Qualcomm Ventures, established in 2000, is the investment arm of Qualcomm Incorporated. Based in San Diego, California, it is a global corporate venture capital fund that invests in early-stage technology companies. With over $500 million initially committed and subsequent regional funds totaling over $300 million, Qualcomm Ventures focuses on sectors such as artificial intelligence, automotive, cloud, enterprise, internet of things, mobile, and extended reality. It seeks to generate strong returns while complementing Qualcomm's existing products and services, and often invests between $500,000 and $10 million at the expansion stage. Notable portfolio companies include 99 Taxis, Cruise Automation, and Fitbit.
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Sachin Deshpande
Senior Director
Michel Glezer
Investment Director
Tushar Gupta
Managing Director, North America
Judd Heape
Vice President of Product Management
Carlos Kokron
Vice President and Managing Director of North America
Quinn Li
Senior Vice President and Global Head
Song Mao
Senior Investment Director
Akash Palkhiwala
CFO
Boaz Peer
Managing Director, Israel and Europe
Richard Tapalaga
Investment Director
Merav Weinryb
Vice President and Managing Director, Israel and Europe
Nan Zhou
Director
Nakul Duggal
Senior Vice President and General Manager, Automotive
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Obsidian Sensors
Convertible Note in 2024
Obsidian Sensors is a company based in La Jolla, California, founded in 2017, that specializes in developing glass microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) aimed at enhancing the thermal sensor industry. Their technology utilizes infrared imaging for various applications, including security cameras and autonomous vehicles. By focusing on manufacturing processes that lower costs while maintaining or exceeding industry standards, Obsidian Sensors provides businesses with an efficient alternative to traditional silicon MEMS-based sensors.
Uhnder
Series D in 2024
Uhnder Inc. is a technology company focused on developing innovative products for sensing, cognition, and communication within the Internet of Things (IoT) market. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in California, with engineering and operations in Austin and St. Louis, Uhnder specializes in a digital automotive radar-on-chip. This technology offers a more accurate and reliable alternative to traditional light detection and ranging (lidar) systems, which are commonly used in autonomous vehicles. The radar-on-chip enhances safety by helping to avoid collisions, providing alerts for potential issues, and enabling quick localization through electronic navigation fences. By improving feedback response and system automation, Uhnder aims to transform the autonomous vehicle landscape.
Commsignia
Series B in 2023
Commsignia, established in 2012, specializes in developing and distributing cooperative intelligent transportation systems. Based in Budapest, Hungary, the company focuses on vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication technologies, offering solutions such as its V2X Communication Software Stack and various connected car solutions. Their products aim to enhance traffic safety and efficiency, with applications ranging from traffic management to logistics.
Autotalks
Acquisition in 2023
Autotalks, Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication technologies for both manned and autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Kfar Netter, Israel, the company develops automotive-grade chipsets, including the CRATON vehicular communication processor and the PLUTON V2X RF transceiver. Autotalks also offers the PANGAEA4 V2X communication module, which enhances vehicle safety and mobility through secure data exchange. The company works closely with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers globally, enabling vehicles to communicate with one another and with roadside infrastructure. Autotalks is notable for providing a comprehensive V2X solution compatible with various technologies while meeting rigorous automotive safety and security standards. With a presence in multiple countries, including North America, Germany, France, Japan, Korea, and China, Autotalks is poised to play a significant role in advancing connectivity and autonomous driving initiatives worldwide.
7Invensun Technology
Series D in 2022
7Invensun Technology, established in 2009 and based in Beijing, specializes in eye-tracking and machine vision technologies. The company focuses on the research and development of various technologies, including eye-motion control, head-tracking, gaze point tracking, and facial identification. With a dedicated R&D team and independent intellectual property, 7Invensun aims to lead the eye-tracking technology sector in China. Their product lineup includes devices such as sSee (an eye-tracking device), aGlass (wearable glasses), and aMouse (a head-tracking mouse), alongside tailored technology solutions for PCs, tablets, smartphones, and smart glasses. The company has also established itself as a significant partner of Qualcomm, enhancing its presence in the technology landscape.
Celona
Series C in 2022
Celona, Inc. is a technology company that develops a cloud-based networking platform aimed at integrating 5G and enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019 and based in Cupertino, California, Celona focuses on simplifying the deployment of LTE and 5G wireless technologies in enterprises by leveraging the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum. The company's solutions utilize artificial intelligence to automate and streamline the integration of cellular wireless systems with existing enterprise IT networks, thereby addressing the complexities associated with managing multiple disparate products. Celona's technology combines elements of 5G radio, edge computing, and machine learning, enabling organizations to enhance their connectivity and accelerate their digital transformation efforts. The founding team has extensive experience from leading companies like Qualcomm, Aruba, and Cisco, contributing to a robust understanding of both hardware and cloud-based solutions.
Denglin Technology
Venture Round in 2021
Denglin Technology Co., Ltd., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, specializes in developing innovative computing platforms with a focus on artificial intelligence. The company is notable for its independent innovation in GPGPU core technology, creating a range of GPU+ products that serve as general-purpose processors and accelerators. These products address the technology gaps in the domestic high-performance GPU sector and have been successfully commercialized across various industry applications. With a core team comprised of experienced professionals from leading chip design companies, Denglin Technology emphasizes versatility and efficiency in its solutions. The company actively develops software-defined heterogeneous artificial intelligence computing platforms that support popular AI frameworks and operators. Additionally, Denglin operates R&D centers in Silicon Valley, Chengdu, Hangzhou, and Beijing, reflecting its commitment to advancing cutting-edge AI technology and meeting market demands through independent research and development.
