Bessemer Venture Partners

Bessemer Venture Partners is a prominent venture capital firm, founded in 1911 and based in Redwood City, California. With approximately $4 billion in assets under management, the firm invests globally in startups across various sectors, including consumer, enterprise, healthcare, information technology, and deep tech, from seed stage to growth. Bessemer's partners are dedicated to supporting founders by providing guidance and resources throughout the company's lifecycle. The firm has a notable track record of backing early-stage investments in companies such as Pinterest, Skype, and Twitch, and has played a significant role in the development of 117 IPOs, including notable names like Twilio and LinkedIn. With funds targeting a range of sectors, Bessemer Venture Partners exemplifies a commitment to fostering innovation and building enduring businesses.

Anurag Begwani

Investor

Kent Bennett

Partner

Tom Berger

Partner

Charles Birnbaum

Partner

Sam Bondy

Investor

William Burgin

Partner

Sara Byrne

Partner and CFO

Aparna Chaganty

Investor

Morgan Cheatham

Vice President

Justina Chung

Vice President

David Cowan

Partner

Brian Cramer

Operating Partner

Mary D'Onofrio

Partner

Byron Deeter

Partner

Sameer Dholakia

Partner

John Drake

Investor

Mike Droesch

Partner

Jeff Epstein

Operating Partner

Adam Ferrara

Partner

Libbie Frost

Investor

Andrew Geisse

Operating Partner

Talia Goldberg

Partner

Bob Goodman

Partner

Alexa Grabelle

Investor

Sandy Grippo

COO and Partner

Sofia Guerra

Vice President, Cambridge office

Vishal Gupta

Managing Director, Partner

Tess Hatch

Partner

Andrew Hedin

Partner

Sachin Jain

Investor

Nithin Kaimal

COO

Eric Kaplan

Investor

Stephen Kraus

Partner

Ethan Kurzweil

Partner

Lindsey Li

Vice President

Grace Ma

Investor

Maha Malik

Investor

Bhavik Nagda

Investor

Aditya Nidmarti

Investor

Bob O'Neil

Venture Partner

Darsh Patel

Investor

Anant Vidur Puri

Partner

Caty Rea

Vice President

Raj Sabhlok

Operating Partner

Jason Scheller

Investor

Yael Schiff

Vice President

Andrew Schmitt

Investor

Madeline Shue

Investor

Scott Smith

Operating Partner

Robert Stavis

Partner

Mayo Stuntz

Operating Partner

Vatsalya Tandon

Investor

Janice Teng

Vice President

Christopher Wan

Vice President

Bryan Wu

Partner

Alex Yuditski

Investor

Moksha .

Investor

Past deals in ASIC

Basis Theory

Series A in 2022
Developer of a tokenization platform designed for securing, using, and managing sensitive data. The company's platform optimizes the payments acceptance stack without bearing the risk and compliance burden, enabling clients to meet or exceed compliance requirements without taking on the burdens of securing it themselves.

Axonius

Series E in 2022
Axonius, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in asset management for connected devices used by businesses. Founded in 2017 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company offers a platform that allows IT and security teams to gain visibility and control over a wide array of devices, including mobile, computing, and IoT devices. The platform integrates data from various networked devices and existing management services, creating a comprehensive environment for managing device security. Key features include a user-friendly adapter API for seamless integration of new device types and a framework for secure sharing of adapters and plugins. Axonius aims to facilitate safe device adoption and usage at scale, helping organizations effectively manage their cybersecurity landscape.

Rigetti Computing

Post in 2022
Rigetti Computing is a full-stack quantum computing company based in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in Fremont. Founded in 2013, it designs and manufactures quantum integrated circuits and superconducting quantum processors. The company packages and deploys these chips in low-temperature environments and develops accompanying control systems to perform quantum logic operations. Rigetti also offers a cloud services platform, Quantum, which facilitates the integration of its quantum machines into various cloud environments. Additionally, it provides Forest, a programming and execution environment that supports the development of quantum applications. With a focus on near-term applications in computational chemistry and machine learning, Rigetti aims to advance practical quantum computing through its proprietary technology and infrastructure, which enables seamless integration with both public and private cloud systems. The majority of its revenue is generated in the United States.

