Partech

Partech is a global technology investment firm headquartered in Paris, with additional offices in Berlin, Dakar, Dubai, Nairobi, and San Francisco. Established 40 years ago in San Francisco, the firm focuses on providing capital, operational experience, and strategic support to entrepreneurs from seed to growth stage. Partech manages a portfolio of 220 companies across 40 countries and four continents, emphasizing collaboration and partnership with the founders it backs. With assets under management totaling €2.5 billion, Partech is dedicated to fostering innovation and success in the technology sector.

Klaudyna Augler

Senior Associate

Omri Benayoun

General Partner

Tom Le Bras

Associate

Philippe Collombel

General Partner

Cyril Collon

General Partner

Bruno Crémel

General Partner

Tidjane Deme

General Partner

Louis Dessal

Associate

Victor Huberson

Principal

Alison Imbert

Senior Associate

Alexis Lancien

Senior Associate

Reza Malekzadeh

General Partner

Matthieu Marchand

Associate

Aya Murr

Senior Associate

Christelle Pariat

CFO

Jean-Marc Patouillaud

General Partner

Carlota Armero Saura

Analyst

Paul Vider

Principal

Simone Riva

Senior Principal

Andrew Whiting

Principal

André François-Poncet

Partner - Growth Equity

Boris Golden

General Partner

Past deals in Embedded Software

Exein

Series B in 2024
Exein is a cybersecurity company that specializes in protecting devices through its innovative firmware security software and middleware. The platform is designed to be embedded directly into hardware, functioning like a vaccine to enhance security from within. By operating at a lower level within the firmware, Exein aims to address the significant security threats associated with connected smart devices and the vulnerabilities present in their firmware. This approach not only enhances device protection but also ensures that the privacy and security of the device's data are maintained.

Memfault

Series B in 2023
Memfault Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in providing solutions for firmware delivery, monitoring, and diagnostics for embedded systems. Its platform assists hardware companies in identifying and resolving software bugs effectively, enabling them to manage software updates and diagnostics while focusing on their core product features. Memfault's software development kit (SDK) integrates seamlessly with existing hardware and allows users to monitor deployment status, stage rollouts, and revert changes as needed. The platform also facilitates the capture of essential data, such as backtraces and local variables, to diagnose errors and optimize performance metrics like battery life and device functionality. By enabling consumer electronics, industrial automation, and IoT businesses to address issues proactively, Memfault enhances device reliability and supports faster innovation without sacrificing stability.

Memfault

Series A in 2021
Memfault Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in providing solutions for firmware delivery, monitoring, and diagnostics for embedded systems. Its platform assists hardware companies in identifying and resolving software bugs effectively, enabling them to manage software updates and diagnostics while focusing on their core product features. Memfault's software development kit (SDK) integrates seamlessly with existing hardware and allows users to monitor deployment status, stage rollouts, and revert changes as needed. The platform also facilitates the capture of essential data, such as backtraces and local variables, to diagnose errors and optimize performance metrics like battery life and device functionality. By enabling consumer electronics, industrial automation, and IoT businesses to address issues proactively, Memfault enhances device reliability and supports faster innovation without sacrificing stability.

Mipsology

Seed Round in 2017
Mipsology SAS is an information technology company based in Palaiseau, France, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing Zebra, an artificial intelligence inference engine designed for data centers and edge computing. Zebra is a FPGA-based system that enhances the performance of deep learning applications by enabling faster neural network inference while reducing power consumption and costs. The software is compatible with major frameworks and can be deployed on both CPU and FPGA hardware without requiring any modifications to existing neural networks. This plug-and-play solution offers a user-friendly experience, eliminates the need for retraining, and provides a longer operational lifespan compared to traditional GPU solutions.

