Qualcomm Ventures

Qualcomm Ventures, established in 2000 and headquartered in San Diego, California, serves as the venture capital investment arm of Qualcomm. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in technology-driven companies across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, automotive, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, mobile technology, and extended reality. Qualcomm Ventures manages several regional funds to foster innovation in key markets, including dedicated funds for East Asia and Europe. Its portfolio features over 140 active companies and has achieved significant financial success, including multiple exits valued at over one billion dollars. Qualcomm Ventures typically invests between $500,000 and $10 million, targeting ventures with strong growth potential that align with Qualcomm's strategic interests in advancing next-generation technologies.

Michel Glezer

Director

Tushar Gupta

Senior Director

Carlos Kokron

Vice President and Managing Director of North America

Yan Li

Director

Quinn Li

Senior Vice President and Global Head

Song Mao

Senior Investment Director

Boaz Peer

Senior Investment Director, Israel and Europe

James Shen

Vice President

Varsha Tagare

Senior Director

Richard Tapalaga

Director

Albert Wang

Senior Investment Director

Nan Zhou

Director

Past deals in Networking

Ethernovia

Series A in 2023
Ethernovia is focused on creating an advanced Ethernet system capable of meeting the increasing bandwidth demands of modern vehicle integration. By unifying vehicle networks, Ethernovia's technology significantly influences automotive design and manufacturing processes. The system incorporates features such as autonomous expansions, enhanced security intelligence, and optimized sensor bandwidths, allowing clients to innovate and develop vehicles more effectively. Through its sophisticated approach, Ethernovia aims to redefine how cars are architected, ultimately contributing to the evolution of the automotive industry.

FreedomFi

Series A in 2022
FreedomFi specializes in developing cost-efficient private LTE and 5G networks utilizing commodity hardware and open-source software. The company offers a radio-agnostic LTE/5G network core that is compatible with various small cell technologies, allowing customers to establish fixed wireless access, enterprise cellular solutions, or mobile broadband services. In addition to its network infrastructure, FreedomFi provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) portal for comprehensive network management, which includes features for radio frequency planning and radio procurement. The company also facilitates access to CBRS spectrum and supplies pre-programmed SIM cards, enabling clients to effectively manage their private cellular networks.

floLIVE

Series B in 2021
floLIVE provides global, secure, cloud-native connectivity solutions to enterprises, mobile operators and cloud providers. Its platform comprises local core networks that provide local connectivity while being centrally managed and controlled over the cloud. This unique approach enables enterprises to benefit from high performance, secure and regulatory-compliant local connectivity with the flexibility and elasticity of a cloud-native platform. floLIVE offers a complete, cloud-based IoT eco-system that includes a core network with integrated device management, Inventory, and Billing services – all provided as-a-service and support a pay-as-you-grow business model.

CoreTigo

Series B in 2021
CoreTigo Ltd. specializes in developing secured wireless network systems designed to support Internet of Things (IoT) nodes with minimal latency. Their technology facilitates machine-to-machine communication, which is essential for applications in various sectors, including factory automation, warehouse management, and transportation. CoreTigo's products include the O Link Wireless master, which enables the cyclic transfer of parameters and diagnostic information to automation systems, and the IO Link device system on module (SoM), responsible for process data management in actuators and sensors. The company's solutions aim to simplify industrial automation, enhance safety in manufacturing environments, and improve operational efficiency, ultimately allowing clients to optimize production and manage their operations more effectively. CoreTigo is headquartered in Kadima, Israel.

Innovium

Series F in 2020
Innovium, Inc. develops and deploys switching silicon solutions for cloud, enterprise, and edge data centers in the United States and internationally. It offers TERALYNX 7 for large scale public and private cloud; and TERALYNX 5 for ToR, enterprise, Edge, and 5G data centers. The company also provides Network OS, a cloud, OEM, open-source network operating system; open source and standard APIs; and TERALYNX software development kit. Innovium, Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in San Jose, California with a location in Bengaluru, India.

