Bionano Genomics
Series B in 2011
Bionano Genomics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on genome mapping and analysis. It develops and markets the Saphyr system, an advanced platform designed for ultra-sensitive and specific detection of structural variations in DNA, such as insertions, deletions, and translocations, which are often linked to genetic disorders and diseases, including cancer. The Saphyr system employs optical genome mapping technology, allowing for direct visualization and analysis of long DNA molecules without relying on sequencing. This capability provides researchers and clinicians with critical insights into the structural variations within genomes, enhancing the understanding of disease mechanisms and supporting the development of personalized treatment strategies. Bionano Genomics also offers essential reagents and data solutions, including Bionano prep kits, labeling kits, and software tools for comprehensive experiment management. Its products are primarily sold to academic and governmental research laboratories, as well as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and contract research organizations across multiple regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company was previously known as BioNano Genomics, Inc. until its name change in July 2018.
Qcept Technologies
Venture Round in 2010
Qcept Technologies, founded in 2002, provides an inspection system to detect non-visual defects in chemicals. In particular, Qcept's technology identifies defects outside the range of optical tools specifically sub-monolayer levels of organic, metallic contaminants, and others. Qcept Technologies Inc., which raised more than $50 million in venture capital, has abruptly shuttered its doors, Atlanta Business Chronicle has learned.
Asetek
Venture Round in 2009
Asetek is a prominent provider of energy-efficient liquid cooling systems tailored for data centers, servers, workstations, and high-performance PCs, as well as gaming systems. The company specializes in innovative cooling technologies that enhance performance while minimizing power consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and acoustic noise. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Asetek has established a global presence with additional offices in Denmark, China, and Taiwan. The company's patented all-in-one liquid cooling technology has seen over 1.3 million units deployed worldwide, making it a preferred choice among leading original equipment manufacturers and channel partners. Asetek also caters to the DIY and enthusiast markets through partnerships with well-known brands. The company operates primarily in three segments: Liquid Cooling, Data Center, and SimSports, with the Liquid Cooling segment generating the majority of its revenue, particularly from the Asia region.
Translarity
Series B in 2009
Translarity, headquartered in Silicon Valley, specializes in innovative semiconductor wafer testing solutions, focusing on advanced probe card markets. The company pioneers full-wafer testing with low cost, high performance, and short cycle times. In 2017, Translarity acquired BucklingBeam to expand its offerings, now providing a comprehensive suite of probe card solutions including full probe cards and vertical probe head solutions. Leveraging its proprietary Space Translator™ technology, Translarity addresses the rapid evolution in probe technologies. Led by an experienced management team and supported by strong financial investors, Translarity has recruited top industry talent to develop Wafer Translator™ technology, resulting in a robust IP portfolio with over 45 issued patents and more than 50 filed.
Pyxis Technology
Series C in 2009
Pyxis Technology specializes in advanced analog routing engines tailored for the complexities of nanoscale integrated circuit (IC) designs. The company provides integrated circuit routing software that supports both full-custom and semi-custom IC designs. Its product offerings include NexusRoute-SoC, which is designed for yield-aware and semi-custom design applications in system-on-chip environments, and NexusRoute-HPC, which offers users control over routing constraints for hierarchical custom designs. Pyxis Technology also facilitates assisted custom design automation through integrated analysis, allowing for in-depth exploration of custom analog design scenarios. The company's technology is set to be integrated into Mentor's IC solution, IC Station, enhancing the market with advanced automated analog routing capabilities that are currently unavailable.
Tela Innovations
Series B in 2008
Tela Innovations provides solutions for optimizing semiconductor design and manufacturing processes. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in California, the company specializes in lithography-optimized design solutions for integrated circuits. It offers physical IP products for ASIC and SoC designs, power optimization technologies through Gate Length Biasing, and customization services for IP blocks. Tela Innovations' technology simplifies complex processes like double exposure and double patterning, making it easier to split layouts for these techniques. The company's solutions are applicable across various functions including logic, embedded memory, analog, and I/O.
Molecular Imprints
Venture Round in 2008
Molecular Imprints Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in the manufacture of imprint and lithography systems designed for creating nanometer-scale surface relief structures. Founded in 2001 as a spin-off from the University of Texas, the company has developed a robust portfolio of over 100 patents related to imprint tools, materials, and process technologies. Its core technology, Jet and Flash Imprint Lithography, utilizes an advanced Drop Pattern Generation System to enable precise deposition of photoresist on substrates in extremely small quantities, facilitating the consistent nanoimprinting of features down to 10 nanometers. This innovative approach caters to various high-tech industries, including displays, life sciences, and light-emitting diodes, by providing cost-effective solutions for nanopatterning applications.