Kandou

Series D in 2021
Kandou Bus SA is a company that specializes in designing high-speed, energy-efficient chip-to-chip links and associated technologies. Founded in 2011 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, Kandou has developed a unique approach to serial link design that enhances data transfer speeds while minimizing power consumption. Their technology is utilized across various electronic devices, including DRAM, graphics cards, server backplanes, mobile devices, and game consoles, effectively increasing data throughput and extending battery life. Additionally, Kandou's solutions address the growing demand for bandwidth in applications such as routers and FPGAs, where they improve performance while reducing pin counts and overall energy usage. The company operates with a team of skilled scientists and engineers across Switzerland, the UK, and the US, focusing on advancing the capabilities of serial links to support innovative electronic designs.

Ada

Series C in 2021
Ada Support Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing a chatbot platform aimed at enhancing customer support for enterprise businesses. Established in 2014, Ada's technology utilizes machine learning to automate customer interactions, allowing non-technical support teams to manage inquiries more efficiently. The platform enables customers to find answers independently, thereby reducing the overall volume of support requests. Additionally, the system continually learns from interactions to improve its service capabilities over time.

Axonius

Series D in 2021
Axonius, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in asset management for connected devices used by businesses. Founded in 2017 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company offers a platform that allows IT and security teams to gain visibility and control over a wide array of devices, including mobile, computing, and IoT devices. The platform integrates data from various networked devices and existing management services, creating a comprehensive environment for managing device security. Key features include a user-friendly adapter API for seamless integration of new device types and a framework for secure sharing of adapters and plugins. Axonius aims to facilitate safe device adoption and usage at scale, helping organizations effectively manage their cybersecurity landscape.

ACV

Series E in 2020
ACV Auctions, Inc. is a wholesale automotive auction company that operates a mobile platform designed for used-car dealers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, ACV enables dealers to view, bid on, and purchase car inventory through online auctions. The platform facilitates dealer-to-dealer transactions by allowing users to select desired vehicles and receive alerts on their mobile devices when specific cars become available. Additionally, ACV provides a pricing application for franchise dealers and acts as a closing tool for wholesale buyers to bid on vehicles. This innovative marketplace streamlines the buying and selling process within the automotive industry.

Rigetti Computing

Series C in 2020
Rigetti Computing is a full-stack quantum computing company based in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in Fremont. Founded in 2013, it designs and manufactures quantum integrated circuits and superconducting quantum processors. The company packages and deploys these chips in low-temperature environments and develops accompanying control systems to perform quantum logic operations. Rigetti also offers a cloud services platform, Quantum, which facilitates the integration of its quantum machines into various cloud environments. Additionally, it provides Forest, a programming and execution environment that supports the development of quantum applications. With a focus on near-term applications in computational chemistry and machine learning, Rigetti aims to advance practical quantum computing through its proprietary technology and infrastructure, which enables seamless integration with both public and private cloud systems. The majority of its revenue is generated in the United States.

Axonius

Series C in 2020
Axonius, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in asset management for connected devices used by businesses. Founded in 2017 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company offers a platform that allows IT and security teams to gain visibility and control over a wide array of devices, including mobile, computing, and IoT devices. The platform integrates data from various networked devices and existing management services, creating a comprehensive environment for managing device security. Key features include a user-friendly adapter API for seamless integration of new device types and a framework for secure sharing of adapters and plugins. Axonius aims to facilitate safe device adoption and usage at scale, helping organizations effectively manage their cybersecurity landscape.

Ada

Series B in 2020
Ada Support Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing a chatbot platform aimed at enhancing customer support for enterprise businesses. Established in 2014, Ada's technology utilizes machine learning to automate customer interactions, allowing non-technical support teams to manage inquiries more efficiently. The platform enables customers to find answers independently, thereby reducing the overall volume of support requests. Additionally, the system continually learns from interactions to improve its service capabilities over time.

ACV

Series E in 2019
ACV Auctions, Inc. is a wholesale automotive auction company that operates a mobile platform designed for used-car dealers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, ACV enables dealers to view, bid on, and purchase car inventory through online auctions. The platform facilitates dealer-to-dealer transactions by allowing users to select desired vehicles and receive alerts on their mobile devices when specific cars become available. Additionally, ACV provides a pricing application for franchise dealers and acts as a closing tool for wholesale buyers to bid on vehicles. This innovative marketplace streamlines the buying and selling process within the automotive industry.