Wiliot
Series C in 2021
Wiliot Ltd., founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Diego, California, is a semiconductor company focused on developing innovative wireless chipsets for mobile computing. The company aims to enhance connectivity and intelligence in everyday products and packaging, integrating previously disconnected items into the Internet of Things. Wiliot's technology features a unique combination of cloud services and self-powered IoT stickers, which harvest energy from radiofrequency signals. This groundbreaking approach is utilized by major brands in the food and pharmaceutical industries, transforming the way products are manufactured, distributed, utilized, and recycled. Through its solutions, Wiliot enables clients to track their products, understand user interactions, and manage inventory efficiently.
NUVIA
Acquisition in 2021
Nuvia, Inc. is a semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2019. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing silicon chips and microprocessors, specifically focusing on server system-on-chip processors tailored for data centers. Nuvia's processors aim to enhance computing performance while improving power efficiency and security, addressing the evolving demands of compute-intensive applications. By developing advanced processing chipsets, Nuvia seeks to deliver substantial performance and energy efficiency improvements, positioning itself as a key player in the next generation of computing technology.
Uhnder
Series C in 2020
Uhnder Inc. is a technology company focused on developing innovative products for sensing, cognition, and communication within the Internet of Things (IoT) market. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in California, with engineering and operations in Austin and St. Louis, Uhnder specializes in a digital automotive radar-on-chip. This technology offers a more accurate and reliable alternative to traditional light detection and ranging (lidar) systems, which are commonly used in autonomous vehicles. The radar-on-chip enhances safety by helping to avoid collisions, providing alerts for potential issues, and enabling quick localization through electronic navigation fences. By improving feedback response and system automation, Uhnder aims to transform the autonomous vehicle landscape.
Viewtrix Technology
Series D in 2020
Viewtrix Technology specializes in the development of display driver chips and circuit boards, focusing on enhancing display resolution and color representation. The company's technologies support a variety of display types, including LCD, LED, and OLED, making them applicable to mobile phones, tablets, and notebooks. By providing these advanced solutions, Viewtrix Technology enables electronics manufacturers to improve the display quality of their products while also reducing costs.
SiFive
Series E in 2020
SiFive, Inc. is a semiconductor company that specializes in designing and manufacturing chips, particularly focusing on RISC-V architecture. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in locations such as Oregon, Texas, India, Taiwan, and France, SiFive provides a range of products including multi-core application processors, embedded microcontrollers, and system-on-chip solutions tailored for various applications such as IoT and wearables. The company emphasizes the use of open-source technology to enable faster and more cost-effective hardware development. By offering software development kits, toolchains, and customized silicon products, SiFive aims to democratize access to advanced semiconductor solutions, accelerating innovation for businesses of all sizes.
Innovium
Series F in 2020
Innovium, Inc. specializes in developing and deploying advanced switching silicon solutions for cloud, enterprise, and edge data centers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional location in Bengaluru, India, the company offers products such as TERALYNX 7 for large-scale public and private cloud applications and TERALYNX 5 for top-of-rack, enterprise, edge, and 5G data centers. Innovium also provides a cloud-based, open-source network operating system, along with standard APIs and a software development kit. The company's technology focuses on delivering scalable Ethernet switch solutions that enhance performance, programmability, and low latency, helping data centers address complex challenges effectively. Innovium is backed by several prominent venture capital firms.
Viewtrix Technology
Series C in 2020
Viewtrix Technology specializes in the development of display driver chips and circuit boards, focusing on enhancing display resolution and color representation. The company's technologies support a variety of display types, including LCD, LED, and OLED, making them applicable to mobile phones, tablets, and notebooks. By providing these advanced solutions, Viewtrix Technology enables electronics manufacturers to improve the display quality of their products while also reducing costs.
Celona
Series B in 2020
Celona, Inc. is a technology company that develops a cloud-based networking platform aimed at integrating 5G and enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019 and based in Cupertino, California, Celona focuses on simplifying the deployment of LTE and 5G wireless technologies in enterprises by leveraging the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum. The company's solutions utilize artificial intelligence to automate and streamline the integration of cellular wireless systems with existing enterprise IT networks, thereby addressing the complexities associated with managing multiple disparate products. Celona's technology combines elements of 5G radio, edge computing, and machine learning, enabling organizations to enhance their connectivity and accelerate their digital transformation efforts. The founding team has extensive experience from leading companies like Qualcomm, Aruba, and Cisco, contributing to a robust understanding of both hardware and cloud-based solutions.
SiFive
Series D in 2019
SiFive, Inc. is a semiconductor company that specializes in designing and manufacturing chips, particularly focusing on RISC-V architecture. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in locations such as Oregon, Texas, India, Taiwan, and France, SiFive provides a range of products including multi-core application processors, embedded microcontrollers, and system-on-chip solutions tailored for various applications such as IoT and wearables. The company emphasizes the use of open-source technology to enable faster and more cost-effective hardware development. By offering software development kits, toolchains, and customized silicon products, SiFive aims to democratize access to advanced semiconductor solutions, accelerating innovation for businesses of all sizes.
