180 Degree Capital

180 Degree Capital is an investment firm based in Montclair, New Jersey, founded in 1981. The firm focuses on identifying undervalued publicly traded companies across various sectors, including technology, nanotechnology, energy, clean technology, healthcare, and electronics. With a commitment to generating income, 180 Degree Capital employs a strategy that emphasizes investments in companies with strong potential for growth. The firm values proprietary and differentiated technology and seeks to partner with passionate entrepreneurs aiming to create impactful products. By leveraging its expertise and resources, 180 Degree Capital aims to support the development of its portfolio companies while pursuing opportunities in both the public and private markets.

Robert Burns

Senior Vice President

97 past transactions

EchoPixel

Series A in 2017
EchoPixel, Inc. is a company that specializes in 3D medical visualization software, providing tools for medical professionals to interact with patient-specific organs and tissues in an immersive environment. Its flagship product, the True 3D Viewer, is a real-time interactive virtual reality system that enhances the ability of doctors to identify, evaluate, and dissect anatomical structures. Additionally, the True 3D Medical Education Viewer aids medical students in understanding structural 3D biology by utilizing computer tomography and magnetic resonance images. EchoPixel also offers a holographic intraoperative software that supports structural heart procedures through interactive 3D anatomical imaging. Founded in 2012 and based in Mountain View, California, the company aims to improve diagnostic and educational capabilities in the medical field through advanced imaging technology.

NGX Bio

Venture Round in 2017
NGX Bio is an online marketplace platform for online DNA sequencing services. They make sequencing simple by connecting their customers to world-class genomic resources helping researchers complete sequencing projects in a single transaction. It streamlines the projects and makes them cost-effective by sourcing the best providers with available capacity. NGX Bio offers design and planning, sample preparation, sequencing facilities, and data analysis services. The company also operates an online project management tool that helps in sample tracking by using barcoded tubes and plates. NGX Bio serves customers worldwide.

ORIG3N

Venture Round in 2017
ORIG3N, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative treatments for rare genetically inherited diseases, particularly affecting the heart, liver, and neurodegenerative conditions. Founded in 2014 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, ORIG3N utilizes induced pluripotent stem cell technology, enabling the differentiation of cells into any type found in the body. This technology serves multiple purposes, including drug efficacy testing, medication toxicity screening, and facilitating personalized treatment approaches. The company's product offerings include LifeProfiles, a suite of genetic tests such as FITCODE, which provides insights into fitness-related traits; the Run DNA test for optimizing running performance; AURA, which assesses skin health; and Life Capsule, a repository for blood cells aimed at regenerative medicine development.

Lodo Therapeutics

Series A in 2016
Lodo Therapeutics Corporation is a drug discovery and development company dedicated to creating novel therapeutics derived from natural sources to address significant health challenges, particularly resistant infectious diseases and cancers. Founded to advance the scientific vision of Dr. Sean Brady from Rockefeller University, Lodo utilizes a genome-based, culture-independent platform to discover and characterize small molecules from microbial sources found in soil. By leveraging advancements in DNA sequencing and bioinformatics, the company aims to unlock the therapeutic potential of previously undiscovered molecules encoded in microbial DNA, with a focus on treating conditions that have high unmet medical needs. Lodo Therapeutics, supported by Accelerator Corporation, is headquartered in New York City, where its laboratory and offices are located within the Alexandria Center for Life Science.

TARA Biosystems

Seed Round in 2016
TARA Biosystems, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing organ-on-a-chip technology, specifically human cardiac tissue models, to enhance drug discovery and safety assessments. Founded in 2014 and based in the United States, the company utilizes stem cell-derived cardiac tissue that mimics adult physiological conditions, enabling precise measurement of cardiac functionality. This innovative platform aims to facilitate the faster and safer development of new therapies by providing predictive in vitro models that can assess the effects of drug compounds on heart function without the need for human testing. Through its advanced technology, TARA Biosystems seeks to improve the health of patients by enabling more reliable assessments of cardiac drug efficacy and safety.

Petra Pharma

Series A in 2016
Petra Pharma Corporation is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in New York that focuses on discovering and developing therapies for serious medical conditions, particularly cancer and metabolic diseases. Incorporated in 2015, the company specializes in modulating phosphoinositide (PI) signaling pathways and targets novel enzyme mechanisms that are vital for critical cellular processes such as cell division, growth, trafficking, and signaling. By developing small molecules that interact with these pathways, Petra Pharma aims to create innovative treatment options that can significantly improve patient health outcomes.

ORIG3N

Series A in 2015
ORIG3N, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative treatments for rare genetically inherited diseases, particularly affecting the heart, liver, and neurodegenerative conditions. Founded in 2014 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, ORIG3N utilizes induced pluripotent stem cell technology, enabling the differentiation of cells into any type found in the body. This technology serves multiple purposes, including drug efficacy testing, medication toxicity screening, and facilitating personalized treatment approaches. The company's product offerings include LifeProfiles, a suite of genetic tests such as FITCODE, which provides insights into fitness-related traits; the Run DNA test for optimizing running performance; AURA, which assesses skin health; and Life Capsule, a repository for blood cells aimed at regenerative medicine development.

AgBiome

Series B in 2015
AgBiome, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Durham, North Carolina, that focuses on developing innovative biological products for the agriculture industry. Founded in 2012, AgBiome utilizes advanced genomics and screening technologies to identify plant-associated microbes that enhance plant health, pest resistance, and crop yields. The company manufactures fungicides to protect crops from soil-borne and foliar diseases while also employing a platform that captures and screens diverse microbes for their effectiveness against insects, diseases, and nematodes. AgBiome collaborates with leading agricultural firms to accelerate its discovery process and deliver solutions that address critical challenges in global food production. With a workforce of approximately 87 employees and a state-of-the-art laboratory and greenhouse facility in the Research Triangle Park, AgBiome aims to provide sustainable and effective solutions for farmers facing significant agricultural issues.

ORIG3N

Venture Round in 2015
ORIG3N, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative treatments for rare genetically inherited diseases, particularly affecting the heart, liver, and neurodegenerative conditions. Founded in 2014 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, ORIG3N utilizes induced pluripotent stem cell technology, enabling the differentiation of cells into any type found in the body. This technology serves multiple purposes, including drug efficacy testing, medication toxicity screening, and facilitating personalized treatment approaches. The company's product offerings include LifeProfiles, a suite of genetic tests such as FITCODE, which provides insights into fitness-related traits; the Run DNA test for optimizing running performance; AURA, which assesses skin health; and Life Capsule, a repository for blood cells aimed at regenerative medicine development.

AgBiome

Venture Round in 2014
AgBiome, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Durham, North Carolina, that focuses on developing innovative biological products for the agriculture industry. Founded in 2012, AgBiome utilizes advanced genomics and screening technologies to identify plant-associated microbes that enhance plant health, pest resistance, and crop yields. The company manufactures fungicides to protect crops from soil-borne and foliar diseases while also employing a platform that captures and screens diverse microbes for their effectiveness against insects, diseases, and nematodes. AgBiome collaborates with leading agricultural firms to accelerate its discovery process and deliver solutions that address critical challenges in global food production. With a workforce of approximately 87 employees and a state-of-the-art laboratory and greenhouse facility in the Research Triangle Park, AgBiome aims to provide sustainable and effective solutions for farmers facing significant agricultural issues.

