NEC

NEC Corporation is a prominent Japanese technology firm specializing in the integration of information technology and network solutions that serve businesses and individuals globally. The company manufactures a range of products, including personal computers, computer platforms, semiconductors, and display panels. Additionally, NEC builds broadband and mobile communication networks and offers systems-integration services. Its commitment to research and development has led to significant advancements, including innovations in quantum computing and speech-translation software for personal digital assistants. Through these efforts, NEC aims to enhance connectivity and functionality in various sectors, driving technological progress and improving user experiences worldwide.

Hillel, Isaac

Executive Vice President

39 past transactions

Sakana AI

Series A in 2024
Sakana AI is an research company focused on creating innovative foundation models inspired by nature. The organization emphasizes evolution and collective intelligence in its AI development processes.

SWAT Mobility

Venture Round in 2024
SWAT Mobility specializes in vehicle-routing technology aimed at addressing complex transportation challenges faced by companies, transport operators, and government agencies globally. The company's innovative solutions utilize advanced artificial intelligence algorithms to optimize route planning and pooling, enhancing transport efficiency while accommodating multiple waypoints. By offering high-capacity vehicle pooling services that are both on-demand and dynamically routed, SWAT Mobility has demonstrated success in reducing transportation costs, improving urban connectivity, and alleviating traffic congestion. Their technology is designed to meet current logistics needs and is well-positioned for future advancements, including the integration of autonomous vehicles.

Vibe Video

Pre Seed Round in 2023
We are creating the first of its kind ai driven app that will allow creatives to have a critical analysis of their music paired with visuals.

Flyhound

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Flyhound is a public safety solution to help find people fast. We enable public safety agencies using commercial drones to locate and identify mobile phones on the ground to assist in rescue efforts, locate missing persons, evacuate disaster victims, find criminal suspects, and more.

Rapidus

Grant in 2022
Rapidus is an Electronic component research, development, design, production, and sales that includes semiconductor elements and integrated circuits. Environmentally friendly, energy-saving semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing technology are being researched and developed. Human resource development and training for the semiconductor sector.

D-Wave Systems

Post in 2022
D-Wave Systems Inc. specializes in the development and integration of superconducting quantum computers. As the first commercial supplier of quantum computers, the company offers products such as The D-Wave Two System, D-Wave Hybrid—a hybrid workflow platform for quantum-classical applications—and Leap, a cloud-based service that enables real-time access to quantum computing resources along with open-source development tools and educational materials. D-Wave's quantum computers are applied across various sectors, including defense, finance, energy, and academia, addressing challenges in mission planning, logistics, machine learning, optimization problems, and more. In addition to its quantum computing systems, the company provides professional services, training, and customer support to enhance user experience. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, D-Wave has expanded its presence with sales offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Aspire Technology

Acquisition in 2022
Aspire Technology delivers end-to-end network optimization services and software solutions to mobile network operators, managed service providers, and technology partners. Its multi-vendor and multi-technology solutions provide an independent perspective, achieving major improvements in network performance, increasing quality of experience, and generating significant CAPEX and OPEX savings.

BostonGene

Series B in 2022
BostonGene Corporation is pioneering the use of biomedical software for advanced patient analysis and personalized therapy decision making in the fight against cancer. BostonGene’s unique solution performs sophisticated analytics to aid clinicians in their evaluation of viable treatment options for each patient's individual genetics, tumor and tumor microenvironment, clinical characteristics and disease profile. BostonGene’s mission is to enable physicians to provide every patient with the highest probability of survival through optimal cancer treatments using advanced, personalized therapies

CropX

Corporate Round in 2022
CropX is an ag-analytics and IoT company that develops AI-driven, cloud-based software solutions aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity. Its platform integrates data from proprietary and third-party sources, enabling farmers to improve crop yields by up to 15% while significantly reducing water, pesticide, and fertilizer usage by up to 50% and 20%, respectively. The software combines advanced soil sensor technology with comprehensive agricultural information, facilitating efficient irrigation management and operational automation. Trusted by farmers globally, CropX has been deployed on over 5,000 farms across 70 countries. The company fosters partnerships with key industry players, including Reinke, Syngenta, PepsiCo, and John Deere, to streamline data sharing and enhance farming practices, promoting sustainable and profitable cultivation methods.

Blue Danube Systems

Acquisition in 2022
Blue Danube Systems designs next-generation wireless solutions for mobile networks and other applications. Its Coherent Massive MIMO solution brings 5G beamforming to today’s networks dramatically increasing network capacity and end-user experience. It was founded in 2006 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

peace of mind (pom)

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Employee mental and physical health programs that reduces stress and burnout

NanoBridge Semiconductor

Series A in 2020
NanoBridge Semiconductor designs and manufactures advanced circuits and conducts IP-licensing sales using NanoBridge, a resistance-change switching technology for semiconductors.