Jio

Private Equity Round in 2020
Reliance Jio Infocomm is a telecommunications company based in Mumbai, India, that offers a range of wireless telecom products and services, including voice, data, and messaging. The company utilizes Long-Term Evolution (LTE) technology to provide mobile and broadband services. In addition to its core offerings, Jio distributes smartphones and hotspot devices, enhancing connectivity options for consumers. Jio also invests in research and development across various fields such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), data analytics, and next-generation cloud services. Its media services encompass a wide array of content, including recorded and live music, sports, television programs, movies, and events, catering to diverse entertainment needs.

floLIVE

Series B in 2020
floLIVE provides global, secure, cloud-native connectivity solutions to enterprises, mobile operators and cloud providers. Its platform comprises local core networks that provide local connectivity while being centrally managed and controlled over the cloud. This unique approach enables enterprises to benefit from high performance, secure and regulatory-compliant local connectivity with the flexibility and elasticity of a cloud-native platform. floLIVE offers a complete, cloud-based IoT eco-system that includes a core network with integrated device management, Inventory, and Billing services – all provided as-a-service and support a pay-as-you-grow business model.

Affirmed Networks

Venture Round in 2019
Affirmed Networks, Inc. specializes in providing mobile content cloud solutions globally, focusing on virtualization and network functions. Founded in 2010 and based in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of services including the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators streamline service introduction and reduce operational costs. Their solutions encompass a cloud-based virtual network for Internet of Things services, critical data communications for telecommunications, and virtualized Evolved Packet Core solutions for live traffic management. Additionally, Affirmed Networks has developed UnityCloud 5G core, a cloud-native platform designed to facilitate the deployment of 5G networks for mobile operators. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance intelligence and efficiency in mobile data networks.

CoreTigo

Series A in 2019
CoreTigo Ltd. specializes in developing secured wireless network systems designed to support Internet of Things (IoT) nodes with minimal latency. Their technology facilitates machine-to-machine communication, which is essential for applications in various sectors, including factory automation, warehouse management, and transportation. CoreTigo's products include the O Link Wireless master, which enables the cyclic transfer of parameters and diagnostic information to automation systems, and the IO Link device system on module (SoM), responsible for process data management in actuators and sensors. The company's solutions aim to simplify industrial automation, enhance safety in manufacturing environments, and improve operational efficiency, ultimately allowing clients to optimize production and manage their operations more effectively. CoreTigo is headquartered in Kadima, Israel.

Innovium

Series D in 2018
Innovium, Inc. develops and deploys switching silicon solutions for cloud, enterprise, and edge data centers in the United States and internationally. It offers TERALYNX 7 for large scale public and private cloud; and TERALYNX 5 for ToR, enterprise, Edge, and 5G data centers. The company also provides Network OS, a cloud, OEM, open-source network operating system; open source and standard APIs; and TERALYNX software development kit. Innovium, Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in San Jose, California with a location in Bengaluru, India.

eero

Series D in 2017
eero Inc. specializes in developing Wi-Fi systems designed for residential use, providing robust and reliable internet connectivity throughout homes. Their primary product, the eero system, consists of multiple access points that work together to deliver comprehensive Wi-Fi coverage, effectively eliminating dead zones. Users can easily manage their network through a dedicated mobile app, which facilitates control over both wired and wireless connections. eero also offers additional products such as a power over Ethernet (PoE+) adapter and a remote network management tool. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Sacramento, California, eero operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc. since 2019.

Innovium

Series C in 2017
Innovium, Inc. develops and deploys switching silicon solutions for cloud, enterprise, and edge data centers in the United States and internationally. It offers TERALYNX 7 for large scale public and private cloud; and TERALYNX 5 for ToR, enterprise, Edge, and 5G data centers. The company also provides Network OS, a cloud, OEM, open-source network operating system; open source and standard APIs; and TERALYNX software development kit. Innovium, Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in San Jose, California with a location in Bengaluru, India.

Innovium

Series B in 2015
Innovium, Inc. develops and deploys switching silicon solutions for cloud, enterprise, and edge data centers in the United States and internationally. It offers TERALYNX 7 for large scale public and private cloud; and TERALYNX 5 for ToR, enterprise, Edge, and 5G data centers. The company also provides Network OS, a cloud, OEM, open-source network operating system; open source and standard APIs; and TERALYNX software development kit. Innovium, Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in San Jose, California with a location in Bengaluru, India.

Cloudflare

Series D in 2015
Cloudflare is a computer service provider and network security company that protects and accelerates the Internet application development.

