Qualcomm Ventures is the investment arm of Qualcomm Incorporated, established in 2000 to focus on strategic investments in early-stage high-technology ventures, particularly within the wireless sector. With a commitment of $500 million, Qualcomm Ventures has built a diverse portfolio of over 150 active companies and achieved more than 20 successful exits, including notable firms such as Cruise Automation and Fitbit. The organization operates globally, establishing regional funds in strategic markets such as Korea, Japan, China, and Europe to foster local innovation. Qualcomm Ventures seeks to invest between $500,000 and $10 million primarily at the expansion stage, targeting emerging technologies and business models that enhance the mobile technology ecosystem and complement Qualcomm's existing products and services. Through its investments, Qualcomm Ventures aims to connect entrepreneurs with essential resources and industry expertise to drive their success.
5775 Morehouse Drive, San Diego, California 92121-1714, USA
Sachin Deshpande
Senior Director
Michel Glezer
Investment Director
Swapna Gupta
Director
Carlos Kokron
Vice President and Managing Director of North America
Song Mao
Senior Investment Director
James Shen
Vice President and Managing Director
Richard Tapalaga
Investment Director
Merav Weinryb
Vice President and Managing Director, Israel and Europe
Nan Zhou
Director
Past deals in Internet of Things
SolarPulse
Seed Round in 2024
SolarPulse is pioneering the transformation of the solar energy sector with its state-of-the-art AI-powered platform, focused on predictive maintenance and optimization of solar PV plants. Established in 2023, SolarPulse brings together cutting-edge analytics and IoT technologies to deliver real-time insights that significantly boost the efficiency and reliability of solar energy systems. The company’s flagship products, HelioCloud and HelioHealth, offer real-time analytics software and IoT sensors that provide panel-level diagnostics. These innovations empower solar operators to identify and address potential issues before they become costly, thereby minimizing downtime and enhancing overall system performance. SolarPulse's solutions are built on a deep understanding of both solar technology and AI, enabling it to offer precise diagnostics and actionable recommendations that drive significant performance improvements. By integrating its technology with existing SCADA and CMS platforms, SolarPulse helps solar companies transition from reactive to proactive maintenance strategies, ensuring that their assets are optimized for long-term operation. The platform also includes climate risk assessment tools that forecast long-term solar irradiance and wind speed, further helping investors and developers make informed decisions.
Commsignia
Series B in 2023
Commsignia is a company focused on the research, development, manufacturing, and distribution of cooperative intelligent transportation systems aimed at enhancing road safety and traffic efficiency. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Commsignia's offerings include a comprehensive V2X Communication Software Stack, a security stack implementation, Hybrid V2X/ADAS Safety Applications, a V2X Simulator, On-Board Units (OBU), and Roadside Units (RSU). The company's technology facilitates communication between vehicles and infrastructure, providing critical insights that support logistics and road safety initiatives. Through its innovative solutions, Commsignia enables vehicles to communicate effectively, contributing to safer driving conditions and improved traffic management.
Cavli Wireless
Series A in 2023
Cavli Wireless is a provider of integrated solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), specializing in eSIM-enabled cellular connectivity and compute modules that come preloaded with global connectivity options. The company focuses on simplifying IoT deployment by offering a comprehensive platform that combines IoT modules, connectivity management, and a device management solution in a subscription-based model. This approach addresses network access challenges and modem management, allowing clients to efficiently harness IoT capabilities for digital transformation and growth. By streamlining the complexities of IoT infrastructure, Cavli Wireless enables businesses to develop and implement their IoT strategies effectively.
Blues Wireless
Series A in 2023
Blues Wireless Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in manufacturing cellular embedded Internet of Things (IoT) equipment. Founded in 2018, the company offers a product called Notecard, which is a system-on-module (SOM) that integrates prepaid cellular connectivity, hardware design, and software integration. This all-in-one solution facilitates secure communications for cloud-based monitoring and connected operations, making cellular IoT more accessible and developer-friendly. Blues Wireless is focused on enhancing connectivity for individuals and businesses by leveraging the capabilities of cellular IoT technology.
FreedomFi
Series A in 2022
FreedomFi build cost efficient PrivateLTE networks using commodity hardware, open source software and CBRS shared spectrum.
