Sony Group Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a multinational conglomerate engaged in the design, development, production, and sale of electronic equipment and devices. Its diverse portfolio spans six major business segments, including consumer electronics, gaming, devices and semiconductors, entertainment content, and financial services. Sony is renowned for its iconic brands such as Walkman, Vaio, Xperia, Cybershot, Alpha, and PlayStation. Additionally, Sony Innovation Fund, established in 2016, serves as the company's corporate venture capital arm, investing in and collaborating with early-stage startups across various technology sectors to foster innovation and business creation.
SiLC Technologies is a startup specializing in silicon photonics, focusing on photonic sensors and 3D imaging applications. The company develops innovative technologies and integrated solutions that cater to the increasing demands of an autonomous and intelligent environment. SiLC's products are designed to enable machines to perceive their surroundings similarly to humans, offering long-range, interference-free operation and instantaneous velocity for low-latency object classification and threat detection. This capability allows for accurate diagnostics and measurement of moving objects, as well as effective human detection and analysis.
Epic Games
Venture Round in 2022
Epic Games, Inc. is an American video game and software company founded in 1991 and based in Cary, North Carolina. The company is known for creating and developing immersive games for various platforms, including PCs, consoles, mobile devices, and virtual reality systems. In addition to its game development efforts, Epic Games offers its proprietary game engine technology to other developers, facilitating the creation of high-fidelity interactive experiences. The company also operates a game store that empowers developers to publish quality games and 3D content, thereby fostering a vibrant community of creators and gamers alike. Previously known as Epic MegaGames, Inc., the company rebranded to its current name in March 1999.
Superpedestrian
Series C in 2022
Superpedestrian, Inc. is a robotics company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of lightweight electric vehicles designed for eco-friendly transportation. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on enhancing the cycling experience through innovative technology. Its flagship product, the Copenhagen Wheel, integrates an online platform that provides valuable data related to cycling safety and wellness. The Copenhagen Wheel is now in mass production and is sold through various retailers and online channels. The company's bikes are equipped with advanced vehicle intelligence that can detect potential malfunctions, assess issues, and implement appropriate responses to prevent damage and ensure rider safety, thereby promoting a comfortable cycling experience.
Superpedestrian
Debt Financing in 2022
Superpedestrian, Inc. is a robotics company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of lightweight electric vehicles designed for eco-friendly transportation. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on enhancing the cycling experience through innovative technology. Its flagship product, the Copenhagen Wheel, integrates an online platform that provides valuable data related to cycling safety and wellness. The Copenhagen Wheel is now in mass production and is sold through various retailers and online channels. The company's bikes are equipped with advanced vehicle intelligence that can detect potential malfunctions, assess issues, and implement appropriate responses to prevent damage and ensure rider safety, thereby promoting a comfortable cycling experience.
DSP Concepts
Series C in 2022
DSP Concepts Inc. specializes in the development of audio tools and intellectual property for audio-enabled products. The company is known for its flagship platform, Audio Weaver, which is a cross-platform audio processing engine that facilitates the creation and delivery of audio features for a variety of applications. DSP Concepts also offers TalkTo, a suite of machine learning algorithms designed to enhance microphone performance in challenging acoustic environments. Additionally, the company provides a software-based asynchronous sample rate converter and a range of design and consulting services, including automotive audio design, system architecture consultation, and custom protocol development. Its technologies are utilized in numerous automotive and consumer products, serving a diverse clientele that includes well-known brands in the automotive and smart home sectors. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, DSP Concepts operates additional offices in Dedham, Massachusetts; Germany; and China.
SiLC
Series A in 2021
SiLC Technologies is a startup specializing in silicon photonics, focusing on photonic sensors and 3D imaging applications. The company develops innovative technologies and integrated solutions that cater to the increasing demands of an autonomous and intelligent environment. SiLC's products are designed to enable machines to perceive their surroundings similarly to humans, offering long-range, interference-free operation and instantaneous velocity for low-latency object classification and threat detection. This capability allows for accurate diagnostics and measurement of moving objects, as well as effective human detection and analysis.
