Walden International is unique among US venture firms through its focus on cross-border investments that leverage global markets and talent to grow industry-leading companies. For more than 30 years, their integrated team has brought extensive added value to help companies through capital, relationships and expertise. They look to partner with the best of the best – entrepreneurs with a strong appreciation for the benefits of leveraging talent and markets independent of geography to gain unfair advantage. Their team brings both extensive venture expertise together with in-depth operating experience to help you grow your company. They invest in early and expansion stage companies across sectors such as Semiconductors, Clean Tech, Internet & Digital Media and Software.
Starshine Semiconductor is a developer of RF front-end filters and modules. SAW, TC-SAW, and BAW filters, duplexers, and quadplexer are among Starshine Semiconductor's products. Starshine Semiconductor specializes in mid- to high-end products for markets such as 5G communications and IoT.
Starshine Semiconductor
Series A in 2022
Starshine Semiconductor is a developer of RF front-end filters and modules. SAW, TC-SAW, and BAW filters, duplexers, and quadplexer are among Starshine Semiconductor's products. Starshine Semiconductor specializes in mid- to high-end products for markets such as 5G communications and IoT.
CYGNUSEMI
Series A in 2022
Cygnus Semi is a semiconductor chip technology company that specializes in developing solutions for 5G Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications. The company focuses on creating advanced connectivity capabilities for smart devices and smart cities. Its products are designed to enhance the performance of electronic devices, allowing manufacturers to integrate high-quality chip technology into their smart products. Through its innovations, Cygnus Semi aims to support the growing demand for enhanced connectivity in various sectors.
Shanghai High-Flying Electronics Technology
Series B in 2022
Shanghai High-Flying Electronics Technology specializes in wireless communication, encompassing everything from the system chip, IOT module, IOT device, application software, enterprise cloud service, and APP terminal application of all independent technology platforms. Shanghai High-Flying Electronics Technology helps in the transformation of enterprises and IoT products.
Trifo
Series C in 2021
Trifo is an AI home robot company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Shenzhen and Beijing, China. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing integrated hardware and software systems for indoor home environments, particularly focusing on vacuum robots. These robots possess advanced sensing, perception, and decision-making capabilities, allowing them to interact with and organize home spaces effectively. Trifo's products leverage artificial intelligence to understand the physical and semantic aspects of their surroundings, enabling them to learn new skills over time. Additionally, the company develops software and a Software Development Kit (SDK) to facilitate the integration of its products into user projects, enhancing the overall user experience in home automation.
YEESTOR
Series B in 2020
YEESTOR Microelectronics focuses on the developing and sales of storage controllers and manufactures of NAND Flash memory control chips. YEESTOR has been dedicated to continuous technical innovation, professional technical support and one-stop service for customers to achieve faster design cycles, higher resource utilization efficiency, and a more reliable storage system. YEESTOR closely follows the frontier of the market, compactly cooperates with module manufacturers and system manufacturers with overall arrangement, providing customers with complete turnkey solution and customized development platform. YEESTOR has mastered numerous key technologies in the industry, has various core invention patents at home and abroad, and has extensive global market operations experience. YEESTOR’s main product are storage controllers, including PCIe SSD Controller, SATA SSD Controller, UFS Controller, eMMC Controller, USB Controller, SD Controller and Security Storage Controller. Products are widely applied in data centers, servers, PCs, smart phones, tablet computers, smart homes, Internet of things, etc. YEESTOR was established in 2017 with headquarter in Shenzhen, branching in Hong Kong, Taiwan Hsinchu, Shanghai, Hefei and other places. YEESTOR was formed by the merger of SiliconGo (founded in 2007) and Auspitek (founded in 2015). YEESTOR is a significant global supplier of flash memory controller. Up to 2017, the cumulative shipments of YEESTOR and its predecessors reached 700 million units, which makes for a leader position in the industry.
