Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital, established in 1972, is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Menlo Park, California. The company focuses on investing in early to growth-stage companies across various sectors, including information technology, healthcare, financial services, and energy. Sequoia Capital provides capital and strategic support to a select group of daring founders, helping them build legendary companies and push technological boundaries. The firm typically invests between $100,000 and $100 million, with a preference for being the first investor in profitable, fast-growing companies with proven teams and products. Sequoia Capital also manages funds focused on specific regions and sectors, such as India and the technology sector.

Michelle (Bailhe) Fradin

Partner

Sumaiya Balbale

COO and Operating Partner

Bogomil Balkansky

Partner

Anas Biad

Partner

Isaiah Boone

Partner

Romie Boyd

Partner

Rosemarie Boyd

Partner

Konstantine Buhler

Partner

David Cahn

Partner

Josephine Chen

Partner

W. M. Coughran

Founder's Coach and Partner

Charlie Curnin

Partner

Joe Dobrenski

Partner of Human Capital

Helen Fan

Vice President

James Flynn

Partner

Caroline Fu

Vice President

Stacey Gerber

VP, Operations and Experiences

Christopher Graff

Partner, Global Equities

Trency Gu

Managing Director

Wayne Guo

Vice President

Ravi Gupta

Partner

Sonya Huang

Partner

Steven Ji

Partner, China

Wenji Jin

Managing Director

Kais Khimji

Partner

Marie Klemchuk

CFO

Shailesh Lakhani

Managing Director - India

Jess Lee

Partner, Seed / Early

Douglas Leone

Global Managing Partner

Shmil Levy

Partner, Israel

Alfred Lin

Partner

Luciana Lixandru

Partner

Xiaobo Lu

Partner, China

Cornelius Menke

Partner

Dean Meyer

Partner, Seed / Early

Michael Moritz

Managing Partner

Gili Raanan

General Partner

GV Ravishankar

Managing Director - India

Andrew Reed

General Partner

Lauren Reeder

Partner

George Robson

Partner

Anandamoy Roychowdhary

Principal

Bryan Schreier

Partner

Thomas Stephenson

Special Limited Partner

Sam Sun

Partner

Glen Sun

Vice President, China

Shraeyansh Thakur

Principal

Donald Valentine

Founder

Mike Vernal

Partner

Jeff Wang

Managing Partner of Sequoia Capital Global Equities

Fred Wang

Managing Director, China

Cen Wang

Partner, China

Rock Wang

Managing Director

Lynn Yang

Managing Director, China

Skee Zhang

Managing Director

Jiajia Zou

Managing Director

Past deals in Hardware

Stem Lingo

Seed Round in 2024
LINGO coding kits are designed to teach youth aged 13+ about the fundamentals of hardware and software design.

Quantum Circuits

Venture Round in 2024
Quantum Circuits, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacture of quantum computers utilizing superconducting devices. Founded in 2015 and located in New Haven, Connecticut, the company aims to innovate in the field of quantum computing by delivering full-stack systems that efficiently scale. Led by Dr. Robert Schoelkopf, a prominent figure in quantum science, Quantum Circuits employs a unique dual-rail quantum qubit design that incorporates built-in hardware error detection and conversion. This approach allows for a highly scalable error-corrected system, requiring significantly fewer physical qubits per logical qubit and providing a more efficient pathway to fault-tolerant quantum computing. By focusing on solid-state quantum bits, the company enables clients to perform error-free computations, thereby accelerating research and advancing the practical applications of quantum technology.

Meter

Venture Round in 2024
Meter is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in providing internet infrastructure for businesses. Founded with the goal of creating enterprise-grade networks, Meter focuses on delivering solutions that are faster, more accessible, and more secure. The company utilizes a full-stack approach, integrating purpose-built hardware with intuitive software and streamlined operations. This enables businesses to operate on a reliable and modern network. Meter's system includes the installation of wires, routers, and wireless access points, which enhances the connectivity process. By leveraging existing hardware and employing software to analyze logs based on devices, data, and applications, Meter ensures that companies can maintain secure wireless network systems tailored to their needs.

Blues Wireless

Series A in 2023
Blues Wireless Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in manufacturing cellular embedded Internet of Things (IoT) equipment. Founded in 2018, the company offers a product called Notecard, which is a system-on-module (SOM) that integrates prepaid cellular connectivity, hardware design, and software integration. This all-in-one solution facilitates secure communications for cloud-based monitoring and connected operations, making cellular IoT more accessible and developer-friendly. Blues Wireless is focused on enhancing connectivity for individuals and businesses by leveraging the capabilities of cellular IoT technology.

Zoo

Seed Round in 2023
Zoo is an infrastructure company that focuses on creating solutions for hardware design. Founded in 2021 and based in Inglewood, California, Zoo integrates various tools and technologies to support hardware designers. Its offerings include automation, websites, and applications that facilitate the development of innovative hardware design tools. By providing a cohesive platform, Zoo aims to enhance the capabilities available to developers in this sector, enabling a new generation of hardware design tools that share common functionalities.

Aventon

Venture Round in 2022
Aventon specializes in the development of electric-powered bicycles and components, focusing on delivering high-quality performance products. The company designs a range of bicycles and accessories, including wheels, chain wheels, cranks, handlebars, wrench sets, and saddles, aimed at promoting sustainable mobility. With a commitment to innovation and design, Aventon's team strives to enhance the cycling experience, providing customers with the freedom and convenience of personal transportation through their well-crafted products.

Verkada

Series D in 2022
Verkada Inc. specializes in cloud-based physical security solutions, providing a comprehensive range of products designed to enhance safety and operational efficiency for various sectors, including healthcare, banking, education, retail, and government. Founded in 2016 and based in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in London, Verkada's offerings include video security cameras, access control systems, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace software, and intercoms. These products are integrated into a unified cloud-based platform, known as Command, which allows users to manage and access security footage, monitor real-time conditions, and address potential risks across multiple locations. By focusing on simplicity and scalability, Verkada aims to empower organizations to respond effectively to security challenges and workplace inefficiencies.

