Upliance.ai
Seed Round in 2024
Upliance.ai is a startup focused on revolutionizing home cooking through AI-powered appliances. The company's flagship product, the Upliance AI Cooking Assistant, offers a variety of recipes and integrates multiple functions such as chopping, stirring, sautéing, whisking, blending, boiling, steaming, cooking, kneading, and self-cleaning. Additionally, it includes an integrated smart weighing scale to enhance the cooking experience by reducing stress and hassle for users.
rabbit inc. is a technology company developing consumer electronics driven by novel, simple, and intuitive interactive paradigms. rabbit is the creator of the Large Action Model (LAM), a new type of foundation model for human actions on computer applications, and rabbit OS, a personalized operating system through a natural language interface. rabbit's first product, rabbit r1, is an affordable companion device designed in collaboration with Teenage Engineering.
rabbit inc. is a technology company developing consumer electronics driven by novel, simple, and intuitive interactive paradigms. rabbit is the creator of the Large Action Model (LAM), a new type of foundation model for human actions on computer applications, and rabbit OS, a personalized operating system through a natural language interface. rabbit's first product, rabbit r1, is an affordable companion device designed in collaboration with Teenage Engineering.
SiPhox Health
Seed Round in 2023
SiPhox Health, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative diagnostic solutions. The company develops next-generation diagnostics infrastructure, including at-home test kits and central lab systems. Their flagship product is a disposable biosensor cartridge that assesses 17 blood biomarkers, providing insights into inflammation, hormonal health, metabolic fitness, and cardiovascular health. SiPhox Health's platform merges biochemistry, photonic chip technology, integrated photonics, electronics, and microfluidics to enable sensitive readouts of immunoassays and nucleic acid tests, facilitating point-of-need and at-home diagnostics.
SiPhox Health
Series A in 2023
SiPhox Health, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative diagnostic solutions. The company develops next-generation diagnostics infrastructure, including at-home test kits and central lab systems. Their flagship product is a disposable biosensor cartridge that assesses 17 blood biomarkers, providing insights into inflammation, hormonal health, metabolic fitness, and cardiovascular health. SiPhox Health's platform merges biochemistry, photonic chip technology, integrated photonics, electronics, and microfluidics to enable sensitive readouts of immunoassays and nucleic acid tests, facilitating point-of-need and at-home diagnostics.
Quell, Inc., founded in 2020 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing an immersive fitness game that combines exercise with interactive gameplay. The company's product includes a low-cost wearable device featuring smart resistance bands, which guides users through engaging combat workouts at home. Quell's unique approach to fitness allows players to achieve their fitness goals while enjoying an intense workout within a virtual fantasy world. The startup charges a monthly fee to provide fresh content, positioning itself as a blend of Peloton and gaming experiences.
Light Field Lab
Series B in 2023
Light Field Lab, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of holographic display systems that create immersive visuals by projecting three-dimensional holograms into physical space. Founded in 2017 and based in San Jose, California, the company leverages advanced light field technology to generate multiple viewing angles that mimic real-world perceptions, allowing objects to appear to float in space without the need for head-mounted displays. Light Field Lab's innovations enable new opportunities in both consumer and enterprise markets, facilitating the integration of existing content into their holographic formats through a universal application programming interface. The company's mission is to pioneer a holographic future, advancing how visual media is experienced across various applications.
Ultima Genomics
Venture Round in 2022
Ultima Genomics is a biotechnology company established in 2016 and headquartered in Newark, California. It specializes in genome-scale sequencing technology, focusing on providing analytical services to various enterprises. By employing an open substrate, Ultima Genomics creates a vast, low-cost reaction surface that facilitates billions of reads without relying on expensive flow cells or complex fluidic systems. The company utilizes specialized sequencing hardware combined with machine learning techniques to ensure reproducible and accurate results. This innovative approach enables clients to obtain genomic reports at scale, enhancing the speed and efficiency of sequencing while significantly reducing costs. Ultima Genomics aims to harness the potential of genomic information to drive advancements in biology and improve human health.
Helium Systems Inc. develops Internet-of-Things (IoT) technology, focusing on sensor devices that monitor environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, motion, and light. These sensors are utilized in various applications, including facility monitoring and quality control for medical products, energy management, air quality assessment, and refrigeration temperature regulation. The company offers a web and mobile dashboard for users to manage and access sensor data. Additionally, Helium operates a decentralized wireless network that enables low-power IoT devices to connect to the internet. This network incentivizes individuals to become network operators, rewarding them with a cryptocurrency for validating network transactions and contributing to the network's integrity. Incorporated in 2013 and based in San Francisco, Helium Systems continues to innovate within the IoT landscape, enhancing the ability to gather insights from smart devices.