Wiliot
Series B in 2019
Wiliot Ltd., founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Diego, California, is a semiconductor company focused on developing innovative wireless chipsets for mobile computing. The company aims to enhance connectivity and intelligence in everyday products and packaging, integrating previously disconnected items into the Internet of Things. Wiliot's technology features a unique combination of cloud services and self-powered IoT stickers, which harvest energy from radiofrequency signals. This groundbreaking approach is utilized by major brands in the food and pharmaceutical industries, transforming the way products are manufactured, distributed, utilized, and recycled. Through its solutions, Wiliot enables clients to track their products, understand user interactions, and manage inventory efficiently.
Innovium
Series D in 2018
Innovium, Inc. specializes in developing and deploying advanced switching silicon solutions for cloud, enterprise, and edge data centers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional location in Bengaluru, India, the company offers products such as TERALYNX 7 for large-scale public and private cloud applications and TERALYNX 5 for top-of-rack, enterprise, edge, and 5G data centers. Innovium also provides a cloud-based, open-source network operating system, along with standard APIs and a software development kit. The company's technology focuses on delivering scalable Ethernet switch solutions that enhance performance, programmability, and low latency, helping data centers address complex challenges effectively. Innovium is backed by several prominent venture capital firms.
Dover Microsystems
Seed Round in 2018
Dover Microsystems, Inc. specializes in developing security software solutions aimed at enhancing the safety and reliability of processors through the use of Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). The company offers CoreGuard, a software tool that integrates directly with processors to monitor instruction execution and ensure compliance with established security, safety, and privacy standards. Additionally, Dover Microsystems provides a software development kit (SDK) that includes a simulator, micropolicy authoring tools, and a suite for security micropolicies, facilitating the prototyping and debugging of CoreGuard-integrated designs. Its technology serves various industries, including semiconductors, industrial IoT, transportation, medical, energy, home entertainment, and point of sale. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Dover Microsystems aims to immunize processors against network-based attacks and software vulnerabilities, thereby providing robust protection for critical systems.
Viewtrix Technology
Series B in 2018
Viewtrix Technology specializes in the development of display driver chips and circuit boards, focusing on enhancing display resolution and color representation. The company's technologies support a variety of display types, including LCD, LED, and OLED, making them applicable to mobile phones, tablets, and notebooks. By providing these advanced solutions, Viewtrix Technology enables electronics manufacturers to improve the display quality of their products while also reducing costs.
Wiliot
Series A in 2017
Wiliot Ltd., founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Diego, California, is a semiconductor company focused on developing innovative wireless chipsets for mobile computing. The company aims to enhance connectivity and intelligence in everyday products and packaging, integrating previously disconnected items into the Internet of Things. Wiliot's technology features a unique combination of cloud services and self-powered IoT stickers, which harvest energy from radiofrequency signals. This groundbreaking approach is utilized by major brands in the food and pharmaceutical industries, transforming the way products are manufactured, distributed, utilized, and recycled. Through its solutions, Wiliot enables clients to track their products, understand user interactions, and manage inventory efficiently.
Edico Genome
Series B in 2017
Edico Genome Inc. specializes in the development of bioinformatics processor chips focused on DNA analysis. The company's primary product, the DRAGEN platform, utilizes a field-programmable gate array to accelerate genome pipeline algorithms, including tasks such as BCL conversion, mapping, alignment, and variant calling. This technology enhances the efficiency of analyzing next-generation sequencing data, facilitating healthcare institutions in identifying connections between DNA sequence variations and human diseases. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in La Jolla, California, Edico Genome operates as a subsidiary of Illumina, Inc. since May 2018.
Innovium
Series C in 2017
Innovium, Inc. specializes in developing and deploying advanced switching silicon solutions for cloud, enterprise, and edge data centers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional location in Bengaluru, India, the company offers products such as TERALYNX 7 for large-scale public and private cloud applications and TERALYNX 5 for top-of-rack, enterprise, edge, and 5G data centers. Innovium also provides a cloud-based, open-source network operating system, along with standard APIs and a software development kit. The company's technology focuses on delivering scalable Ethernet switch solutions that enhance performance, programmability, and low latency, helping data centers address complex challenges effectively. Innovium is backed by several prominent venture capital firms.
7Invensun Technology
Venture Round in 2016
7Invensun Technology, established in 2009 and based in Beijing, specializes in eye-tracking and machine vision technologies. The company focuses on the research and development of various technologies, including eye-motion control, head-tracking, gaze point tracking, and facial identification. With a dedicated R&D team and independent intellectual property, 7Invensun aims to lead the eye-tracking technology sector in China. Their product lineup includes devices such as sSee (an eye-tracking device), aGlass (wearable glasses), and aMouse (a head-tracking mouse), alongside tailored technology solutions for PCs, tablets, smartphones, and smart glasses. The company has also established itself as a significant partner of Qualcomm, enhancing its presence in the technology landscape.
Innovium
Series B in 2015
Innovium, Inc. specializes in developing and deploying advanced switching silicon solutions for cloud, enterprise, and edge data centers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional location in Bengaluru, India, the company offers products such as TERALYNX 7 for large-scale public and private cloud applications and TERALYNX 5 for top-of-rack, enterprise, edge, and 5G data centers. Innovium also provides a cloud-based, open-source network operating system, along with standard APIs and a software development kit. The company's technology focuses on delivering scalable Ethernet switch solutions that enhance performance, programmability, and low latency, helping data centers address complex challenges effectively. Innovium is backed by several prominent venture capital firms.
