Applied Ventures

Applied Ventures, LLC is the venture capital fund of Applied Materials, Inc., (NASDAQ: AMAT), the global leader in nanomanufacturing technology solutions for the electronics industry with a broad portfolio of innovative equipment, service, and software products. At Applied Materials, they apply nanomanufacturing technology to improve the way people live. Applied Ventures invests in early-stage technology companies that promise to deliver high growth and exceptional returns. Their charter is to profitably invest in companies that provide a window on technologies that advance or complement Applied Materials' core expertise. Their investments help develop technologies and markets that provide natural extensions to Applied Materials' core business and stimulate the growth of applications for semiconductors, displays, solar PV, and related products and services.

Kamannavar, Anand

Founder and Global Head

Jackie Kossmann

Investor

81 past transactions

Ionblox

Series B in 2023
Zenlabs has developed proprietary silicon-based formulations that offer higher specific capacity, longer cycle life, and lower cost. Zenlabs' anodes are unique in their high loading level and high active silicon content. In addition, Zenlabs has solved the common problems with silicon based anodes such as poor cycling and swelling. Zenlabs combines these high capacity anodes with high capacity cathode materials in large format pouch cells to achieve energy densities that are much higher than what is commercially available.

Scintil Photonics

Venture Round in 2022
SCINTIL Photonics is a fabless company that develops silicon photonic integrated circuits. SCINTIL solutions combine the best of Silicon (Si) and Indium Phosphide (InP) materials using wafer-scale bonding of InP on Si and rely on commercial silicon foundry processes to build fully integrated photonic circuits (comprising multi-wavelength lasers, waveguides, wavelength filters, and photodetectors).

Infinitum

Series D in 2022
Infinitum is setting the bar for the next generation of motors to be better for the planet – and for people. Not satisfied with being the most efficient, our goal was to design a motor that opens up sustainable design possibilities for end users by being smaller, lighter, and quieter than conventional motors. A motor that delivers more than exceptional energy savings; a motor that makes a big impact on the world with a smaller carbon footprint across its lifecycle.

Syntiant

Series D in 2022
Syntiant is moving artificial intelligence and machine learning from the cloud to edge devices. Syntiant’s advanced chip solutions merge deep learning with semiconductor design to produce ultra-low-power, high performance, deep neural network processors for always-on applications in battery-powered devices, such as smartphones, smart speakers, earbuds, hearing aids, and laptops.

Cornami

Series C in 2022
CORMANI is a high performance computing (HPC) company that increases compute performance significantly, made possible by the development of its breakthrough and patented multi-core technology that efficiently uses heterogeneous cores in a highly concurrent, parallel manner. This technology will reduce the use of power sources and lower latency, while vastly increasing the compute performance of products and their ROI in a variety of markets, with the Company’s initial focus being Big Data.

Ultivue

Series D in 2021
Ultivue is a biotechnology company that specializes in tissue imaging, diagnostics, and multiplexing. Ultivue produces reagents that enable researchers to obtain microscopic images at an unprecedented resolution that helps to understand of biology and medicine. Ultivue's products are designed for fluorescent microscopy-based research and will eventually be valuable for clinical diagnostic use.

SES

Series D in 2021
SolidEnergy manufactures rechargeable cells at a pilot scale for prototype demonstration and specialized aerospace markets. But their real future lies in the materials they supply—anodes and electrolyte—for mainstream markets such as consumer electronics and electric vehicles. They supply these to large Li-ion cell manufacturers to be integrated with a separator and cathode into full cells which can be customized for different applications including drones, consumer electronics, and electric vehicles. Because their anode and electrolyte materials are compatible with existing Li-ion cell manufacturing processes, they can achieve scalability by using existing infrastructure. This eliminates the need for costly infrastructure investment. It’s all part of their open ecosystem. It means a more seamless end-user experience, faster prototyping, and no limits to growth.

Ideal Semiconductor Devices

Venture Round in 2021
iDEAL Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company. They are focused on delivering break-through levels of power efficiency utilizing their new proprietary, patented technology which affords advanced system designers a new palette of performance to deliver today's and tomorrow’s industry-leading new products in all the hottest segments.

Metalenz

Series A in 2021
Metalenz develops optical elements that exploit structured Huygens' surfaces (metamaterial structures) for controlling wavefronts, polarization, and other properties of light. It provides ultra-thin planar optics for high-resolution full-color imaging and makes the lenses used by mobile phones, computers, and other electronic devices smaller that enable businesses using the optical lenses to get miniaturized, lighter alternatives to established lenses.

Antaios

Series A in 2020
Antaios develops innovative memory technology. Antaios is fully engaged in bringing the technology to the market to help chip manufacturers solve the critical issue of exploding power requests in advanced semiconductor systems.