Xinsuan Technology

Angel Round in 2022
Xinsuan Technology is an industrial code reading and sensor manufacturer

Meter

Series B in 2022
Meter is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in providing internet infrastructure for businesses. Founded with the goal of creating enterprise-grade networks, Meter focuses on delivering solutions that are faster, more accessible, and more secure. The company utilizes a full-stack approach, integrating purpose-built hardware with intuitive software and streamlined operations. This enables businesses to operate on a reliable and modern network. Meter's system includes the installation of wires, routers, and wireless access points, which enhances the connectivity process. By leveraging existing hardware and employing software to analyze logs based on devices, data, and applications, Meter ensures that companies can maintain secure wireless network systems tailored to their needs.

Alpha Cen

Seed Round in 2022
Alpha Cen is a developer of wafer-level metasurface light control chips and modules. It offers a semiconductor IC-compatible process to integrate micro-nano optical metasurfaces with circuits, light sources, and photodetectors.

Shenzhen Upward Technology

Seed Round in 2022
Shenzhen Upward Technology specializes in magnetorheological intelligent suspension solutions for automobiles. The company develops and applies proprietary magnetorheological materials, which enhance vehicle performance and comfort. Among its offerings are the Vegehile Intelligent Suspension and Presence Equipment Active Vibration Isolators, designed to provide effective vibration control. Upward Technology aims to improve driving experiences by ensuring safety and comfort through innovative suspension technology.

Blues Wireless

Series A in 2021
Blues Wireless Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in manufacturing cellular embedded Internet of Things (IoT) equipment. Founded in 2018, the company offers a product called Notecard, which is a system-on-module (SOM) that integrates prepaid cellular connectivity, hardware design, and software integration. This all-in-one solution facilitates secure communications for cloud-based monitoring and connected operations, making cellular IoT more accessible and developer-friendly. Blues Wireless is focused on enhancing connectivity for individuals and businesses by leveraging the capabilities of cellular IoT technology.

Graphcore

Series E in 2020
Graphcore Limited is a hardware systems company that specializes in developing intelligent processing units (IPUs) tailored for artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, the company offers products such as IPU-Accelerator cards, which enhance server performance for machine learning tasks, and IPU-Appliance systems that improve inference capabilities for various users. Graphcore's innovative IPU architecture allows developers to run existing machine learning models significantly faster, facilitating the deployment of advanced AI solutions across diverse servers and software environments. In addition to its Bristol headquarters, Graphcore has locations in Palo Alto, London, Oslo, and Beijing, expanding its global presence in the AI technology sector.

Mech-Mind Robotics

Series B in 2020
Mech-Mind Robotics Technologies, founded in 2016 and based in Beijing, China, specializes in manufacturing smart cameras and developing AI-powered software for the logistics industry. The company produces a range of cameras, including the Mech-Eye Smart Camera, designed for tasks such as object recognition, depalletizing, assembly, sorting, and locating. Mech-Mind's technology integrates 3D vision with artificial intelligence, enabling robots to recognize objects of various shapes and sizes. With over 10,000 cameras deployed across more than 50 countries, Mech-Mind Robotics supports partners and system integrators in addressing complex automation challenges, including logistics parcel picking and related operations. The company also maintains an office in Munich, Germany, and a sales office in Shanghai, China.

Verkada

Series C in 2020
Verkada Inc. specializes in cloud-based physical security solutions, providing a comprehensive range of products designed to enhance safety and operational efficiency for various sectors, including healthcare, banking, education, retail, and government. Founded in 2016 and based in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in London, Verkada's offerings include video security cameras, access control systems, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace software, and intercoms. These products are integrated into a unified cloud-based platform, known as Command, which allows users to manage and access security footage, monitor real-time conditions, and address potential risks across multiple locations. By focusing on simplicity and scalability, Verkada aims to empower organizations to respond effectively to security challenges and workplace inefficiencies.

Q-CTRL

Series A in 2019
Q-CTRL, established in 2017 and based in Pyrmont, Australia, specializes in developing software tools and firmware for the quantum computing sector. Its core solution focuses on reducing and controlling quantum bit errors in quantum hardware devices, a critical challenge in the field. Q-CTRL's quantum control infrastructure software caters to R&D professionals and end-users, accelerating the development of useful quantum computers. The company also develops "software-defined" quantum sensors for applications in defense, intelligence, navigation, and earth observation. Q-CTRL works with global leaders in quantum technology, including universities, national labs, and industry partners, and is an IBM Quantum Startup network member. It has received numerous awards and recognitions, including being named a World Economic Forum Global Innovator and featured in prominent international publications.

Verkada

Series B in 2019
Verkada Inc. specializes in cloud-based physical security solutions, providing a comprehensive range of products designed to enhance safety and operational efficiency for various sectors, including healthcare, banking, education, retail, and government. Founded in 2016 and based in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in London, Verkada's offerings include video security cameras, access control systems, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace software, and intercoms. These products are integrated into a unified cloud-based platform, known as Command, which allows users to manage and access security footage, monitor real-time conditions, and address potential risks across multiple locations. By focusing on simplicity and scalability, Verkada aims to empower organizations to respond effectively to security challenges and workplace inefficiencies.

Graphcore

Series D in 2018
Graphcore Limited is a hardware systems company that specializes in developing intelligent processing units (IPUs) tailored for artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, the company offers products such as IPU-Accelerator cards, which enhance server performance for machine learning tasks, and IPU-Appliance systems that improve inference capabilities for various users. Graphcore's innovative IPU architecture allows developers to run existing machine learning models significantly faster, facilitating the deployment of advanced AI solutions across diverse servers and software environments. In addition to its Bristol headquarters, Graphcore has locations in Palo Alto, London, Oslo, and Beijing, expanding its global presence in the AI technology sector.