Kandou

Series C in 2019
Kandou Bus SA is a company that specializes in designing high-speed, energy-efficient chip-to-chip links and associated technologies. Founded in 2011 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, Kandou has developed a unique approach to serial link design that enhances data transfer speeds while minimizing power consumption. Their technology is utilized across various electronic devices, including DRAM, graphics cards, server backplanes, mobile devices, and game consoles, effectively increasing data throughput and extending battery life. Additionally, Kandou's solutions address the growing demand for bandwidth in applications such as routers and FPGAs, where they improve performance while reducing pin counts and overall energy usage. The company operates with a team of skilled scientists and engineers across Switzerland, the UK, and the US, focusing on advancing the capabilities of serial links to support innovative electronic designs.

Axonius

Series B in 2019
Axonius, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in asset management for connected devices used by businesses. Founded in 2017 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company offers a platform that allows IT and security teams to gain visibility and control over a wide array of devices, including mobile, computing, and IoT devices. The platform integrates data from various networked devices and existing management services, creating a comprehensive environment for managing device security. Key features include a user-friendly adapter API for seamless integration of new device types and a framework for secure sharing of adapters and plugins. Axonius aims to facilitate safe device adoption and usage at scale, helping organizations effectively manage their cybersecurity landscape.

Axonius

Series A in 2019
Axonius, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in asset management for connected devices used by businesses. Founded in 2017 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company offers a platform that allows IT and security teams to gain visibility and control over a wide array of devices, including mobile, computing, and IoT devices. The platform integrates data from various networked devices and existing management services, creating a comprehensive environment for managing device security. Key features include a user-friendly adapter API for seamless integration of new device types and a framework for secure sharing of adapters and plugins. Axonius aims to facilitate safe device adoption and usage at scale, helping organizations effectively manage their cybersecurity landscape.

ACV

Series D in 2018
ACV Auctions, Inc. is a wholesale automotive auction company that operates a mobile platform designed for used-car dealers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, ACV enables dealers to view, bid on, and purchase car inventory through online auctions. The platform facilitates dealer-to-dealer transactions by allowing users to select desired vehicles and receive alerts on their mobile devices when specific cars become available. Additionally, ACV provides a pricing application for franchise dealers and acts as a closing tool for wholesale buyers to bid on vehicles. This innovative marketplace streamlines the buying and selling process within the automotive industry.

Ada

Series A in 2018
Ada Support Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing a chatbot platform aimed at enhancing customer support for enterprise businesses. Established in 2014, Ada's technology utilizes machine learning to automate customer interactions, allowing non-technical support teams to manage inquiries more efficiently. The platform enables customers to find answers independently, thereby reducing the overall volume of support requests. Additionally, the system continually learns from interactions to improve its service capabilities over time.

Habana

Series B in 2018
Habana Labs Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in the development of artificial intelligence processors tailored for training deep neural networks and inference deployment in production environments. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional offices in Tel-Aviv, Israel, Gdansk, Poland, and Beijing, China, Habana aims to enhance data center and cloud efficiency. The company’s processors are designed to provide significant improvements in processing performance, cost, and power consumption, facilitating seamless integration into popular AI frameworks. Since becoming a subsidiary of Intel Corporation in 2019, Habana Labs continues to focus on unlocking the full potential of AI through innovative hardware solutions.

Impossible Aerospace

Series A in 2018
Impossible Aerospace Corp is a manufacturer of long-range electric aircraft designed specifically for first responders, such as law enforcement and firefighters. The company offers a range of products, including the US-1, a high-performance aircraft with extended duration, and Air Support, an unmanned airborne system for policing and emergency response. In addition to aircraft, Impossible Aerospace provides various support services, including training, IT connectivity, camera systems, routine maintenance, and assistance with FAA certifications. Established in 2016, the company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

Kandou

Series B in 2018
Kandou Bus SA is a company that specializes in designing high-speed, energy-efficient chip-to-chip links and associated technologies. Founded in 2011 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, Kandou has developed a unique approach to serial link design that enhances data transfer speeds while minimizing power consumption. Their technology is utilized across various electronic devices, including DRAM, graphics cards, server backplanes, mobile devices, and game consoles, effectively increasing data throughput and extending battery life. Additionally, Kandou's solutions address the growing demand for bandwidth in applications such as routers and FPGAs, where they improve performance while reducing pin counts and overall energy usage. The company operates with a team of skilled scientists and engineers across Switzerland, the UK, and the US, focusing on advancing the capabilities of serial links to support innovative electronic designs.