Intellifusion
Series C in 2020
Shenzhen Intellifusion Technologies Co., Ltd., established in 2014, specializes in artificial intelligence and chip technology. The company focuses on developing core products, including algorithm software and AI chips, aimed at enhancing various sectors such as public safety, social governance, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Intellifusion strives to create a digital twin city through its comprehensive AI technology platform, which has been effectively implemented across numerous cities in China and Southeast Asia. With a team of international experts, the company aims to integrate AI solutions into everyday applications, significantly impacting urban management and development.
QST Corporation
Series B in 2020
QST Corporation, founded in September 2012 and based in Shanghai, China, specializes in the development and manufacturing of micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) sensors and smart applications for mobile consumer electronics and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The company's product lineup includes 3-axis magnetic sensors, accelerometers, gyroscopes, barometers, pressure sensors, and light sensors, which are utilized in smartphones, tablets, wearables, drones, and virtual/augmented reality headsets. QST Corporation employs a virtual IDM model to leverage domestic industrial support, enabling it to customize intelligent applications and services for its clients. The company has experienced rapid growth since its inception, positioning itself as a key player in the sensor solutions market.
Ingeek
Series A in 2020
Shanghai InGeek Cyber Security Co., Ltd, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, specializes in information, network, and system security services. As a subsidiary of Shanghai Yinji Information Technology Co., Ltd, InGeek focuses on consulting, implementation, operation, maintenance, and software development related to cybersecurity. The company is committed to enhancing Internet of Things (IoT) security and provides industry-specific network information security products and comprehensive security solutions primarily for the communications, financial, and automotive sectors. InGeek aims to create a safer and smarter environment for connected vehicles, promoting innovation in technology while ensuring robust protection against cyber threats.
Atmosic
Series B in 2019
Atmosic Technologies is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in ultra-low power wireless technologies aimed at reducing the reliance of Internet of Things (IoT) devices on batteries. The company's innovative solutions enable devices to harness energy from ambient sources, including light, radio frequency, thermal, and kinetic energy, allowing for perpetual battery life or the possibility of being entirely battery-free. Atmosic's product offerings, which include the ATM2, ATM3, ATM33, and ATM34 series, cater to a variety of IoT applications, such as wearables, remotes, beacons, sensors, and asset tracking. By providing these technologies, Atmosic helps industrial users lower the costs associated with IoT deployment and maintenance, enhancing the sustainability and efficiency of connected devices.
Trifo
Series A in 2018
Trifo is an AI home robot company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Shenzhen and Beijing, China. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing integrated hardware and software systems for indoor home environments, particularly focusing on vacuum robots. These robots possess advanced sensing, perception, and decision-making capabilities, allowing them to interact with and organize home spaces effectively. Trifo's products leverage artificial intelligence to understand the physical and semantic aspects of their surroundings, enabling them to learn new skills over time. Additionally, the company develops software and a Software Development Kit (SDK) to facilitate the integration of its products into user projects, enhancing the overall user experience in home automation.
Huaqin Technology
Series A in 2017
Huaqin Technology Co. Ltd. is a leading player in the global smartphone and tablet original design manufacturer (ODM) industry, specializing in the research, development, design, and production of intelligent hardware products such as smartphones, tablets, notebooks, servers, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. As a partner of Google, Huaqin supports brand companies in building Android devices that are certified for security and compatibility with Google Mobile Services. The company exports its products to over 100 countries and regions, including Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe. Huaqin has achieved significant milestones, shipping more than 200 million mobile phones and over 5 million tablets by 2015. Committed to integrity, diligence, focus, and innovation, Huaqin Technology aims to deliver advanced and competitive products while fostering sustainable development in the technology sector.
GumpCome
Series B in 2017
GumpCome is a company that specializes in the research, manufacturing, and operation of smart vending machines enhanced by artificial intelligence. It focuses on big data applications and the research and development of support vector machines. By integrating technologies such as cameras, multi-touch interfaces, and voice interaction, GumpCome fosters engaging interactions between humans and machines. Its offerings include the GumpCome Mini Shop, which features rich media capabilities, allowing for effective advertising and retail extensions. The company’s cloud-based management platform aims to provide intelligent retail solutions, enabling businesses to access accurate product information and detailed sales data, thereby proving profitable for its partners.