Siklu

Series D in 2015
Siklu Communication Ltd. is a company based in Petach Tikva, Israel, that specializes in developing gigabit throughput E-band and V-band radios for a diverse range of clients, including service providers, mobile operators, enterprises, and government entities. Founded in 2007, Siklu offers various wireless communication solutions, such as small cell backhaul, LTE/LTE-A backhaul, WiFi backhaul, and business broadband connectivity. The company focuses on providing reliable millimeter wave radio products that support 5G backhaul applications, enhancing connectivity in urban, suburban, and rural settings. Siklu's technology is designed to deliver scalable, multigigabit capacity and performance, making it suitable for smart city networks, wireless security networks, enterprise connectivity, and residential broadband services.

Luminate Wireless

Series A in 2015
Luminate Wireless is developing an end-to-end distributed mobile network system to make it easier to add capacity and assured mobile services for enterprises of any size. In this system, key management-plane, control as well as data-plane functions in the mobile network are moved to a centralized and virtualized entity that can be implemented as a private or a public cloud. The Luminate system allows capacity to be added easily to venues in a “Wi-Fi like” manner by deploying 4G LTE access points using existing Ethernet and IP backhaul. Luminate Wireless is backed by: NEA, Sequoia Capital, Google Ventures, Hewlett-Packard Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures, Northgate Capital, and Correlation Ventures

Siklu

Series C in 2015
Siklu Communication Ltd. is a company based in Petach Tikva, Israel, that specializes in developing gigabit throughput E-band and V-band radios for a diverse range of clients, including service providers, mobile operators, enterprises, and government entities. Founded in 2007, Siklu offers various wireless communication solutions, such as small cell backhaul, LTE/LTE-A backhaul, WiFi backhaul, and business broadband connectivity. The company focuses on providing reliable millimeter wave radio products that support 5G backhaul applications, enhancing connectivity in urban, suburban, and rural settings. Siklu's technology is designed to deliver scalable, multigigabit capacity and performance, making it suitable for smart city networks, wireless security networks, enterprise connectivity, and residential broadband services.

Fon

Debt Financing in 2015
Fon is a leading provider of carrier WiFi services, specializing in the creation and management of a globally connected WiFi network. By pioneering residential WiFi sharing, Fon has developed innovative solutions that allow service providers to configure, deliver, and operate their own WiFi services efficiently. The company's offerings include Fon Solutions, which provides top-tier WiFi products and services, and Fon Network, which aggregates residential and premium carrier WiFi footprints into a cohesive global network. This network facilitates interconnection between carriers, offers access deals to various stakeholders, and enables seamless user roaming. Fon serves a diverse range of prominent telecom clients, including British Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, SFR, Proximus, KPN, and Vodafone, ensuring they can provide secure and scalable carrier-grade WiFi services to their customers.

Innovium

Series A in 2015
Innovium, Inc. develops and deploys switching silicon solutions for cloud, enterprise, and edge data centers in the United States and internationally. It offers TERALYNX 7 for large scale public and private cloud; and TERALYNX 5 for ToR, enterprise, Edge, and 5G data centers. The company also provides Network OS, a cloud, OEM, open-source network operating system; open source and standard APIs; and TERALYNX software development kit. Innovium, Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in San Jose, California with a location in Bengaluru, India.

PLUMgrid

Series B in 2014
PLUMgrid is a leading provider of software-defined networking (SDN) solutions that facilitate network virtualization for both public and private cloud environments. Founded in 2011 by experienced professionals from the networking and software sectors, the company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional locations in Europe and Asia. PLUMgrid specializes in an open networking suite designed for OpenStack, allowing users to efficiently manage multi-tenant virtual network infrastructures. The company has garnered multiple industry awards and recognition for its innovative approach, positioning it as a significant player in the cloud infrastructure market. With support from top-tier venture capital firms, PLUMgrid is experiencing rapid growth and is expanding its global footprint.

Fon

Venture Round in 2014
Fon is a leading provider of carrier WiFi services, specializing in the creation and management of a globally connected WiFi network. By pioneering residential WiFi sharing, Fon has developed innovative solutions that allow service providers to configure, deliver, and operate their own WiFi services efficiently. The company's offerings include Fon Solutions, which provides top-tier WiFi products and services, and Fon Network, which aggregates residential and premium carrier WiFi footprints into a cohesive global network. This network facilitates interconnection between carriers, offers access deals to various stakeholders, and enables seamless user roaming. Fon serves a diverse range of prominent telecom clients, including British Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, SFR, Proximus, KPN, and Vodafone, ensuring they can provide secure and scalable carrier-grade WiFi services to their customers.