Ayar Labs

Series B in 2020
Ayar Labs develops a monolithic in-package optical I/O (MIPO) solution for applications that require high bandwidth, low latency, and power-efficient short-reach interconnects. The company disrupts the traditional performance, cost, and efficiency curves of the semiconductor and computing industries by driving improvement in interconnect bandwidth density at lower power. Its patented approach uses industry-standard cost-effective silicon processing techniques to develop high speed, high density, low power optical-based interconnect “chiplets” and lasers to replace traditional electrical-based I/O. Ayar’s flagship product is a chip called TeraPhy that implements its optical technology on compact silicon die. The chip can be integrated directly into a central processing unit, graphics card, or another processor to give it optical data transmission capabilities.
Leading Edge Crystal Technologies is a developer of kerfless, single crystal silicon wafers intended to be used in solar panels with higher efficiency and lower cost that fit into existing module manufacturing processes without any changes.

Rockley Photonics

Venture Round in 2020
Rockley is developing a comprehensive range of photonic integrated circuits and associated modules, sensors, and full-stack solutions. From next-generation sensing platforms specifically designed for mobile health monitoring and machine vision to high-speed, high-volume solutions for data communications, Rockley is laying the foundation for a new generation of applications across multiple industries. Rockley believes that photonics will eventually become as pervasive as micro-electronics, and it has developed a platform with the power and flexibility needed to address both mass markets and a wide variety of vertical applications.

Exo

Series B in 2020
Exo is a medical device startup handheld ultrasound platform and AI for imaging and therapeutic applications. The company is committed to delivering affordable and easy-to-use medical imaging to healthcare professionals around the world. By delivering easy-to-use, high-quality medical imaging. Exo empowers healthcare professionals to make critical, real-time decisions that improve patient outcomes. The Exo ultrasound platform combines advances in nano-materials, novel sensor technologies, advanced signal processing, and computation with the economies of scale of semiconductor manufacturing to dramatically reduce the cost of imaging. It also represents a giant leap in imaging and therapeutics technology one that will drive the development of high-performance products that are accessible, easy-to-use, and available at a price point never before possible.

Syntiant

Series C in 2020
Syntiant is moving artificial intelligence and machine learning from the cloud to edge devices. Syntiant’s advanced chip solutions merge deep learning with semiconductor design to produce ultra-low-power, high performance, deep neural network processors for always-on applications in battery-powered devices, such as smartphones, smart speakers, earbuds, hearing aids, and laptops.

MakinaRocks

Series A in 2020
MakinaRocks is a global AI software startup specializing in analytics and performance management with machine intelligence. MakinaRocks offers enterprise MLOps (Runway) for the development and operation of AI models, as well as AI solutions such as anomaly detection and operational optimization to improve industrial productivity. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Inpria

Series C in 2020
Inpria Corporation is a pioneer in extending semiconductor lithography with inorganic photoresists and other thin-films for nanoscale patterning. Inpria’s patented photo-condensed molecular oxides offer customers the unique ability to deposit – directly from solution – atomically smooth, intrinsically dense, and directly photopatternable metal oxide films, enabling advanced performance with simplified processing.

Ultivue

Series C in 2019
Ultivue is a biotechnology company that specializes in tissue imaging, diagnostics, and multiplexing. Ultivue produces reagents that enable researchers to obtain microscopic images at an unprecedented resolution that helps to understand of biology and medicine. Ultivue's products are designed for fluorescent microscopy-based research and will eventually be valuable for clinical diagnostic use.

PlayNitride

Series E in 2019
PlayNitride group is a MicroLED products and solutions provider, with its proprietary PixeLED display technology. In addition to traditional display applications, the PixeLED display technology, which can be applied for high-performance displays with very high resolution, high contrast ratio, high aperture ratio, fast response, and very low power consumption. They developing key technologies, providing different products or solutions of MicroLED displays. Playnitride was founded in 2014 and is based in Miaoli, T'ai-wan, Taiwan.

Adaptive3D

Series A in 2019
Adaptive3D is a leading supplier of premium additive manufacturing polymer resins, focusing on enabling high-volume production through optimized materials. The company specializes in rubber-like 3D printable materials, damping materials, and low-cure stress photopolymers. By leveraging innovative technologies, Adaptive3D provides high-quality polymer resins and specialty polymers that empower clients to create differentiated products with exceptional part performance. Their solutions are designed for both functional end-use products and prototypes, allowing for precise internal geometries and economically customized parts. Through partnerships with global leaders, Adaptive3D is committed to advancing the capabilities of additive manufacturing.

Spin Memory

Series B in 2018
Spin Memory, Inc. specializes in developing spin-transfer torque magnetoresistive random access memory (STT-MRAM) technologies and products. Founded in 2007 and based in Fremont, California, the company focuses on addressing the scaling and power challenges faced by memory devices. Its solutions are designed to replace on-chip SRAM and various non-volatile memories in both embedded and stand-alone applications. Spin Memory's proprietary orthogonal spin transfer MRAM technology, discovered by Professor Andrew Kent, offers significant advantages, including faster switching times, reduced power consumption, and improved scalability. The company aims to provide clients with cost-effective MRAM solutions that eliminate leakage power and overcome endurance and data retention limitations inherent in traditional memory technologies.

Syntiant

Series B in 2018
Syntiant is moving artificial intelligence and machine learning from the cloud to edge devices. Syntiant’s advanced chip solutions merge deep learning with semiconductor design to produce ultra-low-power, high performance, deep neural network processors for always-on applications in battery-powered devices, such as smartphones, smart speakers, earbuds, hearing aids, and laptops.