SJ Semi
Venture Round in 2015
SJ Semi is a MEOL foundry focused on front-end wafer manufacturing and quality systems. The company specializes in bumping, Cu pillar, RDL, and testing services for 12" wafers while investing in R&D for fan-out, TSV, interposer, and 3D technologies. With over a decade of experience, SJ Semi aims to support advancements in the semiconductor market.
Cavendish Kinetics
Venture Round in 2015
Cavendish Kinetics, Inc. specializes in designing, manufacturing, and marketing tunable components for RF circuits utilized in various consumer wireless devices, including cellular handsets, laptops, and tablets. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands, the company focuses on addressing key challenges in the wireless industry by enabling the integration of more features without increasing device size or complexity. Its innovative tunable RF solutions, developed through advanced RF MEMS technology and proprietary semiconductor processes, enhance RF signaling, improve performance, and reduce power consumption. This results in a better user experience and increased network efficiency for cellular operators. The company's technology not only enhances voice and web browsing for users of 3G and 4G devices but also simplifies the design process for manufacturers by reducing component count, leading to cost-effective and efficient wireless devices. Cavendish Kinetics operates as a subsidiary of Qorvo, Inc.
Innovium
Series A in 2015
Innovium, Inc. specializes in developing and deploying advanced switching silicon solutions for cloud, enterprise, and edge data centers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional location in Bengaluru, India, the company offers products such as TERALYNX 7 for large-scale public and private cloud applications and TERALYNX 5 for top-of-rack, enterprise, edge, and 5G data centers. Innovium also provides a cloud-based, open-source network operating system, along with standard APIs and a software development kit. The company's technology focuses on delivering scalable Ethernet switch solutions that enhance performance, programmability, and low latency, helping data centers address complex challenges effectively. Innovium is backed by several prominent venture capital firms.
7Invensun Technology
Venture Round in 2014
7Invensun Technology, established in 2009 and based in Beijing, specializes in eye-tracking and machine vision technologies. The company focuses on the research and development of various technologies, including eye-motion control, head-tracking, gaze point tracking, and facial identification. With a dedicated R&D team and independent intellectual property, 7Invensun aims to lead the eye-tracking technology sector in China. Their product lineup includes devices such as sSee (an eye-tracking device), aGlass (wearable glasses), and aMouse (a head-tracking mouse), alongside tailored technology solutions for PCs, tablets, smartphones, and smart glasses. The company has also established itself as a significant partner of Qualcomm, enhancing its presence in the technology landscape.
Qterics
Venture Round in 2014
Qterics specializes in device management technology for electronics manufacturers, providing solutions that facilitate remote control and troubleshooting of various internet-connected devices, including televisions, set-top boxes, and smart devices. Founded in 2003, the company has integrated its technology into leading silicon platforms, resulting in millions of devices being shipped by prominent equipment manufacturers. Qterics also offers services such as DRM provisioning and secure software delivery, enabling clients to efficiently manage and support their Internet of Things devices. With a management team experienced in enhancing product quality for major international companies, Qterics has cultivated partnerships with third parties to align with shared business interests.
Cavendish Kinetics
Venture Round in 2014
Cavendish Kinetics, Inc. specializes in designing, manufacturing, and marketing tunable components for RF circuits utilized in various consumer wireless devices, including cellular handsets, laptops, and tablets. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands, the company focuses on addressing key challenges in the wireless industry by enabling the integration of more features without increasing device size or complexity. Its innovative tunable RF solutions, developed through advanced RF MEMS technology and proprietary semiconductor processes, enhance RF signaling, improve performance, and reduce power consumption. This results in a better user experience and increased network efficiency for cellular operators. The company's technology not only enhances voice and web browsing for users of 3G and 4G devices but also simplifies the design process for manufacturers by reducing component count, leading to cost-effective and efficient wireless devices. Cavendish Kinetics operates as a subsidiary of Qorvo, Inc.
CSR
Acquisition in 2014
CSR is a pioneering designer and developer of silicon and software tailored for the consumer electronics market. The company focuses on simplifying complex challenges, enhancing the lives of motorists, photographers, music enthusiasts, and mobile phone users. CSR's expertise spans five key sectors: voice and music, location services, automotive infotainment, Bluetooth Smart connectivity, and imaging technologies. The firm's engineers work on innovative solutions that integrate smartphones with in-vehicle systems, facilitate navigation in public spaces, and enhance wireless audio experiences. CSR is recognized for its advanced semiconductors and software supporting major technology standards, including Bluetooth, GPS, and Wi-Fi. As the demand for its products has increased, CSR has strategically expanded into new markets, including voice, music, and gaming, further solidifying its commitment to innovation through acquisitions of relevant companies in recent years.
Edico Genome
Series A in 2014
Edico Genome Inc. specializes in the development of bioinformatics processor chips focused on DNA analysis. The company's primary product, the DRAGEN platform, utilizes a field-programmable gate array to accelerate genome pipeline algorithms, including tasks such as BCL conversion, mapping, alignment, and variant calling. This technology enhances the efficiency of analyzing next-generation sequencing data, facilitating healthcare institutions in identifying connections between DNA sequence variations and human diseases. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in La Jolla, California, Edico Genome operates as a subsidiary of Illumina, Inc. since May 2018.