Vision-Zenith
Angel Round in 2017
Vision-Zenith specializes in intelligent visual AIoT solutions, leveraging advanced artificial intelligence and deep learning technologies. The company develops and provides edge computing technology and intelligent hardware designed for smart city applications. By utilizing innovative algorithms and embedded system deployment capabilities, Vision-Zenith delivers scenario-based edge computing solutions that enhance intelligent video and computer vision applications. Their approach aims to optimize network transmission bandwidth and alleviate the burden on central data processing and storage, thereby improving performance in various verticals within smart city initiatives. Through a commitment to research and development, Vision-Zenith has completed AI transformations across multiple sectors, positioning itself as a leader in the integration of intelligent perception and computing technologies.
CloudMinds
Series A in 2017
CloudMinds Technology Inc. specializes in developing and operating cloud robotic solutions, offering a range of services that enhance robotic intelligence and connectivity. Established in 2015 and based in Irvine, California, the company provides mobile-intranet cloud services, which include secure mobility solutions for enterprises, cloud artificial intelligence applications, and a dedicated cloud robot control unit. One of its flagship products is the XR-1 Robot, a commercial humanoid service robot that utilizes Smart Compliant Actuator technology for precise interaction. The XR-1 connects to the company's AI Cloud Brain platform, known as Human Augmented Robotics Intelligence with Extreme Reality (HARIX), allowing it to operate effectively over secure virtual backbone networks utilizing 4G and 5G technologies. By integrating advanced sensors and visual perception capabilities, CloudMinds ensures that its robots can safely engage with humans and their environments. The company operates as a subsidiary of CloudMinds Technologies Co., Ltd.
PhotonIC Technologies
Series B in 2017
PhotonIC Technologies is a chip company based in Shanghai, China, specializing in the development of integrated optoelectronic circuits. The company focuses on designing and commercializing high-speed, low-power optoelectronic integrated chips that cater to various applications, including data centers, 5G transmission, and 3D time-of-flight smart sensing. Utilizing proprietary CMOS technology, PhotonIC Technologies aims to deliver competitive chips that excel in performance, power efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The company collaborates with research institutions and industry partners to advance its chip technology and support the growing demands of optical networking and Internet of Things (IoT) sensing systems.
Trifo
Seed Round in 2016
Trifo is an AI home robot company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Shenzhen and Beijing, China. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing integrated hardware and software systems for indoor home environments, particularly focusing on vacuum robots. These robots possess advanced sensing, perception, and decision-making capabilities, allowing them to interact with and organize home spaces effectively. Trifo's products leverage artificial intelligence to understand the physical and semantic aspects of their surroundings, enabling them to learn new skills over time. Additionally, the company develops software and a Software Development Kit (SDK) to facilitate the integration of its products into user projects, enhancing the overall user experience in home automation.
CloudMinds
Seed Round in 2016
CloudMinds Technology Inc. specializes in developing and operating cloud robotic solutions, offering a range of services that enhance robotic intelligence and connectivity. Established in 2015 and based in Irvine, California, the company provides mobile-intranet cloud services, which include secure mobility solutions for enterprises, cloud artificial intelligence applications, and a dedicated cloud robot control unit. One of its flagship products is the XR-1 Robot, a commercial humanoid service robot that utilizes Smart Compliant Actuator technology for precise interaction. The XR-1 connects to the company's AI Cloud Brain platform, known as Human Augmented Robotics Intelligence with Extreme Reality (HARIX), allowing it to operate effectively over secure virtual backbone networks utilizing 4G and 5G technologies. By integrating advanced sensors and visual perception capabilities, CloudMinds ensures that its robots can safely engage with humans and their environments. The company operates as a subsidiary of CloudMinds Technologies Co., Ltd.