Ultivue

Series B in 2018
Ultivue is a biotechnology company that specializes in tissue imaging, diagnostics, and multiplexing. Ultivue produces reagents that enable researchers to obtain microscopic images at an unprecedented resolution that helps to understand of biology and medicine. Ultivue's products are designed for fluorescent microscopy-based research and will eventually be valuable for clinical diagnostic use.

SES

Series C in 2017
SolidEnergy manufactures rechargeable cells at a pilot scale for prototype demonstration and specialized aerospace markets. But their real future lies in the materials they supply—anodes and electrolyte—for mainstream markets such as consumer electronics and electric vehicles. They supply these to large Li-ion cell manufacturers to be integrated with a separator and cathode into full cells which can be customized for different applications including drones, consumer electronics, and electric vehicles. Because their anode and electrolyte materials are compatible with existing Li-ion cell manufacturing processes, they can achieve scalability by using existing infrastructure. This eliminates the need for costly infrastructure investment. It’s all part of their open ecosystem. It means a more seamless end-user experience, faster prototyping, and no limits to growth.

Exo

Series A in 2017
Exo is a medical device startup handheld ultrasound platform and AI for imaging and therapeutic applications. The company is committed to delivering affordable and easy-to-use medical imaging to healthcare professionals around the world. By delivering easy-to-use, high-quality medical imaging. Exo empowers healthcare professionals to make critical, real-time decisions that improve patient outcomes. The Exo ultrasound platform combines advances in nano-materials, novel sensor technologies, advanced signal processing, and computation with the economies of scale of semiconductor manufacturing to dramatically reduce the cost of imaging. It also represents a giant leap in imaging and therapeutics technology one that will drive the development of high-performance products that are accessible, easy-to-use, and available at a price point never before possible.

Point Engineering

Series A in 2017
Point Engineering is the leading manufacturing company for precision parts and material based on fine machining and surface treatment technology.

Electroninks

Series A in 2017
Electroninks Incorporated was founded in 2013 as a university spinout from UIUC. They are a company of materials scientists, formulations specialists, and designers developing inks and products for consumer electronics. They have novel chemistries and formulation know-how based around the philosophy that pure metallic films are the best way to increase performance, reliability, and overall cost of integration and downstream ownership. Their inks are based on small-molecule chemistries and resulting films can be printed via digital methods and industry-standard roll-to- roll techniques. Since their formulations are particle-free and have no binders, they can be printed to fine resolutions, annealed at low temperatures, and out-perform nanoparticle technologies.

Metalenz

Seed Round in 2017
Metalenz develops optical elements that exploit structured Huygens' surfaces (metamaterial structures) for controlling wavefronts, polarization, and other properties of light. It provides ultra-thin planar optics for high-resolution full-color imaging and makes the lenses used by mobile phones, computers, and other electronic devices smaller that enable businesses using the optical lenses to get miniaturized, lighter alternatives to established lenses.

Inpria

Series B in 2017
Inpria Corporation is a pioneer in extending semiconductor lithography with inorganic photoresists and other thin-films for nanoscale patterning. Inpria’s patented photo-condensed molecular oxides offer customers the unique ability to deposit – directly from solution – atomically smooth, intrinsically dense, and directly photopatternable metal oxide films, enabling advanced performance with simplified processing.

Lumiode

Series A in 2017
Lumiode is a New York City-based semiconductor technology startup specializing in high-brightness microdisplays for augmented reality and other display applications. Lumiode is venture-backed by IP Group and Applied Ventures.

Avegant

Series B in 2017
Avegant is a technology company developing next-generation display technology to enable previously impossible augmented reality experiences. The company uses its deep scientific understanding of human sight and head-mounted display ergonomics together with its consumer electronics manufacturing experience to develop displays that enable realistic AR experiences for consumers. Avegant was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Belmont, California.

Exo

Venture Round in 2017
Exo is a medical device startup handheld ultrasound platform and AI for imaging and therapeutic applications. The company is committed to delivering affordable and easy-to-use medical imaging to healthcare professionals around the world. By delivering easy-to-use, high-quality medical imaging. Exo empowers healthcare professionals to make critical, real-time decisions that improve patient outcomes. The Exo ultrasound platform combines advances in nano-materials, novel sensor technologies, advanced signal processing, and computation with the economies of scale of semiconductor manufacturing to dramatically reduce the cost of imaging. It also represents a giant leap in imaging and therapeutics technology one that will drive the development of high-performance products that are accessible, easy-to-use, and available at a price point never before possible.

ENKI Technologies

Seed Round in 2017
ENKI Technologies is an information technology company creating web and mobile applications. They innovate and develop new software that serves real needs and translate abstract ideas into concrete software solutions that assist in increasing efficiency, productivity, and profits. They also decode convoluted texts and expert jargon into meaningful clear user-centric texts that get you in direct touch with the reader. ENKI Technologies tech solutions are designed to help you leverage your business whether you need a website, mobile app or custom software. In order to grow value, you need a strong tech partner who understands your future needs. ENKI Technologies was founded in 2013 and is based in Santa Monica, California, USA.