Sibros
Series B in 2022
Sibros specializes in software-defined vehicle technology through its Deep Connected Platform™, which integrates real-time data collection, software configuration management, remote updates, and diagnostic commands. This platform adheres to essential automotive safety, security, and data privacy standards, making it adaptable for various vehicle architectures, including legacy gas and diesel models, next-generation battery electric vehicles, fuel cells, motorcycles, buses, commercial trucks, and heavy machinery. The company's innovative technology, developed in Silicon Valley, allows original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to enhance customer experiences, achieve cost efficiencies, and explore new revenue models throughout the mobility product life cycle. Sibros' solutions enable automakers to manage their vehicle software inventory, configurations, and updates while providing insights through extensive vehicle analytics and remote command capabilities.
CoreTigo
Series B in 2021
CoreTigo Ltd. specializes in developing secure wireless network systems tailored for Internet of Things (IoT) applications, particularly in industrial settings. The company's technology facilitates machine-to-machine (M2M) communication, enhancing operations in areas such as factory automation, warehouse management, and robotics. CoreTigo's product offerings include the O Link Wireless master, which enables effective data transfer and diagnostics between devices, and an IO-Link device system on module (SoM) that manages process data for actuators and sensors. By adhering to the IO-Link Wireless global standard, CoreTigo's solutions are designed to operate in challenging environments, providing reliable connectivity for a wide range of industrial devices. Their innovations promote increased flexibility, productivity, and cost-effectiveness in manufacturing processes, ultimately leading to improved operational efficiency and reduced downtime. Headquartered in Kadima, Israel, CoreTigo serves machine builders, system integrators, and industrial equipment manufacturers worldwide.
Uhnder
Series C in 2020
Uhnder is a start-up developing products for sensing, cognition, and communication for the Internet of Things (IoT) market. It is headquartered in California with engineering and operations based in Austin and St. Louis. Uhnder develops a digital automotive radar-on-chip designed to automate systems for safety and better feedback response. Uhnder disrupts the autonomous vehicle business with what it says is a more accurate and reliable alternative to light detection and ranging, known as lidar, which is one of the most common technologies used to make vehicles more aware of their surroundings. Uhnder's chip helps to avoid collisions, alerts to potential problems, helps with quick localization, as electronic fences for navigation and localization and for communication.
SiFive
Series E in 2020
SiFive, Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing semiconductors, focusing on RISC-V architecture. The company offers a range of products including multi-core application processors, embedded microcontrollers, and customized silicon solutions. Its platform enables the development of chips for various applications, such as microcontrollers, the Internet of Things (IoT), and wearables, emphasizing the integration of open-source principles and software automation to streamline hardware development. SiFive aims to democratize access to custom silicon, allowing system designers to innovate more rapidly and cost-effectively. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, SiFive also has development offices and locations in several regions including Oregon, Texas, India, Taiwan, and France. The company has established a strategic partnership with QuickLogic Corporation to further enhance its offerings in the semiconductor industry.
Reliance Jio
Private Equity Round in 2020
Reliance Jio Infocomm is a company providing wireless telecom products and services. The company offers voice, data, and messaging services, as well as distributes smartphones and hotspot devices. Its areas of research, development and new service deployment include blockchain, artificial intelligence, open source platforms, IOT, data analytics, and next-gen cloud services.
Particle
Series C in 2019
Particle provides hardware and software tools to help users prototype, scale, and manage IoT products. Particle is an IoT device platform that enables businesses to easily add the power of connectivity to any product. From hardware to connectivity to device management and cloud, Particle provides developers with tools to prototype IoT solutions quickly as well as a reliable and secure platform for enterprises to scale. Over 150,000 product builders in more than 170 countries and half of the Fortune 500 have deployed connected IoT devices powered by Particle. Listed as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2015 and named as a major player to watch in the IoT Landscape in IDC Marketscape’s 2018 Vendor Assessment, Particle’s customers include NASA, SpaceX, consumer hot tub manufacturer Jacuzzi, and coffee-brewing pioneer Keurig. Venture backed by Root Ventures, Spark Capital, and Qualcomm Ventures. Particle is based in San Francisco, CA and Shenzhen, China. Particle was founded on 2012.
SiFive
Series D in 2019
SiFive, Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing semiconductors, focusing on RISC-V architecture. The company offers a range of products including multi-core application processors, embedded microcontrollers, and customized silicon solutions. Its platform enables the development of chips for various applications, such as microcontrollers, the Internet of Things (IoT), and wearables, emphasizing the integration of open-source principles and software automation to streamline hardware development. SiFive aims to democratize access to custom silicon, allowing system designers to innovate more rapidly and cost-effectively. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, SiFive also has development offices and locations in several regions including Oregon, Texas, India, Taiwan, and France. The company has established a strategic partnership with QuickLogic Corporation to further enhance its offerings in the semiconductor industry.