Enumeral Biomedical

Post in 2014
Enumeral Biomedical uses its microengraving (nanotechnology-enabled) process to address opportunities in immunology including therapeutic discovery, immune profiling and personalized medicine.

NGX Bio

Seed Round in 2014
NGX Bio is an online marketplace platform for online DNA sequencing services. They make sequencing simple by connecting their customers to world-class genomic resources helping researchers complete sequencing projects in a single transaction. It streamlines the projects and makes them cost-effective by sourcing the best providers with available capacity. NGX Bio offers design and planning, sample preparation, sequencing facilities, and data analysis services. The company also operates an online project management tool that helps in sample tracking by using barcoded tubes and plates. NGX Bio serves customers worldwide.

HZO

Series B in 2014
HZO is a company based in Morrisville, North Carolina, specializing in protective nanocoating technology designed to safeguard electronics from harsh environments, including corrosive and liquid exposure. Founded in 2011, HZO develops customized nano and conformal coatings that are applied during the assembly process of electronic components, providing durable water protection solutions. Their innovative thin-film technology, particularly utilizing Parylene coatings, enables manufacturers to create products capable of withstanding demanding conditions, ensuring the longevity and reliability of electronic devices in wet environments.

Promuc

Venture Round in 2014
ProMuc, Inc. develops synthetic mucins for lubrication and antimicrobial applications.

Metabolon

Series E in 2014
Metabolon is a technology company, develops analytical methods and software for biomarker discovery using metabolomics. It offers a biochemical profiling platform that analyzes and identifies biochemicals in the research of pharmaceutical, biotech, agriculture, cosmetic, and consumer products. Metabolon provides a unique, real-time fingerprint of biological system to reveal novel discoveries and realize the promise of precision medicine. The company can deliver an instantaneous snapshot of the entire physiology of a living being at a discreet point in time, as well as identify changes in that system brought about the impact of the disease, medical intervention, diet, or the environment. This deep and comprehensive view of the metabolome provides biological insights that cannot be revealed through any other research methodology, enabling life sciences researchers and drug developers to discover answers to some of biology’s most difficult questions. Metabolon was founded in 2000 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.

ABSMaterials

Series B in 2013
ABS Materials designs, develops, and delivers solutions for ground, surface, and municipal water contamination. Its solutions include VoC-Eater system, which destroys pharmaceuticals, chlorinated solvents, herbicides, endocrine disruptors, PCBs, dyes, and phenols to outflow clean water; Osorb, a solution to destroy persistent organic pollutants in the groundwater; and Iron-Osorb, an inert sand-like glass used on TCE/PCE/DCE/PCBs. The company’s solutions are used to clean solvents, pesticides, and other persistent organic pollutants from the water, soil, and air. It offers its systems on a rental and long term lease basis. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Wooster, Ohio with an additional office in Houston, Texas.

EchoPixel

Seed Round in 2013
EchoPixel, Inc. is a company that specializes in 3D medical visualization software, providing tools for medical professionals to interact with patient-specific organs and tissues in an immersive environment. Its flagship product, the True 3D Viewer, is a real-time interactive virtual reality system that enhances the ability of doctors to identify, evaluate, and dissect anatomical structures. Additionally, the True 3D Medical Education Viewer aids medical students in understanding structural 3D biology by utilizing computer tomography and magnetic resonance images. EchoPixel also offers a holographic intraoperative software that supports structural heart procedures through interactive 3D anatomical imaging. Founded in 2012 and based in Mountain View, California, the company aims to improve diagnostic and educational capabilities in the medical field through advanced imaging technology.

AgBiome

Series A in 2013
AgBiome, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Durham, North Carolina, that focuses on developing innovative biological products for the agriculture industry. Founded in 2012, AgBiome utilizes advanced genomics and screening technologies to identify plant-associated microbes that enhance plant health, pest resistance, and crop yields. The company manufactures fungicides to protect crops from soil-borne and foliar diseases while also employing a platform that captures and screens diverse microbes for their effectiveness against insects, diseases, and nematodes. AgBiome collaborates with leading agricultural firms to accelerate its discovery process and deliver solutions that address critical challenges in global food production. With a workforce of approximately 87 employees and a state-of-the-art laboratory and greenhouse facility in the Research Triangle Park, AgBiome aims to provide sustainable and effective solutions for farmers facing significant agricultural issues.

Nantero

Series D in 2012
Nantero, Inc. is a nanotechnology company which develops semiconductor products using carbon nanotubes in the United States and internationally. It offers density nonvolatile random access memory chips, nanoelectromechanical switches, memory semiconductor products, logic semiconductor products, other semiconductor products, and microelectronic-grade carbon nanotubes. The company serves various applications, including cell phones, MP3 players, digital cameras, networking and enterprise systems, and more. Nantero, Inc. was incorporated in 2001 and is based in Woburn, Massachusetts.

Kovio

Venture Round in 2012
Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of semiconductor products utilizing printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. Founded in the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio focuses on creating innovative manufacturing processes that merge the affordability of graphics printing with the capabilities of silicon-based semiconductors. The company designs and manufactures printed silicon products aimed at the Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) markets, including applications such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC barcodes.

OpGen

Series C in 2012
OpGen, Inc. is a precision medicine company based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, that specializes in developing molecular diagnostics and informatics aimed at combating infectious diseases. The company offers a range of products, including the Acuitas AMR Gene Panel, which detects bacterial nucleic acids and antimicrobial resistance markers, and QuickFISH and PNA FISH tests for identifying pathogens in blood cultures. Additionally, OpGen provides the Acuitas Lighthouse informatics system, a cloud-based platform that integrates clinical lab results with patient data to help manage multidrug-resistant organisms in healthcare settings. Through its strategic collaboration with the New York State Department of Health, OpGen is working on solutions to detect and manage antimicrobial-resistant infections in healthcare facilities. The company's innovative technologies are utilized by academic, government, and research institutions globally for applications such as strain typing and genome assembly. OpGen aims to enhance patient care and outcomes while addressing the growing challenge of antibiotic resistance.

Senova Systems

Series B in 2012
Senova Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2007. It specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of innovative pH meters and sensor systems, particularly for applications in life sciences, food and beverage, dairy, water, and consumer products. The company's flagship product is the pHit™ pH sensor platform, which features a calibration-free, wet-dry reversible design utilizing non-glass electrodes. This solid-state sensor technology represents a significant advancement in pH measurement, eliminating the need for traditional glass electrodes and user calibration. By incorporating patented chemistry, advanced materials, and proprietary microelectronics, Senova Systems aims to enhance measurement accuracy and open new possibilities in various sectors, including healthcare.

BridgeLux

Venture Round in 2011
Bridgelux, Inc. develops and manufactures solid-state lighting technologies and solutions, specializing in high-power, energy-efficient LED products. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Fremont, California, the company offers a diverse range of products, including LED arrays, chips, subsystems, and surface mounts, designed for various applications such as retail, hospitality, healthcare, and outdoor lighting. Bridgelux's solutions enable customers to transition from traditional lighting technologies, like incandescent and fluorescent lamps, to more efficient solid-state lighting alternatives, thus supporting global clean energy initiatives by reducing energy consumption. The company also provides testing, application engineering, and reference design services to enhance customer experience. Bridgelux has established strategic partnerships with industry players such as Kaistar and Epistar to further its innovation in LED technology.