Norsk Titanium

Venture Round in 2016
From earth to sky. Our scientists discovered and industrialized a game-changing additive manufacturing technology for the production of aerospace-grade titanium structures. From refining raw ore found in nature into the pure wire we use to make safety-critical aircraft parts, we have never wavered in our quest to achieve more while consuming less. The new industrial revolution is here. Our proprietary plasma arc Rapid Plasma Deposition™ (RPD™) technology is the ultimate in additive manufacturing. Titanium wire is melted in a cloud of argon gas and precisely and rapidly built up in layers to a near-net-shape (up to 80% complete) that requires very little finish machining. Production cost is 50% to 75% less than legacy forging and billet manufacturing techniques due to significantly less waste and machining energy.

SuNAM

Series A in 2016
SuNam Co.,Ltd, green energy material technology venture enterprise founded in 2004 had commercialized technologies in the fields of superconductors, nano and advanced materials, under the company's MOTO, "commercial developments for the environmentally friendly and high energy-efficient technologies realization," especially high temperature superconducting second-generation wires and its applications including the backup system supply.

Electroninks

Series A in 2016
Electroninks Incorporated was founded in 2013 as a university spinout from UIUC. They are a company of materials scientists, formulations specialists, and designers developing inks and products for consumer electronics. They have novel chemistries and formulation know-how based around the philosophy that pure metallic films are the best way to increase performance, reliability, and overall cost of integration and downstream ownership. Their inks are based on small-molecule chemistries and resulting films can be printed via digital methods and industry-standard roll-to- roll techniques. Since their formulations are particle-free and have no binders, they can be printed to fine resolutions, annealed at low temperatures, and out-perform nanoparticle technologies.

Rayvio

Series B in 2016
RayVio Corp. is an advanced health and hygiene company that delivers clean water and environments. RayVio helps protect billions from germs and creates new markets and revenue streams by enabling a new class of products. Its powerful and efficient UV LED technology can be integrated into a variety of applications, powering versatile on-demand solutions that give consumers control over health without chemicals or costly consumables. To learn more, please visit www.rayvio.com.

SES

Venture Round in 2016
SolidEnergy manufactures rechargeable cells at a pilot scale for prototype demonstration and specialized aerospace markets. But their real future lies in the materials they supply—anodes and electrolyte—for mainstream markets such as consumer electronics and electric vehicles. They supply these to large Li-ion cell manufacturers to be integrated with a separator and cathode into full cells which can be customized for different applications including drones, consumer electronics, and electric vehicles. Because their anode and electrolyte materials are compatible with existing Li-ion cell manufacturing processes, they can achieve scalability by using existing infrastructure. This eliminates the need for costly infrastructure investment. It’s all part of their open ecosystem. It means a more seamless end-user experience, faster prototyping, and no limits to growth.

SES

Series B in 2015
SolidEnergy manufactures rechargeable cells at a pilot scale for prototype demonstration and specialized aerospace markets. But their real future lies in the materials they supply—anodes and electrolyte—for mainstream markets such as consumer electronics and electric vehicles. They supply these to large Li-ion cell manufacturers to be integrated with a separator and cathode into full cells which can be customized for different applications including drones, consumer electronics, and electric vehicles. Because their anode and electrolyte materials are compatible with existing Li-ion cell manufacturing processes, they can achieve scalability by using existing infrastructure. This eliminates the need for costly infrastructure investment. It’s all part of their open ecosystem. It means a more seamless end-user experience, faster prototyping, and no limits to growth.

Rayvio

Series B in 2015
RayVio Corp. is an advanced health and hygiene company that delivers clean water and environments. RayVio helps protect billions from germs and creates new markets and revenue streams by enabling a new class of products. Its powerful and efficient UV LED technology can be integrated into a variety of applications, powering versatile on-demand solutions that give consumers control over health without chemicals or costly consumables. To learn more, please visit www.rayvio.com.

Inpria

Venture Round in 2014
Inpria Corporation is a pioneer in extending semiconductor lithography with inorganic photoresists and other thin-films for nanoscale patterning. Inpria’s patented photo-condensed molecular oxides offer customers the unique ability to deposit – directly from solution – atomically smooth, intrinsically dense, and directly photopatternable metal oxide films, enabling advanced performance with simplified processing.

Persimmon Technologies

Series B in 2014
Persimmon Technologies, Corporation is a technology company and provider of robotics for the Semiconductor, Data Storage, LED, OLED, Solar, and Flat Panel Display equipment markets. Persimmon Technologies is headquartered in Wakefield, Massachusetts.

Inpria

Venture Round in 2014
Inpria Corporation is a pioneer in extending semiconductor lithography with inorganic photoresists and other thin-films for nanoscale patterning. Inpria’s patented photo-condensed molecular oxides offer customers the unique ability to deposit – directly from solution – atomically smooth, intrinsically dense, and directly photopatternable metal oxide films, enabling advanced performance with simplified processing.