Teknovus

Venture Round in 2009
Teknovus, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor and software solutions company based in Petaluma, California, specializing in access chips and embedded software for the fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) market. The company develops Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) integrated chips designed for both central office and customer premises applications, as well as EPON customer premises equipment. Teknovus also offers TDM transport chips that facilitate circuit emulation on various Ethernet switched networks, alongside evaluation kits aimed at supporting original equipment manufacturers and service providers. Their EPON optical line terminal (OLT) solutions utilize a system-on-a-chip architecture, and the TK3401 Intelligent EPON Node Controller helps service providers adapt to diverse network topologies and subscriber densities. Teknovus markets its products through distributors across the United States, Europe, and China, and maintains additional sales and support centers in Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and San Jose. Founded in 2002, Teknovus focuses on delivering innovative communication chipset solutions for digital broadband networks.

InvenSense

Series C in 2008
InvenSense, Inc. is a leading provider of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) sensor platforms, specializing in the design and manufacturing of sensor systems on a chip. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including accelerometers, gyroscopes, and microphones, catering to various sectors such as mobile devices, wearables, smart home technologies, gaming, industrial applications, and automotive systems. InvenSense's innovative MotionTracking technology enhances user experiences through improved performance and accuracy in motion, gesture, and sound-based interfaces. Its sensor solutions are incorporated into a wide array of consumer electronics, including smartphones, tablets, and gaming devices, as well as industrial applications. The company markets its products directly to manufacturers and through distributors, and it maintains collaborations with industry leaders like Panasonic to advance sensor technology. Founded in 2003, InvenSense operates internationally, with offices across several countries including China, Taiwan, and Japan. As of 2017, it has been a subsidiary of TDK U.S.A. Corporation.

Teknovus

Series D in 2007
Teknovus, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor and software solutions company based in Petaluma, California, specializing in access chips and embedded software for the fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) market. The company develops Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) integrated chips designed for both central office and customer premises applications, as well as EPON customer premises equipment. Teknovus also offers TDM transport chips that facilitate circuit emulation on various Ethernet switched networks, alongside evaluation kits aimed at supporting original equipment manufacturers and service providers. Their EPON optical line terminal (OLT) solutions utilize a system-on-a-chip architecture, and the TK3401 Intelligent EPON Node Controller helps service providers adapt to diverse network topologies and subscriber densities. Teknovus markets its products through distributors across the United States, Europe, and China, and maintains additional sales and support centers in Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and San Jose. Founded in 2002, Teknovus focuses on delivering innovative communication chipset solutions for digital broadband networks.

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.

InvenSense

Series B in 2007
InvenSense, Inc. is a leading provider of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) sensor platforms, specializing in the design and manufacturing of sensor systems on a chip. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including accelerometers, gyroscopes, and microphones, catering to various sectors such as mobile devices, wearables, smart home technologies, gaming, industrial applications, and automotive systems. InvenSense's innovative MotionTracking technology enhances user experiences through improved performance and accuracy in motion, gesture, and sound-based interfaces. Its sensor solutions are incorporated into a wide array of consumer electronics, including smartphones, tablets, and gaming devices, as well as industrial applications. The company markets its products directly to manufacturers and through distributors, and it maintains collaborations with industry leaders like Panasonic to advance sensor technology. Founded in 2003, InvenSense operates internationally, with offices across several countries including China, Taiwan, and Japan. As of 2017, it has been a subsidiary of TDK U.S.A. Corporation.

Teknovus

Series C in 2005
Teknovus, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor and software solutions company based in Petaluma, California, specializing in access chips and embedded software for the fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) market. The company develops Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) integrated chips designed for both central office and customer premises applications, as well as EPON customer premises equipment. Teknovus also offers TDM transport chips that facilitate circuit emulation on various Ethernet switched networks, alongside evaluation kits aimed at supporting original equipment manufacturers and service providers. Their EPON optical line terminal (OLT) solutions utilize a system-on-a-chip architecture, and the TK3401 Intelligent EPON Node Controller helps service providers adapt to diverse network topologies and subscriber densities. Teknovus markets its products through distributors across the United States, Europe, and China, and maintains additional sales and support centers in Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and San Jose. Founded in 2002, Teknovus focuses on delivering innovative communication chipset solutions for digital broadband networks.

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.

Jungo Software

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