Bessemer Venture Partners

Bessemer Venture Partners is a $4 billion venture capital firm founded in 1911 and based in California, specializing in investments across consumer, enterprise, and healthcare sectors globally, from seed stage to growth. The firm supports founders by providing guidance and resources, starting with seed and Series A investments and maintaining involvement throughout the development of their companies. Bessemer has a diverse portfolio, having funded early-stage companies such as Pinterest, Blue Apron, Skype, and Twitch, and has played a role in the successful initial public offerings of 117 companies, including Twilio, Yelp, and LinkedIn. The firm also operates several specialized funds targeting various sectors, including information technology, software, and digital health, with a presence in key markets such as India and Israel.

Rob Arditi

Partner

Anurag Begwani

Investor

Kent Bennett

Partner

Mark S. Bercow

Operating Partner

Charles Birnbaum

Partner

Sam Bondy

Investor

Robert H. Buescher

Administrative Partner

Sara Byrne

Director, GP Accounting

Aparna Chaganty

Investor

Morgan Cheatham

vice_president

Chris Chesney

Associate

J. Edmund Colloton

Managing Partner and COO

Ed Colloton

Partner

David Cowan

Partner

Mary D'Onofrio

Partner

Byron Deeter

Partner

Sameer Dholakia

Partner

John Drake

Investor

Mike Droesch

Partner

David Erickson

Operating Partner

Alex Ferrara

Partner

Adam Fisher

Partner

Christopher Gabrieli

Partner

Talia Goldberg

Partner

Bob Goodman

Partner

Robert P. Goodman

Partner

Sandy Grippo

Chief Financial Officer and Partner

Sofia Guerra

Investor

Vishal Gupta

Partner

Felda Hardymon

Partner

Tess Hatch

Partner

Andrew Hedin

Partner

Eric Kaplan

Investor

Amit Karp

Partner

Stephen Kraus

Partner

Ethan Kurzweil

Partner

Waikit Lau

Associate

Jeremy Levine

Partner

Lindsey Li

Investor

Emily Lu

Venture Capitalist

Grace Ma

Investor

Bennett Mathews

Senior Associate

Bhavik Nagda

Investor

Aditya Nidmarti

Investor

Robert O'Neil

Partner

Darsh Patel

Investor

Anant Vidur Puri

Partner

Anant Vidur Puri

Partner

Dan Ramirez

Associate

Caty Rea

vice_president

Elliott Robinson

Partner & Co-Founder of the Growth Investment Practice

Aia Sarycheva

Investor

Yael Schiff

Investor

Madeline Shue

Investor

Rob Stavis

Partner

Ariel Sterman

vice_president

Nancy Straface

Vice president of investment accounting

Mayo Stuntz

Operating Partner

Alexandra Sukin

Investor

Janelle Teng

vice_president

Christopher Wan

Investor

Connor Watumull

Senior Associate

David Wehrs

Partner

Augie Wilkinson

Director, Portfolio Monitoring and Analysis

Alex Yuditski

Investor

Past deals in ASIC

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 & Co, Inc., an integrated systems company, designs and manufactures quantum computers and the superconducting quantum processors that power them. It offers Quantum, a cloud services platform that enables its machines to be integrated into any public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. The company also provides Forest, a cloud platform to support programs that use a quantum processor and enables programmers to write quantum applications. Rigetti & Co, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Berkeley, California with an additional office in Fremont, California.

Kandou Bus

Series D in 2021
KANDOU specializes in the design of high-speed, and pin- and energy-efficient chip-to-chip links, SerDes, and associated technologies. Demand for bandwidth in serial links has increased as industries require both high-quantity and high-quality information. KANDOU BUS has developed a unique approach to serial link design that increases the bit-rate and the reach for a given physical communications link and reduces the power consumption. As a result, more bits can be sent per unit of energy, or less energy can be used to achieve a given bit rate. Less energy means available power can be used for more speed, greater battery life, smaller dies or novel designs that shatter many of today’s constraints. Their team of scientists and engineers, based in Switzerland, the UK, and the US, is pushing the boundaries of serial links.

Lithic

Series C in 2021
Lithic is a financial technology company that focuses on enhancing privacy and security for consumers and businesses through virtual cards. By providing a straightforward platform for creating and managing payment cards, Lithic empowers users to control their spending while safeguarding their sensitive financial information. The company is dedicated to ensuring that users do not have to compromise convenience for privacy, positioning itself as a solution for those seeking to protect their online financial activities. Through its innovative approach, Lithic aims to simplify the process of online transactions while prioritizing user privacy and security.

Lithic

Series B in 2021
Lithic is a financial technology company that focuses on enhancing privacy and security for consumers and businesses through virtual cards. By providing a straightforward platform for creating and managing payment cards, Lithic empowers users to control their spending while safeguarding their sensitive financial information. The company is dedicated to ensuring that users do not have to compromise convenience for privacy, positioning itself as a solution for those seeking to protect their online financial activities. Through its innovative approach, Lithic aims to simplify the process of online transactions while prioritizing user privacy and security.