Halation Photonics

Series A in 2012
Halation photonics corporation is established in 2009 and applies MSLC (multi-stable liquid crystal) technology into industrialization. They inspire innovation and have proprietary intellectual property rights. These make Halaltion the high-technology companies in China cooperating with global industrial chain mode. Halaltion masters the advanced technical system dealing with single compounds and formula of MSLC. These help us attract highly attention from photonics and display industries. Hence, they have built stable symbiosis with the first class of high-quality suppliers and customers which forming industrial chains of materials mass production. Halation is the professional supplier of new liquid crystal materials and LCDs. Panels of e-book using MSLC from Halation can maintain the shown content unchanged when the power is turned off, same with Eink. The memory function of these e-books demands the lowest power is called super-power-dissipation memory. LCDs with MSLC materials from Halation is mostly applied in the display function of e-books, ESL, E-shutter devices, dynamic privacy films and other smart dimming devices. The demand of this new technology and products is highly potential. The demand is increasing largely year by year. Integrated technical service for high quality new LCDs is available in Halation along with customized development of new display devices, multifarious E-shutters and privacy modules. Halation supplies the whole set of open developing platforms for ESL applied in IoT (Internet of Things). These platforms include aspects of display panels, driving boards, communication protocol, software and hardware. Halation can provide productions supporting the “MSLC Display Panels in E-book Project” and “Eink Display Panels in E-book Project” in the market. Halation owns more than 100 patented technologies relating with new liquid crystal materials, new E-shutter devices, E-paper driving, system, telecom and other fields. These patented technologies include above 60 authorized invention patents and 3 independent proprietary intellectual property rights with international PCT authorization. Assisting with innovatory core technologies and powerful production researching ability, Halation is now the professional in E-paper panel and E-shutter industries.

Infinite Power Solutions

Series D in 2012
Infinite Power Solutions, Inc. (IPS), a U.S. based clean-technology company, is the global leader in developing, marketing and manufacturing solid-state, rechargeable thin-film micro-energy storage devices for a variety of micro-electronic applications. Founded in 2001, IPS is privately held with corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities in the western suburbs of [Denver, CO](http://www.crunchbase.com/maps/search?range=10&geo=denver,+co). The company has completed the build-out of the world's first volume manufacturing facility dedicated to the production of its revolutionary thin-film micro-energy cell (MEC(TM)) products (often referred to as thin-film batteries). IPS has recently commenced pre-production activities at this state-of-the-art facility to address growing demand among customers in the wireless sensor, active RFID, powered smart card, medical device, consumer electronics, automotive and civil/military/aerospace markets

iosil Energy

Private Equity Round in 2012
Iosil Energy Corporation produces "high purity polysilicon," the essential raw material for solar cells. The Corporation was founded in 2007, with its R&D facilities located in the National Institute for Nanotechnology In Edmonton, Alberta. The company has demonstrated its ability to produce high-purity solar grade polysilicon from the waste material (or “kerf”) created by wafer sawing operations, saving costs.

MTPV

Series B in 2012
MTPV Power Corporation is a clean energy company that focuses on innovations in Micron-gap ThermalPhotoVoltaics technology (MTPV). MTPV technology began development at MIT and Draper Laboratory before moving to the labs of MTPV Power Corporation. It was founded in 2003 and headquartered in Austin, Texas.

MTPV

Series B in 2011
MTPV Power Corporation is a clean energy company that focuses on innovations in Micron-gap ThermalPhotoVoltaics technology (MTPV). MTPV technology began development at MIT and Draper Laboratory before moving to the labs of MTPV Power Corporation. It was founded in 2003 and headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Semprius

Series C in 2011
Semprius is developing low cost, high performance concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) modules to make solar power generation economically viable in sunny, dry climates. The company’s unique micro-transfer printing technology enables CPV modules with high performance, high reliability and low cost with scalability to high-volume production. Semprius is also licensing its micro-transfer printing technology for non-solar applications to enable a wide variety of new products requiring large-area, thin, lightweight form factors. Applications include flat- panel displays, flexible electronics, large-area sensors, RF devices and other applications requiring heterogeneous integration of high-performance semiconductors. Semprius, Inc. was founded in 2005 and is based in Durham, North Carolina.

BT Imaging

Series A in 2010
BT Imaging is the market leader for electrical-inspection equipment used in the manufacturing of silicon blocks, silicon solar wafers and silicon solar cells.

Infinite Power Solutions

Series C in 2010
Infinite Power Solutions, Inc. (IPS), a U.S. based clean-technology company, is the global leader in developing, marketing and manufacturing solid-state, rechargeable thin-film micro-energy storage devices for a variety of micro-electronic applications. Founded in 2001, IPS is privately held with corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities in the western suburbs of [Denver, CO](http://www.crunchbase.com/maps/search?range=10&geo=denver,+co). The company has completed the build-out of the world's first volume manufacturing facility dedicated to the production of its revolutionary thin-film micro-energy cell (MEC(TM)) products (often referred to as thin-film batteries). IPS has recently commenced pre-production activities at this state-of-the-art facility to address growing demand among customers in the wireless sensor, active RFID, powered smart card, medical device, consumer electronics, automotive and civil/military/aerospace markets