Epic Games
Venture Round in 2021
Epic Games, Inc. is an American video game and software company founded in 1991 and based in Cary, North Carolina. The company is known for creating and developing immersive games for various platforms, including PCs, consoles, mobile devices, and virtual reality systems. In addition to its game development efforts, Epic Games offers its proprietary game engine technology to other developers, facilitating the creation of high-fidelity interactive experiences. The company also operates a game store that empowers developers to publish quality games and 3D content, thereby fostering a vibrant community of creators and gamers alike. Previously known as Epic MegaGames, Inc., the company rebranded to its current name in March 1999.
Epic Games
Corporate Round in 2020
Epic Games, Inc. is an American video game and software company founded in 1991 and based in Cary, North Carolina. The company is known for creating and developing immersive games for various platforms, including PCs, consoles, mobile devices, and virtual reality systems. In addition to its game development efforts, Epic Games offers its proprietary game engine technology to other developers, facilitating the creation of high-fidelity interactive experiences. The company also operates a game store that empowers developers to publish quality games and 3D content, thereby fostering a vibrant community of creators and gamers alike. Previously known as Epic MegaGames, Inc., the company rebranded to its current name in March 1999.
IDUN Technologies
Seed Round in 2020
IDUN Technologies AG is a Swiss neurotechnology startup founded in 2017, specializing in the design and manufacture of advanced biosensors for wearable devices. The company’s flagship product, DRYODES, features dry conductive electrodes that facilitate bio-potential monitoring, including electrocardiography (ECG), electroencephalography (EEG), and electromyography (EMG). IDUN Technologies aims to integrate neuroscience into everyday products, allowing connected devices to understand and respond to users' emotional needs through real-time neuro-markers. By developing innovative biosensor technology and a comprehensive neurofeedback value chain—from electrode manufacturing to product integration—IDUN enables industries to harness brain signal monitoring for enhanced user experiences. The company's Guardian Neuro-Intelligence Platform exemplifies this approach, utilizing in-ear EEGs to provide actionable insights that improve product design and interaction. Through this integration of emotion intelligence and connected devices, IDUN Technologies aspires to foster a more connected and empathetic world.
DSP Concepts
Series B in 2020
DSP Concepts Inc. specializes in the development of audio tools and intellectual property for audio-enabled products. The company is known for its flagship platform, Audio Weaver, which is a cross-platform audio processing engine that facilitates the creation and delivery of audio features for a variety of applications. DSP Concepts also offers TalkTo, a suite of machine learning algorithms designed to enhance microphone performance in challenging acoustic environments. Additionally, the company provides a software-based asynchronous sample rate converter and a range of design and consulting services, including automotive audio design, system architecture consultation, and custom protocol development. Its technologies are utilized in numerous automotive and consumer products, serving a diverse clientele that includes well-known brands in the automotive and smart home sectors. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, DSP Concepts operates additional offices in Dedham, Massachusetts; Germany; and China.
UltraSense Systems
Series B in 2020
UltraSense Systems, Inc. develops integrated 3D ultrasound sensor solutions aimed at enhancing user interaction with technology. The company offers TouchPoint sensors that enable low-power user interfaces capable of detecting touch and force through various materials and thicknesses using its patented 3D ultrasound technology. These sensors are applicable across multiple sectors, including smartphones, consumer electronics, home appliances, automotive, industrial, and medical markets, allowing for precise and localized buttonless interfaces. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Jose, California, UltraSense Systems also provides a development kit to facilitate the integration of its technology. Products are distributed through various channels, making them accessible for a wide array of applications.
Lynq
Seed Round in 2020
Lynq, founded in 2014 and based in Brooklyn, New York, specializes in manufacturing handheld personal location devices that enable reliable communication in challenging environments. The company develops off-grid wearable technology designed to connect individuals and devices over long distances without the need for traditional infrastructure. Utilizing a decentralized peer-to-peer network and a combination of radio frequencies, Lynq's solutions allow users to transmit low-bandwidth data effectively, making them particularly valuable for first responders, government agencies, and enterprises that require dependable communication in critical situations. This technology ensures that teams can stay connected when seconds matter, even in areas with unreliable connectivity.
Idein
Venture Round in 2019
Idein Inc. is a technology company based in Chiyoda, Japan, focused on developing a platform as a service that empowers users to create their own Internet of Things (IoT) systems integrated with advanced artificial intelligence analysis. Founded in 2015, Idein utilizes pattern recognition and signal processing technologies to enhance real-world event management through software. Its platform includes a dashboard, software development kit (SDK), and a marketplace, facilitating the rapid deployment of machine learning models on affordable edge devices. This approach allows for efficient data sensing and analysis while addressing concerns related to data communication, privacy, and large-scale processing. By enabling clients to quickly and effectively build edge computing systems, Idein aims to make advanced sensing technologies more accessible and cost-effective for everyday use.