Avaloq

Acquisition in 2020
Avaloq is an international fintech company that specializes in digitizing and automating the financial services industry. It offers the Avaloq Banking Suite, a comprehensive core and digital banking software, designed to enhance user experience and operational efficiency for wealth and investment managers, private banks, and retail and commercial banks. The company operates an integrated network of business process outsourcing (BPO) centers, making it a unique provider in the financial sector that both develops and manages its software solutions. Avaloq focuses on delivering transaction processing services that enable financial institutions to personalize their client interactions and improve profitability, ultimately aiming to reinvent finance for the betterment of society.

SkyDrive

Series B in 2020
SkyDrive Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the design, development, manufacturing, and sales of flying electric vehicles. Founded in 2018, SkyDrive focuses on two primary products: Air Mobility, which includes electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for manned transport, and Cargo Drones, which cater to logistics needs. The company's innovative solutions aim to provide efficient aerial transportation services, addressing challenges related to time and cost while enhancing the overall quality of life for consumers. With additional operations in Toyota, Japan, SkyDrive is positioned to revolutionize urban mobility and logistics through its advanced aerial technology.

Hailo

Series B in 2020
Hailo Technologies Ltd. specializes in developing advanced AI processors that facilitate deep learning applications on edge devices. Founded in 2017 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company has created products such as the Hailo-8 and Hail SDK, which allow devices to perform complex tasks like object detection, image enhancement, and real-time content creation while minimizing power consumption and cost. Hailo's processors are designed to integrate seamlessly into a wide range of smart devices, including those used in automotive, security, personal computing, and industrial automation sectors. By rethinking traditional computer architecture, Hailo enables edge devices to process data locally, enhancing their capabilities and operational efficiency.

D-Wave Systems

Venture Round in 2019
D-Wave Systems Inc. specializes in the development and integration of superconducting quantum computers. As the first commercial supplier of quantum computers, the company offers products such as The D-Wave Two System, D-Wave Hybrid—a hybrid workflow platform for quantum-classical applications—and Leap, a cloud-based service that enables real-time access to quantum computing resources along with open-source development tools and educational materials. D-Wave's quantum computers are applied across various sectors, including defense, finance, energy, and academia, addressing challenges in mission planning, logistics, machine learning, optimization problems, and more. In addition to its quantum computing systems, the company provides professional services, training, and customer support to enhance user experience. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, D-Wave has expanded its presence with sales offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

NEC OncoImmunity

Acquisition in 2019
NEC OncoImmunity AS is a bioinformatics company based in Oslo, Norway, specializing in machine-learning software solutions aimed at enhancing cancer immunotherapy. Founded in 2014 and a subsidiary of NEC Corporation since 2019, the company focuses on identifying immunogenic neoantigens to improve personalized cancer treatments. Its platform supports patient selection for immunotherapy by determining optimal neoantigen targets for personalized vaccines and cell therapies within a clinically actionable timeframe. By providing tools that address critical knowledge gaps, NEC OncoImmunity enables healthcare institutions and research organizations to advance the development of effective neoantigen-based immunotherapies and biomarkers for cancer treatment.

BostonGene

Series A in 2019
BostonGene Corporation is pioneering the use of biomedical software for advanced patient analysis and personalized therapy decision making in the fight against cancer. BostonGene’s unique solution performs sophisticated analytics to aid clinicians in their evaluation of viable treatment options for each patient's individual genetics, tumor and tumor microenvironment, clinical characteristics and disease profile. BostonGene’s mission is to enable physicians to provide every patient with the highest probability of survival through optimal cancer treatments using advanced, personalized therapies

KMD

Acquisition in 2018
KMD is an information technology company based in Ballerup, Denmark, specializing in software and IT services for local and central government as well as the private sector. The company provides mission-critical solutions for managing social and pension benefits, along with services related to document, energy, and data management. KMD also offers outsourcing services, including the operation and maintenance of IT systems, payroll, and human resources administration. In addition, KMD Venture, a subsidiary of KMD, focuses on strategic growth by investing in startups that align with KMD's objectives, offering pre-seed and seed funding to foster innovation and enhance the company's capabilities in a collaborative environment.