Adesto Technologies

Venture Round in 2010
Adesto is a leading provider of innovative, application-specific semiconductors and embedded systems that comprise the essential building blocks of Internet of Things (IoT) edge devices operating on networks worldwide. Their broad portfolio of semiconductor and embedded technologies are optimized for connected IoT devices and systems used in industrial, consumer, communications and medical applications. Through expert design, unparalleled systems expertise and proprietary intellectual property (IP), their offerings enable customers to differentiate their IoT systems and product designs, leading to improved efficiency, greater reliability and security, integrated intelligence and ultimately lower cost. They have deep experience serving numerous IoT segments, and their technology is operating today across a broad range of connected products from smart utility meters, wearable fitness trackers and medical monitors to home automation, building control systems, fleet management systems and satellite communications applications. Their broad product portfolio, which is designed to deliver system performance and cost advantages to their customers, includes IoT edge servers, routers, network nodes and communication modules as well as analog, digital and non-volatile memory (NVM) technologies that are delivered to customers as discrete products, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), distributed network systems and IP cores. They also provide software, software development kits (SDKs), tools and system solutions to help speed time to market for customers. Their solutions enable seamless access to data, allowing for intelligent control of ‘things’ in today’s connected world.

Liquavista

Series D in 2010
Liquavista B.V., a display manufacturing company, develops electro-wetting displays in the Netherlands and internationally. It offers LiquavistaBright that offers a combination of brightness in natural light and bold contrast to video; LiquavistaColor, which enables eReader devices to offer bright, full color, and low power video capable displays; and LiquavistaVivid, a transflective mode display, which represents the eReader application. Its products are used in portable and mobile applications, such as phones, watches, cameras, DVD players, and automotive applications. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands with additional offices in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Hong Kong.

Enphase Energy

Venture Round in 2010
Enphase Energy brings a system-based, high-tech approach to solar energy, leveraging expertise in semiconductor integration, power electronics, and networking technologies to continually advance the performance, intelligence, and reliability of solar energy systems. Enphase's vision is to make solar simple and energy smart so everyone is empowered to create a zero-energy footprint for themselves, their home, and their business. Their mission is to build the world's finest networked energy system and revolutionize power generation on a global scale - one solar panel, a one-kilowatt hour at a time. Enphase Energy products make solar power systems productive, reliable, smart, and safe, increasing the energy harvest of solar panels by up to 25 percent.

ClearEdge Power

Venture Round in 2009
About ClearEdge Power: ClearEdge Power provides clean, critical and secure energy solutions that scale from 5 kW to multiple megawatts. As the most experienced fuel cell producer, ClearEdge Power is transforming power generation with innovative solutions that help customers reduce electricity bills, improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. For more information, please visit http://www.clearedgepower.com.

Translarity

Series B in 2009
Translarity is an innovator in the semiconductor wafer test industry, focused on the advanced probe card market. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Translarity brings a disruptive change to the world of semiconductor test by offering a full-wafer test with low cost, high performance, and short cycle time. Translarity acquired BucklingBeam in 2017 to expand its offerings and deliver a full suite of probe card solutions, including full probe cards and vertical probe head solutions. Combined with the company’s advanced Space Translator™ space transformer technology, the company addresses the rapid state of acceleration in probe technologies. Translarity’s proven management team, backed by strong financial investors, recruited a dynamic team of top industry talent to address the unmet challenges in building the Wafer Translator™ technology. In creating the Translarity solution, the team developed a fertile innovation pipeline and a strong IP portfolio, with more than 45 patents already issued and more than 50 filed.

Semprius

Series B in 2009
Semprius is developing low cost, high performance concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) modules to make solar power generation economically viable in sunny, dry climates. The company’s unique micro-transfer printing technology enables CPV modules with high performance, high reliability and low cost with scalability to high-volume production. Semprius is also licensing its micro-transfer printing technology for non-solar applications to enable a wide variety of new products requiring large-area, thin, lightweight form factors. Applications include flat- panel displays, flexible electronics, large-area sensors, RF devices and other applications requiring heterogeneous integration of high-performance semiconductors. Semprius, Inc. was founded in 2005 and is based in Durham, North Carolina.

Enphase Energy

Venture Round in 2009
Enphase Energy brings a system-based, high-tech approach to solar energy, leveraging expertise in semiconductor integration, power electronics, and networking technologies to continually advance the performance, intelligence, and reliability of solar energy systems. Enphase's vision is to make solar simple and energy smart so everyone is empowered to create a zero-energy footprint for themselves, their home, and their business. Their mission is to build the world's finest networked energy system and revolutionize power generation on a global scale - one solar panel, a one-kilowatt hour at a time. Enphase Energy products make solar power systems productive, reliable, smart, and safe, increasing the energy harvest of solar panels by up to 25 percent.