Contour Energy

Series C in 2011
Contour Energy is a company of portable power that commercializes customizable battery technologies for a wide range of cross-industry applications. It designs its next-generation battery systems to deliver unprecedented improvements in energy and power density, and are capable of performing in extreme operating conditions at significantly improved costs. Founded through the collaboration of Caltech and CNRS, the French National Center for Scientific Research, It combines expertise in nano-materials science, patented fluorine-based battery chemistries and manufacturing processes to significantly advance the state of portable power. With its headquarters in Azusa in California, a team of battery industry leaders from Caltech, Energizer, General Electric, Hewlett-Packard, Sanyo and Valence Technologies manages it. Private entrepreneurs hold it.

Metabolon

Series D in 2011
Metabolon is a technology company, develops analytical methods and software for biomarker discovery using metabolomics. It offers a biochemical profiling platform that analyzes and identifies biochemicals in the research of pharmaceutical, biotech, agriculture, cosmetic, and consumer products. Metabolon provides a unique, real-time fingerprint of biological system to reveal novel discoveries and realize the promise of precision medicine. The company can deliver an instantaneous snapshot of the entire physiology of a living being at a discreet point in time, as well as identify changes in that system brought about the impact of the disease, medical intervention, diet, or the environment. This deep and comprehensive view of the metabolome provides biological insights that cannot be revealed through any other research methodology, enabling life sciences researchers and drug developers to discover answers to some of biology’s most difficult questions. Metabolon was founded in 2000 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.

HZO

Series B in 2011
HZO is a company based in Morrisville, North Carolina, specializing in protective nanocoating technology designed to safeguard electronics from harsh environments, including corrosive and liquid exposure. Founded in 2011, HZO develops customized nano and conformal coatings that are applied during the assembly process of electronic components, providing durable water protection solutions. Their innovative thin-film technology, particularly utilizing Parylene coatings, enables manufacturers to create products capable of withstanding demanding conditions, ensuring the longevity and reliability of electronic devices in wet environments.

PWA

Series A in 2011
The foundation of PWA's technology offering is Osorb® media - a patented, regenerable media system which removes, free, dispersed and soluble hydrocarbons and toxic contaminants from oilfield water and gas streams. The primary market for Osorb is the treatment of produced water to meet discharge and reinjection specifications.

Kovio

Venture Round in 2011
Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of semiconductor products utilizing printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. Founded in the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio focuses on creating innovative manufacturing processes that merge the affordability of graphics printing with the capabilities of silicon-based semiconductors. The company designs and manufactures printed silicon products aimed at the Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) markets, including applications such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC barcodes.

Cobalt Technologies

Series D in 2011
Cobalt Technologies is a company focused on developing innovative technologies for biofuels, particularly in the production of bio-based chemicals. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Cobalt is pioneering methods to produce low-cost, commercial-scale biobutanol, an alternative to traditional petroleum-based products. This next-generation bio n-butanol serves as an ingredient in various applications, including fuels, bio-based plastics, synthetic rubber, paints, adhesives, and solvents. By offering cost-effective substitutes to petroleum-derived chemicals, Cobalt aims to create fuels that burn cleaner and have a reduced environmental impact.

Nano Terra

Debt Financing in 2011
Nano Terra, Inc. operates as a surface engineering and nanotechnology co-development company. The company develops and commercializes solutions ranging from advanced materials to coatings and polymer formulations, new molecule design and synthesis, advanced sensors, and high-resolution printing and patterning. It serves Fortune 1000-sized customers in a range of industries, including aerospace, consumer goods, automotive, oil and gas, health care, agriculture, water, materials, and electronics sectors. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

SIONYX

Series B in 2010
SiOnyx, Inc. is a company based in Beverly, Massachusetts, that specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced light sensing devices. The firm has pioneered a patented semiconductor process known as shallow junction photonics, which significantly enhances the infrared sensitivity of silicon-based photonics. SiOnyx's product lineup includes ultra-low-light image sensors and HD action video cameras that facilitate digital night vision technology. These offerings cater to a diverse range of applications, including security, defense, consumer electronics, industrial use, medical fields, and automotive sectors. Incorporated in 2005, SiOnyx continues to lead in innovation, focusing on improving the performance of light sensing devices in both visible and near-infrared regions.

Geo Semiconductor

Debt Financing in 2010
Geo Semiconductor Inc. is a semiconductor company specializing in video processors for automotive viewing cameras and other applications. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional operations in Toronto, Orlando, and Bengaluru, the company develops solutions that include geometric processing, image signal processing, and video compression. Its products, such as Geo IC and Realta IC, are utilized in a variety of sectors including automotive, consumer electronics, surveillance, and projection markets. They support various devices, including automotive cameras, projectors, and security cameras, facilitating high-definition image and video quality. Geo Semiconductor distributes its offerings through representatives and distributors both in the United States and internationally, and it has evolved from being a subsidiary of Silicon Optix, Inc. to a significant player in the semiconductor landscape.

Laser Light Engines

Series B in 2010
Laser Light Engines, Inc. is a company based in Salem, New Hampshire, that specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of laser-driven light engines. Founded in 2008, the company focuses on providing advanced laser illumination technologies that enhance digital projection. By replacing traditional lamp-based systems, Laser Light Engines offers significantly brighter colors and sharper images while utilizing less energy and reducing overall costs. These innovations enable clients to achieve superior projected images for various illumination applications.

Adesto Technologies

Venture Round in 2010
Adesto Technologies specializes in the development of innovative, application-specific semiconductors and embedded systems that are integral to Internet of Things (IoT) edge devices. The company offers a diverse range of semiconductor and embedded technologies tailored for connected IoT devices across various sectors, including industrial, consumer, communications, and medical applications. Their products enhance the efficiency, reliability, and security of IoT systems while reducing costs for customers. Adesto's extensive portfolio includes IoT edge servers, routers, network nodes, communication modules, and various types of memory technologies, delivered as discrete products, application-specific integrated circuits, or integrated systems. The company also provides software, development kits, and tools that facilitate faster market entry for clients. With a strong focus on ultralow-power, embedded, non-volatile memory technology, Adesto enables seamless data access and intelligent control in connected environments, supporting a wide range of applications from smart utility meters and wearable devices to home automation and fleet management systems.

Contour Energy

Series B in 2010
Contour Energy is a company of portable power that commercializes customizable battery technologies for a wide range of cross-industry applications. It designs its next-generation battery systems to deliver unprecedented improvements in energy and power density, and are capable of performing in extreme operating conditions at significantly improved costs. Founded through the collaboration of Caltech and CNRS, the French National Center for Scientific Research, It combines expertise in nano-materials science, patented fluorine-based battery chemistries and manufacturing processes to significantly advance the state of portable power. With its headquarters in Azusa in California, a team of battery industry leaders from Caltech, Energizer, General Electric, Hewlett-Packard, Sanyo and Valence Technologies manages it. Private entrepreneurs hold it.