Wilocity
Acquisition in 2014
Wilocity Ltd. is a company based in Caesarea, Israel, that specializes in the development of 60 GHz wireless chipsets aimed at the notebook and peripheral markets. Founded in 2007, Wilocity's technology enables gigabit wireless networking and point-to-point connectivity, delivering a desktop-like experience to mobile computing devices. The company's chipsets facilitate high-speed downloads and support high-definition video, significantly surpassing the transmission rates of standard Wi-Fi. By focusing on WiGig/802.11 products, Wilocity equips customers with the ability to wirelessly connect to any PCI Express-supported peripheral or I/O component, enhancing the mobile computing experience.
Black Sand Technologies
Acquisition in 2014
Black Sand Technologies, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in the development of analog and digital mixed-signal integrated circuits for the wireless industry. Founded in 2005, the company aims to enhance the performance and cost-effectiveness of future wireless products through its patented technology. By integrating sensitive analog components with powerful digital circuits, Black Sand Technologies seeks to drive innovation in wireless device performance while simultaneously reducing size and overall costs. The company has garnered financial support from Austin Ventures and Northbridge Venture Partners, positioning itself as a key player in advancing wireless technology solutions.
Summit Microelectronics
Acquisition in 2014
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.
PLUMgrid
Series B in 2014
PLUMgrid is a leading provider of software-defined networking (SDN) solutions that facilitate network virtualization for both public and private cloud environments. Founded in 2011 by experienced professionals from the networking and software sectors, the company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional locations in Europe and Asia. PLUMgrid specializes in an open networking suite designed for OpenStack, allowing users to efficiently manage multi-tenant virtual network infrastructures. The company has garnered multiple industry awards and recognition for its innovative approach, positioning it as a significant player in the cloud infrastructure market. With support from top-tier venture capital firms, PLUMgrid is experiencing rapid growth and is expanding its global footprint.
Pelican Imaging
Series C in 2013
Pelican Imaging Corporation is a venture-backed software start-up focused on commercializing advanced computational camera technology for the smartphone market. The company has developed a novel array sensor technology that delivers highly accurate depth data in real time for both images and video. This depth-sensing multi-camera imaging system offers significant advantages for augmented reality applications, including precise near-field and far-field depth capture across various lighting conditions, real-time processing, dynamic calibration, and reduced occlusion zones. Users can benefit from features such as post-capture refocusing, multi-subject focus, object segmentation, linear depth measurements, background changes, and 3D model creation, applicable on any device. Pelican Imaging's innovations aim to overcome the limitations of traditional camera designs, enhancing user experiences and expanding the capabilities of smartphone photography and video.
Pelican Imaging
Series C in 2013
Pelican Imaging Corporation is a venture-backed software start-up focused on commercializing advanced computational camera technology for the smartphone market. The company has developed a novel array sensor technology that delivers highly accurate depth data in real time for both images and video. This depth-sensing multi-camera imaging system offers significant advantages for augmented reality applications, including precise near-field and far-field depth capture across various lighting conditions, real-time processing, dynamic calibration, and reduced occlusion zones. Users can benefit from features such as post-capture refocusing, multi-subject focus, object segmentation, linear depth measurements, background changes, and 3D model creation, applicable on any device. Pelican Imaging's innovations aim to overcome the limitations of traditional camera designs, enhancing user experiences and expanding the capabilities of smartphone photography and video.
DesignArt Networks
Acquisition in 2012
DesignArt Networks is a prominent silicon provider specializing in 4G infrastructure products. The company develops software-defined system-on-chip (SoC) platforms designed for compact base stations, including Enterprise Femto, Pico, and Micro configurations, as well as Remote Radio Heads and various backhaul links, such as non-line-of-sight, microwave, and E-Band solutions. These SoC platforms come pre-loaded with proven software packages that facilitate the efficient design of high-performance products, ensuring minimal bill of materials costs and low power consumption. DesignArt Networks is recognized for its innovative approach, enabling rapid product development in the telecommunications sector.
Avalanche Technology
Series D in 2012
Avalanche Technology, Inc. is a technology company based in Fremont, California, specializing in the development and marketing of non-volatile spin transfer torque magnetic random access memory (MRAM) devices. Founded in 2006, the company provides innovative memory solutions aimed at enhancing speed, endurance, and energy efficiency across a range of applications, including mobile devices, the Internet of Things, enterprise storage, computing, networking, telecommunications, and automotive industries. Avalanche Technology's products serve as alternatives to traditional static random access memory, flash, and read-only memory, utilizing perpendicular magnetic tunnel junction technology to deliver low power consumption. With a strong focus on research and development, the company holds a substantial portfolio of over 200 patents related to its cell, circuit, process, and system innovations, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving landscape of memory technology.
Avalanche Technology
Series C in 2012
Avalanche Technology, Inc. is a technology company based in Fremont, California, specializing in the development and marketing of non-volatile spin transfer torque magnetic random access memory (MRAM) devices. Founded in 2006, the company provides innovative memory solutions aimed at enhancing speed, endurance, and energy efficiency across a range of applications, including mobile devices, the Internet of Things, enterprise storage, computing, networking, telecommunications, and automotive industries. Avalanche Technology's products serve as alternatives to traditional static random access memory, flash, and read-only memory, utilizing perpendicular magnetic tunnel junction technology to deliver low power consumption. With a strong focus on research and development, the company holds a substantial portfolio of over 200 patents related to its cell, circuit, process, and system innovations, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving landscape of memory technology.