Infinite Power Solutions

Series B in 2008
Infinite Power Solutions, Inc. (IPS), a U.S. based clean-technology company, is the global leader in developing, marketing and manufacturing solid-state, rechargeable thin-film micro-energy storage devices for a variety of micro-electronic applications. Founded in 2001, IPS is privately held with corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities in the western suburbs of [Denver, CO](http://www.crunchbase.com/maps/search?range=10&geo=denver,+co). The company has completed the build-out of the world's first volume manufacturing facility dedicated to the production of its revolutionary thin-film micro-energy cell (MEC(TM)) products (often referred to as thin-film batteries). IPS has recently commenced pre-production activities at this state-of-the-art facility to address growing demand among customers in the wireless sensor, active RFID, powered smart card, medical device, consumer electronics, automotive and civil/military/aerospace markets

Innolume

Series C in 2008
Innolume has invented a novel comb laser light engine for short-reach optical interconnects between and within computers. Economical wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) is enabled by this class of low-cost, low-power Fabry-Perot lasers. WDM, familiar from telecom, provides an efficient alternative to multiple lasers and underutilized parallel fiber/waveguides, reducing short-reach system cost and power. In 2021 Innolume received the prism award for its temperature independent DFB laser which may change the future of DataCom.

Actacell

Series A in 2008
ActaCell, Inc. is a technology start-up commercializing lithium-ion battery technology developed in the Material Science and Engineering lab at The University of Texas at Austin. This new technology is focused on delivering substantially longer cycle life at low cost while maintaining safety as the number one priority. The Material Science and Engineering program at the University of Texas has a long history of innovation in lithium ion chemistries. The company announced on July 200, 2008 that it secured $5.8 million in Series A financing. DFJ Mercury led the round with syndicate investment from Google.org's RechargeIT program, Applied Ventures, LLC, the venture capital arm of Applied Materials, Inc. and Good Energies. The proceeds from the Series A financing will be used to hire key technical talent and to further develop ActaCell's lithium-ion battery technology for commercial purposes.

Wakonda Technologies

Series A in 2008
Wakonda Technologies was founded in 2005 by Dr. Les Fritzemeier and Professor Ryne Raffaelle of the Rochester Institute of Technology. The company was established to exploit the intersection of their respective skills in metallurgical processing and advanced photovoltaic devices. Wakonda was started in Rochester NY and used the facilities at RIT, Cornell University and several government agencies to conduct proof of concept experiments. In 2008, the company moved to Massachusetts to accelerate product development and early commercialization. Wakonda has received several honors over its short history, winning the first ever Golden Horseshoe Business Challenge in upstate NY and being named the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's Entrepreneur of the Year in 2007.

SunEdison

Post in 2008
SunEdison is your trusted partner for innovative, intelligent energy solutions around the globe. We have built our business by putting our customers first, and focusing on addressing each customer's unique solar energy needs. Through our integrated service approach, we partner with you, help you navigate your way through the solar landscape and offer uniquely tailored solutions and flexible financing.

SunEdison

Post in 2008
SunEdison is your trusted partner for innovative, intelligent energy solutions around the globe. We have built our business by putting our customers first, and focusing on addressing each customer's unique solar energy needs. Through our integrated service approach, we partner with you, help you navigate your way through the solar landscape and offer uniquely tailored solutions and flexible financing.

Adesto Technologies

Series A in 2008
Adesto is a leading provider of innovative, application-specific semiconductors and embedded systems that comprise the essential building blocks of Internet of Things (IoT) edge devices operating on networks worldwide. Their broad portfolio of semiconductor and embedded technologies are optimized for connected IoT devices and systems used in industrial, consumer, communications and medical applications. Through expert design, unparalleled systems expertise and proprietary intellectual property (IP), their offerings enable customers to differentiate their IoT systems and product designs, leading to improved efficiency, greater reliability and security, integrated intelligence and ultimately lower cost. They have deep experience serving numerous IoT segments, and their technology is operating today across a broad range of connected products from smart utility meters, wearable fitness trackers and medical monitors to home automation, building control systems, fleet management systems and satellite communications applications. Their broad product portfolio, which is designed to deliver system performance and cost advantages to their customers, includes IoT edge servers, routers, network nodes and communication modules as well as analog, digital and non-volatile memory (NVM) technologies that are delivered to customers as discrete products, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), distributed network systems and IP cores. They also provide software, software development kits (SDKs), tools and system solutions to help speed time to market for customers. Their solutions enable seamless access to data, allowing for intelligent control of ‘things’ in today’s connected world.

Fat Spaniel Technologies

Series B in 2008
Founded in 2003, Fat Spaniel Technologies is the leading independent provider of critical monitoring and reporting services for the renewable energy industry. Today, the company's solutions are utilized by solar power producers, financiers, system integrators, and OEMs, and growing a growing number of wind power companies. Fat Spaniel solutions help optimize energy output, reduce operations and maintenance costs, contain risk, and increase return on investment for renewable energy power plant projects.

Plextronics

Venture Round in 2007
Plextronics specializes in printed electronics. The company's focus is on organic light emitting diode (OLED) displays and lighting, specifically conductive inks and associated process technologies. Plextronic's technology will enable the mass production of these printed devices and therefore lower the cost.

ClearEdge Power

Series C in 2007
About ClearEdge Power: ClearEdge Power provides clean, critical and secure energy solutions that scale from 5 kW to multiple megawatts. As the most experienced fuel cell producer, ClearEdge Power is transforming power generation with innovative solutions that help customers reduce electricity bills, improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. For more information, please visit http://www.clearedgepower.com.