ACV

Series C in 2018
ACV Auctions, Inc. is a wholesale automotive auction company that operates a mobile platform designed for used-car dealers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, ACV enables dealers to view, bid on, and purchase car inventory through online auctions. The platform facilitates dealer-to-dealer transactions by allowing users to select desired vehicles and receive alerts on their mobile devices when specific cars become available. Additionally, ACV provides a pricing application for franchise dealers and acts as a closing tool for wholesale buyers to bid on vehicles. This innovative marketplace streamlines the buying and selling process within the automotive industry.

Ada

Seed Round in 2017
Ada Support Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing a chatbot platform aimed at enhancing customer support for enterprise businesses. Established in 2014, Ada's technology utilizes machine learning to automate customer interactions, allowing non-technical support teams to manage inquiries more efficiently. The platform enables customers to find answers independently, thereby reducing the overall volume of support requests. Additionally, the system continually learns from interactions to improve its service capabilities over time.

ACV

Series B in 2017
ACV Auctions, Inc. is a wholesale automotive auction company that operates a mobile platform designed for used-car dealers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, ACV enables dealers to view, bid on, and purchase car inventory through online auctions. The platform facilitates dealer-to-dealer transactions by allowing users to select desired vehicles and receive alerts on their mobile devices when specific cars become available. Additionally, ACV provides a pricing application for franchise dealers and acts as a closing tool for wholesale buyers to bid on vehicles. This innovative marketplace streamlines the buying and selling process within the automotive industry.

Kandou

Venture Round in 2016
Kandou Bus SA is a company that specializes in designing high-speed, energy-efficient chip-to-chip links and associated technologies. Founded in 2011 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, Kandou has developed a unique approach to serial link design that enhances data transfer speeds while minimizing power consumption. Their technology is utilized across various electronic devices, including DRAM, graphics cards, server backplanes, mobile devices, and game consoles, effectively increasing data throughput and extending battery life. Additionally, Kandou's solutions address the growing demand for bandwidth in applications such as routers and FPGAs, where they improve performance while reducing pin counts and overall energy usage. The company operates with a team of skilled scientists and engineers across Switzerland, the UK, and the US, focusing on advancing the capabilities of serial links to support innovative electronic designs.

Altair Semiconductor

Series E in 2013
Altair Semiconductor Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Hod Hasharon, Israel, specializing in the development of LTE chipsets for global Tier-1 operators. Founded in 2005 by former Texas Instruments executives, the company focuses on providing integrated chipsets for various cellular IoT applications, including Cat-M1, NB1, and CAT-1 IoT chipsets, as well as high-speed broadband access solutions like CAT-4 and CAT-12 chipsets. Altair's products support a wide array of applications, such as smart metering, wearables, connected vehicles, and security systems. The company collaborates with global original equipment manufacturers and original design manufacturers to deliver modules tailored for both industrial and consumer IoT uses. Altair Semiconductor operates as a subsidiary of Sony Corporation, enhancing its capabilities in the rapidly evolving semiconductor market.

Avnera

Series E in 2013
Avnera Corporation specializes in designing and developing analog system-on-chip (ASoC) technology products for the consumer audio industry. The company focuses on creating highly-integrated application-specific integrated circuits (ICs) that cater to various audio and voice applications. Its product offerings include wireless audio ASoC solutions for gaming headsets, home theater systems, and wireless microphones, as well as sound processor ASoC products for soundbars and Bluetooth speakers. Avnera's expertise lies in integrating diverse circuit types, including RF, power management, audio data converters, and programmable digital signal processors, onto single pieces of silicon, achieving high performance at a low system cost. The company serves a wide range of customers in the audio market, including well-known brands such as Logitech, Panasonic, and Polycom. Incorporated in 2003 and based in Beaverton, Oregon, Avnera operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

Avalanche Technology

Series D in 2012
Avalanche Technology, Inc. develops and markets a non-volatile spin transfer torque magnetic random access memory device. It offers its device for applications in mobile (consumer wearable devices), Internet of Things, enterprise storage, computing, networking, telecommunication, automotive, and other industries. Avalanche Technology, Inc. was formerly known as Yadav Technology Inc. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Fremont, California.