Edgeworx

Seed Round in 2018
Edgeworx, Inc. is a software development company based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2017. It specializes in edge computing solutions, particularly through its flagship product, ioFog. This open-source platform simplifies the process of developing and remotely deploying secure microservices to edge computing devices across various industries. By leveraging a proprietary mesh network, ioFog standardizes the deployment of applications, allowing developers to efficiently package and manage their software on different hardware setups using containerization technologies. Edgeworx aims to make edge computing as accessible and straightforward as cloud computing, enhancing the reliability and speed of software deployment at the edge.

Rylo

Series B in 2018
Rylo Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015 by a team of former Instagram and Apple engineers. The company specializes in developing a 360-degree camera that enables users to capture immersive photos and videos. Equipped with advanced stabilization technology, the camera ensures that the resulting content is shake-free and horizon-leveled, providing a cinematic quality that is appealing for sharing. In addition to the hardware, Rylo develops software that facilitates video editing, making it accessible for anyone to create and share professional-looking videos. As of December 2019, Rylo operates as a subsidiary of Visual Supply Company.

Kneron

Series A in 2017
Kneron, established in 2015, specializes in designing and developing integrated software and hardware solutions for edge artificial intelligence (AI). The company, headquartered in San Diego with offices in China, offers products such as neural processing unit (NPU) intellectual property, AI System-on-Chips, and visual recognition software development kits. These solutions enable AI functionality on devices at the edge, serving applications like smart homes, smart surveillance, smartphones, robots, drones, and IoT devices. Kneron's offerings facilitate real-time recognition, inference, and analysis without cloud connection, allowing for swift AI application implementation.

Quantum Circuits

Series A in 2017
Quantum Circuits, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacture of quantum computers utilizing superconducting devices. Founded in 2015 and located in New Haven, Connecticut, the company aims to innovate in the field of quantum computing by delivering full-stack systems that efficiently scale. Led by Dr. Robert Schoelkopf, a prominent figure in quantum science, Quantum Circuits employs a unique dual-rail quantum qubit design that incorporates built-in hardware error detection and conversion. This approach allows for a highly scalable error-corrected system, requiring significantly fewer physical qubits per logical qubit and providing a more efficient pathway to fault-tolerant quantum computing. By focusing on solid-state quantum bits, the company enables clients to perform error-free computations, thereby accelerating research and advancing the practical applications of quantum technology.

Graphcore

Series C in 2017
Graphcore Limited is a hardware systems company that specializes in developing intelligent processing units (IPUs) tailored for artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, the company offers products such as IPU-Accelerator cards, which enhance server performance for machine learning tasks, and IPU-Appliance systems that improve inference capabilities for various users. Graphcore's innovative IPU architecture allows developers to run existing machine learning models significantly faster, facilitating the deployment of advanced AI solutions across diverse servers and software environments. In addition to its Bristol headquarters, Graphcore has locations in Palo Alto, London, Oslo, and Beijing, expanding its global presence in the AI technology sector.

Rylo

Series A in 2017
Rylo Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015 by a team of former Instagram and Apple engineers. The company specializes in developing a 360-degree camera that enables users to capture immersive photos and videos. Equipped with advanced stabilization technology, the camera ensures that the resulting content is shake-free and horizon-leveled, providing a cinematic quality that is appealing for sharing. In addition to the hardware, Rylo develops software that facilitates video editing, making it accessible for anyone to create and share professional-looking videos. As of December 2019, Rylo operates as a subsidiary of Visual Supply Company.

Cerebras Systems

Series C in 2017
Cerebras Systems Inc. is a company based in Los Altos, California, that specializes in manufacturing artificial intelligence chips tailored for deep learning applications. Founded in 2016, Cerebras Systems is dedicated to developing advanced computing systems designed to accelerate deep learning tasks. The company integrates its expertise in computer architecture and machine learning to create a new class of computer systems that significantly enhance AI performance. By employing innovative design principles, Cerebras Systems aims to transform the landscape of artificial intelligence through its pioneering technology.

Barefoot Networks

Series C in 2016
Barefoot Networks, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in designing and developing programmable Ethernet switch chips. The company focuses on simplifying network programming, making it as straightforward as programming a CPU. Its product offerings include advanced features for network management operations, such as scalable load balancing and enhanced telemetry, which enable enterprises, data centers, and telecom providers to implement new functionalities in their network products without sacrificing performance. As of December 31, 2019, Barefoot Networks operates as a subsidiary of Intel Corporation.

Horizon Robotics

Seed Round in 2015
Horizon Robotics is a prominent provider of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving solutions specifically designed for passenger vehicles. The company develops proprietary software and hardware that integrate advanced algorithms and specialized processing capabilities. These technologies form the foundation for enhanced driving automation, aiming to improve both safety and the overall experience for drivers and passengers. By focusing on innovative solutions, Horizon Robotics plays a key role in the evolution of assisted and autonomous driving.

Barefoot Networks

Series B in 2015
Barefoot Networks, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in designing and developing programmable Ethernet switch chips. The company focuses on simplifying network programming, making it as straightforward as programming a CPU. Its product offerings include advanced features for network management operations, such as scalable load balancing and enhanced telemetry, which enable enterprises, data centers, and telecom providers to implement new functionalities in their network products without sacrificing performance. As of December 31, 2019, Barefoot Networks operates as a subsidiary of Intel Corporation.

Rylo

Seed Round in 2015
Rylo Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015 by a team of former Instagram and Apple engineers. The company specializes in developing a 360-degree camera that enables users to capture immersive photos and videos. Equipped with advanced stabilization technology, the camera ensures that the resulting content is shake-free and horizon-leveled, providing a cinematic quality that is appealing for sharing. In addition to the hardware, Rylo develops software that facilitates video editing, making it accessible for anyone to create and share professional-looking videos. As of December 2019, Rylo operates as a subsidiary of Visual Supply Company.