CoreTigo
Series A in 2019
CoreTigo Ltd. specializes in developing secure wireless network systems tailored for Internet of Things (IoT) applications, particularly in industrial settings. The company's technology facilitates machine-to-machine (M2M) communication, enhancing operations in areas such as factory automation, warehouse management, and robotics. CoreTigo's product offerings include the O Link Wireless master, which enables effective data transfer and diagnostics between devices, and an IO-Link device system on module (SoM) that manages process data for actuators and sensors. By adhering to the IO-Link Wireless global standard, CoreTigo's solutions are designed to operate in challenging environments, providing reliable connectivity for a wide range of industrial devices. Their innovations promote increased flexibility, productivity, and cost-effectiveness in manufacturing processes, ultimately leading to improved operational efficiency and reduced downtime. Headquartered in Kadima, Israel, CoreTigo serves machine builders, system integrators, and industrial equipment manufacturers worldwide.
GizWits
Venture Round in 2018
GizWits is a smart hardware self-development and cloud service platform. It launched China's first PaaS and SaaS platform. It is China's largest Internet of things development platform, China's first technology incubation platform, and China's largest Internet of Things developer community. The company was founded in 2005 in the United States in New York and Guangzhou, China, is a returnee entrepreneurial company.
August Home
Series C in 2017
August Pro is a division of August Home Inc., a company that specializes in smart home access products designed to enhance home security and user control. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, August Home develops innovative solutions like the August Smart Lock, which enables users to replace traditional keys with smartphone access. This technology allows homeowners to create virtual keys for various individuals, such as house cleaners and delivery services, and manage access duration remotely via smartphones or computers. August Pro specifically caters to professional smart home installers, providing them with the tools and products needed to implement these advanced access systems effectively. As a subsidiary of ASSA ABLOY AB, August Home continues to focus on creating seamless and secure home environments.
Particle
Series B in 2017
Particle provides hardware and software tools to help users prototype, scale, and manage IoT products. Particle is an IoT device platform that enables businesses to easily add the power of connectivity to any product. From hardware to connectivity to device management and cloud, Particle provides developers with tools to prototype IoT solutions quickly as well as a reliable and secure platform for enterprises to scale. Over 150,000 product builders in more than 170 countries and half of the Fortune 500 have deployed connected IoT devices powered by Particle. Listed as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2015 and named as a major player to watch in the IoT Landscape in IDC Marketscape’s 2018 Vendor Assessment, Particle’s customers include NASA, SpaceX, consumer hot tub manufacturer Jacuzzi, and coffee-brewing pioneer Keurig. Venture backed by Root Ventures, Spark Capital, and Qualcomm Ventures. Particle is based in San Francisco, CA and Shenzhen, China. Particle was founded on 2012.
Ring
Series D in 2017
Ring is an outdoor home security company founded in 2012 and based in Santa Monica, California. The company specializes in a range of smart security products designed to enhance home safety and reduce crime in neighborhoods. Its offerings include the Ring Video Doorbell, Ring Video Doorbell Pro, Ring Stick Up Cam, and Ring Floodlight Cam. These devices are equipped with features such as wide-angle lenses, built-in microphones, and speakers, allowing homeowners to monitor their properties effectively. By creating a modern digital neighborhood watch, Ring aims to empower consumers and protect communities globally.
Attune
Series B in 2015
Attune Technologies is a healthcare IT company that offers cloud-based solutions designed to enhance the entire healthcare ecosystem. By integrating various entities such as laboratories, hospitals, pharmacies, and insurance companies, Attune aims to improve operational efficiency and revenue generation across healthcare organizations. Its platform can be utilized by a wide range of healthcare providers, from individual clinics to extensive networks, establishing it as a leading cloud-based service provider in the region. Headquartered in Singapore, Attune supports clients in 15 countries across the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The company's technology interfaces with over 1,100 medical devices, enabling a connected healthcare environment that embodies the Internet of Things concept, ultimately aiming to transform how healthcare professionals collaborate and interact to improve patient care.