Avalanche Technology

Series C in 2012
Avalanche Technology, Inc. develops and markets a non-volatile spin transfer torque magnetic random access memory device. It offers its device for applications in mobile (consumer wearable devices), Internet of Things, enterprise storage, computing, networking, telecommunication, automotive, and other industries. Avalanche Technology, Inc. was formerly known as Yadav Technology Inc. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Fremont, California.

Altair Semiconductor

Series D in 2011
Altair Semiconductor Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Hod Hasharon, Israel, specializing in the development of LTE chipsets for global Tier-1 operators. Founded in 2005 by former Texas Instruments executives, the company focuses on providing integrated chipsets for various cellular IoT applications, including Cat-M1, NB1, and CAT-1 IoT chipsets, as well as high-speed broadband access solutions like CAT-4 and CAT-12 chipsets. Altair's products support a wide array of applications, such as smart metering, wearables, connected vehicles, and security systems. The company collaborates with global original equipment manufacturers and original design manufacturers to deliver modules tailored for both industrial and consumer IoT uses. Altair Semiconductor operates as a subsidiary of Sony Corporation, enhancing its capabilities in the rapidly evolving semiconductor market.

Tilera

Series D in 2011
Tilera Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in designing multicore embedded processors tailored for the networking, digital multimedia, and wireless infrastructure markets. Established in 2004 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional locations in Westborough, Massachusetts, and Beijing, China, Tilera provides a range of products including the TILEPro multicore processor, which is engineered to meet the performance demands of embedded applications. The company also offers multicore software development tools and TILExpress PCIe production cards, supporting various processing and power requirements. Tilera's focus on multicore technology enables efficient computing solutions for diverse applications in its targeted industries.

Avnera

Series D in 2010
Avnera Corporation specializes in designing and developing analog system-on-chip (ASoC) technology products for the consumer audio industry. The company focuses on creating highly-integrated application-specific integrated circuits (ICs) that cater to various audio and voice applications. Its product offerings include wireless audio ASoC solutions for gaming headsets, home theater systems, and wireless microphones, as well as sound processor ASoC products for soundbars and Bluetooth speakers. Avnera's expertise lies in integrating diverse circuit types, including RF, power management, audio data converters, and programmable digital signal processors, onto single pieces of silicon, achieving high performance at a low system cost. The company serves a wide range of customers in the audio market, including well-known brands such as Logitech, Panasonic, and Polycom. Incorporated in 2003 and based in Beaverton, Oregon, Avnera operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

DensBits Technologies

Series B in 2010
DensBits has designed the world’s first Memory Modem (TM), a revolutionary technology created to address the ever-increasing need for low-cost, high-performance NAND Flash-based storage systems. Similar to communications modem technology, the Memory Modem – composed of proprietary Error Correcting Coding (ECC), Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Management solutions – dramatically improves Flash memory reliability and, in turn, enables next-generation, low-cost Flash memory without compromising on performance. Cooperating with leading Flash manufacturers and Flash-based storage providers, DensBits’ Memory Modem paves the way for next-generation Flash-based storage systems, addressing all of their limitations and exceeding them, with unparalleled success.

Activ Financial

Venture Round in 2010
Activ Financial Systems, Inc. specializes in providing real-time, multi-asset financial market data and solutions tailored for electronic trading strategies. Established in 2002 and headquartered in Wheaton, Illinois, the company offers a range of tools including ActivWorkstation, which grants access to various market data analytics, and low-latency data feeds. Their technology suite features ActivMiddleware for building real-time distributed systems, along with messaging and database solutions that support large-scale trading operations. Activ Financial serves a diverse clientele, including exchanges, brokerage firms, hedge funds, and proprietary traders, by delivering comprehensive market data that integrates corporate actions, news, and fundamental data. Additionally, the company provides managed services, co-location management, and technology support, facilitating optimized financial decision-making for its clients. With data centers located in key financial hubs worldwide, Activ Financial continues to enhance its offerings in the competitive landscape of financial technology.