BridgeLux

Series D in 2010
Bridgelux, Inc. develops and manufactures solid-state lighting technologies and solutions, specializing in high-power, energy-efficient LED products. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Fremont, California, the company offers a diverse range of products, including LED arrays, chips, subsystems, and surface mounts, designed for various applications such as retail, hospitality, healthcare, and outdoor lighting. Bridgelux's solutions enable customers to transition from traditional lighting technologies, like incandescent and fluorescent lamps, to more efficient solid-state lighting alternatives, thus supporting global clean energy initiatives by reducing energy consumption. The company also provides testing, application engineering, and reference design services to enhance customer experience. Bridgelux has established strategic partnerships with industry players such as Kaistar and Epistar to further its innovation in LED technology.

Innovalight

Series D in 2010
Innovalight, founded by Conrad Burke, specializes in the development of high-efficiency, low-cost solar modules utilizing a unique silicon ink technology. This innovative approach, which has been in development since 2005, allows for the processing of silicon in a liquid form, significantly enhancing the cost and efficiency of solar power generation. Innovalight's focus is on creating ultra-thin film power modules suitable for both residential and commercial applications, contributing to a manufacturing paradigm shift in the solar industry. By emphasizing the use of silicon-based solar cells, the company aims to improve the accessibility and effectiveness of grid-connected solar power solutions.

Metabolon

Series C in 2009
Metabolon is a technology company, develops analytical methods and software for biomarker discovery using metabolomics. It offers a biochemical profiling platform that analyzes and identifies biochemicals in the research of pharmaceutical, biotech, agriculture, cosmetic, and consumer products. Metabolon provides a unique, real-time fingerprint of biological system to reveal novel discoveries and realize the promise of precision medicine. The company can deliver an instantaneous snapshot of the entire physiology of a living being at a discreet point in time, as well as identify changes in that system brought about the impact of the disease, medical intervention, diet, or the environment. This deep and comprehensive view of the metabolome provides biological insights that cannot be revealed through any other research methodology, enabling life sciences researchers and drug developers to discover answers to some of biology’s most difficult questions. Metabolon was founded in 2000 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.

Laser Light Engines

Debt Financing in 2009
Laser Light Engines, Inc. is a company based in Salem, New Hampshire, that specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of laser-driven light engines. Founded in 2008, the company focuses on providing advanced laser illumination technologies that enhance digital projection. By replacing traditional lamp-based systems, Laser Light Engines offers significantly brighter colors and sharper images while utilizing less energy and reducing overall costs. These innovations enable clients to achieve superior projected images for various illumination applications.

Metabolon

Series C in 2009
Metabolon is a technology company, develops analytical methods and software for biomarker discovery using metabolomics. It offers a biochemical profiling platform that analyzes and identifies biochemicals in the research of pharmaceutical, biotech, agriculture, cosmetic, and consumer products. Metabolon provides a unique, real-time fingerprint of biological system to reveal novel discoveries and realize the promise of precision medicine. The company can deliver an instantaneous snapshot of the entire physiology of a living being at a discreet point in time, as well as identify changes in that system brought about the impact of the disease, medical intervention, diet, or the environment. This deep and comprehensive view of the metabolome provides biological insights that cannot be revealed through any other research methodology, enabling life sciences researchers and drug developers to discover answers to some of biology’s most difficult questions. Metabolon was founded in 2000 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.

Innovalight

Venture Round in 2009
Innovalight, founded by Conrad Burke, specializes in the development of high-efficiency, low-cost solar modules utilizing a unique silicon ink technology. This innovative approach, which has been in development since 2005, allows for the processing of silicon in a liquid form, significantly enhancing the cost and efficiency of solar power generation. Innovalight's focus is on creating ultra-thin film power modules suitable for both residential and commercial applications, contributing to a manufacturing paradigm shift in the solar industry. By emphasizing the use of silicon-based solar cells, the company aims to improve the accessibility and effectiveness of grid-connected solar power solutions.

Solazyme

Series D in 2009
Solazyme is a synthetic biology company that specializes in converting algal biomass into biofuels. Solazyme not only creates biofuels for the the transportation industry, but is experimenting with ways to tailor its products for the cosmetic and food industries.

Contour Energy

Series A in 2008
Contour Energy is a company of portable power that commercializes customizable battery technologies for a wide range of cross-industry applications. It designs its next-generation battery systems to deliver unprecedented improvements in energy and power density, and are capable of performing in extreme operating conditions at significantly improved costs. Founded through the collaboration of Caltech and CNRS, the French National Center for Scientific Research, It combines expertise in nano-materials science, patented fluorine-based battery chemistries and manufacturing processes to significantly advance the state of portable power. With its headquarters in Azusa in California, a team of battery industry leaders from Caltech, Energizer, General Electric, Hewlett-Packard, Sanyo and Valence Technologies manages it. Private entrepreneurs hold it.

TetraVitae Bioscience

Series A in 2008
TetraVitae Bioscience is focused on developing biobased chemicals, plastics, and fuels using bio-butanol derived from biomass substrates through microbial fermentation. The company employs proprietary technology and expertise in industrial fermentations, process engineering, microbiology, and the utilization of cellulosic feedstocks. This innovative approach aims to significantly reduce production costs, enabling TetraVitae to compete with and potentially replace traditional petroleum-derived products. Additionally, the company operates a microbiological laboratory to support its research and development efforts in this field.

Cobalt Technologies

Series C in 2008
Cobalt Technologies is a company focused on developing innovative technologies for biofuels, particularly in the production of bio-based chemicals. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Cobalt is pioneering methods to produce low-cost, commercial-scale biobutanol, an alternative to traditional petroleum-based products. This next-generation bio n-butanol serves as an ingredient in various applications, including fuels, bio-based plastics, synthetic rubber, paints, adhesives, and solvents. By offering cost-effective substitutes to petroleum-derived chemicals, Cobalt aims to create fuels that burn cleaner and have a reduced environmental impact.

Solazyme

Series C in 2008
Solazyme is a synthetic biology company that specializes in converting algal biomass into biofuels. Solazyme not only creates biofuels for the the transportation industry, but is experimenting with ways to tailor its products for the cosmetic and food industries.
Nextreme designs and manufactures micro-scale thermal and power management products for the semiconductor, photonics, consumer, automotive and defense/aerospace industries. The company has embedded cooling and power generation capabilities into the widely accepted copper pillar bumping process used in high-volume electronic packaging. Nextreme’s breakthrough addresses the most challenging thermal and power management constraints in electronics today, and delivers the only fully-scalable technology solution by leveraging the existing, high-volume flip chip manufacturing infrastructure. By minimizing the need for manufacturing changes and focusing on developing a seamless design-in solution, Nextreme is changing the future of thermal and power management for the entire electronics industry.

Laser Light Engines

Series A in 2008
Laser Light Engines, Inc. is a company based in Salem, New Hampshire, that specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of laser-driven light engines. Founded in 2008, the company focuses on providing advanced laser illumination technologies that enhance digital projection. By replacing traditional lamp-based systems, Laser Light Engines offers significantly brighter colors and sharper images while utilizing less energy and reducing overall costs. These innovations enable clients to achieve superior projected images for various illumination applications.