AdHawk Microsystems
Series B in 2019
AdHawk Microsystems Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the development of eye and gesture tracking technology, along with micro-electromechanical systems for mobile and wearable devices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Kitchener, the company has created a camera-free eye tracking system that enhances mobile data capture, paving the way for advanced augmented and virtual reality solutions. AdHawk's technology features a full-stack approach, integrating custom silicon with cloud-based analytics, which enables rapid and high-quality data processing. The company is focused on producing innovative wearable eye tracking products that offer significant computational and power efficiencies, driving the development of smart glasses and other devices with all-day biometric sensing capabilities. Additionally, AdHawk aims to introduce the first brain fitness tracker, a consumer wearable that will provide insights into cognitive processes and promote brain health and wellness for a wide audience.
Joled
Corporate Round in 2019
JOLED is a company dedicated to the research, development, manufacturing, and sales of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays and their components. It specializes in printing technology for OLED production, as well as transparent amorphous oxide semiconductors and flexible display technology. JOLED commenced operations of the world's first mass production line for printed OLED displays at its Nomi site in November 2019. The company focuses on producing medium-sized printed OLED displays for high-end monitors, medical applications, and automotive displays. Additionally, JOLED is committed to advancing research and development for flexible and foldable OLED technologies, aiming to expand their practical applications across various industries, including gaming, movie-making, and electronic devices.
Adrich
Seed Round in 2019
Adrich, Inc. is a company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that specializes in electronic packaging hardware and customized software. Founded in 2016, Adrich provides a consumer insights platform that connects brands and retailers through detailed product usage data and analytics. The company's innovative smart packaging hardware, combined with its tailored software, facilitates autonomous data collection and transmission via product labels. This smart tracking system captures real-time information on usage patterns, including day, time, geolocation, and volumetric data, allowing brands and retailers to better understand consumer trends and behaviors. In doing so, Adrich aims to enhance customer engagement and retention strategies.
Joled
Corporate Round in 2018
JOLED is a company dedicated to the research, development, manufacturing, and sales of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays and their components. It specializes in printing technology for OLED production, as well as transparent amorphous oxide semiconductors and flexible display technology. JOLED commenced operations of the world's first mass production line for printed OLED displays at its Nomi site in November 2019. The company focuses on producing medium-sized printed OLED displays for high-end monitors, medical applications, and automotive displays. Additionally, JOLED is committed to advancing research and development for flexible and foldable OLED technologies, aiming to expand their practical applications across various industries, including gaming, movie-making, and electronic devices.
Embodied
Series A in 2018
Embodied, Inc. is a robotics company based in Pasadena, California, specializing in the development of personal companion robots aimed at enhancing care and wellness. Founded in 2016 and formerly known as CareBots, Inc., the company has created Moxie, an interactive robot designed for children that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive development through play-based learning. Drawing on over 14 years of research in socially assistive robotics from the University of Southern California and extensive experience in consumer robotics, Embodied combines advanced artificial intelligence with engaging storytelling and animation techniques. The company's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families by providing life-like, interactive robots that serve as motivators, coaches, and companions, empowering users to improve their own well-being.
Qrio
Acquisition in 2017
Qrio is a manufacturer of smart door-lock systems that enable users to operate their locks using a smartphone application. The technology allows users to remotely control access by entering a password into the app, providing convenience and enhanced security. Qrio's smart locks can be installed on existing doors without the need for replacing traditional locks, facilitating seamless integration into various home environments. Additionally, the system includes features that allow users to share temporary access with family and friends through messaging platforms such as LINE and Facebook, further enhancing its usability for visitors.
SIRIUS PLUS
Series B in 2016
SIRIUS PLUS is developing the world's first holographic-ready operation system (NuukOS)
Qrio
Venture Round in 2016
Qrio is a manufacturer of smart door-lock systems that enable users to operate their locks using a smartphone application. The technology allows users to remotely control access by entering a password into the app, providing convenience and enhanced security. Qrio's smart locks can be installed on existing doors without the need for replacing traditional locks, facilitating seamless integration into various home environments. Additionally, the system includes features that allow users to share temporary access with family and friends through messaging platforms such as LINE and Facebook, further enhancing its usability for visitors.