Avnera

Series D in 2010
Avnera Corporation specializes in designing and developing analog system-on-chip (ASoC) technology products for the consumer audio industry. The company focuses on creating highly-integrated application-specific integrated circuits (ICs) that cater to various audio and voice applications. Its product offerings include wireless audio ASoC solutions for gaming headsets, home theater systems, and wireless microphones, as well as sound processor ASoC products for soundbars and Bluetooth speakers. Avnera's expertise lies in integrating diverse circuit types, including RF, power management, audio data converters, and programmable digital signal processors, onto single pieces of silicon, achieving high performance at a low system cost. The company serves a wide range of customers in the audio market, including well-known brands such as Logitech, Panasonic, and Polycom. Incorporated in 2003 and based in Beaverton, Oregon, Avnera operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

Siano Mobile Silicon

Series D in 2010
Siano Mobile Silicon Ltd. specializes in mobile broadcast digital television (MDTV) solutions, offering a range of integrated silicon receiver chips designed for various markets, including China, Latin America, Japan, and North America. Their product lineup features multi-standard MDTV receiver chips, as well as accessories such as Meron, which enables live TV streaming via WiFi on smartphones and tablets, and Carmel, which connects directly to iPads and iPhones for high-quality live broadcasts. The company also develops a software suite that includes DTV players and other components necessary for various DTV standards. Siano's technology is utilized in a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, automotive infotainment systems, and set-top boxes. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Kfar Netter, Israel, Siano Mobile Silicon serves a diverse clientele that includes manufacturers of consumer electronics and public transportation devices across Europe and internationally.

PA Semi

Venture Round in 2009
PA Semi is a fabless semiconductor company founded in Santa Clara, California in 2003 by Dan Dobberpuhl who was the lead designer for the DEC Alpha and StrongARM processors. The company previously worked on processors like Itanium, Opteron and UltraSPARC.

Avalanche Technology

Series B in 2009
Avalanche Technology, Inc. develops and markets a non-volatile spin transfer torque magnetic random access memory device. It offers its device for applications in mobile (consumer wearable devices), Internet of Things, enterprise storage, computing, networking, telecommunication, automotive, and other industries. Avalanche Technology, Inc. was formerly known as Yadav Technology Inc. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Fremont, California.

Siano Mobile Silicon

Series C in 2008
Siano Mobile Silicon Ltd. specializes in mobile broadcast digital television (MDTV) solutions, offering a range of integrated silicon receiver chips designed for various markets, including China, Latin America, Japan, and North America. Their product lineup features multi-standard MDTV receiver chips, as well as accessories such as Meron, which enables live TV streaming via WiFi on smartphones and tablets, and Carmel, which connects directly to iPads and iPhones for high-quality live broadcasts. The company also develops a software suite that includes DTV players and other components necessary for various DTV standards. Siano's technology is utilized in a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, automotive infotainment systems, and set-top boxes. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Kfar Netter, Israel, Siano Mobile Silicon serves a diverse clientele that includes manufacturers of consumer electronics and public transportation devices across Europe and internationally.

Axis Network Technology

Venture Round in 2008
Axis is a vendor of platform based, software reconfigurable digital radios, subsystems and IP to OEMs for deployment in WiMAX and LTE networks worldwide. Its 2x2, 4x4 and 8x8 Remote Radio Heads, and the innovative multimode software that drives them, enable WiMAX services to be delivered in the USA, Asia and Europe, with s efficiency performance that helps network operators to minimize CAPEX and OPEX. Important assets for Axis include digital and RF design, and an ecosystem, which includes an established logistics chain and key partnerships with semiconductor vendors.

Avnera

Series C in 2007
Avnera Corporation specializes in designing and developing analog system-on-chip (ASoC) technology products for the consumer audio industry. The company focuses on creating highly-integrated application-specific integrated circuits (ICs) that cater to various audio and voice applications. Its product offerings include wireless audio ASoC solutions for gaming headsets, home theater systems, and wireless microphones, as well as sound processor ASoC products for soundbars and Bluetooth speakers. Avnera's expertise lies in integrating diverse circuit types, including RF, power management, audio data converters, and programmable digital signal processors, onto single pieces of silicon, achieving high performance at a low system cost. The company serves a wide range of customers in the audio market, including well-known brands such as Logitech, Panasonic, and Polycom. Incorporated in 2003 and based in Beaverton, Oregon, Avnera operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

Altair Semiconductor

Series B in 2007
Altair Semiconductor Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Hod Hasharon, Israel, specializing in the development of LTE chipsets for global Tier-1 operators. Founded in 2005 by former Texas Instruments executives, the company focuses on providing integrated chipsets for various cellular IoT applications, including Cat-M1, NB1, and CAT-1 IoT chipsets, as well as high-speed broadband access solutions like CAT-4 and CAT-12 chipsets. Altair's products support a wide array of applications, such as smart metering, wearables, connected vehicles, and security systems. The company collaborates with global original equipment manufacturers and original design manufacturers to deliver modules tailored for both industrial and consumer IoT uses. Altair Semiconductor operates as a subsidiary of Sony Corporation, enhancing its capabilities in the rapidly evolving semiconductor market.