DFRobot
Series A in 2015
DFRobot, founded in 2008 by Ricky Ye, is a prominent provider of open source hardware and STEM education solutions, aiming to inspire future creators through hands-on learning experiences. The company develops a range of educational products, including comprehensive learning kits compatible with platforms such as Arduino, micro:bit, Raspberry Pi, and LattePanda, as well as DIY robots. These resources are designed to engage students from pre-school to university in developing skills related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), including artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT). Over the past six years, DFRobot has distributed more than one million open source modules to educators and learners, reaching over 8,000 schools across more than 100 countries. Additionally, the company manufactures robotic drones tailored for the educational market, enabling educators to provide hands-on learning materials that enhance student engagement.
EnVerv
Series C in 2014
EnVerv Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in San Jose, California, with additional offices in San Diego and China. The company specializes in System on Chip (SoC) solutions designed for smart grid, metering, and control applications. EnVerv's power line communication (PLC) devices facilitate high-performance communications over low and medium voltage power lines, serving as a key component for advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and other power line-based smart control applications. Their products support a variety of energy management solutions, including smart electrical grids, revenue protection networks, and solar power plant monitoring. EnVerv's technology is utilized in diverse markets such as home automation, Internet of Things, and lighting networks, making it a significant player in the evolving landscape of smart energy solutions. The company was established in 2009 and was previously known as Pervasive, Inc. before rebranding in 2011.
EnVerv
Series B in 2011
EnVerv Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in San Jose, California, with additional offices in San Diego and China. The company specializes in System on Chip (SoC) solutions designed for smart grid, metering, and control applications. EnVerv's power line communication (PLC) devices facilitate high-performance communications over low and medium voltage power lines, serving as a key component for advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and other power line-based smart control applications. Their products support a variety of energy management solutions, including smart electrical grids, revenue protection networks, and solar power plant monitoring. EnVerv's technology is utilized in diverse markets such as home automation, Internet of Things, and lighting networks, making it a significant player in the evolving landscape of smart energy solutions. The company was established in 2009 and was previously known as Pervasive, Inc. before rebranding in 2011.
Actelis Networks
Series E in 2007
Actelis Networks, Inc. specializes in high-performance broadband solutions over copper infrastructure, enabling the delivery of reliable Ethernet and broadband access services. The company offers a range of products including aggregation switches, Ethernet access devices, and broadband amplifiers, along with management tools and support services. Actelis serves a diverse clientele, including telecommunications operators, government agencies, educational institutions, and utilities, providing solutions for residential broadband, business Ethernet, and small cell backhaul, among others. By leveraging both newly deployed fiber and existing copper lines, Actelis creates cost-effective and scalable networking solutions suitable for various applications, including Internet of Things (IoT) projects across urban and industrial environments. The company, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Fremont, California, also maintains research and development facilities in Tel Aviv and has a global network of resellers and distributors.
Actelis Networks
Series D in 2005
Actelis Networks, Inc. specializes in high-performance broadband solutions over copper infrastructure, enabling the delivery of reliable Ethernet and broadband access services. The company offers a range of products including aggregation switches, Ethernet access devices, and broadband amplifiers, along with management tools and support services. Actelis serves a diverse clientele, including telecommunications operators, government agencies, educational institutions, and utilities, providing solutions for residential broadband, business Ethernet, and small cell backhaul, among others. By leveraging both newly deployed fiber and existing copper lines, Actelis creates cost-effective and scalable networking solutions suitable for various applications, including Internet of Things (IoT) projects across urban and industrial environments. The company, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Fremont, California, also maintains research and development facilities in Tel Aviv and has a global network of resellers and distributors.