Adesto Technologies

Series A in 2008
Adesto Technologies specializes in the development of innovative, application-specific semiconductors and embedded systems that are integral to Internet of Things (IoT) edge devices. The company offers a diverse range of semiconductor and embedded technologies tailored for connected IoT devices across various sectors, including industrial, consumer, communications, and medical applications. Their products enhance the efficiency, reliability, and security of IoT systems while reducing costs for customers. Adesto's extensive portfolio includes IoT edge servers, routers, network nodes, communication modules, and various types of memory technologies, delivered as discrete products, application-specific integrated circuits, or integrated systems. The company also provides software, development kits, and tools that facilitate faster market entry for clients. With a strong focus on ultralow-power, embedded, non-volatile memory technology, Adesto enables seamless data access and intelligent control in connected environments, supporting a wide range of applications from smart utility meters and wearable devices to home automation and fleet management systems.

BridgeLux

Series D in 2008
Bridgelux, Inc. develops and manufactures solid-state lighting technologies and solutions, specializing in high-power, energy-efficient LED products. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Fremont, California, the company offers a diverse range of products, including LED arrays, chips, subsystems, and surface mounts, designed for various applications such as retail, hospitality, healthcare, and outdoor lighting. Bridgelux's solutions enable customers to transition from traditional lighting technologies, like incandescent and fluorescent lamps, to more efficient solid-state lighting alternatives, thus supporting global clean energy initiatives by reducing energy consumption. The company also provides testing, application engineering, and reference design services to enhance customer experience. Bridgelux has established strategic partnerships with industry players such as Kaistar and Epistar to further its innovation in LED technology.

Metabolon

Series C in 2008
Metabolon is a technology company, develops analytical methods and software for biomarker discovery using metabolomics. It offers a biochemical profiling platform that analyzes and identifies biochemicals in the research of pharmaceutical, biotech, agriculture, cosmetic, and consumer products. Metabolon provides a unique, real-time fingerprint of biological system to reveal novel discoveries and realize the promise of precision medicine. The company can deliver an instantaneous snapshot of the entire physiology of a living being at a discreet point in time, as well as identify changes in that system brought about the impact of the disease, medical intervention, diet, or the environment. This deep and comprehensive view of the metabolome provides biological insights that cannot be revealed through any other research methodology, enabling life sciences researchers and drug developers to discover answers to some of biology’s most difficult questions. Metabolon was founded in 2000 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.

PolyRemedy

Series B in 2008
PolyRemedy offers integrated wound management systems designed to increase consistency by extending wound care expertise to the point of care. The PolyRemedy Personalized Woundcare System (PWS) enables clinicians to document care through easy-to-use, web-based assessment tools and order personalized wound dressings, while also providing critical and unprecedented visibility into wound care data. It was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts.

D-Wave

Series C in 2008
D-Wave Systems Inc. is a pioneer in the development and integration of superconducting quantum computers, established in 1999 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada. The company produces various quantum computing systems, including the D-Wave Two System, and offers the D-Wave Hybrid platform for quantum-classical applications. Additionally, D-Wave provides Leap, a cloud-based service that grants users real-time access to quantum computing resources alongside development tools and educational materials. D-Wave's technology is utilized across diverse fields such as logistics, machine learning, climate modeling, and financial analysis, addressing complex problems in industries including defense, finance, and energy. The company also delivers professional services, including training and customer support, to enhance user experience and application of its quantum solutions. With additional offices in the United States and Europe, D-Wave continues to lead in both annealing and gate-model quantum computing systems.

Ensemble Discovery

Series B in 2007
Ensemble Discovery is developing a new class of therapeutics - the Ensemblinsâ„¢, orally bioavailable small molecule macrocyclic compounds that have the potential to behave like biologics and can disrupt protein-protein interactions. They have two complementary platforms that provide access to these molecules. Firstly, they use their proprietary DNA-Programmed Chemistryâ„¢ (DPCâ„¢) platform to generate hundreds of thousands of these molecules for rapid screening. Secondly, they have highly developed methods for the synthesis of Ensemblins as discrete molecules using conventional chemistry.

Innovalight

Series C in 2007
Innovalight, founded by Conrad Burke, specializes in the development of high-efficiency, low-cost solar modules utilizing a unique silicon ink technology. This innovative approach, which has been in development since 2005, allows for the processing of silicon in a liquid form, significantly enhancing the cost and efficiency of solar power generation. Innovalight's focus is on creating ultra-thin film power modules suitable for both residential and commercial applications, contributing to a manufacturing paradigm shift in the solar industry. By emphasizing the use of silicon-based solar cells, the company aims to improve the accessibility and effectiveness of grid-connected solar power solutions.

SIONYX

Series A in 2007
SiOnyx, Inc. is a company based in Beverly, Massachusetts, that specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced light sensing devices. The firm has pioneered a patented semiconductor process known as shallow junction photonics, which significantly enhances the infrared sensitivity of silicon-based photonics. SiOnyx's product lineup includes ultra-low-light image sensors and HD action video cameras that facilitate digital night vision technology. These offerings cater to a diverse range of applications, including security, defense, consumer electronics, industrial use, medical fields, and automotive sectors. Incorporated in 2005, SiOnyx continues to lead in innovation, focusing on improving the performance of light sensing devices in both visible and near-infrared regions.

Chlorogen

Venture Round in 2007
Chlorogen a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the development and manufacture of proteins for human therapy. The company, through its chloroplast transformation technology (CTT), offers plant made drugs for the treatment and prevention of human diseases, as well as for treatment of women's reproductive cancers. Its products include therapeutic proteins in tobacco that are made using chloroplast transformation technology. The chloroplast transformation technology facilitates hyper-expression of recombinant proteins in tobacco chloroplasts. The company offers its chloroplast-tobacco platform for commercial use in food and agriculture. Chlorogen, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Kovio

Series D in 2007
Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of semiconductor products utilizing printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. Founded in the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio focuses on creating innovative manufacturing processes that merge the affordability of graphics printing with the capabilities of silicon-based semiconductors. The company designs and manufactures printed silicon products aimed at the Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) markets, including applications such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC barcodes.

BridgeLux

Series C in 2007
Bridgelux, Inc. develops and manufactures solid-state lighting technologies and solutions, specializing in high-power, energy-efficient LED products. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Fremont, California, the company offers a diverse range of products, including LED arrays, chips, subsystems, and surface mounts, designed for various applications such as retail, hospitality, healthcare, and outdoor lighting. Bridgelux's solutions enable customers to transition from traditional lighting technologies, like incandescent and fluorescent lamps, to more efficient solid-state lighting alternatives, thus supporting global clean energy initiatives by reducing energy consumption. The company also provides testing, application engineering, and reference design services to enhance customer experience. Bridgelux has established strategic partnerships with industry players such as Kaistar and Epistar to further its innovation in LED technology.

Xradia

Series D in 2007
Xradia develops technology to help advance innovation in science and industry by providing unique insight through superior X-ray imaging solutions. Our products utilize advanced X-ray computed tomography (CT) imaging methodology and optics to nondestructively produce 3D images of objects with exceptional spatial resolution and contrast. Xradia's technology is based on proprietary X-ray optics and detectors. Xradia produces state-of-the-art far-field ambient environment imaging systems capable of 3D imaging with resolution below 50 nm. Xradia's commercial products have 3D resolution from the nanometer level up to several hundred microns.