Fon

Venture Round in 2013
Fon is a leading provider of carrier WiFi services, specializing in the creation and management of a globally connected WiFi network. By pioneering residential WiFi sharing, Fon has developed innovative solutions that allow service providers to configure, deliver, and operate their own WiFi services efficiently. The company's offerings include Fon Solutions, which provides top-tier WiFi products and services, and Fon Network, which aggregates residential and premium carrier WiFi footprints into a cohesive global network. This network facilitates interconnection between carriers, offers access deals to various stakeholders, and enables seamless user roaming. Fon serves a diverse range of prominent telecom clients, including British Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, SFR, Proximus, KPN, and Vodafone, ensuring they can provide secure and scalable carrier-grade WiFi services to their customers.

PowerCloud Systems

Series B in 2011
PowerCloud Systems is the leading software platform provider for enabling Networking as a Service (NaaS). Our CloudCommand technology provides OEMs and service providers with the quickest, most powerful and cost-effective path for adding comprehensive cloud capabilities to their new and existing networking equipment. CloudCommand delivers everything needed to deploy, configure, secure and manage any type of networking device. We're working with the world's leading networking vendors to power their wireless access points and routers, and delivering cloud-managed networking to thousands of organizations.

Siklu

Series B in 2011
Siklu Communication Ltd. is a company based in Petach Tikva, Israel, that specializes in developing gigabit throughput E-band and V-band radios for a diverse range of clients, including service providers, mobile operators, enterprises, and government entities. Founded in 2007, Siklu offers various wireless communication solutions, such as small cell backhaul, LTE/LTE-A backhaul, WiFi backhaul, and business broadband connectivity. The company focuses on providing reliable millimeter wave radio products that support 5G backhaul applications, enhancing connectivity in urban, suburban, and rural settings. Siklu's technology is designed to deliver scalable, multigigabit capacity and performance, making it suitable for smart city networks, wireless security networks, enterprise connectivity, and residential broadband services.

Arteris

Series D in 2009
Arteris IP is a leading developer of on-chip interconnect fabric technology, specializing in Network-on-Chip (NoC) interconnect intellectual property (IP) for various advanced applications, including autonomous driving, 5G, and artificial intelligence systems. Founded in 2003, Arteris pioneered the commercialization of NoC technology, establishing itself as the largest provider in this field. Its products, such as the FlexNoC Interconnect IP and Ncore Cache Coherent Interconnect IP, facilitate the development of complex systems-on-chip (SoCs) by optimizing on-chip data flow and connectivity. The company also offers innovative solutions tailored for artificial intelligence and machine learning applications, including the AI Package and CodaCache Last Level Cache. Additionally, Arteris provides Resilience Packages to ensure functional safety in multibillion-transistor chips and the PIANO Timing Closure Package to address design challenges associated with chip complexity. With a strong presence in the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe, Arteris derives significant revenue from the Asia Pacific region, offering comprehensive support services to enhance SoC integration and deployment.

Wilocity

Seed Round in 2008
Wilocity Ltd. is a company based in Caesarea, Israel, that specializes in the development of 60 GHz wireless chipsets aimed at the notebook and peripheral markets. Founded in 2007, Wilocity's technology enables gigabit wireless networking and point-to-point connectivity, delivering a desktop-like experience to mobile computing devices. The company's chipsets facilitate high-speed downloads and support high-definition video, significantly surpassing the transmission rates of standard Wi-Fi. By focusing on WiGig/802.11 products, Wilocity equips customers with the ability to wirelessly connect to any PCI Express-supported peripheral or I/O component, enhancing the mobile computing experience.

M7 Networks

Venture Round in 2004
M7 Networks, established in 2000 and based in La Jolla, California, focuses on developing and managing mobile content-based communities and value-added services. The company creates mobile Internet applications that facilitate connections among wireless operators, content providers, and end users, particularly in areas like games and music. Through its innovative approach, M7 Networks aims to enhance user engagement and provide enriched mobile experiences.
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