Tascent

Series B in 2018
Tascent, Inc. is a company specializing in biometric software and identity solutions, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Los Gatos, California, with additional offices in Washington DC, Dubai, London, and Singapore. The company develops a range of products, including the Tascent Enterprise Suite and self-service biometric solutions, catering to sectors such as travel, border management, public safety, and various commercial applications. Tascent's offerings encompass multimodal biometric capture devices and software capable of securely capturing faces, irises, and fingerprints from consenting individuals, facilitating a user-friendly experience without the need for extensive training. By forging strategic partnerships, Tascent delivers customized identity solutions across diverse fields, including financial services, ticketing, workplace access, and government services, thereby enhancing security and convenience in identity verification.

i2N

Acquisition in 2018
i2N Ltd. is an IT supplier based in Ipswich, United Kingdom, specializing in providing products and services to the justice and security sectors since its founding in 1997. As a subsidiary of Northgate Public Services Limited since 2018, i2N has focused on delivering Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions, bespoke development, and managed services primarily to the UK Government's Ministry of Justice, HM Prisons and Probation, and the Youth Justice Board. With two decades of experience, the company employs agile development methods and utilizes a Government Digital Service approved open-source development stack. Its offerings are designed around a microservices architecture, ensuring seamless integration and high-quality service delivery in areas such as prison management, probation supervision, and juvenile law enforcement.

Uhuru

Venture Round in 2018
Uhuru Corporation is a technology service company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in Internet of Things (IoT) products and solutions. Founded in 2006, Uhuru offers a comprehensive suite of services including IoT consulting, system integration, cloud development, and data analytics. The company provides tailored solutions for businesses, helping them to navigate digital transformation through effective marketing, consulting, and social media operations. It also develops cloud systems and integrates services for notable platforms such as Salesforce.com and Google App Engine. Overall, Uhuru aims to enhance organizational efficiency and drive innovation through its diverse technological offerings.

dotData

Seed Round in 2018
DotData delivers an end-to-end data science automation for the enterprise. Its data science automation platform speeds time to value by accelerating, democratizing, and operationalizing the entire data science process through automation. Founded in 2018, dotData is a spin off of NEC Corporation, and is led by Dr. Ryohei Fujimaki, a data scientist, and the youngest research fellow ever appointed in the 119-year history of NEC.

NEC XON

Acquisition in 2018
NEC XON is the amalgamation of XON and NEC Africa. XON a successful and renowned Systems Integrator has been providing custom ICT solutions and security services in Southern Africa since 1996. NEC Africa is the African business of the global technology giant NEC Corporation, which implemented its first communication solution in Africa in 1963. NEC Africa was established in 2011 in order to better support NEC’s ICT and public safety customers. Kapela Holdings, XON’s B-BBEE partner since 2012, continues as NEC XON’s B-BBEE partner in South Africa. Israel Skosana, Executive Chairman of Kapela Holdings, remains as chairman of the NEC XON Board of Directors. NEC generates global revenues in excess of $3 billion by orchestrating a brighter world for public entities, enterprises, telecoms carriers through the provision of system platforms and turnkey solutions for its customers. The combined operations of NEC XON seek to develop and support opportunities for safe cities, energy, cyber security, telecommunication solutions, retail, managed services, cyber defence and cloud (both public and private) amongst others in sub-Sahara Africa. NEC XON maintains its head offices in Gauteng, South Africa with a footprint covering all nine South African provinces and 16 Countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

Uhuru

Corporate Round in 2017
Uhuru Corporation is a technology service company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in Internet of Things (IoT) products and solutions. Founded in 2006, Uhuru offers a comprehensive suite of services including IoT consulting, system integration, cloud development, and data analytics. The company provides tailored solutions for businesses, helping them to navigate digital transformation through effective marketing, consulting, and social media operations. It also develops cloud systems and integrates services for notable platforms such as Salesforce.com and Google App Engine. Overall, Uhuru aims to enhance organizational efficiency and drive innovation through its diverse technological offerings.
Arcon has successfully promoted business through Cyber Security consulting and managed security services, while building a portfolio of leading customers that spans the energy, finance, telecommunications and manufacturing fields, in addition to government agencies.

Wassha

Series A in 2015
Wassha provide the rental device and charging service using clean energy. WASSHA lends all devices to start WASSHA business. Remote management and monitoration of every operation made possible with our innovative technology, so that we can check every transactions like sales, customer information, and power generation.We are looking for business partners to expand WASSHA to off-grid areas! s a power supplier for off-grid Africa.

GRA Japan

Seed Round in 2015
GRA Japan is an agricultural company based in Miyagi, Japan, established in 2011. It specializes in the production, marketing, and export of strawberries and related products. GRA offers a range of strawberry-derived items, including sparkling wines branded as MIGAKI-ICHIGO Mousseux and MIGAKI-ICHIGO canette, as well as cosmetics under the ICHIGO ORGANIC TECH brand, which includes lotions, creams, and other skincare products. In addition to its product offerings, GRA provides research and development in agricultural technologies, focusing on strawberry farming. The company sells its products through its online store and other platforms, aiming to enhance access to strawberry farming knowledge and cultivation techniques for farmers.