Crystal IS

Series B in 2006
Crystal IS specializes in the production of ultraviolet light emitting diodes (UV LEDs) utilizing single-crystal aluminum nitride (AlN) substrate technology. As a leader in this field, the company focuses on creating high-performance UVC LEDs designed for water, surface, and air purification applications. Their products cater to a wide range of sectors, including consumer and commercial appliances, medical devices, and life sciences. By emphasizing energy efficiency and durability, Crystal IS enables its clients to enhance their production with effective disinfection solutions.

SIONYX

Series A in 2006
SiOnyx, Inc. is a company based in Beverly, Massachusetts, that specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced light sensing devices. The firm has pioneered a patented semiconductor process known as shallow junction photonics, which significantly enhances the infrared sensitivity of silicon-based photonics. SiOnyx's product lineup includes ultra-low-light image sensors and HD action video cameras that facilitate digital night vision technology. These offerings cater to a diverse range of applications, including security, defense, consumer electronics, industrial use, medical fields, and automotive sectors. Incorporated in 2005, SiOnyx continues to lead in innovation, focusing on improving the performance of light sensing devices in both visible and near-infrared regions.

NeoPhotonics

Series C in 2006
NeoPhotonics offers a complete line of both active and passive optical components for every network market segment: FTTH/Access, Datacom, Storage Area Networks, Metro and Long Haul networks. NeoPhotonics' transceivers are compliant with industry standard MSAs, are available in GBIC, SFF, SFP, XFP and other configurations, and serve a variety of reaches, applications and data-rates from 155MBps to 10GBps. NeoPhotonics' advanced silica Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) integrated optical modules and subsystems are critical parts in access FTTH networks and in metro and long-haul DWDM networks. For FTTH, NeoPhotonics manufactures integrated splitters in high volume and FTTH BiDi and TriPlexer transceivers, Other products include AWGs, Athermal AWGs, VOA Multiplexers, EDFAs and ROADM Modules. NeoPhotonics' manufactures MEMS-based Variable Optical Attenuators and Dynamic Channel Equalizers

NanoOpto

Series D in 2006
NanoOpto is applying proprietary nano-optics and nano-manufacturing technology to design and make components for optical systems and networks. Based on years of research, the company's technology allows orders of magnitude more rapid prototyping, higher performance, and lower overall system cost. Both on its own and with corporate partners, NanoOpto will use subwavelength techniques to produce better conventional optical components and also to create new classes of integrated components. The company's development of proprietary nano-pattern transfer techniques forms the basis for high volume manufacture at its facility in Somerset, New Jersey.

Cswitch

Series B in 2006
Cswitch specializes in developing system-on-a-chip semiconductors tailored for networking-based platforms. Founded by a team of experienced semiconductor executives, the company leverages their extensive background in advanced processors and ASIC development to create innovative configurable solutions. In addition to semiconductors, Cswitch provides design tools for configurable switch array devices and offers development and validation boards that facilitate the design and verification of various networking applications. Their focus spans multiple markets, including networking, telecommunications, storage, and wireless base stations, enabling them to address a wide range of industry needs.

D-Wave

Series B in 2006
D-Wave Systems Inc. is a pioneer in the development and integration of superconducting quantum computers, established in 1999 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada. The company produces various quantum computing systems, including the D-Wave Two System, and offers the D-Wave Hybrid platform for quantum-classical applications. Additionally, D-Wave provides Leap, a cloud-based service that grants users real-time access to quantum computing resources alongside development tools and educational materials. D-Wave's technology is utilized across diverse fields such as logistics, machine learning, climate modeling, and financial analysis, addressing complex problems in industries including defense, finance, and energy. The company also delivers professional services, including training and customer support, to enhance user experience and application of its quantum solutions. With additional offices in the United States and Europe, D-Wave continues to lead in both annealing and gate-model quantum computing systems.

Innovalight

Series B in 2006
Innovalight, founded by Conrad Burke, specializes in the development of high-efficiency, low-cost solar modules utilizing a unique silicon ink technology. This innovative approach, which has been in development since 2005, allows for the processing of silicon in a liquid form, significantly enhancing the cost and efficiency of solar power generation. Innovalight's focus is on creating ultra-thin film power modules suitable for both residential and commercial applications, contributing to a manufacturing paradigm shift in the solar industry. By emphasizing the use of silicon-based solar cells, the company aims to improve the accessibility and effectiveness of grid-connected solar power solutions.

Cswitch

Series B in 2006
Cswitch specializes in developing system-on-a-chip semiconductors tailored for networking-based platforms. Founded by a team of experienced semiconductor executives, the company leverages their extensive background in advanced processors and ASIC development to create innovative configurable solutions. In addition to semiconductors, Cswitch provides design tools for configurable switch array devices and offers development and validation boards that facilitate the design and verification of various networking applications. Their focus spans multiple markets, including networking, telecommunications, storage, and wireless base stations, enabling them to address a wide range of industry needs.

BridgeLux

Venture Round in 2006
Bridgelux, Inc. develops and manufactures solid-state lighting technologies and solutions, specializing in high-power, energy-efficient LED products. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Fremont, California, the company offers a diverse range of products, including LED arrays, chips, subsystems, and surface mounts, designed for various applications such as retail, hospitality, healthcare, and outdoor lighting. Bridgelux's solutions enable customers to transition from traditional lighting technologies, like incandescent and fluorescent lamps, to more efficient solid-state lighting alternatives, thus supporting global clean energy initiatives by reducing energy consumption. The company also provides testing, application engineering, and reference design services to enhance customer experience. Bridgelux has established strategic partnerships with industry players such as Kaistar and Epistar to further its innovation in LED technology.

Metabolon

Series B in 2006
Metabolon is a technology company, develops analytical methods and software for biomarker discovery using metabolomics. It offers a biochemical profiling platform that analyzes and identifies biochemicals in the research of pharmaceutical, biotech, agriculture, cosmetic, and consumer products. Metabolon provides a unique, real-time fingerprint of biological system to reveal novel discoveries and realize the promise of precision medicine. The company can deliver an instantaneous snapshot of the entire physiology of a living being at a discreet point in time, as well as identify changes in that system brought about the impact of the disease, medical intervention, diet, or the environment. This deep and comprehensive view of the metabolome provides biological insights that cannot be revealed through any other research methodology, enabling life sciences researchers and drug developers to discover answers to some of biology’s most difficult questions. Metabolon was founded in 2000 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.

NanoGram

Venture Round in 2006
NanoGram Corporation specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced products for photovoltaics, electronics, and displays, leveraging its expertise in nanotechnology. The company offers a customized nanotechnology platform that produces application-specific nanomaterials and nanoscale compositions tailored for various sectors, including optical, electronic, imaging, biomedical, and energy applications. With a presence in Japan through its Tokyo office and a strategic partnership with Nagase & Co., Ltd, as well as a Seoul office to address the Korean market, NanoGram is poised to capitalize on growth opportunities in Asia. Additionally, NanoGram has successfully incubated and spun out two companies, enhancing its innovation footprint in the nanotechnology sector.