Quantenna Communications

Venture Round in 2014
Quantenna Communications specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. The company’s product portfolio includes high-performance radio frequency chips and digital baseband chips that support various Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Additionally, Quantenna offers Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, primarily generating revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Quantenna has established itself as a leader in Wi-Fi technologies and continues to innovate to enhance speed, range, efficiency, and reliability. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Lifx

Series A in 2014
LIFX, founded in 2012 and based in Redwood City, California, is known for pioneering smart lighting technology with its WiFi-enabled, multi-colored LED light bulbs. These innovative products allow users to control their lighting through free iOS and Android applications, offering over a million color options. Designed to last over 22 years, LIFX bulbs are energy-efficient, consuming less electricity compared to traditional lighting. The company integrates seamlessly with smart home devices, such as Nest, providing consumers with an accessible and efficient way to enhance their living or working environments.

Barefoot Networks

Series A in 2014
Barefoot Networks, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in designing and developing programmable Ethernet switch chips. The company focuses on simplifying network programming, making it as straightforward as programming a CPU. Its product offerings include advanced features for network management operations, such as scalable load balancing and enhanced telemetry, which enable enterprises, data centers, and telecom providers to implement new functionalities in their network products without sacrificing performance. As of December 31, 2019, Barefoot Networks operates as a subsidiary of Intel Corporation.

BroadLink

Pre Seed Round in 2013
BroadLink Electronic Technology is a high-tech company focused on the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of both hardware and software products. It specializes in Wi-Fi-enabled smart products, including intelligent sockets, remote controls, air quality analyzers, light switches, and Wi-Fi speakers. The company’s innovations in IoT technology facilitate seamless connectivity among various devices, allowing customers to enhance their living environments. BroadLink also offers integrated appliance solutions for household appliance manufacturers, leveraging its expertise in cloud computing and intelligent terminal applications to support the smart home ecosystem.

Virident Systems

Series D in 2012
Virident Systems specializes in developing enterprise-class storage solutions utilizing Storage Class Memory (SCM) technologies, including flash memory, aimed at transforming data centers and cloud computing environments. The company addresses historical challenges associated with performance, reliability, and serviceability in storage technologies. Its flagship product, the tachIOn solid-state disk, offers significantly enhanced performance—4 to 10 times greater than competing products—while ensuring consistent reliability for data-intensive applications. Founded by experienced professionals from leading technology companies, Virident Systems has cultivated a team with deep expertise in flash technologies, empowering them to tackle complex challenges in modern data environments. Through its innovative hardware and software offerings, Virident Systems positions itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of enterprise storage solutions.

Avalanche Technology

Series D in 2012
Avalanche Technology, Inc. is a technology company based in Fremont, California, specializing in the development and marketing of non-volatile spin transfer torque magnetic random access memory (MRAM) devices. Founded in 2006, the company provides innovative memory solutions aimed at enhancing speed, endurance, and energy efficiency across a range of applications, including mobile devices, the Internet of Things, enterprise storage, computing, networking, telecommunications, and automotive industries. Avalanche Technology's products serve as alternatives to traditional static random access memory, flash, and read-only memory, utilizing perpendicular magnetic tunnel junction technology to deliver low power consumption. With a strong focus on research and development, the company holds a substantial portfolio of over 200 patents related to its cell, circuit, process, and system innovations, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving landscape of memory technology.

Quantenna Communications

Private Equity Round in 2012
Quantenna Communications specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. The company’s product portfolio includes high-performance radio frequency chips and digital baseband chips that support various Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Additionally, Quantenna offers Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, primarily generating revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Quantenna has established itself as a leader in Wi-Fi technologies and continues to innovate to enhance speed, range, efficiency, and reliability. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Avalanche Technology

Series C in 2012
Avalanche Technology, Inc. is a technology company based in Fremont, California, specializing in the development and marketing of non-volatile spin transfer torque magnetic random access memory (MRAM) devices. Founded in 2006, the company provides innovative memory solutions aimed at enhancing speed, endurance, and energy efficiency across a range of applications, including mobile devices, the Internet of Things, enterprise storage, computing, networking, telecommunications, and automotive industries. Avalanche Technology's products serve as alternatives to traditional static random access memory, flash, and read-only memory, utilizing perpendicular magnetic tunnel junction technology to deliver low power consumption. With a strong focus on research and development, the company holds a substantial portfolio of over 200 patents related to its cell, circuit, process, and system innovations, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving landscape of memory technology.

Virident Systems

Series C in 2011
Virident Systems specializes in developing enterprise-class storage solutions utilizing Storage Class Memory (SCM) technologies, including flash memory, aimed at transforming data centers and cloud computing environments. The company addresses historical challenges associated with performance, reliability, and serviceability in storage technologies. Its flagship product, the tachIOn solid-state disk, offers significantly enhanced performance—4 to 10 times greater than competing products—while ensuring consistent reliability for data-intensive applications. Founded by experienced professionals from leading technology companies, Virident Systems has cultivated a team with deep expertise in flash technologies, empowering them to tackle complex challenges in modern data environments. Through its innovative hardware and software offerings, Virident Systems positions itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of enterprise storage solutions.

Virident Systems

Series B in 2010
Virident Systems specializes in developing enterprise-class storage solutions utilizing Storage Class Memory (SCM) technologies, including flash memory, aimed at transforming data centers and cloud computing environments. The company addresses historical challenges associated with performance, reliability, and serviceability in storage technologies. Its flagship product, the tachIOn solid-state disk, offers significantly enhanced performance—4 to 10 times greater than competing products—while ensuring consistent reliability for data-intensive applications. Founded by experienced professionals from leading technology companies, Virident Systems has cultivated a team with deep expertise in flash technologies, empowering them to tackle complex challenges in modern data environments. Through its innovative hardware and software offerings, Virident Systems positions itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of enterprise storage solutions.