Tilera

Series B in 2007
Tilera Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in designing multicore embedded processors tailored for the networking, digital multimedia, and wireless infrastructure markets. Established in 2004 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional locations in Westborough, Massachusetts, and Beijing, China, Tilera provides a range of products including the TILEPro multicore processor, which is engineered to meet the performance demands of embedded applications. The company also offers multicore software development tools and TILExpress PCIe production cards, supporting various processing and power requirements. Tilera's focus on multicore technology enables efficient computing solutions for diverse applications in its targeted industries.

Summit Microelectronics

Venture Round in 2007
Summit Microelectronics, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of integrated circuits that blend analog and digital technologies. The company focuses on providing integrated power management solutions across various sectors, including consumer electronics, communications, and computing. Its product offerings encompass a wide range of devices such as environmental and power monitors, battery chargers, multi-output power supplies, and hot swap controllers. Additionally, Summit develops programmable, non-volatile mixed-signal integrated circuits that facilitate digital control in a single chip, enhancing system performance while simplifying the design process for customers. The company also provides interface products, power supply marginers, sequencers, and electronic potentiometers, all aimed at improving power supply design efficiency and effectiveness.

Avnera

Series B in 2006
Avnera Corporation specializes in designing and developing analog system-on-chip (ASoC) technology products for the consumer audio industry. The company focuses on creating highly-integrated application-specific integrated circuits (ICs) that cater to various audio and voice applications. Its product offerings include wireless audio ASoC solutions for gaming headsets, home theater systems, and wireless microphones, as well as sound processor ASoC products for soundbars and Bluetooth speakers. Avnera's expertise lies in integrating diverse circuit types, including RF, power management, audio data converters, and programmable digital signal processors, onto single pieces of silicon, achieving high performance at a low system cost. The company serves a wide range of customers in the audio market, including well-known brands such as Logitech, Panasonic, and Polycom. Incorporated in 2003 and based in Beaverton, Oregon, Avnera operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
Berkeley Design Automation, Inc. specializes in advanced verification solutions for nanometer circuits, focusing on analog, mixed-signal, RF, and custom digital designs. The company serves over 100 semiconductor firms globally, helping to address complex challenges in integrated circuit (IC) product verification. Its clientele includes top manufacturers in consumer electronics, mobile communications, application processors, server chips, network processors, image sensors, and automotive ICs. Berkeley Design Automation is recognized for its innovative technology and significant contributions to the electronics sector, having received multiple industry awards. The company is privately held and supported by several notable investors, including Woodside Fund, Bessemer Venture Partners, Panasonic Corp., NTT Corp., IT-Farm, and MUFJ Capital.

Siano Mobile Silicon

Series B in 2006
Siano Mobile Silicon Ltd. specializes in mobile broadcast digital television (MDTV) solutions, offering a range of integrated silicon receiver chips designed for various markets, including China, Latin America, Japan, and North America. Their product lineup features multi-standard MDTV receiver chips, as well as accessories such as Meron, which enables live TV streaming via WiFi on smartphones and tablets, and Carmel, which connects directly to iPads and iPhones for high-quality live broadcasts. The company also develops a software suite that includes DTV players and other components necessary for various DTV standards. Siano's technology is utilized in a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, automotive infotainment systems, and set-top boxes. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Kfar Netter, Israel, Siano Mobile Silicon serves a diverse clientele that includes manufacturers of consumer electronics and public transportation devices across Europe and internationally.

PA Semi

Series C in 2006
PA Semi is a fabless semiconductor company founded in Santa Clara, California in 2003 by Dan Dobberpuhl who was the lead designer for the DEC Alpha and StrongARM processors. The company previously worked on processors like Itanium, Opteron and UltraSPARC.