Kovio

Venture Round in 2005
Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of semiconductor products utilizing printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. Founded in the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio focuses on creating innovative manufacturing processes that merge the affordability of graphics printing with the capabilities of silicon-based semiconductors. The company designs and manufactures printed silicon products aimed at the Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) markets, including applications such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC barcodes.

Mersana Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2005
Mersana Therapeutics employs its biodegradable polymer platform to create new and better medicines. They are advancing their own clinical-stage pipeline of novel compounds with the potential to address multiple oncology indications. It was founded in 2005 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Molecular Imprints

Series C in 2005
Molecular Imprints Inc., founded in 2001 and based in Austin, Texas, specializes in manufacturing imprint and lithography systems designed for creating nanometer-scale surface relief structures. The company is recognized for its Jet and Flash imprint lithography technology, which offers advanced nanopatterning capabilities for various high-tech industries, including displays, life sciences, and light-emitting diodes. With a robust intellectual property portfolio, Molecular Imprints has applied for over 700 patents, resulting in more than 100 issued patents that encompass imprint tools, materials, and process technology. The core of its technology, the Jet and Flash Imprint Lithography, employs the IntelliJet Drop Pattern Generator to achieve precise placement of photoresist on substrates in extremely small volumes, facilitating the uniform imprinting of features down to 10 nanometers and below. Through a combination of specialized competencies and strategic partnerships, Molecular Imprints delivers innovative solutions that meet the demanding needs of its customers.

Chlorogen

Series B in 2005
Chlorogen a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the development and manufacture of proteins for human therapy. The company, through its chloroplast transformation technology (CTT), offers plant made drugs for the treatment and prevention of human diseases, as well as for treatment of women's reproductive cancers. Its products include therapeutic proteins in tobacco that are made using chloroplast transformation technology. The chloroplast transformation technology facilitates hyper-expression of recombinant proteins in tobacco chloroplasts. The company offers its chloroplast-tobacco platform for commercial use in food and agriculture. Chlorogen, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

NeoPhotonics

Venture Round in 2005
NeoPhotonics offers a complete line of both active and passive optical components for every network market segment: FTTH/Access, Datacom, Storage Area Networks, Metro and Long Haul networks. NeoPhotonics' transceivers are compliant with industry standard MSAs, are available in GBIC, SFF, SFP, XFP and other configurations, and serve a variety of reaches, applications and data-rates from 155MBps to 10GBps. NeoPhotonics' advanced silica Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) integrated optical modules and subsystems are critical parts in access FTTH networks and in metro and long-haul DWDM networks. For FTTH, NeoPhotonics manufactures integrated splitters in high volume and FTTH BiDi and TriPlexer transceivers, Other products include AWGs, Athermal AWGs, VOA Multiplexers, EDFAs and ROADM Modules. NeoPhotonics' manufactures MEMS-based Variable Optical Attenuators and Dynamic Channel Equalizers

NanoOpto

Series C in 2005
NanoOpto is applying proprietary nano-optics and nano-manufacturing technology to design and make components for optical systems and networks. Based on years of research, the company's technology allows orders of magnitude more rapid prototyping, higher performance, and lower overall system cost. Both on its own and with corporate partners, NanoOpto will use subwavelength techniques to produce better conventional optical components and also to create new classes of integrated components. The company's development of proprietary nano-pattern transfer techniques forms the basis for high volume manufacture at its facility in Somerset, New Jersey.

Nanomix

Series C in 2005
Nanomix, Inc. develops automated point-of-care diagnostic systems designed to deliver rapid and actionable diagnostic information. The company's flagship product, the Nanōmix eLab® System, features a handheld reader and an integrated assay cartridge with a proprietary biosensor, enabling assays to provide results in 10 minutes or less. This system is particularly useful for critical care settings, allowing for timely diagnosis of conditions such as sepsis and cardiac issues within crucial clinical windows. The eLab platform supports multiple in-vitro diagnostic and enzymatic assays from a single whole-blood sample, enhancing its utility in various healthcare environments. Founded in 2000 and based in Emeryville, California, Nanomix aims to reduce healthcare system costs while improving patient outcomes through its innovative mobile diagnostics solutions.
Nextreme designs and manufactures micro-scale thermal and power management products for the semiconductor, photonics, consumer, automotive and defense/aerospace industries. The company has embedded cooling and power generation capabilities into the widely accepted copper pillar bumping process used in high-volume electronic packaging. Nextreme’s breakthrough addresses the most challenging thermal and power management constraints in electronics today, and delivers the only fully-scalable technology solution by leveraging the existing, high-volume flip chip manufacturing infrastructure. By minimizing the need for manufacturing changes and focusing on developing a seamless design-in solution, Nextreme is changing the future of thermal and power management for the entire electronics industry.

Nantero

Series C in 2005
Nantero, Inc. is a nanotechnology company which develops semiconductor products using carbon nanotubes in the United States and internationally. It offers density nonvolatile random access memory chips, nanoelectromechanical switches, memory semiconductor products, logic semiconductor products, other semiconductor products, and microelectronic-grade carbon nanotubes. The company serves various applications, including cell phones, MP3 players, digital cameras, networking and enterprise systems, and more. Nantero, Inc. was incorporated in 2001 and is based in Woburn, Massachusetts.

Cambrios Technologies

Series B in 2005
Cambrios Technologies Corp. develops electronic materials for the display industry. The company provides wet-processable transparent conductive films. Its nanostructured materials can be deposited using existing production equipment to achieve enhanced performance of display devices and components. The company was founded in 2002 as Semzyme, Inc. and changed its name to Cambrios Technologies Corp. in August 2004. Cambrios Technologies Corp. is based in Sunnyvale, California.

Solazyme

Seed Round in 2004
Solazyme is a synthetic biology company that specializes in converting algal biomass into biofuels. Solazyme not only creates biofuels for the the transportation industry, but is experimenting with ways to tailor its products for the cosmetic and food industries.

NanoGram

Series B in 2004
NanoGram Corporation specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced products for photovoltaics, electronics, and displays, leveraging its expertise in nanotechnology. The company offers a customized nanotechnology platform that produces application-specific nanomaterials and nanoscale compositions tailored for various sectors, including optical, electronic, imaging, biomedical, and energy applications. With a presence in Japan through its Tokyo office and a strategic partnership with Nagase & Co., Ltd, as well as a Seoul office to address the Korean market, NanoGram is poised to capitalize on growth opportunities in Asia. Additionally, NanoGram has successfully incubated and spun out two companies, enhancing its innovation footprint in the nanotechnology sector.

Cswitch

Series A in 2004
Cswitch specializes in developing system-on-a-chip semiconductors tailored for networking-based platforms. Founded by a team of experienced semiconductor executives, the company leverages their extensive background in advanced processors and ASIC development to create innovative configurable solutions. In addition to semiconductors, Cswitch provides design tools for configurable switch array devices and offers development and validation boards that facilitate the design and verification of various networking applications. Their focus spans multiple markets, including networking, telecommunications, storage, and wireless base stations, enabling them to address a wide range of industry needs.