DensBits Technologies

Series B in 2010
DensBits Technologies Ltd. specializes in developing NAND flash-based storage system technologies aimed at enhancing the performance and reliability of flash memory. The company's flagship product, the Memory Modem, integrates proprietary Error Correcting Coding (ECC), Digital Signal Processing (DSP), and management solutions to significantly improve flash memory reliability while maintaining low costs. This innovative technology is designed to support various flash-based storage systems, allowing manufacturers to utilize smaller process nodes and higher bits per cell. DensBits also offers a configurable ECC core engine and a DSP core engine that optimizes read and program operations. Headquartered in Haifa, Israel, DensBits has established strategic partnerships with leading flash manufacturers and storage providers to advance next-generation storage solutions. Founded in 2007, the company operates as a subsidiary of Broadcom Limited.

Quantenna Communications

Series E in 2010
Quantenna Communications specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. The company’s product portfolio includes high-performance radio frequency chips and digital baseband chips that support various Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Additionally, Quantenna offers Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, primarily generating revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Quantenna has established itself as a leader in Wi-Fi technologies and continues to innovate to enhance speed, range, efficiency, and reliability. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Hantele

Series B in 2010
Hanson Communication Technology is a high-tech enterprise engaged in the provision of professional services for the R&D, planning, optimization, and integration of communication networks and relevant tool platforms. Founded in 2006, the company has passed the high-tech enteprise and double-soft enterprise certification of the Guandong Province. Hanson Communication Technology consistently upholds its advanced tools and professional services and its core business philosophy, while employing a team of technical professionals, 20% of whom come from original equipment manufacturers such as Ericsson, Nokia Siemens Networks, and more. The company has built a Miltie Standard end-to-end solution platform that provides comprehensive technical and consulting services for operators and equipment manufacturers.

Quantenna Communications

Series D in 2010
Quantenna Communications specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. The company’s product portfolio includes high-performance radio frequency chips and digital baseband chips that support various Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Additionally, Quantenna offers Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, primarily generating revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Quantenna has established itself as a leader in Wi-Fi technologies and continues to innovate to enhance speed, range, efficiency, and reliability. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

DensBits Technologies

Series A in 2009
DensBits Technologies Ltd. specializes in developing NAND flash-based storage system technologies aimed at enhancing the performance and reliability of flash memory. The company's flagship product, the Memory Modem, integrates proprietary Error Correcting Coding (ECC), Digital Signal Processing (DSP), and management solutions to significantly improve flash memory reliability while maintaining low costs. This innovative technology is designed to support various flash-based storage systems, allowing manufacturers to utilize smaller process nodes and higher bits per cell. DensBits also offers a configurable ECC core engine and a DSP core engine that optimizes read and program operations. Headquartered in Haifa, Israel, DensBits has established strategic partnerships with leading flash manufacturers and storage providers to advance next-generation storage solutions. Founded in 2007, the company operates as a subsidiary of Broadcom Limited.

Santur

Series E in 2009
Santur Corporation, established in November 2000, specializes in the development of laser array and packaging technologies tailored for the telecommunications sector. The company manufactures a range of opto-electronic products, including tunable lasers that play a critical role in generating, routing, and amplifying signals within optical networks. As communication systems evolve from static point-to-point configurations to more dynamic mesh and reconfigurable Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) networks, the demand for tunable solutions has increased, enabling greater flexibility and cost efficiency in network design.

Quantenna Communications

Series C in 2009
Quantenna Communications specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. The company’s product portfolio includes high-performance radio frequency chips and digital baseband chips that support various Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Additionally, Quantenna offers Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, primarily generating revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Quantenna has established itself as a leader in Wi-Fi technologies and continues to innovate to enhance speed, range, efficiency, and reliability. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Luxim Corporation

Venture Round in 2009
LUXIM Corporation, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in the design, manufacture, and supply of LIFI solid state plasma lighting products. The company focuses on energy-efficient lighting technologies and offers a diverse range of high-intensity lighting solutions. Its product lineup includes LIFI solid-state plasma lighting for various applications, such as street, area, architectural, and industrial lighting. Additionally, LUXIM provides LIFI projection display light sources suitable for use in projection displays and front projectors, including HDTVs, video walls, and home theaters.

Avalanche Technology

Series B in 2009
Avalanche Technology, Inc. is a technology company based in Fremont, California, specializing in the development and marketing of non-volatile spin transfer torque magnetic random access memory (MRAM) devices. Founded in 2006, the company provides innovative memory solutions aimed at enhancing speed, endurance, and energy efficiency across a range of applications, including mobile devices, the Internet of Things, enterprise storage, computing, networking, telecommunications, and automotive industries. Avalanche Technology's products serve as alternatives to traditional static random access memory, flash, and read-only memory, utilizing perpendicular magnetic tunnel junction technology to deliver low power consumption. With a strong focus on research and development, the company holds a substantial portfolio of over 200 patents related to its cell, circuit, process, and system innovations, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving landscape of memory technology.

Tribi Embedded Technologies Private

Venture Round in 2008
Tribi Embedded Technologies Private is a manufacturer and exporter specializing in measuring instruments and electronic products, including motion controllers, AC drives, and motor controllers. The company develops motor-driven appliances that enhance the efficiency of air-conditioning systems, refrigeration equipment, and pumps, utilizing clean energy sources. Their patented technology focuses on the storage of perishables, significantly reducing waste in products such as milk, fruit, and vegetables at the sourcing stage. By improving the performance of chilling equipment, Tribi Embedded Technologies enables clients to enhance food quality through eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions.