SAGE Electrochromics

Series B in 2007
SAGE Electrochromics, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of insulating glass units and control systems to window and skylight manufacturers in the residential marketplace. The company also provides windows, skylights, and curtain walls for commercial and institutional buildings. It offers its products to owner-occupied office spaces, museums, libraries, art galleries, health care facilities, religious facilities, aviation facilities, high-tech or image buildings, and atriums and overhead daylight openings. SAGE Electrochromics, Inc. was founded in 1989 and is based in Faribault, Minnesota. As of November 10, 2010, SAGE Electrochromics, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain.

Semprius

Series A in 2007
Semprius is developing low cost, high performance concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) modules to make solar power generation economically viable in sunny, dry climates. The company’s unique micro-transfer printing technology enables CPV modules with high performance, high reliability and low cost with scalability to high-volume production. Semprius is also licensing its micro-transfer printing technology for non-solar applications to enable a wide variety of new products requiring large-area, thin, lightweight form factors. Applications include flat- panel displays, flexible electronics, large-area sensors, RF devices and other applications requiring heterogeneous integration of high-performance semiconductors. Semprius, Inc. was founded in 2005 and is based in Durham, North Carolina.

Solaicx

Series C in 2007
Solaicx, manufactures and sells mono-crystalline silicon ingots and wafers. It serves solar cell and module manufacturers in the photovoltaic industry. Solaicx, was founded in 2002 and is based in Santa Clara, California with a production facility in Portland, Oregon.

Solaicx

Venture Round in 2006
Solaicx, manufactures and sells mono-crystalline silicon ingots and wafers. It serves solar cell and module manufacturers in the photovoltaic industry. Solaicx, was founded in 2002 and is based in Santa Clara, California with a production facility in Portland, Oregon.

ClearEdge Power

Series B in 2006
About ClearEdge Power: ClearEdge Power provides clean, critical and secure energy solutions that scale from 5 kW to multiple megawatts. As the most experienced fuel cell producer, ClearEdge Power is transforming power generation with innovative solutions that help customers reduce electricity bills, improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. For more information, please visit http://www.clearedgepower.com.

Infinite Power Solutions

Venture Round in 2006
Infinite Power Solutions, Inc. (IPS), a U.S. based clean-technology company, is the global leader in developing, marketing and manufacturing solid-state, rechargeable thin-film micro-energy storage devices for a variety of micro-electronic applications. Founded in 2001, IPS is privately held with corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities in the western suburbs of [Denver, CO](http://www.crunchbase.com/maps/search?range=10&geo=denver,+co). The company has completed the build-out of the world's first volume manufacturing facility dedicated to the production of its revolutionary thin-film micro-energy cell (MEC(TM)) products (often referred to as thin-film batteries). IPS has recently commenced pre-production activities at this state-of-the-art facility to address growing demand among customers in the wireless sensor, active RFID, powered smart card, medical device, consumer electronics, automotive and civil/military/aerospace markets

Grandis

Venture Round in 2005
Grandis is the pioneer in developing and licensing innovative non-volatile memory solutions derived from cutting-edge research in spintronics. Its mission is to enable revolutionary products through application of the electron's spin to store, manipulate and transmit information.

Devicescape

Series B in 2005
Devicescape offers Wi-Fi software solutions that makes mobile devices easy to set up, easy to use, and effortlessly connect to any Wi-Fi network. Unlike piecemeal technologies and clumsy reference software, Devicescape's Easy Wi-Fi product is comprehensive, easy to integrate and backed by industry veterans and a world-class team of software experts and support staff. Headquartered in San Bruno, California, the company is privately held and backed by leading venture capital companies including Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, August Capital, Enterprise Partners, and JAFCO.

FlexLight Networks

Series C in 2003
Founded in September 2000 by a dynamic team of high-powered and experienced optical network specialists, FlexLight's suite of optical access products leverages leading-edge technology to deliver a solution that conquers last-mile bandwidth bottlenecks and optimizes service flexibility. FlexLight's seed funding of $9 million comes from America's Coral Ventures, a private venture capital firm that manages more than $300 million of capital in five funds, and from Israel's Concord Venture Capital Fund, a firm that offers exceptional entrepreneurs the capital, guidance and industry contacts they need to become leaders in their field.

M-Stream

Series A in 2003
M-Stream develops chips for improved reception of voice, video, music and heavy multimedia for second, 2.5, and third-generation cellular communication systems. The start-up raised $1.5 million in its first round of financing in March 2003, at which time it also signed its first agreement with Broadcom. Aside from the $750,000 injection, the deal included an option to buy the company depending on its reaching certain goals.

Grandis

Series A in 2003
Grandis is the pioneer in developing and licensing innovative non-volatile memory solutions derived from cutting-edge research in spintronics. Its mission is to enable revolutionary products through application of the electron's spin to store, manipulate and transmit information.

Siros Technologies

Venture Round in 2002
Siros Technologies is a developer of ultra-density, three-dimensional digital data storage systems for the information technology.
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