Bionano Genomics
Series A in 2008
Bionano Genomics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on genome mapping and analysis. It develops and markets the Saphyr system, an advanced platform designed for ultra-sensitive and specific detection of structural variations in DNA, such as insertions, deletions, and translocations, which are often linked to genetic disorders and diseases, including cancer. The Saphyr system employs optical genome mapping technology, allowing for direct visualization and analysis of long DNA molecules without relying on sequencing. This capability provides researchers and clinicians with critical insights into the structural variations within genomes, enhancing the understanding of disease mechanisms and supporting the development of personalized treatment strategies. Bionano Genomics also offers essential reagents and data solutions, including Bionano prep kits, labeling kits, and software tools for comprehensive experiment management. Its products are primarily sold to academic and governmental research laboratories, as well as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and contract research organizations across multiple regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company was previously known as BioNano Genomics, Inc. until its name change in July 2018.
Pyxis Technology
Series B in 2008
Pyxis Technology specializes in advanced analog routing engines tailored for the complexities of nanoscale integrated circuit (IC) designs. The company provides integrated circuit routing software that supports both full-custom and semi-custom IC designs. Its product offerings include NexusRoute-SoC, which is designed for yield-aware and semi-custom design applications in system-on-chip environments, and NexusRoute-HPC, which offers users control over routing constraints for hierarchical custom designs. Pyxis Technology also facilitates assisted custom design automation through integrated analysis, allowing for in-depth exploration of custom analog design scenarios. The company's technology is set to be integrated into Mentor's IC solution, IC Station, enhancing the market with advanced automated analog routing capabilities that are currently unavailable.
Kalypsys specializes in pathway-based drug discovery and development services. The company conducts discovery programs across a wide range of therapeutic areas, leveraging its automated and integrated suite of technologies in biology, chemistry, and informatics. By utilizing advanced methodologies, Kalypsys aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the drug discovery process, ultimately contributing to the development of innovative therapies.
Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment
Series B in 2006
Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. is a Chinese company that specializes in manufacturing micro-fabrication equipment for the semiconductor industry and high-tech sectors. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Shanghai, the company is a key supplier of essential equipment used in the production of micron-sized and nanoscale devices. Its product offerings include plasma etching equipment, deep silicon etching equipment, and metal-organic chemical vapor deposition systems. These technologies play a critical role in the development of advanced integrated circuits and LED chips, which are foundational for innovations in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics. Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. serves a growing customer base across China and Asia, contributing to advancements in the semiconductor manufacturing landscape.
Capgemini Engineering
Post in 2006
Capgemini Engineering, formerly known as Altran, is a global leader in engineering and R&D services. Established in 1982, the company specializes in innovation and engineering consulting, supporting clients from initial concept to industrialization across various sectors such as automotive, aerospace, energy, finance, life sciences, and telecommunications. With a presence in over 30 countries and a workforce of approximately 50,000 employees, Capgemini Engineering generates annual revenues of around €3 billion. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including technological monitoring, technical feasibility studies, strategy planning, design, implementation, and testing, covering the entire project lifecycle.
Pyxis Technology
Series B in 2006
Pyxis Technology specializes in advanced analog routing engines tailored for the complexities of nanoscale integrated circuit (IC) designs. The company provides integrated circuit routing software that supports both full-custom and semi-custom IC designs. Its product offerings include NexusRoute-SoC, which is designed for yield-aware and semi-custom design applications in system-on-chip environments, and NexusRoute-HPC, which offers users control over routing constraints for hierarchical custom designs. Pyxis Technology also facilitates assisted custom design automation through integrated analysis, allowing for in-depth exploration of custom analog design scenarios. The company's technology is set to be integrated into Mentor's IC solution, IC Station, enhancing the market with advanced automated analog routing capabilities that are currently unavailable.
Asetek
Venture Round in 2005
Asetek is a prominent provider of energy-efficient liquid cooling systems tailored for data centers, servers, workstations, and high-performance PCs, as well as gaming systems. The company specializes in innovative cooling technologies that enhance performance while minimizing power consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and acoustic noise. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Asetek has established a global presence with additional offices in Denmark, China, and Taiwan. The company's patented all-in-one liquid cooling technology has seen over 1.3 million units deployed worldwide, making it a preferred choice among leading original equipment manufacturers and channel partners. Asetek also caters to the DIY and enthusiast markets through partnerships with well-known brands. The company operates primarily in three segments: Liquid Cooling, Data Center, and SimSports, with the Liquid Cooling segment generating the majority of its revenue, particularly from the Asia region.
Clear Shape Technologies
Series B in 2005
Clear Shape Technologies, Inc. develops design-for-manufacturing (DFM) software and technologies. The company focuses on delivering a Variability Platform that allows designers to control and optimize the parametric and catastrophic impact of systematic manufacturing variations. It offers InShape, a lithography process checker; and OutPerform, a silicon validated eDFM product. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. As of August 15, 2007, Clear Shape Technologies, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Kalypsys specializes in pathway-based drug discovery and development services. The company conducts discovery programs across a wide range of therapeutic areas, leveraging its automated and integrated suite of technologies in biology, chemistry, and informatics. By utilizing advanced methodologies, Kalypsys aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the drug discovery process, ultimately contributing to the development of innovative therapies.
NanoNexus
Series C in 2003
NanoNexus, Inc. provides contactor and interconnect products for the electronics industry.