GreenWaves Technologies
Venture Round in 2023
GreenWaves Technologies SAS is a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Grenoble, France, with additional offices in Korea, the United States, and China. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in developing ultra-low power application processors designed for the Internet of Things (IoT) and intelligent devices. Its flagship products include the GAP8 and GAP9 processors, which excel in multi-dimensional computing, artificial intelligence, and digital signal processing. These processors enable devices to efficiently capture, analyze, and act on diverse data sources, such as images, sounds, and vibrations. The solutions offered by GreenWaves Technologies are utilized across various sectors, including industrial applications, consumer devices, retail, urban security, and safety, significantly reducing installation and operational costs associated with battery-powered edge devices.
Finwave Semiconductor
Venture Round in 2022
Finwave Semiconductor specializes in the development of advanced gallium nitride (GaN) transistors and integrated circuits (ICs) tailored for 5G communications and power conversion applications. The company utilizes a unique 3DGaN technology, specifically its differentiated fin field-effect transistor (FinFET) design, to enhance the performance of high-volume applications such as radio frequency front end (RFFE) systems for mobile devices. This innovative approach allows Finwave to create semiconductor materials with distinct properties, contributing to advancements in electronics and energy management.
EpiGan
Acquisition in 2019
EpiGaN is a Leuven, Belgium-based company specializing in the development of Gallium Nitride (GaN) on silicon wafers. The company focuses on providing III-nitride epitaxial materials that are designed for various commercial applications. EpiGaN's GaN materials offer higher power efficiency, which helps to reduce power losses in a range of uses, including AC drives, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and hybrid and electric vehicles. Through its innovative technology, EpiGaN aims to enhance the performance and efficiency of electronic systems across multiple industries.
GreenWaves Technologies
Series A in 2019
GreenWaves Technologies SAS is a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Grenoble, France, with additional offices in Korea, the United States, and China. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in developing ultra-low power application processors designed for the Internet of Things (IoT) and intelligent devices. Its flagship products include the GAP8 and GAP9 processors, which excel in multi-dimensional computing, artificial intelligence, and digital signal processing. These processors enable devices to efficiently capture, analyze, and act on diverse data sources, such as images, sounds, and vibrations. The solutions offered by GreenWaves Technologies are utilized across various sectors, including industrial applications, consumer devices, retail, urban security, and safety, significantly reducing installation and operational costs associated with battery-powered edge devices.
Exagan is a prominent manufacturer of Gallium Nitride (GaN) power devices, specializing in advanced transistor technology for various applications including power supply, electrical automotive, solar panels, and industrial sectors. The company focuses on accelerating the adoption of GaN on Silicon technology, which enhances the efficiency of power conversion systems. By providing fast-switching GaN-based devices, Exagan enables clients across consumer electronics, smart buildings, and IT industries to achieve higher efficiency and cost savings through improved power integration. Their proprietary technology plays a crucial role in advancing the power electronics industry, contributing to reduced CO2 emissions and promoting more sustainable energy solutions.
Concentrix Solar
Acquisition in 2009
Concentrix Solar GmbH, established in 2005 as a spin-off from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, is based in Freiburg in Breisgau, Germany. The company specializes in Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) technology, which it has developed from years of research into market-ready products. Concentrix Solar offers turnkey concentrator photovoltaic power plants under the brand name FLATCON®, targeting commercial applications. To expand its reach, the company formed a subsidiary, Concentrix Iberia, in 2008 to introduce its technology to the Spanish and Portuguese markets. Concentrix Solar operates a fully automated production line with an annual capacity of 25 megawatts, enabling the efficient manufacturing of its concentrator modules and supporting the transition to sustainable energy solutions.
CISSOID S.A. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Mont Saint Guibert, Belgium, specializing in high temperature electronics. Founded in 2000, CISSOID develops integrated circuits designed to operate reliably over a wide temperature range, from -55°C to +225°C, and has tested them in conditions as extreme as -200°C to +300°C. Their product portfolio includes voltage regulators, voltage references, power switches, small signal diodes, high-voltage power modules, and various mixed-signal ICs such as analog-to-digital converters and amplifiers. These products are engineered for demanding applications in industries like oil and gas, aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors, where they perform under harsh environmental conditions. CISSOID also offers high temperature packaging and electronic systems design services, and is recognized for its expertise in silicon-on-insulator technology, which enhances performance in extreme environments. The company serves a global market through a network of distributors and representatives across multiple regions, including Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas.
Tracit Technologies
Acquisition in 2006
TRACIT Technologies was formed as a result of a spin-off from CEA-LETI. TRACIT Technologies industrializes processes using direct wafer bonding and mechanical thinning down technology.