AREVO
Venture Round in 2021
AREVO, based in Silicon Valley, California, is a technology company specializing in direct digital additive manufacturing of ultra-strong, lightweight composite parts for high-volume end-use applications. The company combines advanced materials, powerful design and build software, and free motion robotics to achieve true three-dimensional construction. This innovative approach allows AREVO to move beyond prototyping, facilitating the design and production of large, mass-manufactured parts and structures. By leveraging the unique properties of composite materials, AREVO provides designers and manufacturers with exceptional flexibility and strength, targeting sectors such as aerospace, defense, consumer electronics, transportation, and consumer goods. With its cutting-edge technology, AREVO is positioned to optimize additive manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers worldwide.
Briefcase Biotec
Seed Round in 2021
Briefcase Biotec develops KiloBaser, a Nespresso machine of DNA synthesis - enabling cutting edge research without detours.
KiloBaser is a device for printing short synthetic DNA sequences. It enables individual scientists to easily produce the DNA they need on their desktops, while speeding up production of the basics for all genetic engineering and synthetic biology research and development.
Headquartered in Graz, Steiermark, KiloBaser was founded in 2013 by Martin Jost and Alexander Murer.
Quell, Inc., founded in 2020 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing an immersive fitness game that combines exercise with interactive gameplay. The company's product includes a low-cost wearable device featuring smart resistance bands, which guides users through engaging combat workouts at home. Quell's unique approach to fitness allows players to achieve their fitness goals while enjoying an intense workout within a virtual fantasy world. The startup charges a monthly fee to provide fresh content, positioning itself as a blend of Peloton and gaming experiences.
SiPhox Health
Seed Round in 2020
SiPhox Health, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative diagnostic solutions. The company develops next-generation diagnostics infrastructure, including at-home test kits and central lab systems. Their flagship product is a disposable biosensor cartridge that assesses 17 blood biomarkers, providing insights into inflammation, hormonal health, metabolic fitness, and cardiovascular health. SiPhox Health's platform merges biochemistry, photonic chip technology, integrated photonics, electronics, and microfluidics to enable sensitive readouts of immunoassays and nucleic acid tests, facilitating point-of-need and at-home diagnostics.
AREVO, based in Silicon Valley, California, is a technology company specializing in direct digital additive manufacturing of ultra-strong, lightweight composite parts for high-volume end-use applications. The company combines advanced materials, powerful design and build software, and free motion robotics to achieve true three-dimensional construction. This innovative approach allows AREVO to move beyond prototyping, facilitating the design and production of large, mass-manufactured parts and structures. By leveraging the unique properties of composite materials, AREVO provides designers and manufacturers with exceptional flexibility and strength, targeting sectors such as aerospace, defense, consumer electronics, transportation, and consumer goods. With its cutting-edge technology, AREVO is positioned to optimize additive manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers worldwide.
Kernel, a neuroscience company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, develops advanced brain-recording technologies aimed at enhancing human cognition. The company specializes in creating a non-invasive brain interface that captures neural signals with quality comparable to traditional imaging methods like fMRI and MEG, while being as user-friendly as EEG. Kernel's primary focus is on addressing dysfunctions linked to neurodegenerative diseases, offering neuroprosthetics that can mimic, repair, and improve cognitive functions. Additionally, the company provides access to brain imaging devices that enable remote experimentation, thereby furthering the understanding and treatment of neurological disorders.
Light Field Lab
Series A in 2019
Light Field Lab, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of holographic display systems that create immersive visuals by projecting three-dimensional holograms into physical space. Founded in 2017 and based in San Jose, California, the company leverages advanced light field technology to generate multiple viewing angles that mimic real-world perceptions, allowing objects to appear to float in space without the need for head-mounted displays. Light Field Lab's innovations enable new opportunities in both consumer and enterprise markets, facilitating the integration of existing content into their holographic formats through a universal application programming interface. The company's mission is to pioneer a holographic future, advancing how visual media is experienced across various applications.
