operators. The Company will fulfill this promise by providing advanced platforms, products and enabling technologies to broadband network operators such as cable, satellite and DSL providers. Moxi can provide a complete end-to-end solution including both hardware and software or specific components that are integrated into existing cable and satellite systems. The Company's first all-in-one home entertainment platform, the Moxi Media Center, is a combination digital set-top box, video and music jukebox, media server, and Internet gateway and firewall. Through this device, which costs about the same as a basic digital set-top box in a typical home configuration, operators can deliver revenue-generating video, music and data applications to subscribers. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the privately-held start-up has attracted $67 million in Series A financing from America Online, Cisco Systems, EchoStar Communications, Mayfield, Vulcan Ventures, The Barksdale Group, The Washington Post Company and Macromedia Ventures.
ONStor Inc. provides Storage Area Network (SAN) file service solutions for storage area networks that consolidates, manages, and scales storage resources. The company’s products include SF4400 SAN Filer, a hardware and software solution for storing and managing files within a multiple-vendor SAN infrastructure. It also offers load balancing, storage consolidation, and data backup solutions. ONStor’s strategic partners include Hitachi Data Systems, 3PAR, IBM Corporation, VERITAS Software, and Brocade Communications Systems. It was formerly known as ClariStor Inc. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Los Gatos, California. As of July 27, 2009, ONStor, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of LSI Corporation.
Pixim is a hardware company specializing in the development of advanced chipsets for video cameras. Its proprietary Digital Pixel System® technology transforms traditional imaging by allowing each pixel to function as an individual camera, continuously adjusting to varying highlights and lowlights within the same scene. This innovative approach enables Pixim's cameras to capture images with superior resolution, natural colors, and clarity, while effectively reducing visual noise such as glare and reflections. The company’s products include digital image sensors, processors, and software that cater to a wide range of applications, including security and video surveillance, network cameras, machine vision, and automotive systems. By providing high-quality imaging solutions, Pixim delivers accurate and actionable information, enhancing users' confidence in their visual data.
Rearden Steel
Series A in 2001
Rearden Steel Technologies is building innovative hardware and software products for the consumer marketplace. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the privately-held start-up has attracted $67 million in Series A financing from America Online, Cisco Systems, EchoStar Communications, Mayfield, Vulcan Ventures, The Barksdale Group, The Washington Post Company and Macromedia Ventures.
Inphi Corporation is a provider of high-speed analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, primarily serving the communications, data center, and computing markets in the United States. The company specializes in products that enhance data transmission capabilities, including amplifiers, encoders, multiplexers, and clock recovery devices, operating at speeds up to 100 Gbps. These solutions are integral to the functionality of servers, routers, switches, and storage systems, addressing bandwidth bottlenecks and optimizing throughput while minimizing latency. Inphi collaborates with system vendors to create proprietary simulation models that predict performance prior to semiconductor fabrication. The company's extensive product line also supports applications in test and measurement equipment and military radar systems. Inphi sells its products directly to original equipment manufacturers and indirectly through module manufacturers and original design manufacturers. Founded in 2000 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Inphi was previously known as TCom Communications, Inc. before rebranding in 2001.
Pixim is a hardware company specializing in the development of advanced chipsets for video cameras. Its proprietary Digital Pixel System® technology transforms traditional imaging by allowing each pixel to function as an individual camera, continuously adjusting to varying highlights and lowlights within the same scene. This innovative approach enables Pixim's cameras to capture images with superior resolution, natural colors, and clarity, while effectively reducing visual noise such as glare and reflections. The company’s products include digital image sensors, processors, and software that cater to a wide range of applications, including security and video surveillance, network cameras, machine vision, and automotive systems. By providing high-quality imaging solutions, Pixim delivers accurate and actionable information, enhancing users' confidence in their visual data.
T-RAM Semiconductor
Series A in 2000
T-RAM Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in memory products utilizing its proprietary Thin-Capacitively-Coupled-Thyristor (TCCT) technology. This innovative approach enables the production of memory cells that are significantly smaller—one-fourth to one-eighth the size—compared to traditional 6T-SRAM technology. By leveraging its TCCT technology, T-RAM Semiconductor aims to deliver higher density and lower-cost High Performance Synchronous SRAM solutions. These products are designed to meet the discrete and embedded memory requirements of high-performance computer servers, networking, and telecommunications sectors.
Ubicom
Venture Round in 2000
Ubicom is a privately held company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in the development of communications and media processor (CMP) and software platforms. The company focuses on addressing the specific needs of real-time interactive applications and multimedia content delivery within the digital home environment. Ubicom offers optimized system-level solutions tailored for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across a diverse range of products, including wireless routers, access points, VoIP gateways, and streaming media devices. Their innovative multithreaded processor design and real-time operating system, combined with application-level solutions, aim to deliver a high-quality user experience characterized by exceptional ease of use.