Summit Microelectronics

Venture Round in 2006
Summit Microelectronics, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of integrated circuits that blend analog and digital technologies. The company focuses on providing integrated power management solutions across various sectors, including consumer electronics, communications, and computing. Its product offerings encompass a wide range of devices such as environmental and power monitors, battery chargers, multi-output power supplies, and hot swap controllers. Additionally, Summit develops programmable, non-volatile mixed-signal integrated circuits that facilitate digital control in a single chip, enhancing system performance while simplifying the design process for customers. The company also provides interface products, power supply marginers, sequencers, and electronic potentiometers, all aimed at improving power supply design efficiency and effectiveness.

Avnera

Series A in 2005
Avnera Corporation specializes in designing and developing analog system-on-chip (ASoC) technology products for the consumer audio industry. The company focuses on creating highly-integrated application-specific integrated circuits (ICs) that cater to various audio and voice applications. Its product offerings include wireless audio ASoC solutions for gaming headsets, home theater systems, and wireless microphones, as well as sound processor ASoC products for soundbars and Bluetooth speakers. Avnera's expertise lies in integrating diverse circuit types, including RF, power management, audio data converters, and programmable digital signal processors, onto single pieces of silicon, achieving high performance at a low system cost. The company serves a wide range of customers in the audio market, including well-known brands such as Logitech, Panasonic, and Polycom. Incorporated in 2003 and based in Beaverton, Oregon, Avnera operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

Tilera

Series A in 2005
Tilera Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in designing multicore embedded processors tailored for the networking, digital multimedia, and wireless infrastructure markets. Established in 2004 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional locations in Westborough, Massachusetts, and Beijing, China, Tilera provides a range of products including the TILEPro multicore processor, which is engineered to meet the performance demands of embedded applications. The company also offers multicore software development tools and TILExpress PCIe production cards, supporting various processing and power requirements. Tilera's focus on multicore technology enables efficient computing solutions for diverse applications in its targeted industries.

Cyota

Venture Round in 2004
Cyota was a leading player in the anti-fraud space, specializing in financial institutions. It specialized in fraud related to the Internet, such as online banking fraud, eCommerce fraud and phishing. Cyota was acquired by RSA Security (NASDAQ:RSAS) i Cyota is the leading player in the anti-fraud space, specializing in financial institutions. It specializes in fraud related to the Internet, such as online banking fraud, eCommerce fraud and phishing. Cyota was acquired by RSA Security, Inc (NASDAQ: RSAS) for $145M (US) in 2005 (RSA was subsequently acquired by EMC Inc (NYSE: EMC))

Avnera

Series A in 2004
Avnera Corporation specializes in designing and developing analog system-on-chip (ASoC) technology products for the consumer audio industry. The company focuses on creating highly-integrated application-specific integrated circuits (ICs) that cater to various audio and voice applications. Its product offerings include wireless audio ASoC solutions for gaming headsets, home theater systems, and wireless microphones, as well as sound processor ASoC products for soundbars and Bluetooth speakers. Avnera's expertise lies in integrating diverse circuit types, including RF, power management, audio data converters, and programmable digital signal processors, onto single pieces of silicon, achieving high performance at a low system cost. The company serves a wide range of customers in the audio market, including well-known brands such as Logitech, Panasonic, and Polycom. Incorporated in 2003 and based in Beaverton, Oregon, Avnera operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

Azanda Network Devices

Series C in 2003
Azanda Network Devices is a communications semiconductor company headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

Azanda Network Devices

Series B in 2002
Azanda Network Devices is a communications semiconductor company headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

Azanda Network Devices

Series B in 2002
Azanda Network Devices is a communications semiconductor company headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

Summit Microelectronics

Venture Round in 2000
Summit Microelectronics, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of integrated circuits that blend analog and digital technologies. The company focuses on providing integrated power management solutions across various sectors, including consumer electronics, communications, and computing. Its product offerings encompass a wide range of devices such as environmental and power monitors, battery chargers, multi-output power supplies, and hot swap controllers. Additionally, Summit develops programmable, non-volatile mixed-signal integrated circuits that facilitate digital control in a single chip, enhancing system performance while simplifying the design process for customers. The company also provides interface products, power supply marginers, sequencers, and electronic potentiometers, all aimed at improving power supply design efficiency and effectiveness.

NeoSilicon

Venture Round in 2000
NeoSilicon, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company located in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Azanda Network Devices

Series A in 2000
Azanda Network Devices is a communications semiconductor company headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.
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