Tempo designs and develops a home fitness platform with personal guidance to help users in their training sessions. It features live elite trainers who can help users when they make mistakes. It has built-in three-dimensional sensors that track form, counts reps, and recommend weights. It helps users to improve in real-time. Powered by 3D motion sensors and AI, it analyzes 25 of the body’s essential joints as users work out and gives understood form feedback.
Moawia Eldeeb and Joshua Augustin founded it as Pivot in 2015, with its headquarters in San Francisco in California.
Helium Systems Inc. develops Internet-of-Things (IoT) technology, focusing on sensor devices that monitor environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, motion, and light. These sensors are utilized in various applications, including facility monitoring and quality control for medical products, energy management, air quality assessment, and refrigeration temperature regulation. The company offers a web and mobile dashboard for users to manage and access sensor data. Additionally, Helium operates a decentralized wireless network that enables low-power IoT devices to connect to the internet. This network incentivizes individuals to become network operators, rewarding them with a cryptocurrency for validating network transactions and contributing to the network's integrity. Incorporated in 2013 and based in San Francisco, Helium Systems continues to innovate within the IoT landscape, enhancing the ability to gather insights from smart devices.
Zendar Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced radar systems specifically designed for autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, the company focuses on developing high-definition radar technology that integrates the advantages of traditional radar—such as long-range detection and all-weather functionality—with the high resolution typically associated with lidar systems. Zendar's radar solutions enable self-driving cars to operate safely in adverse weather conditions, providing high-resolution imaging that enhances situational awareness and overall safety for autonomous driving.
Boosted USA
Series B in 2018
Boosted USA, established in 2012 and based in Mountain View, California, specializes in designing and manufacturing electric skateboards. These boards are controlled wirelessly via a handheld device and are renowned for their power, portability, and fun riding experience. They cater to both recreational users and commuters, offering a range of models with customizable features such as ride modes, battery options, and braking systems. Boosted USA also operates battery recycling centers in the United States and sells its products online and internationally.
Canary
Funding Round in 2018
Canary Connect, Inc. is a New York-based technology company specializing in home security systems designed to enhance safety and connectivity for users. Founded in 2012, the company offers a range of products, including the all-in-one Canary security solution, which features an HD camera, siren, and air monitor, as well as the Canary Flex, a versatile HD security camera suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Additionally, Canary provides a web-based application, Canary Talk, which allows users to stream live video from their homes in real-time. The company focuses on delivering affordable and user-friendly smart home security solutions, catering to both renters and homeowners. Canary's products and services are available for purchase online, and they include subscription bundles that offer features such as 24/7 live video monitoring, AI-driven motion alerts, and video history, connecting homes to users' smartphones.
Canary Connect, Inc. is a New York-based technology company specializing in home security systems designed to enhance safety and connectivity for users. Founded in 2012, the company offers a range of products, including the all-in-one Canary security solution, which features an HD camera, siren, and air monitor, as well as the Canary Flex, a versatile HD security camera suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Additionally, Canary provides a web-based application, Canary Talk, which allows users to stream live video from their homes in real-time. The company focuses on delivering affordable and user-friendly smart home security solutions, catering to both renters and homeowners. Canary's products and services are available for purchase online, and they include subscription bundles that offer features such as 24/7 live video monitoring, AI-driven motion alerts, and video history, connecting homes to users' smartphones.
Digital Alloys
Series B in 2018
Digital Alloys, Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced metal 3-D printers based in Burlington, Massachusetts. Established in 2017 as a spinout from New Valence Robotics, the company specializes in high-speed, multi-metal additive manufacturing systems that enable the production of parts from a wide range of metals at significantly lower costs compared to traditional methods. Its innovative technology utilizes commodity wire as the raw material, allowing for a simpler and faster process of melting wire into complex shapes. This capability not only reduces manufacturing expenses but also empowers customers to explore new designs and create products with enhanced thermal, electrical, magnetic, and mechanical properties. Digital Alloys targets a diverse array of applications, aiming to make metal 3D printing more accessible and economical for various industries.
AREVO, based in Silicon Valley, California, is a technology company specializing in direct digital additive manufacturing of ultra-strong, lightweight composite parts for high-volume end-use applications. The company combines advanced materials, powerful design and build software, and free motion robotics to achieve true three-dimensional construction. This innovative approach allows AREVO to move beyond prototyping, facilitating the design and production of large, mass-manufactured parts and structures. By leveraging the unique properties of composite materials, AREVO provides designers and manufacturers with exceptional flexibility and strength, targeting sectors such as aerospace, defense, consumer electronics, transportation, and consumer goods. With its cutting-edge technology, AREVO is positioned to optimize additive manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers worldwide.