SpaceTime Insight

Funding Round in 2015
SpaceTime Insight develops and delivers innovative advanced analytics and IIoT applications for asset-intensive industries. With its software, customers reduce cost and risk, increase capital efficiency, pinpoint theft, spoilage, and shrinkage, lower the frequency and duration of service outages, optimize field crews and operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and more. They understand the entire breadth of their operations in motion, in context, and in real-time, and generate greater returns at lower risk, lower cost, and greater speed. The company's advanced analytics applications help companies realize the full value of their people, processes, and assets. SpaceTime Insight’s software powers mission-critical systems for some of the largest companies around the world in diverse industries including utilities, shipping, manufacturing, and energy.
Blade Network Technologies specializes in the production of gigabit and 10G Ethernet networking products tailored for cloud computing environments. The company manufactures Ethernet network switches that facilitate the visualization and management of various workloads, particularly within blade servers and server-storage data center racks. These networking solutions are essential for industries such as automotive, telecommunications, education, government, healthcare, defense, and finance, enabling them to effectively manage dynamic demands at the network edge. Blade Network Technologies aims to enhance the performance and efficiency of data centers through its innovative networking products.

Beceem Communications

Venture Round in 2009
Beceem Communications is a fabless semiconductor company focused on the WiMAX market, providing essential components for mobile broadband communications devices. The company specializes in baseband and radio frequency (RF) chips, along with integrated circuits and reference designs, enabling customers to incorporate its 4G solutions into various end-user devices such as modems, mobile routers, and smartphones. Beceem has established itself as a leader in the industry, achieving milestones such as being the first to market with a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005 and subsequently releasing the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. Their comprehensive hardware and software solutions support a wide range of applications, making them a key player in the development of mobile broadband technologies.

Link_A_ Media

Series B in 2008
Link_A_Media Devices (LAMD) is the new leader in developing and manufacturing custom System-on-Chip (SOC) solutions for peripheral data storage devices, which include hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state-drives (SSDs). The SoC solution integrates the Read/Write Channel, disk controller functions, microprocessor(s) and memories, and servo processing for HDD application on a single chip.

Beceem Communications

Series D in 2007
Beceem Communications is a fabless semiconductor company focused on the WiMAX market, providing essential components for mobile broadband communications devices. The company specializes in baseband and radio frequency (RF) chips, along with integrated circuits and reference designs, enabling customers to incorporate its 4G solutions into various end-user devices such as modems, mobile routers, and smartphones. Beceem has established itself as a leader in the industry, achieving milestones such as being the first to market with a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005 and subsequently releasing the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. Their comprehensive hardware and software solutions support a wide range of applications, making them a key player in the development of mobile broadband technologies.

MontaVista Software

Venture Round in 2006
MontaVista Software specializes in the commercialization of embedded Linux, focusing on providing businesses with high-quality Linux solutions and developer tools tailored for various applications, including industrial automation, automotive, and multimedia devices. Their offerings include Market Specific Distributions (MSDs), which help streamline the development process and reduce the time needed to bring products to market. With a commitment to leveraging open source technology, MontaVista Software also provides expert support and hardware enablement, fostering a strong community around its solutions. As a result, over 50 million devices currently operate on MontaVista Linux, demonstrating the company's significant impact on the embedded device market.

Wavesplitter

Venture Round in 2000
In today’s highly competitive optical communications market, creating and enabling competitive advantage for their customers is extremely important to Wavesplitter. They can deliver these advantages with high efficiency, through their extensive range of partners specialized in fast track product development, volume manufacturing capacity, cost competitive operations, focused on Quality and state of art Performance. Wavesplitter offers a broad range of high performance passive and active optical components for enterprise and residential broadband networks. Your product choices can range from passive pump laser combiners, isolators, wavelength division multiplexers through to low and high speed transceivers products for LAN’s, Metro, Access, Short and Long haul networks.

Canopy International

Venture Round in 2000
Canopy International is a professional services firm that specializes in the art of integrating systems across the enterprise and business community to unleash strategic information and drive business innovation. Companies rushing to join the e-world need to answer the question: How do I get there from here? Canopy helps companies answer this question by developing, deploying, and maintaining integration solutions that support rapid exchange of information across geographic, technical, and organizational boundaries. Based on leading middleware platforms, Canopy's business-driven integration approach enables companies to redefine business relationships, strengthen connections with customers, leverage human capital, and improve business efficiencies.

eHitex

Private Equity Round in 2000
Hitex can look back on more than 30 years of company history. After the success of the first in-circuit emulators, Hitex began marketing worldwide: the company founded a branch in Great Britain and is represented by sales partners in all other important regions of the globe. In 1997, Hitex acquired the development tools branch of Kontron, thereby strengthening its position in the market. Since the beginning of 2003, Hitex belongs to Infineon Technologies AG. This connection guarantees Hitex a solid and secure future and allows Hitex to maintain and extend its existing partnerships with other semiconductor manufacturers as an independent company.
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