Rapid Bridge
Acquisition in 2011
Rapid Bridge is a semiconductor technology company based in San Diego, California, with an additional design center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Founded in 2004, the company specializes in creating and deploying silicon implementation technologies for semiconductor firms. Its product portfolio includes LiquidIP, a metal programmable intellectual property (IP) that enables designers to build and configure base platforms within standard EDA flows; LiquidASIC, a suite of pre-defined configurable ASIC platforms featuring various subsystems and IPs; and LiquidSoC, a methodology for designing custom system-on-chips solutions. Rapid Bridge's technologies are utilized in the design and development of integrated circuits at nanometer scales across multiple market segments, including networking, storage, consumer electronics, telecoms, military/aerospace, and mobility.
Cavendish Kinetics
Venture Round in 2011
Cavendish Kinetics, Inc. specializes in designing, manufacturing, and marketing tunable components for RF circuits utilized in various consumer wireless devices, including cellular handsets, laptops, and tablets. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands, the company focuses on addressing key challenges in the wireless industry by enabling the integration of more features without increasing device size or complexity. Its innovative tunable RF solutions, developed through advanced RF MEMS technology and proprietary semiconductor processes, enhance RF signaling, improve performance, and reduce power consumption. This results in a better user experience and increased network efficiency for cellular operators. The company's technology not only enhances voice and web browsing for users of 3G and 4G devices but also simplifies the design process for manufacturers by reducing component count, leading to cost-effective and efficient wireless devices. Cavendish Kinetics operates as a subsidiary of Qorvo, Inc.
ThunderSoft
Venture Round in 2011
ThunderSoft is a China-based provider of operating system technologies and solutions, specializing in smart devices across various sectors including mobile, IoT, automotive, and enterprise. The company, headquartered in Beijing, delivers comprehensive operating system solutions for smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and mobile device management systems, among others. In addition to its core offerings, ThunderSoft provides services such as carrier certification, Android OS upgrades, application development, and OS customization. With over 30 research and development centers and offices across China and a global presence in countries such as Germany, Japan, and the United States, ThunderSoft has established strong partnerships with leading technology firms, enhancing its capacity to create high-quality intelligent devices.
Atheros Communications
Acquisition in 2011
Atheros Communications is a semiconductors company specializing in radio frequency, mixed signal, and digital semiconductor design services.
Qualcomm Atheros
Acquisition in 2011
Qualcomm Atheros, formerly known as Atheros Communications, specializes in developing semiconductor system solutions for wireless and network communications products. By leveraging its expertise in wireless and networking systems, along with radio frequency and semiconductor design skills, Qualcomm Atheros offers highly integrated chipsets manufactured on low-cost CMOS processes. These chipsets are utilized by a wide range of customers, including manufacturers of personal computers, networking equipment, and consumer devices. After being acquired by Qualcomm in May 2011, Atheros Communications rebranded as Qualcomm Atheros, continuing to provide innovative solutions in the semiconductor industry.
Sandbridge Technologies
Acquisition in 2010
Sandbridge Technologies Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company focused on developing and marketing innovative software-defined-radio (SDR) chipsets designed for multimode, multi-function wireless handheld devices. The company aims to deliver significant competitive advantages to its customers in the global cellular market through its cost-effective and ultra-low power broadband wireless technology, which is built on the SandBlaster DSP baseband architecture.
Inside Secure
Series D in 2010
Inside Secure, established in 1995 and headquartered in Aix en Provence, France, is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in open-standard contactless payment and near field communication (NFC) solutions. It offers a range of products, including contactless reader interface chips, NFC interface circuits, payment platforms, and memory chips, catering to smart cards, mobile phones, and POS devices. The company also provides professional services such as application development and system integration. Its clients include payment card manufacturers, mobile phone producers, systems integrators, and financial institutions. Additionally, Inside Secure acquired MePIN, a white-label strong authentication platform, expanding its offerings to include secure online identity and payment services.
Tessolve Semiconductor
Series C in 2010
Tessolve is a semiconductor IC test engineering solution provider specializing in a wide range of technologies, including logic, high-speed digital, RF, analog, power, mixed-signal, and memory devices. The company offers comprehensive test services tailored for System-On-a-Chip and System-In-Package devices that cater to various sectors such as wireless, broadband, and consumer markets. With a focus on technical excellence and operational efficiency, Tessolve enhances its versatile test floor by adopting new testing technologies, which lead to reduced time and costs while improving productivity. The company employs over 350 experienced test engineers who support clients throughout the product development cycle, from initial design to successful tape-out. As an independent entity, Tessolve is not affiliated with any Automatic Test Equipment manufacturers, allowing it to prioritize customer objectives by selecting optimal test systems that ensure cost-effectiveness and maximum coverage. This independence also enables the transfer of intellectual property and hardware ownership to clients, providing them with the flexibility to choose the best-performing subcontractors for production ramp-up.
Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment
Series D in 2010
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.
Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment
Venture Round in 2010
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.