Light Field Lab
Seed Round in 2018
Light Field Lab, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of holographic display systems that create immersive visuals by projecting three-dimensional holograms into physical space. Founded in 2017 and based in San Jose, California, the company leverages advanced light field technology to generate multiple viewing angles that mimic real-world perceptions, allowing objects to appear to float in space without the need for head-mounted displays. Light Field Lab's innovations enable new opportunities in both consumer and enterprise markets, facilitating the integration of existing content into their holographic formats through a universal application programming interface. The company's mission is to pioneer a holographic future, advancing how visual media is experienced across various applications.
Zendar Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced radar systems specifically designed for autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, the company focuses on developing high-definition radar technology that integrates the advantages of traditional radar—such as long-range detection and all-weather functionality—with the high resolution typically associated with lidar systems. Zendar's radar solutions enable self-driving cars to operate safely in adverse weather conditions, providing high-resolution imaging that enhances situational awareness and overall safety for autonomous driving.
Canary
Venture Round in 2017
Canary Connect, Inc. is a New York-based technology company specializing in home security systems designed to enhance safety and connectivity for users. Founded in 2012, the company offers a range of products, including the all-in-one Canary security solution, which features an HD camera, siren, and air monitor, as well as the Canary Flex, a versatile HD security camera suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Additionally, Canary provides a web-based application, Canary Talk, which allows users to stream live video from their homes in real-time. The company focuses on delivering affordable and user-friendly smart home security solutions, catering to both renters and homeowners. Canary's products and services are available for purchase online, and they include subscription bundles that offer features such as 24/7 live video monitoring, AI-driven motion alerts, and video history, connecting homes to users' smartphones.
Zendar Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced radar systems specifically designed for autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, the company focuses on developing high-definition radar technology that integrates the advantages of traditional radar—such as long-range detection and all-weather functionality—with the high resolution typically associated with lidar systems. Zendar's radar solutions enable self-driving cars to operate safely in adverse weather conditions, providing high-resolution imaging that enhances situational awareness and overall safety for autonomous driving.
Creator
Venture Round in 2017
Creator Inc. is an innovative company based in San Francisco that specializes in designing and developing robotic systems for the food industry, specifically focused on hamburger production. Founded in 2009, Creator's technology automates the entire process of crafting gourmet burgers, from grinding fresh meat to slicing vegetables and assembling the final product, all without human intervention. The robots cater to various food establishments, including burger restaurants, convenience stores, food trucks, and vending applications, allowing them to serve high-quality food efficiently and at competitive prices. The team comprises experienced roboticists and culinary experts, including alumni from prestigious institutions and renowned restaurants, which enhances their ability to blend technology with gourmet food preparation. Creator aims to revolutionize the fast-food experience by offering customized, freshly made hamburgers that meet the demands of modern consumers.
Digital Alloys
Series A in 2017
Digital Alloys, Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced metal 3-D printers based in Burlington, Massachusetts. Established in 2017 as a spinout from New Valence Robotics, the company specializes in high-speed, multi-metal additive manufacturing systems that enable the production of parts from a wide range of metals at significantly lower costs compared to traditional methods. Its innovative technology utilizes commodity wire as the raw material, allowing for a simpler and faster process of melting wire into complex shapes. This capability not only reduces manufacturing expenses but also empowers customers to explore new designs and create products with enhanced thermal, electrical, magnetic, and mechanical properties. Digital Alloys targets a diverse array of applications, aiming to make metal 3D printing more accessible and economical for various industries.
Canary Connect, Inc. is a New York-based technology company specializing in home security systems designed to enhance safety and connectivity for users. Founded in 2012, the company offers a range of products, including the all-in-one Canary security solution, which features an HD camera, siren, and air monitor, as well as the Canary Flex, a versatile HD security camera suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Additionally, Canary provides a web-based application, Canary Talk, which allows users to stream live video from their homes in real-time. The company focuses on delivering affordable and user-friendly smart home security solutions, catering to both renters and homeowners. Canary's products and services are available for purchase online, and they include subscription bundles that offer features such as 24/7 live video monitoring, AI-driven motion alerts, and video history, connecting homes to users' smartphones.