Nanotechnologies

Venture Round in 2004
NovaCentrix is a leader in manufacturing tools that enable printed electronics technologies. State-of-the-artPulseForge® tools utilize photonic curing which is a cutting edge technology that dries, sinters, and anneals functional inks in milliseconds on low-temperature, flexible substrates such as paper and plastic. NovaCentrixis seeking collaborative partners and customers for our patented photonic curing tools. These tools process a wide array of depositions including but not limited to metallic, non-metallic and semiconductor-based inks, as well as PVD metals and metal oxides. An integrated material and tool simulation package, SimPulse™, enables rapid assessment of the photonic curing capabilities in combination to experimental results. NovaCentrix also offers high-performance and economical Metalon® and PChemconductive inks, including the innovative and award-winning ICI copper-oxide reduction inks which work optimally with PulseForge tools given the need for high temperature processing of inks on low temperature substrates. NovaCentrix possesses in-house inkjet, screen, and flexographic presses and provides customers with prototyping services.

Molecular Imprints

Series B in 2004
Molecular Imprints Inc., founded in 2001 and based in Austin, Texas, specializes in manufacturing imprint and lithography systems designed for creating nanometer-scale surface relief structures. The company is recognized for its Jet and Flash imprint lithography technology, which offers advanced nanopatterning capabilities for various high-tech industries, including displays, life sciences, and light-emitting diodes. With a robust intellectual property portfolio, Molecular Imprints has applied for over 700 patents, resulting in more than 100 issued patents that encompass imprint tools, materials, and process technology. The core of its technology, the Jet and Flash Imprint Lithography, employs the IntelliJet Drop Pattern Generator to achieve precise placement of photoresist on substrates in extremely small volumes, facilitating the uniform imprinting of features down to 10 nanometers and below. Through a combination of specialized competencies and strategic partnerships, Molecular Imprints delivers innovative solutions that meet the demanding needs of its customers.

Continuum Photonics

Series C in 2004
Continuum Photonics specializes in the development of optical layer connectivity products designed for managing and switching fiber-based optical networks. The company focuses on providing manufacturers of optical networking equipment with innovative subsystems that enhance bandwidth capabilities and facilitate revenue-generating services at reduced costs. Key offerings include single-mode and multi-mode optical matrix switches, carrier optical monitor switches, and latching switches. Continuum Photonics is also advancing a novel photonic switch aimed at addressing various challenges related to the delivery and management of optically-transported bandwidth, which underscores its commitment to creating operational and economic efficiencies in the optical networking sector.

NeoPhotonics

Series B in 2004
NeoPhotonics offers a complete line of both active and passive optical components for every network market segment: FTTH/Access, Datacom, Storage Area Networks, Metro and Long Haul networks. NeoPhotonics' transceivers are compliant with industry standard MSAs, are available in GBIC, SFF, SFP, XFP and other configurations, and serve a variety of reaches, applications and data-rates from 155MBps to 10GBps. NeoPhotonics' advanced silica Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) integrated optical modules and subsystems are critical parts in access FTTH networks and in metro and long-haul DWDM networks. For FTTH, NeoPhotonics manufactures integrated splitters in high volume and FTTH BiDi and TriPlexer transceivers, Other products include AWGs, Athermal AWGs, VOA Multiplexers, EDFAs and ROADM Modules. NeoPhotonics' manufactures MEMS-based Variable Optical Attenuators and Dynamic Channel Equalizers

NanoOpto

Series B in 2003
NanoOpto is applying proprietary nano-optics and nano-manufacturing technology to design and make components for optical systems and networks. Based on years of research, the company's technology allows orders of magnitude more rapid prototyping, higher performance, and lower overall system cost. Both on its own and with corporate partners, NanoOpto will use subwavelength techniques to produce better conventional optical components and also to create new classes of integrated components. The company's development of proprietary nano-pattern transfer techniques forms the basis for high volume manufacture at its facility in Somerset, New Jersey.

Nantero

Series B in 2003
Nantero, Inc. is a nanotechnology company which develops semiconductor products using carbon nanotubes in the United States and internationally. It offers density nonvolatile random access memory chips, nanoelectromechanical switches, memory semiconductor products, logic semiconductor products, other semiconductor products, and microelectronic-grade carbon nanotubes. The company serves various applications, including cell phones, MP3 players, digital cameras, networking and enterprise systems, and more. Nantero, Inc. was incorporated in 2001 and is based in Woburn, Massachusetts.

NanoGram Devices Corporation

Venture Round in 2003
NanoGram Devices Corporation is a nanotechnology company based in Milpitas, California. The company was founded by Jason Lemkin in 2002.

Optiva

Series C in 2003
Optiva Inc. is a provider of cloud-native revenue management software tailored for communication service providers (CSP) across various global regions, including Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, and the Pacific Rim. The company's solutions facilitate real-time billing, charging, policy management, and enhanced user experiences. Notable products include the Optiva Charging Engine, which aids CSPs in monetizing next-generation services; the Optiva Policy Management solution, designed for data monetization in applications like video streaming and voice over LTE; and Optiva Wholesale Settlement, a cloud solution for accurate interconnect billing. Additionally, Optiva offers e-payment solutions and a comprehensive Business Support Systems Platform for converged billing. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Mississauga, Canada, Optiva Inc. aims to support the growth and performance of its telecommunications customers through innovative software solutions.

Terion

Venture Round in 2002
Terion was one of the first companies to market with a solution developed from the ground up for the un-tethered trailer tracking market. Equipment Services and Terion combined operate more than 100,000 tracking and monitoring units on over-the-road trailers in the U.S. and Europe.

Continuum Photonics

Series B in 2002
Continuum Photonics specializes in the development of optical layer connectivity products designed for managing and switching fiber-based optical networks. The company focuses on providing manufacturers of optical networking equipment with innovative subsystems that enhance bandwidth capabilities and facilitate revenue-generating services at reduced costs. Key offerings include single-mode and multi-mode optical matrix switches, carrier optical monitor switches, and latching switches. Continuum Photonics is also advancing a novel photonic switch aimed at addressing various challenges related to the delivery and management of optically-transported bandwidth, which underscores its commitment to creating operational and economic efficiencies in the optical networking sector.

Nantero

Series A in 2001
Nantero, Inc. is a nanotechnology company which develops semiconductor products using carbon nanotubes in the United States and internationally. It offers density nonvolatile random access memory chips, nanoelectromechanical switches, memory semiconductor products, logic semiconductor products, other semiconductor products, and microelectronic-grade carbon nanotubes. The company serves various applications, including cell phones, MP3 players, digital cameras, networking and enterprise systems, and more. Nantero, Inc. was incorporated in 2001 and is based in Woburn, Massachusetts.

Informio,Inc

Series A in 2000
Informio,Inc trial service delivers Internet content and voice applications through any wireless phone. It has been developed by people who pioneered voice messaging systems and the World Wide Web. Find out about what they're doing by subscribing to their mailing list.

Nanophase Technologies

Series D in 1994
Nanophase Technologies Corporation, a skin and sun care focused company, provides engineered materials, formulation development, and commercial manufacturing with an integrated family of technologies in North America and internationally. It offers surface engineered zinc oxide and titanium dioxide for sunscreens and personal care products; fully formulated cosmetics under the Solésence brand name; and advanced materials products, such as architectural coatings, industrial coatings, abrasion-resistant additives, plastics additives, medical diagnostics, and various surface finishing technologies applications. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Romeoville, Illinois.
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