August Home
Series B in 2015
August Pro is a division of August Home Inc., a company that specializes in smart home access products designed to enhance home security and user control. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, August Home develops innovative solutions like the August Smart Lock, which enables users to replace traditional keys with smartphone access. This technology allows homeowners to create virtual keys for various individuals, such as house cleaners and delivery services, and manage access duration remotely via smartphones or computers. August Pro specifically caters to professional smart home installers, providing them with the tools and products needed to implement these advanced access systems effectively. As a subsidiary of ASSA ABLOY AB, August Home continues to focus on creating seamless and secure home environments.
Whistle
Series B in 2015
Whistle is a technology company based in San Francisco that focuses on enhancing the health and longevity of pets. The company develops an on-collar device that allows pet owners to monitor their pets' daily activities, such as walking, playing, and resting. This data provides valuable insights into the pets' behavior and long-term health trends. Whistle also maintains a comprehensive database of pet health information, which contributes to the advancement of preventative care and aids in veterinary medical research. The leadership team comprises individuals passionate about animals and technology, including Ben Jacobs, Steven Eidelman, and Kevin Lloyd.
OneWeb
Seed Round in 2015
OneWeb LLC is focused on developing a global communications network using a constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access. Founded in 2012 and based in McLean, Virginia, the company aims to connect users worldwide, offering solutions for broadband, government, and cellular backhaul. OneWeb's network is designed to support various industries that depend on global connectivity, including aviation, maritime, automotive, and rail. The company began launching its satellite constellation in February 2019 and had deployed 74 out of the planned 648 satellites by March 2020. OneWeb's innovative approach to satellite communications enhances internet accessibility across the globe, addressing the growing demand for reliable connectivity.
Ineda Systems
Series B in 2014
Ineda Systems Inc. specializes in the design and distribution of low-power system-on-chip (SoC) solutions, focusing on improving power consumption for a range of applications, particularly in automotive and Internet-of-Things (IoT) sectors. The company's SoCs utilize a hierarchical computing architecture that allows multiple CPUs to operate independently while sharing resources, thus optimizing performance for various use cases. Ineda's products are essential for applications such as traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise control, and wearable technology. The company serves diverse industries, including power management, public transportation, healthcare, and smart home systems. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an office in Hyderabad, India, Ineda Systems aims to lead the market in low-power SoC development by leveraging its experienced team and innovative technology to create a comprehensive ecosystem for wearable devices and other platforms. Its products are distributed through various partners across the United States and Asia.
Ineda Systems
Series B in 2014
Ineda Systems Inc. specializes in the design and distribution of low-power system-on-chip (SoC) solutions, focusing on improving power consumption for a range of applications, particularly in automotive and Internet-of-Things (IoT) sectors. The company's SoCs utilize a hierarchical computing architecture that allows multiple CPUs to operate independently while sharing resources, thus optimizing performance for various use cases. Ineda's products are essential for applications such as traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise control, and wearable technology. The company serves diverse industries, including power management, public transportation, healthcare, and smart home systems. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an office in Hyderabad, India, Ineda Systems aims to lead the market in low-power SoC development by leveraging its experienced team and innovative technology to create a comprehensive ecosystem for wearable devices and other platforms. Its products are distributed through various partners across the United States and Asia.
Xiaomi Technology
Series B in 2011
Xiaomi Corporation is a technology company headquartered in Beijing, China, founded in 2010. It specializes in manufacturing and marketing smartphones, consumer electronics, and Internet of Things (IoT) products. Xiaomi operates through several segments, including Smartphones, IoT and Lifestyle Products, Internet Services, and Others. The Smartphones segment includes a range of Android-based devices, while the IoT and Lifestyle Products segment features smart TVs, laptops, AI speakers, and various smart hardware. Additionally, Xiaomi provides Internet services such as advertising and value-added services. The company has expanded its presence internationally and is a leading smartphone brand in India and increasing its market share in Europe. Xiaomi is known for its commitment to innovation and customer feedback, which informs its product development. It sells its products through online platforms and retail stores across multiple countries.
MapmyIndia
Series C in 2009
MapmyIndia, a deep-tech company under CE Info Systems Ltd, specializes in advanced mapping and location technologies, including GPS navigation, tracking, and geographic information systems (GIS). The company offers a comprehensive interactive map portal that features GPS navigation and hyperlocal social discovery, enabling users to explore nearby places through detailed map searches. MapmyIndia provides digital maps as a service and various software solutions tailored for consumers, enterprises, software developers, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Its products include proprietary digital map data, location-based services, and IoT solutions, targeting both the Indian and international markets under the Mappls brand. The company focuses on addressing real-world challenges faced by users by offering customized location identity platforms and digital address methods.
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