AREVO, based in Silicon Valley, California, is a technology company specializing in direct digital additive manufacturing of ultra-strong, lightweight composite parts for high-volume end-use applications. The company combines advanced materials, powerful design and build software, and free motion robotics to achieve true three-dimensional construction. This innovative approach allows AREVO to move beyond prototyping, facilitating the design and production of large, mass-manufactured parts and structures. By leveraging the unique properties of composite materials, AREVO provides designers and manufacturers with exceptional flexibility and strength, targeting sectors such as aerospace, defense, consumer electronics, transportation, and consumer goods. With its cutting-edge technology, AREVO is positioned to optimize additive manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers worldwide.
Thync, Inc. is a technology company based in Los Gatos, California, founded in 2011. The company specializes in developing wearable devices that leverage neurosignaling to facilitate transitions between different mental states, such as energy, calm, and focus. Drawing on expertise in neurobiology and neuroscience, Thync creates bioelectronic products aimed at enhancing mental well-being and addressing various consumer needs. Their innovative technology enables users to boost energy levels and improve mental clarity by directly activating specific nerves and neurons through neurostimulation patches. Thync's focus on the intersection of neuroscience and consumer electronics positions it as a pioneer in the field of wearable mental health technology.
Helium Systems Inc. develops Internet-of-Things (IoT) technology, focusing on sensor devices that monitor environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, motion, and light. These sensors are utilized in various applications, including facility monitoring and quality control for medical products, energy management, air quality assessment, and refrigeration temperature regulation. The company offers a web and mobile dashboard for users to manage and access sensor data. Additionally, Helium operates a decentralized wireless network that enables low-power IoT devices to connect to the internet. This network incentivizes individuals to become network operators, rewarding them with a cryptocurrency for validating network transactions and contributing to the network's integrity. Incorporated in 2013 and based in San Francisco, Helium Systems continues to innovate within the IoT landscape, enhancing the ability to gather insights from smart devices.
Varentec, Inc. is a company that specializes in power electronics equipment aimed at optimizing power delivery for the electric grid. Founded in 2002 and based in Santa Clara, California, Varentec develops innovative solutions, including a grid optimization system and a web-based software platform for device control and data visualization. Its products are designed to enhance energy savings and reduce voltage volatility, contributing to a more resilient and cost-effective electrical distribution system. The company's technology focuses on managing grid-edge devices and transforming power delivery infrastructure, catering to both industrial applications and broader energy needs.
littleBits Electronics
Series B in 2015
littleBits Electronics Inc. is a company that specializes in electronic building blocks that connect magnetically, empowering users to design, invent, and prototype with electronics. Founded in 2011 by Ayah Bdeir and based in New York, littleBits offers a diverse range of modules, including circuit boards with specific functions, hardware development kits, and various accessories such as USB and power modules, remote triggers, micro sequencers, and light sensors. The company's open-source library features over 60 electronic modules, allowing users to share designs and create their own innovative solutions. As of August 2019, littleBits operates as a subsidiary of Sphero, Inc.
Tempo designs and develops a home fitness platform with personal guidance to help users in their training sessions. It features live elite trainers who can help users when they make mistakes. It has built-in three-dimensional sensors that track form, counts reps, and recommend weights. It helps users to improve in real-time. Powered by 3D motion sensors and AI, it analyzes 25 of the body’s essential joints as users work out and gives understood form feedback.
Moawia Eldeeb and Joshua Augustin founded it as Pivot in 2015, with its headquarters in San Francisco in California.
Canary Connect, Inc. is a New York-based technology company specializing in home security systems designed to enhance safety and connectivity for users. Founded in 2012, the company offers a range of products, including the all-in-one Canary security solution, which features an HD camera, siren, and air monitor, as well as the Canary Flex, a versatile HD security camera suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Additionally, Canary provides a web-based application, Canary Talk, which allows users to stream live video from their homes in real-time. The company focuses on delivering affordable and user-friendly smart home security solutions, catering to both renters and homeowners. Canary's products and services are available for purchase online, and they include subscription bundles that offer features such as 24/7 live video monitoring, AI-driven motion alerts, and video history, connecting homes to users' smartphones.
Helium Systems Inc. develops Internet-of-Things (IoT) technology, focusing on sensor devices that monitor environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, motion, and light. These sensors are utilized in various applications, including facility monitoring and quality control for medical products, energy management, air quality assessment, and refrigeration temperature regulation. The company offers a web and mobile dashboard for users to manage and access sensor data. Additionally, Helium operates a decentralized wireless network that enables low-power IoT devices to connect to the internet. This network incentivizes individuals to become network operators, rewarding them with a cryptocurrency for validating network transactions and contributing to the network's integrity. Incorporated in 2013 and based in San Francisco, Helium Systems continues to innovate within the IoT landscape, enhancing the ability to gather insights from smart devices.