Sony Depthsensing Solutions
Acquisition in 2015
Sony Depthsensing Solutions SA/NV specializes in gesture-based platforms for consumer electronics and professional markets, offering a range of 3D imaging and gesture recognition solutions. These include 3D CMOS time-of-flight sensors, modules, cameras, and middleware for multi-platform and multi-camera applications. The company’s technology is utilized across various sectors, such as PCs, smart TVs, automotive systems, digital entertainment, healthcare, and home automation, among others. Additionally, it provides CoolStuff, a software tool for users interested in 3D camera applications. Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, with offices in Sunnyvale, California, and Seongnam-si, Korea, Sony Depthsensing Solutions operates as a subsidiary of Sony Corporation. Originally founded in 2007 under the name SoftKinetic International, the company was rebranded following its acquisition by Sony in December 2017.
Qrio
Venture Round in 2015
Qrio is a manufacturer of smart door-lock systems that enable users to operate their locks using a smartphone application. The technology allows users to remotely control access by entering a password into the app, providing convenience and enhanced security. Qrio's smart locks can be installed on existing doors without the need for replacing traditional locks, facilitating seamless integration into various home environments. Additionally, the system includes features that allow users to share temporary access with family and friends through messaging platforms such as LINE and Facebook, further enhancing its usability for visitors.
Qrio
Venture Round in 2014
Qrio is a manufacturer of smart door-lock systems that enable users to operate their locks using a smartphone application. The technology allows users to remotely control access by entering a password into the app, providing convenience and enhanced security. Qrio's smart locks can be installed on existing doors without the need for replacing traditional locks, facilitating seamless integration into various home environments. Additionally, the system includes features that allow users to share temporary access with family and friends through messaging platforms such as LINE and Facebook, further enhancing its usability for visitors.
Sony Mobile Communications
Acquisition in 2012
Sony Mobile Communications, founded in 2001 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a key division of Sony that specializes in telecommunications equipment. The company produces a diverse portfolio of high-end mobile devices, including smartphones, tablets, smart wear, and accessories, marketed under the Xperia brand. By leveraging Sony's advanced technology and engineering capabilities, Sony Mobile aims to enhance everyday experiences through innovative design, premium services, and seamless connectivity.
Gracenote
Acquisition in 2008
Gracenote is an entertainment data and technology provider that specializes in music, video, and sports. The company collects, organizes, and distributes detailed information about television shows, movies, music, and sports, enabling consumers to discover and connect with the entertainment they enjoy. Gracenote serves a diverse clientele, including major music services, consumer electronics manufacturers, automakers, and cable and satellite operators. By powering these platforms with comprehensive entertainment data, Gracenote enhances the user experience and facilitates access to a wide range of digital content.
Aiwa
Acquisition in 2002
Aiwa Corporation is an audio equipment manufacturer based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2011. The company produces a variety of audio products, including portable stereo systems, headphone stereos, minicomponent stereo systems, and car stereo systems. Among its notable offerings is the Exos9, a portable Bluetooth speaker designed for versatile use both indoors and outdoors. Aiwa also provides accessories such as extended batteries and remote controls for its audio devices, catering to the needs of consumers seeking quality audio experiences.
TeraLogic
Venture Round in 2001
TeraLogic designs integrated circuits, software and platforms for digital TV.
Oren Semiconductor
Venture Round in 2001
Oren Semiconductor is a fabless integrated circuit manufacturer specializing in the design and development of advanced VLSI demodulator ICs for the digital television and set-top box markets. The company focuses on creating DSP-based demodulator and decoder products, which are essential for clear reception of VSB modulated signals, particularly in challenging urban environments. By leveraging patented technologies and extensive experience with VSB, Oren provides customized and upgradeable components that meet the specific needs of its clients. The company also partners with other firms to deliver comprehensive front-end solutions. Oren's products are marketed globally through direct sales, distributors, and original equipment manufacturers, serving television manufacturers and broadband wireless communication suppliers.
Music Center
Acquisition in 1982
Music Center Inc is a United States manufacturer of professional audio equipment.
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