Arteris
Series D in 2009
Arteris specializes in designing and distributing intellectual property (IP) for Network-on-Chip (NoC) interconnect technology, primarily serving the System-on-Chip (SoC) market. Its core products include NoC IP and SoC integration automation software, enabling customers to enhance product performance while reducing power consumption and accelerating time-to-market. Arteris operates globally, with a significant portion of its profits originating from the Asia Pacific region.
AMD Handheld Graphics and Multimedia
Acquisition in 2009
AMD Handheld Graphics and Multimedia develops advanced graphics and multimedia technologies for portable devices. The company creates solutions that enhance user experiences in mobile gaming and multimedia applications.
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.
Siimpel Corporation
Series D in 2008
Siimpel Corporation has been in the business of innovation since its original founding in 2000 as SiWave. With a heritage from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and a background in high-precision navigation grade MEMS sensors, the company has maintained a leadership in technology. In its short history, Siimpel Corporation created the smallest high port count optical switches in the world, packaged MEMS components for NASA's Mars rovers, developed the world's first MEMS horizon sensor, developed the highest precision laser ranging system, and created the world's smallest stages using MEMS technology. A recipient of the ATP (advanced technology program) award from NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), Siimpel is proud of its history of ground breaking innovation. Since 2004, Siimpel has been applying the high precision MEMS platform technology to enable the drastic reduction in size of high performance digital cameras. Siimpel's innovative products set new standards for the size and performance of digital cameras in mobile platforms.
Wilocity
Seed Round in 2008
Wilocity Ltd. is a company based in Caesarea, Israel, that specializes in the development of 60 GHz wireless chipsets aimed at the notebook and peripheral markets. Founded in 2007, Wilocity's technology enables gigabit wireless networking and point-to-point connectivity, delivering a desktop-like experience to mobile computing devices. The company's chipsets facilitate high-speed downloads and support high-definition video, significantly surpassing the transmission rates of standard Wi-Fi. By focusing on WiGig/802.11 products, Wilocity equips customers with the ability to wirelessly connect to any PCI Express-supported peripheral or I/O component, enhancing the mobile computing experience.
Inside Secure
Series C in 2008
Inside Secure, established in 1995 and headquartered in Aix en Provence, France, is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in open-standard contactless payment and near field communication (NFC) solutions. It offers a range of products, including contactless reader interface chips, NFC interface circuits, payment platforms, and memory chips, catering to smart cards, mobile phones, and POS devices. The company also provides professional services such as application development and system integration. Its clients include payment card manufacturers, mobile phone producers, systems integrators, and financial institutions. Additionally, Inside Secure acquired MePIN, a white-label strong authentication platform, expanding its offerings to include secure online identity and payment services.
Siimpel Corporation
Series D in 2007
Siimpel Corporation has been in the business of innovation since its original founding in 2000 as SiWave. With a heritage from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and a background in high-precision navigation grade MEMS sensors, the company has maintained a leadership in technology. In its short history, Siimpel Corporation created the smallest high port count optical switches in the world, packaged MEMS components for NASA's Mars rovers, developed the world's first MEMS horizon sensor, developed the highest precision laser ranging system, and created the world's smallest stages using MEMS technology. A recipient of the ATP (advanced technology program) award from NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), Siimpel is proud of its history of ground breaking innovation. Since 2004, Siimpel has been applying the high precision MEMS platform technology to enable the drastic reduction in size of high performance digital cameras. Siimpel's innovative products set new standards for the size and performance of digital cameras in mobile platforms.
Inside Secure
Series B in 2007
Inside Secure, established in 1995 and headquartered in Aix en Provence, France, is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in open-standard contactless payment and near field communication (NFC) solutions. It offers a range of products, including contactless reader interface chips, NFC interface circuits, payment platforms, and memory chips, catering to smart cards, mobile phones, and POS devices. The company also provides professional services such as application development and system integration. Its clients include payment card manufacturers, mobile phone producers, systems integrators, and financial institutions. Additionally, Inside Secure acquired MePIN, a white-label strong authentication platform, expanding its offerings to include secure online identity and payment services.
TeleCIS Wireless
Acquisition in 2007
TeleCIS Wireless, Inc. is a semiconductor company based in Campbell, California, that specializes in developing wireless system-on-a-chip solutions for the broadband wireless communications market. Founded in 2000, the company offers a range of products, including the TCW 1620 WiMAX chip designed for indoor fixed customer premise equipment (CPE), portable consumer devices, and PC cards. Additionally, it provides the TCW 2720 chip, which caters to CPE, handheld devices, and PC cards for the WiMAX mobile market. TeleCIS focuses on delivering innovative chipset technology to WiMAX operators, user terminal device manufacturers, and end-users, thereby contributing to the advancement of fixed and portable wireless communications.
Discera
Series C in 2007
Discera, Inc. is a fabless analog semiconductor company that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of silicon resonators for the radio frequency (RF) and timing control markets. The company offers a range of products, including CMOS resonator-based oscillators, RF circuits, clock frequency devices, and resonator-based frequency control components. These products find applications in various consumer and mobile devices, such as cellular radios, cameras, MP3 players, GPS units, disk drives, and television players, as well as in military equipment. Discera distributes its products through a network of distributors both in the United States and internationally.
Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment
Series B in 2007
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.
Berkäna Wireless
Acquisition in 2006
Berkana Wireless is a technology company based in Campbell, California, that specializes in manufacturing components for the mobile phone industry. Founded in February 2001, the company offers a diverse product portfolio that includes processors, Bluetooth products, cellular modems, and Wi-Fi products. Berkana Wireless is particularly noted for its development of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) radio frequency integrated circuits (RFICs), utilizing proprietary RF CMOS techniques to create integrated RF and mixed-signal integrated circuits for various wireless applications.