Quantenna Communications

Series B in 2007
Quantenna Communications specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. The company’s product portfolio includes high-performance radio frequency chips and digital baseband chips that support various Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Additionally, Quantenna offers Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, primarily generating revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Quantenna has established itself as a leader in Wi-Fi technologies and continues to innovate to enhance speed, range, efficiency, and reliability. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Miradia

Series C in 2007
Miradia is a manufacturer specializing in micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) products. The company employs advanced technology to integrate MEMS structures directly onto complementary metal-oxide semiconductors and utilizes wafer scale packaging. Established in 2003 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Miradia was previously known as XHP Microsystems, Inc. As of 2009, it operates as a subsidiary of Touch Micro-system Technology.

Santur

Series D in 2007
Santur Corporation, established in November 2000, specializes in the development of laser array and packaging technologies tailored for the telecommunications sector. The company manufactures a range of opto-electronic products, including tunable lasers that play a critical role in generating, routing, and amplifying signals within optical networks. As communication systems evolve from static point-to-point configurations to more dynamic mesh and reconfigurable Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) networks, the demand for tunable solutions has increased, enabling greater flexibility and cost efficiency in network design.

PowerFile

Series C in 2007
PowerFile specializes in hybrid storage appliances designed for the long-term storage of digital content and assets. The company provides innovative solutions that merge the convenience and speed of online access with enhanced economic value and data integrity compared to conventional storage methods. This enables organizations of all sizes to effectively manage, secure, and preserve their valuable digital assets. PowerFile's offerings consist of intelligent storage management software and advanced file management systems, paired with reliable and cost-effective hardware, resulting in integrated and user-friendly solutions for active data management.

Pure Digital Technologies

Series F in 2007
Pure Digital Technologies specializes in innovative imaging solutions for the mass market, primarily known for its Flip Video family of digital camcorders. The Flip Video camera is designed for ease of use, particularly for Internet video sharing, featuring on-board software that allows for one-click uploads to various platforms. The Flip Ultra, the company's standout model, became a best-seller, capturing a significant share of the camcorder market. It records video at 640x480 resolution and 30 frames per second, operates on 2 AA batteries, and includes a pop-out USB connector for easy transfer to computers. The camera is offered in two models based on memory size, with prices ranging from $150 to $180. Pure Digital Technologies was acquired in 2009, and in 2011, the parent company announced the discontinuation of the Flip product line.

LitePoint

Venture Round in 2007
LitePoint is a company that specializes in designing, developing, and supporting advanced wireless test solutions aimed at developers of wireless devices, consumer electronics, contract manufacturers, and wireless integrated circuit designers. With a focus on optimizing and verifying the performance of wireless technologies, LitePoint has played a crucial role in the successful operation of over two billion cellular and connectivity devices globally. The company offers a range of products, including IQview for WLAN product testing, IQnxn for WiFi MIMO research and development, and IQnxnplus for multi-stream MIMO testing of WiMAX and WiFi products. LitePoint's solutions enhance return on investment, accelerate time-to-market, improve manufacturing yields, and elevate product quality for its clients.

Open Silicon

Series D in 2007
Open Silicon specializes in System-on-Chip (SoC) and custom Integrated Circuit (IC) design, offering a range of services that include open market Intellectual Property (IP) integration and high-quality silicon manufacturing. As a fabless company, it emphasizes delivering cost-effective and reliable custom SoC solutions tailored to customer needs. Open Silicon partners with clients through flexible engagement models, which can range from full turnkey development to selective manufacturing services, allowing customers to benefit from competitive pricing in volume foundry, testing, and packaging. Since its establishment in 2003, the company has committed to enhancing the quality of its engineering work and ensuring adherence to customer timelines, regularly reporting its performance metrics to its board of directors.

Miradia

Series C in 2006
Miradia is a manufacturer specializing in micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) products. The company employs advanced technology to integrate MEMS structures directly onto complementary metal-oxide semiconductors and utilizes wafer scale packaging. Established in 2003 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Miradia was previously known as XHP Microsystems, Inc. As of 2009, it operates as a subsidiary of Touch Micro-system Technology.

Quantenna Communications

Series A in 2006
Quantenna Communications specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. The company’s product portfolio includes high-performance radio frequency chips and digital baseband chips that support various Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Additionally, Quantenna offers Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, primarily generating revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Quantenna has established itself as a leader in Wi-Fi technologies and continues to innovate to enhance speed, range, efficiency, and reliability. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

PowerFile

Series B in 2006
PowerFile specializes in hybrid storage appliances designed for the long-term storage of digital content and assets. The company provides innovative solutions that merge the convenience and speed of online access with enhanced economic value and data integrity compared to conventional storage methods. This enables organizations of all sizes to effectively manage, secure, and preserve their valuable digital assets. PowerFile's offerings consist of intelligent storage management software and advanced file management systems, paired with reliable and cost-effective hardware, resulting in integrated and user-friendly solutions for active data management.

GalaxyCore

Seed Round in 2006
GalaxyCore Inc. is a fabless image sensor company based in Shanghai, China, specializing in the design, development, and marketing of CMOS image sensor devices and LCD driver chips for the global mobile device and consumer electronics markets. Founded in 2003, the company produces high-quality CMOS image sensors that capture optical images and convert them into digital signals, primarily used in mobile devices such as feature phones, smartphones, and tablets. Additionally, GalaxyCore develops LCD driver chips that enable LCD panels to display image data. The company serves a diverse clientele, including CMOS camera module manufacturers, LCD module manufacturers, end device manufacturers, and design houses. With a focus on innovative design and efficient manufacturing processes, GalaxyCore is well-positioned to expand its presence in the image sensor and LCD driver industries.

Big Bear Networks

Series D in 2005
Big Bear Networks develops optical transponders and subassemblies for network operators.

Santur

Series C in 2005
Santur Corporation, established in November 2000, specializes in the development of laser array and packaging technologies tailored for the telecommunications sector. The company manufactures a range of opto-electronic products, including tunable lasers that play a critical role in generating, routing, and amplifying signals within optical networks. As communication systems evolve from static point-to-point configurations to more dynamic mesh and reconfigurable Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) networks, the demand for tunable solutions has increased, enabling greater flexibility and cost efficiency in network design.