Thync, Inc. is a technology company based in Los Gatos, California, founded in 2011. The company specializes in developing wearable devices that leverage neurosignaling to facilitate transitions between different mental states, such as energy, calm, and focus. Drawing on expertise in neurobiology and neuroscience, Thync creates bioelectronic products aimed at enhancing mental well-being and addressing various consumer needs. Their innovative technology enables users to boost energy levels and improve mental clarity by directly activating specific nerves and neurons through neurostimulation patches. Thync's focus on the intersection of neuroscience and consumer electronics positions it as a pioneer in the field of wearable mental health technology.
Avogy, Inc. is a company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2010, that specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of vertical gallium nitride (GaN) based power semiconductor devices. The company produces diodes, JFETs, and vertical GaN transistors, which are essential for improving the efficiency and reliability of power conversion systems. Avogy's innovative products enable system manufacturers to significantly reduce power consumption, size, weight, and costs of various applications, including data center servers, switches, routers, solar and wind inverters, and electric and hybrid vehicles. By focusing on GaN on GaN technology, Avogy aims to enhance the performance and reliability of power electronics, thereby supporting advancements in electrical characterization, reliability testing, and product development for its clients.
Narrative
Series B in 2014
Narrative AB specializes in innovative wearable cameras that facilitate the automatic capture of photographs and videos. The flagship product, the Narrative Clip, is a compact camera that can be clipped onto clothing, allowing users to effortlessly document their experiences without the need for manual operation. Accompanied by a mobile app, the device organizes, analyzes, and shares images, enabling users to revisit their most significant moments. The app supports both Android and iPhone devices, allowing for easy transfer of photos to personal Narrative Libraries in the cloud and sharing via social media platforms. Founded in 2012, Narrative is headquartered in Linköping, Sweden, with additional offices in Stockholm, Lund, and San Francisco. The company was previously known as Memoto AB before rebranding in 2013.
Centipede Semi
Series A in 2014
Centipede Semi is a privately held IP provider specializing in high end processors. Centipede brings fresh ideas and unique technology to the heart of the most advanced digital products. It empower customers with deep control of the technology within the processor and dramatically enhance existing architecture solutions influencing multi-billion dollar markets.
Varentec, Inc. is a company that specializes in power electronics equipment aimed at optimizing power delivery for the electric grid. Founded in 2002 and based in Santa Clara, California, Varentec develops innovative solutions, including a grid optimization system and a web-based software platform for device control and data visualization. Its products are designed to enhance energy savings and reduce voltage volatility, contributing to a more resilient and cost-effective electrical distribution system. The company's technology focuses on managing grid-edge devices and transforming power delivery infrastructure, catering to both industrial applications and broader energy needs.
Canary Connect, Inc. is a New York-based technology company specializing in home security systems designed to enhance safety and connectivity for users. Founded in 2012, the company offers a range of products, including the all-in-one Canary security solution, which features an HD camera, siren, and air monitor, as well as the Canary Flex, a versatile HD security camera suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Additionally, Canary provides a web-based application, Canary Talk, which allows users to stream live video from their homes in real-time. The company focuses on delivering affordable and user-friendly smart home security solutions, catering to both renters and homeowners. Canary's products and services are available for purchase online, and they include subscription bundles that offer features such as 24/7 live video monitoring, AI-driven motion alerts, and video history, connecting homes to users' smartphones.
littleBits Electronics
Series A in 2013
littleBits Electronics Inc. is a company that specializes in electronic building blocks that connect magnetically, empowering users to design, invent, and prototype with electronics. Founded in 2011 by Ayah Bdeir and based in New York, littleBits offers a diverse range of modules, including circuit boards with specific functions, hardware development kits, and various accessories such as USB and power modules, remote triggers, micro sequencers, and light sensors. The company's open-source library features over 60 electronic modules, allowing users to share designs and create their own innovative solutions. As of August 2019, littleBits operates as a subsidiary of Sphero, Inc.