Inside Secure
Series A in 2005
Inside Secure, established in 1995 and headquartered in Aix en Provence, France, is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in open-standard contactless payment and near field communication (NFC) solutions. It offers a range of products, including contactless reader interface chips, NFC interface circuits, payment platforms, and memory chips, catering to smart cards, mobile phones, and POS devices. The company also provides professional services such as application development and system integration. Its clients include payment card manufacturers, mobile phone producers, systems integrators, and financial institutions. Additionally, Inside Secure acquired MePIN, a white-label strong authentication platform, expanding its offerings to include secure online identity and payment services.
Discera
Venture Round in 2005
Discera, Inc. is a fabless analog semiconductor company that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of silicon resonators for the radio frequency (RF) and timing control markets. The company offers a range of products, including CMOS resonator-based oscillators, RF circuits, clock frequency devices, and resonator-based frequency control components. These products find applications in various consumer and mobile devices, such as cellular radios, cameras, MP3 players, GPS units, disk drives, and television players, as well as in military equipment. Discera distributes its products through a network of distributors both in the United States and internationally.
Flarion Technologies
Acquisition in 2005
Flarion Technologies, based in Bedminster, New Jersey, specializes in mobile broadband solutions, having developed FLASH-OFDM technology since 2000. The company offers a range of products, including the RadioRouter base station, FLASH-OFDM modems, embedded chipsets, and system software, which together create a comprehensive end-to-end network for mobile operators. Flarion's technology enables wireless carriers to provide high-speed data services to their subscribers. In addition to its hardware, Flarion licenses its FLASH-OFDM technology, allowing for the integration of high-speed capabilities into various devices such as notebook PCs, handhelds, personal digital assistants, web tablets, and mobile handsets.
Spike Technologies
Acquisition in 2004
Spike Technologies, founded in 1994 by Nikhil Modi and Pradeep Vajram, has successfully established itself as a high-quality semiconductor design services company known for improving clients’ time to market. The key areas of Spike’s service expertise are in physical design for deep submicron process technologies, circuit development, and design and verification engineering for pre-silicon design debug and analysis. Qualcomm continues to expand its capability to bring high quality new products to market faster and to supply growing demand through second sourcing.
Iridigm Display Corporation
Acquisition in 2004
Iridigm has developed a revolutionary new reflective color flat panel display for the mobile device market. The company's iMoD Matrix, based on MEMS technology, yields ultra-low power displays viewable in any lighting condition. Iridigm's display technology offers the potential to optimize the wireless platform for rich media interactivity. Iridigm was acquired by Qualcomm, Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) in September, 2004.
Iridigm Display Corporation
Series B in 2004
Iridigm has developed a revolutionary new reflective color flat panel display for the mobile device market. The company's iMoD Matrix, based on MEMS technology, yields ultra-low power displays viewable in any lighting condition. Iridigm's display technology offers the potential to optimize the wireless platform for rich media interactivity. Iridigm was acquired by Qualcomm, Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) in September, 2004.
Discera
Series B in 2004
Discera, Inc. is a fabless analog semiconductor company that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of silicon resonators for the radio frequency (RF) and timing control markets. The company offers a range of products, including CMOS resonator-based oscillators, RF circuits, clock frequency devices, and resonator-based frequency control components. These products find applications in various consumer and mobile devices, such as cellular radios, cameras, MP3 players, GPS units, disk drives, and television players, as well as in military equipment. Discera distributes its products through a network of distributors both in the United States and internationally.
AirPrime
Venture Round in 2002
The company develops code division multiple access chipsets for wireless voice and data products.
Palm
Venture Round in 2001
As of November 28, 2003 Handspring, Inc. was acquired by Palm, Inc. Handspring, Inc. provides handheld computing devices, which include organizers; and integrated, handheld wireless devices, known as communicators or smartphones. Products include the Treo wireless communicators and Treo 90 organizer, the Visor expandable handheld computers, and client and server software for fast Web access from handheld devices and mobile phones. Handspring sells its products and accessories at www.handspring.com; and through select Internet, retail, and carrier partners in the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the Middle East. Competitors of the company include Audiovox, Ericsson, HTC Corporation, Kyocera, LG, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, Sanyo, Sony-Ericsson, Research In Motion Limited, and Hewlett-Packard.
Iridigm Display Corporation
Series A in 2001
Iridigm has developed a revolutionary new reflective color flat panel display for the mobile device market. The company's iMoD Matrix, based on MEMS technology, yields ultra-low power displays viewable in any lighting condition. Iridigm's display technology offers the potential to optimize the wireless platform for rich media interactivity. Iridigm was acquired by Qualcomm, Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) in September, 2004.
AirPrime
Series C in 2001
The company develops code division multiple access chipsets for wireless voice and data products.
SnapTrack
Acquisition in 2000
SnapTrack is a company based in Campbell, California, founded in 1995, that specializes in wireless position location technology. The firm focuses on developing chips equipped with GPS signal processing capabilities, which are integrated into cell phones, pagers, and other handheld devices to accurately determine their locations. Through its innovations, SnapTrack plays a significant role in enhancing location-based services and applications across various mobile devices.
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