Greenfield Networks

Series C in 2004
Greenfield Networks provides Ethernet switch silicon technology solutions for enterprise and metro applications primarily in India and internationally. The company offers a series of packet processors; G135 Intelligent Mux, which is a 12-port gigabit Ethernet (GE) intelligent multiplexer for GE linecards for enterprise and metro edge chassis systems; and G900 switch fabric that delivers wirespeed switching performance for its 10 Gbps fabric ports.

Miradia

Series B in 2004
Miradia is a manufacturer specializing in micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) products. The company employs advanced technology to integrate MEMS structures directly onto complementary metal-oxide semiconductors and utilizes wafer scale packaging. Established in 2003 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Miradia was previously known as XHP Microsystems, Inc. As of 2009, it operates as a subsidiary of Touch Micro-system Technology.

Open Silicon

Series B in 2004
Open Silicon specializes in System-on-Chip (SoC) and custom Integrated Circuit (IC) design, offering a range of services that include open market Intellectual Property (IP) integration and high-quality silicon manufacturing. As a fabless company, it emphasizes delivering cost-effective and reliable custom SoC solutions tailored to customer needs. Open Silicon partners with clients through flexible engagement models, which can range from full turnkey development to selective manufacturing services, allowing customers to benefit from competitive pricing in volume foundry, testing, and packaging. Since its establishment in 2003, the company has committed to enhancing the quality of its engineering work and ensuring adherence to customer timelines, regularly reporting its performance metrics to its board of directors.

Big Bear Networks

Series C in 2003
Big Bear Networks develops optical transponders and subassemblies for network operators.

Open Silicon

Series A in 2003
Open Silicon specializes in System-on-Chip (SoC) and custom Integrated Circuit (IC) design, offering a range of services that include open market Intellectual Property (IP) integration and high-quality silicon manufacturing. As a fabless company, it emphasizes delivering cost-effective and reliable custom SoC solutions tailored to customer needs. Open Silicon partners with clients through flexible engagement models, which can range from full turnkey development to selective manufacturing services, allowing customers to benefit from competitive pricing in volume foundry, testing, and packaging. Since its establishment in 2003, the company has committed to enhancing the quality of its engineering work and ensuring adherence to customer timelines, regularly reporting its performance metrics to its board of directors.

RFWaves

Series F in 2003
RFWaves offers repair and upgrade services for HI-FI audio amplifiers and a range of tube amplifiers. Their services include tube vacuum amp repair, hypex class-D amplifiers, custom-built amplifiers, and subwoofer repair. They produce elekit products, noratel products, and custom-built amplifiers.

Santera Systems

Series D in 2003
Santera Systems specializes in networking switching products for the communications market, focusing on solutions that facilitate voice and data transmission. The company offers a next-generation switch with trunk and line functionality, which supports the migration from circuit to packet technologies. Its core applications include enhanced voice switching, integrated voice and data switching, and voice over broadband. By implementing these solutions, Santera Systems helps businesses achieve substantial efficiencies, reducing both capital and operating costs by 50 to 70 percent.

Solarflare

Series B in 2003
Solarflare Communications, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor and networking software company founded in 2001 and headquartered in Irvine, California. The company specializes in developing server networking software and hardware, including Ethernet adapters and application acceleration solutions. Key products include Onload, which enhances application performance for electronic trading platforms; Cloud Onload, tailored for cloud data centers; ServerLock, focused on data center security; and SolarCapture, a network performance monitoring tool. Solarflare's technologies support high-frequency trading, high-performance computing, cloud computing, and virtualized data centers. The company's offerings are distributed through various partners globally, backed by research and development facilities in San Diego, California; Cambridge, United Kingdom; and New Delhi, India. Solarflare operates as a subsidiary of Xilinx, Inc.

Santur

Series B in 2002
Santur Corporation, established in November 2000, specializes in the development of laser array and packaging technologies tailored for the telecommunications sector. The company manufactures a range of opto-electronic products, including tunable lasers that play a critical role in generating, routing, and amplifying signals within optical networks. As communication systems evolve from static point-to-point configurations to more dynamic mesh and reconfigurable Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) networks, the demand for tunable solutions has increased, enabling greater flexibility and cost efficiency in network design.

Big Bear Networks

Series B in 2002
Big Bear Networks develops optical transponders and subassemblies for network operators.

Solarflare

Series A in 2001
Solarflare Communications, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor and networking software company founded in 2001 and headquartered in Irvine, California. The company specializes in developing server networking software and hardware, including Ethernet adapters and application acceleration solutions. Key products include Onload, which enhances application performance for electronic trading platforms; Cloud Onload, tailored for cloud data centers; ServerLock, focused on data center security; and SolarCapture, a network performance monitoring tool. Solarflare's technologies support high-frequency trading, high-performance computing, cloud computing, and virtualized data centers. The company's offerings are distributed through various partners globally, backed by research and development facilities in San Diego, California; Cambridge, United Kingdom; and New Delhi, India. Solarflare operates as a subsidiary of Xilinx, Inc.

Santur

Venture Round in 2001
Santur Corporation, established in November 2000, specializes in the development of laser array and packaging technologies tailored for the telecommunications sector. The company manufactures a range of opto-electronic products, including tunable lasers that play a critical role in generating, routing, and amplifying signals within optical networks. As communication systems evolve from static point-to-point configurations to more dynamic mesh and reconfigurable Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) networks, the demand for tunable solutions has increased, enabling greater flexibility and cost efficiency in network design.

Atoga Systems

Venture Round in 2001
Atoga Systems is a developer of networking equipment and applications that enable the delivery of high-speed broadband content in metro areas. The company designs, develops, and manufactures intelligent, integrated WDM platforms for the optical Internet. Its solutions allow internet service providers to broaden service offerings by increasing the performance capability of their network infrastructure and reducing their costs of operation. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Fremont, California.