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 & Co, Inc., an integrated systems company, designs and manufactures quantum computers and the superconducting quantum processors that power them. It offers Quantum, a cloud services platform that enables its machines to be integrated into any public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. The company also provides Forest, a cloud platform to support programs that use a quantum processor and enables programmers to write quantum applications. Rigetti & Co, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Berkeley, California with an additional office in Fremont, California.

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 Bus

Series C in 2019
KANDOU specializes in the design of high-speed, and pin- and energy-efficient chip-to-chip links, SerDes, and associated technologies. Demand for bandwidth in serial links has increased as industries require both high-quantity and high-quality information. KANDOU BUS has developed a unique approach to serial link design that increases the bit-rate and the reach for a given physical communications link and reduces the power consumption. As a result, more bits can be sent per unit of energy, or less energy can be used to achieve a given bit rate. Less energy means available power can be used for more speed, greater battery life, smaller dies or novel designs that shatter many of today’s constraints. Their team of scientists and engineers, based in Switzerland, the UK, and the US, is pushing the boundaries of serial links.

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 developing AI processors tailored for training deep neural networks and inference deployment in production environments. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company aims to enhance data center and cloud efficiency by delivering significant improvements in processing performance, cost, and power consumption. With additional offices in Tel-Aviv, Israel, Gdansk, Poland, and Beijing, China, Habana Labs focuses on creating innovative solutions that unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence. As a subsidiary of Intel Corporation since 2019, Habana Labs continues to contribute to the advancement of AI technology in various sectors.

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 Bus

Series B in 2018
KANDOU specializes in the design of high-speed, and pin- and energy-efficient chip-to-chip links, SerDes, and associated technologies. Demand for bandwidth in serial links has increased as industries require both high-quantity and high-quality information. KANDOU BUS has developed a unique approach to serial link design that increases the bit-rate and the reach for a given physical communications link and reduces the power consumption. As a result, more bits can be sent per unit of energy, or less energy can be used to achieve a given bit rate. Less energy means available power can be used for more speed, greater battery life, smaller dies or novel designs that shatter many of today’s constraints. Their team of scientists and engineers, based in Switzerland, the UK, and the US, is pushing the boundaries of serial links.

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 Bus

Venture Round in 2016
KANDOU specializes in the design of high-speed, and pin- and energy-efficient chip-to-chip links, SerDes, and associated technologies. Demand for bandwidth in serial links has increased as industries require both high-quantity and high-quality information. KANDOU BUS has developed a unique approach to serial link design that increases the bit-rate and the reach for a given physical communications link and reduces the power consumption. As a result, more bits can be sent per unit of energy, or less energy can be used to achieve a given bit rate. Less energy means available power can be used for more speed, greater battery life, smaller dies or novel designs that shatter many of today’s constraints. Their team of scientists and engineers, based in Switzerland, the UK, and the US, is pushing the boundaries of serial links.

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, a fabless semiconductor company, designs multicore embedded processors for networking, digital multimedia, and wireless infrastructure markets. The company offers multicore processors for processing and power requirements, multicore software development tools, and boards. Its products include TILEPro, a multicore processor, which delivers the performance computing for embedded applications, such as networking, wireless infrastructure, and digital multimedia processing; multicore development environment, a multicore programming solution; and TILExpress PCIe production cards. Tilera Corporation was founded in 2004 and is based in San Jose, California. It has locations in Westborough, Massachusetts and Beijing, China.

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.

ACTIV Financial Systems

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. The company offers a range of products including ActivWorkstation, which provides access to comprehensive market data, and low-latency feeds designed for efficient data distribution. Their technology suite includes ActivMiddleware for building large-scale real-time distributed systems, ActivMessaging for efficient message delivery, and ActivDatabase, a real-time database engine. Additionally, ACTIV Financial operates as a Vendor of Record for various exchanges and offers managed solutions such as co-location management and hosted delivery. The firm caters to a diverse clientele that includes exchanges, brokerage firms, proprietary traders, and hedge fund managers. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Wheaton, Illinois, ACTIV Financial also maintains data centers in major financial hubs including New York, Chicago, Toronto, London, Singapore, and Tokyo.

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.

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.

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, a fabless semiconductor company, designs multicore embedded processors for networking, digital multimedia, and wireless infrastructure markets. The company offers multicore processors for processing and power requirements, multicore software development tools, and boards. Its products include TILEPro, a multicore processor, which delivers the performance computing for embedded applications, such as networking, wireless infrastructure, and digital multimedia processing; multicore development environment, a multicore programming solution; and TILExpress PCIe production cards. Tilera Corporation was founded in 2004 and is based in San Jose, California. It has locations in Westborough, Massachusetts and Beijing, China.

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.

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, a fabless semiconductor company, designs multicore embedded processors for networking, digital multimedia, and wireless infrastructure markets. The company offers multicore processors for processing and power requirements, multicore software development tools, and boards. Its products include TILEPro, a multicore processor, which delivers the performance computing for embedded applications, such as networking, wireless infrastructure, and digital multimedia processing; multicore development environment, a multicore programming solution; and TILExpress PCIe production cards. Tilera Corporation was founded in 2004 and is based in San Jose, California. It has locations in Westborough, Massachusetts and Beijing, China.

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.