Excess Bandwidth
Series B in 2000
Excess Bandwidth Corp. specializes in the development of algorithms and high-performance integrated circuits designed for high-bandwidth communications. The company focuses on creating symmetrical digital subscriber line physical-layer chips and mixed signal semiconductors that facilitate the connection of Internet voice and data services across multiple devices using copper twisted-pair wires. Established in 1998, Excess Bandwidth is recognized for being the first to develop technology that complies with the G.shdsl/HDSL2 high-speed symmetric DSL specifications set by international standards bodies, allowing efficient transmission of high-speed voice and data over a single pair of wires. As a privately held entity, the company is funded through venture capital.
Tasman Networks
Venture Round in 1999
Tasman Networks is a manufacturer of Multi-service edge router.
Ubicom is a privately held company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in the development of communications and media processor (CMP) and software platforms. The company focuses on addressing the specific needs of real-time interactive applications and multimedia content delivery within the digital home environment. Ubicom offers optimized system-level solutions tailored for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across a diverse range of products, including wireless routers, access points, VoIP gateways, and streaming media devices. Their innovative multithreaded processor design and real-time operating system, combined with application-level solutions, aim to deliver a high-quality user experience characterized by exceptional ease of use.
Assured Access Technology
Series A in 1997
Assured Access Technology specializes in the development and manufacturing of networking equipment, focusing on solutions for carriers and service providers. The company offers a range of products, including multi-service access concentrators and network management systems, which facilitate both data and voice over IP (VoIP) services. Its LAN and WAN access technologies empower carriers and service providers to deliver a diverse portfolio of access solutions, enhancing the connectivity options available to their customers.
Packet Engines
Funding Round in 1997
Packet Engines is a developer and manufacturer specializing in Gigabit Ethernet and routing-switch technology. The company focuses on creating networking solutions, offering a range of products that include switches, hubs, and network interface cards. In addition to hardware, Packet Engines also provides intellectual property licenses related to its innovative networking systems. Through its products, the company aims to enhance network performance and reliability for users across various sectors.
Arbor Technology
Seed Round in 1996
Arbor Technology, founded in 1993, is a global provider of intelligent computing platforms and IoT solutions. Based in Taiwan, the company specializes in manufacturing and selling computing platforms and mobility solutions, including system integration, customer-focused design services, embedded systems, automation products, and logistics support. Arbor Technology serves various industries such as healthcare, logistics, transportation, and industrial automation. The company is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO 14001 standards, ensuring high-quality and environmentally responsible practices. With a worldwide network that includes offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, Arbor Technology aims to enable an autonomous world through its mobility and embedded computing devices.
Silicon Graphics International
Venture Round in 1990
Silicon Graphics International Corp. (SGI) is a recognized leader in high-performance computing and data management solutions. Originally founded in the early 1980s as Silicon Graphics Inc., the company pioneered advancements in three-dimensional graphics technology, which revolutionized visual effects in the entertainment industry. Over the years, SGI has evolved beyond graphics, becoming a key provider of supercomputers, workstations, and data analytics solutions to a diverse range of sectors, including finance, healthcare, education, and manufacturing. Following its acquisition by Rackable Systems in 2009, SGI continued to enhance its offerings, focusing on addressing the challenges of big data and providing efficient, scalable storage solutions. The company's ICE™ and UV™ systems are among the fastest commercial supercomputers globally, known for their energy efficiency. SGI's commitment to innovation positions it as a trusted partner for organizations seeking to accelerate discovery and profitability through advanced computing and data management technologies.
Citrix
Pre Seed Round in 1989
Citrix Systems, Inc. delivers a comprehensive range of workspace, networking, and professional services globally. The company specializes in workspace solutions such as Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Citrix Content Collaboration for secure file sharing and storage, and Citrix Endpoint Management for device management. Its Workspace Intelligence feature enhances user workflows and automates tasks through low-code tooling. In addition to workspace offerings, Citrix provides networking products like Citrix ADC for application delivery and load balancing, and Citrix SD-WAN for secure connectivity. The company also offers consulting, hardware maintenance, and training services, catering to various sectors including healthcare, finance, technology, and government. Citrix markets its products through a network of resellers, distributors, and service providers, ensuring that critical systems remain accessible and secure across different devices and platforms. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Citrix was previously known as Citrus Systems, Inc. before rebranding in 2009.
SanDisk, established in 1988, is a multinational corporation headquartered in Milpitas, California. It specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing, and marketing data storage solutions globally. The company's product portfolio includes removable storage cards for consumer devices like digital cameras, smartphones, and e-readers, under brands such as SanDisk Ultra, Extreme, and Extreme PRO. Additionally, it offers embedded products for mobile devices, automotive, and connected home applications, as well as solid-state drives (SSDs) for client and enterprise computing. SanDisk sells its products through various channels, including direct sales, distributors, and retailers.
Compaq Computer Corporation was a prominent developer and manufacturer of personal computers and related products, catering primarily to business, home, government, and education sectors. The company offered a diverse array of computing products, including desktop personal computers, battery-powered notebook computers, AC-powered portable computers, and tower PC systems designed for data storage and management in network environments. Although Compaq initially operated as an independent entity, it is now a brand name under Hewlett-Packard.