Santur

Series A in 2001
Santur Corporation, established in November 2000, specializes in the development of laser array and packaging technologies tailored for the telecommunications sector. The company manufactures a range of opto-electronic products, including tunable lasers that play a critical role in generating, routing, and amplifying signals within optical networks. As communication systems evolve from static point-to-point configurations to more dynamic mesh and reconfigurable Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) networks, the demand for tunable solutions has increased, enabling greater flexibility and cost efficiency in network design.

Big Bear Networks

Series A in 2000
Big Bear Networks develops optical transponders and subassemblies for network operators.

Mahi Networks

Venture Round in 2000
Mahi Networks is a provider of optical transport, switching, and aggregation solutions for multiple system operators and cable wireline carriers globally. Based in Piscataway, New Jersey, the company focuses on enabling service providers to transition to a simpler and more cost-effective networking infrastructure. Mahi Networks' flagship product, the Mahi Mi7, is a robust 320 Gbit multi-service switching system, complemented by the Vx7 Multi-Service Core Transport System, which features ROADM capabilities. To address the growing demand for IP and SAN services, Mahi has developed a 10-port Multi-Service ADM Transponder supporting a range of client interfaces, as well as a 10G Multi-Service Transponder for high-speed applications. Founded in 1999, Mahi Networks has established itself as a key player in optical networking equipment before being acquired by Meriton Networks, Inc.

Atoga Systems

Series A in 2000
Atoga Systems is a developer of networking equipment and applications that enable the delivery of high-speed broadband content in metro areas. The company designs, develops, and manufactures intelligent, integrated WDM platforms for the optical Internet. Its solutions allow internet service providers to broaden service offerings by increasing the performance capability of their network infrastructure and reducing their costs of operation. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Fremont, California.

Santera Systems

Series B in 2000
Santera Systems specializes in networking switching products for the communications market, focusing on solutions that facilitate voice and data transmission. The company offers a next-generation switch with trunk and line functionality, which supports the migration from circuit to packet technologies. Its core applications include enhanced voice switching, integrated voice and data switching, and voice over broadband. By implementing these solutions, Santera Systems helps businesses achieve substantial efficiencies, reducing both capital and operating costs by 50 to 70 percent.

Avanex

Series D in 1999
Avanex was an optical components company designing and manufacturing optical components primarily for fiber-optic communication networks.

Avanex

Series B in 1998
Avanex was an optical components company designing and manufacturing optical components primarily for fiber-optic communication networks.

Assured Access Technology

Series A in 1997
Assured Access Technology specializes in the development and manufacture of networking equipment aimed at carriers and service providers. The company offers a range of products, including multi-service access concentrators and network management systems, which facilitate both data and voice over IP (VoIP) services. Their LAN and WAN access technologies empower service providers to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of networking solutions, enhancing connectivity and management capabilities for their clients.

Nvidia

Seed Round in 1993
Nvidia, established in 1993, is a leading technology company specializing in the design and manufacture of graphics processing units (GPUs). Its primary business segments are GPU and Tegra Processors. The GPU segment caters to various markets, including gaming (GeForce), professional visualization (Quadro), artificial intelligence (Tesla), cloud-based gaming (GeForce NOW), and data center (DGX, EGX). The Tegra Processor segment focuses on mobile-cloud computing, AI, and edge devices, serving markets such as gaming (SHIELD), autonomous vehicles (DRIVE AGX), medical instruments (Clara AGX), and robotics (Jetson AGX). Nvidia's products are sold to a wide range of customers, including original equipment manufacturers, system builders, retailers, and automotive manufacturers, among others. The company's headquarters are in Santa Clara, California.

Applied Micro Circuits

Venture Round in 1987
Applied Micro Circuits Corporation specializes in providing silicon solutions tailored for next-generation cloud infrastructure, data centers, and various communication equipment. Their product portfolio includes the X-Gene family of server processors based on the ARMv8 64-bit instruction set architecture (ISA), targeting mainstream cloud and data center applications such as hyper-scale computing, telco services, enterprise solutions, and high-performance computing. Additionally, they offer embedded computing products like the HeliX family of processors and PowerPC products for applications in wireless access points, residential gateways, network storage devices, switches, routers, and multi-function printers. The company also provides connectivity products, including networking physical layer devices (PHY), optical transport network framer and mapper solutions, and the X-Weave family of products designed to meet the needs of service providers and both public and private cloud data centers. Applied Micro Circuits Corporation was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The company operates as a subsidiary of MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.

PMC-Sierra

Venture Round in 1984
PMC-Sierra®, the premier Internet infrastructure semiconductor solution provider, offers its customers technical and sales support worldwide through a network of offices in North America, Europe, Israel and Asia. PMC-Sierra provides semiconductor solutions for Enterprise Storage, Wide Area Network Infrastructure, Fiber To The Home, and Laser Printer markets. The Company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the PMCS symbol.

Apple

Seed Round in 1978
Apple, established in 1976, is a multinational corporation renowned for designing, manufacturing, and selling a wide array of consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. Its product portfolio includes the iconic iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, Apple Watch, AirPods, and a suite of services such as the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, and Apple TV+. Apple operates a global retail network of Apple Stores and sells its products through various channels, including online, third-party carriers, and resellers. The company is celebrated for its innovative approach, having pioneered the graphical user interface in personal computers and consistently delivering cutting-edge technology. Apple's headquarters are located in Cupertino, California.

Blues Wireless

Blues Wireless Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in manufacturing cellular embedded Internet of Things (IoT) equipment. Founded in 2018, the company offers a product called Notecard, which is a system-on-module (SOM) that integrates prepaid cellular connectivity, hardware design, and software integration. This all-in-one solution facilitates secure communications for cloud-based monitoring and connected operations, making cellular IoT more accessible and developer-friendly. Blues Wireless is focused on enhancing connectivity for individuals and businesses by leveraging the capabilities of cellular IoT technology.
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