Ubicom
Series B in 2004
Ubicom specializes in developing communications and media processor (CMP) and software platforms tailored for real-time interactive applications and multimedia content delivery in the digital home. The company offers optimized system-level solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), supporting a variety of products such as wireless routers, access points, VoIP gateways, streaming media devices, and print servers. Ubicom's advanced multithreaded processor design, along with its real-time operating system and application-level solutions, ensures a high-quality user experience characterized by ease of use. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Ubicom is a privately held, venture-backed company.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International
Series C in 2003
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) is a leading semiconductor foundry based in Shanghai, China, established in 2000. It specializes in the design and manufacturing of integrated circuits (IC) and offers a comprehensive range of services including computer-aided design, wafer fabrication, testing, packaging, and assembly. SMIC operates advanced fabrication facilities, including 300mm and 200mm fabs in various locations such as Beijing, Tianjin, and Shenzhen, and provides technology services for process nodes ranging from 0.35 microns to 28 nanometers. The company serves a diverse clientele, including integrated device manufacturers, fabless semiconductor firms, and system companies, with its products utilized in sectors such as artificial intelligence, data centers, automotive, consumer electronics, and the Internet of Things. SMIC is recognized as the largest foundry in China and ranks fifth globally in the semiconductor industry, employing over 20,200 people and maintaining a presence in markets across North America, Europe, Japan, and Taiwan.
Vivato
Series C in 2003
Vivato is a Wi-Fi infrastructure provider that designs and delivers Wi-Fi connectivity solutions and multi-functional client platforms for mobile carriers and capable operators in the United States and internationally. The company offers an indoor Wi-Fi base station that provides improvements in range and coverage for large indoor environments, including warehouses, stadiums, convention centers, and office parks. It also provides an outdoor Wi-Fi base station that offers up to 54Mbps data-rates to large outdoor areas, including urban and rural Wi-Fi initiatives, 3G or 4G LTE offload, regional broadband Wi-Fi installs, university and education campuses, and resorts and hotels; government and military, logistics, and outdoor sports facilities; and seaports, airports, and train terminals.
Actelis Networks
Series C in 2001
Actelis Networks, Inc. specializes in high-performance broadband solutions over copper infrastructure, enabling the delivery of reliable Ethernet and broadband access services. The company offers a range of products including aggregation switches, Ethernet access devices, and broadband amplifiers, along with management tools and support services. Actelis serves a diverse clientele, including telecommunications operators, government agencies, educational institutions, and utilities, providing solutions for residential broadband, business Ethernet, and small cell backhaul, among others. By leveraging both newly deployed fiber and existing copper lines, Actelis creates cost-effective and scalable networking solutions suitable for various applications, including Internet of Things (IoT) projects across urban and industrial environments. The company, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Fremont, California, also maintains research and development facilities in Tel Aviv and has a global network of resellers and distributors.
Ubicom
Venture Round in 2000
Ubicom specializes in developing communications and media processor (CMP) and software platforms tailored for real-time interactive applications and multimedia content delivery in the digital home. The company offers optimized system-level solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), supporting a variety of products such as wireless routers, access points, VoIP gateways, streaming media devices, and print servers. Ubicom's advanced multithreaded processor design, along with its real-time operating system and application-level solutions, ensures a high-quality user experience characterized by ease of use. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Ubicom is a privately held, venture-backed company.
Actelis Networks
Series A in 1999
Actelis Networks, Inc. specializes in high-performance broadband solutions over copper infrastructure, enabling the delivery of reliable Ethernet and broadband access services. The company offers a range of products including aggregation switches, Ethernet access devices, and broadband amplifiers, along with management tools and support services. Actelis serves a diverse clientele, including telecommunications operators, government agencies, educational institutions, and utilities, providing solutions for residential broadband, business Ethernet, and small cell backhaul, among others. By leveraging both newly deployed fiber and existing copper lines, Actelis creates cost-effective and scalable networking solutions suitable for various applications, including Internet of Things (IoT) projects across urban and industrial environments. The company, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Fremont, California, also maintains research and development facilities in Tel Aviv and has a global network of resellers and distributors.
Ubicom
Series B in 1999
Ubicom specializes in developing communications and media processor (CMP) and software platforms tailored for real-time interactive applications and multimedia content delivery in the digital home. The company offers optimized system-level solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), supporting a variety of products such as wireless routers, access points, VoIP gateways, streaming media devices, and print servers. Ubicom's advanced multithreaded processor design, along with its real-time operating system and application-level solutions, ensures a high-quality user experience characterized by ease of use. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Ubicom is a privately held, venture-backed company.
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