Consumer Physics
Series A in 2013
Consumer Physics develops and markets SCiO, the smallest near-infrared spectrometer. It empowers consumers and businesses to analyze materials using a molecular sensor that connects to smartphone apps and a cloud-based database of material fingerprints.
eASIC
Private Equity Round in 2013
eASIC Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 1999. The company specializes in manufacturing eASIC platforms that significantly lower the cost of ownership and production time for customized silicon devices. Its product offerings include the Nextreme family of devices, which are designed to reduce development costs and turnaround times compared to standard cell ASICs, while also minimizing power consumption and unit costs. The Nextreme-3 and Nextreme-2 platforms represent the fourth and third generations of these devices, respectively. Additionally, eASIC provides the easicopy ASIC, which offers OEMs a pathway to transition from Nextreme devices to a cell-based design, further enhancing cost efficiency and performance. The eZ-IP alliance program also supports customers by providing access to verified eASIC-ready IP cores, facilitating quicker market entry. eASIC's products are utilized across various applications, including wireless infrastructure and consumer handheld devices, serving a global customer base.
Embrace Global
Series A in 2013
Embrace Innovations is a Bengaluru-based healthcare technology company focused on developing innovative and affordable medical devices for emerging markets. The company specializes in creating solutions to improve maternal and child health, notably through its flagship product, the Embrace Nest, a portable infant warmer designed for low birth-weight and premature babies. This device offers a cost-effective alternative to conventional incubators, priced at less than 1% of typical incubator solutions, aiming to reduce the high mortality rate among premature infants. In addition to its existing products, Embrace conducts research and development to foster new low-cost healthcare innovations, addressing critical needs in underserved communities.
Arista Networks
Seed Round in 2012
Arista Networks is a computer networking firm that specializes in delivering cloud networking solutions tailored for large data centers and high-performance computing environments. Founded in 2004, the company provides a range of Ethernet switches and software, with its flagship product being the extensible operating system (EOS), which operates uniformly across all its devices. Arista has deployed over three million cloud networking ports globally, offering products that include 1/10/40 and 100 GbE solutions. The firm has steadily increased its market share, primarily serving high-speed applications, and counts major corporations such as Microsoft and Meta Platforms among its largest customers. Approximately three-quarters of Arista's sales are generated from the North American market.
Consumer Physics
Series A in 2012
Consumer Physics develops and markets SCiO, the smallest near-infrared spectrometer. It empowers consumers and businesses to analyze materials using a molecular sensor that connects to smartphone apps and a cloud-based database of material fingerprints.
littleBits Electronics
Series A in 2012
littleBits Electronics Inc. is a company that specializes in electronic building blocks that connect magnetically, empowering users to design, invent, and prototype with electronics. Founded in 2011 by Ayah Bdeir and based in New York, littleBits offers a diverse range of modules, including circuit boards with specific functions, hardware development kits, and various accessories such as USB and power modules, remote triggers, micro sequencers, and light sensors. The company's open-source library features over 60 electronic modules, allowing users to share designs and create their own innovative solutions. As of August 2019, littleBits operates as a subsidiary of Sphero, Inc.
Varentec, Inc. is a company that specializes in power electronics equipment aimed at optimizing power delivery for the electric grid. Founded in 2002 and based in Santa Clara, California, Varentec develops innovative solutions, including a grid optimization system and a web-based software platform for device control and data visualization. Its products are designed to enhance energy savings and reduce voltage volatility, contributing to a more resilient and cost-effective electrical distribution system. The company's technology focuses on managing grid-edge devices and transforming power delivery infrastructure, catering to both industrial applications and broader energy needs.
Touchstone Semiconductor
Series A in 2011
Touchstone Semiconductor is a designer and manufacturer of high-performance analog integrated circuits (ICs) headquartered in Milpitas, California. Founded in 2010, the company focuses on creating innovative solutions that address critical challenges faced by electronics companies. Touchstone's proprietary products are distinguished by their unique combination of features and performance, setting them apart in the analog market. Additionally, their second-source products are pin-compatible and specification identical to competitive offerings, providing valuable alternatives for customers in need of hard-to-secure sole-sourced products.
Matrix Industries
Seed Round in 2011
Matrix Industries, Inc. is a technology company based in Menlo Park, California, specializing in the manufacture of thermoelectric products designed for energy harvesting. Founded in 2011, the company is best known for its MATRIX PowerWatch, a smartwatch that harnesses body heat to power its functions, eliminating the need for traditional charging. The watch not only tracks calories burned and activity levels but also monitors sleep patterns. In addition to the smartwatch, Matrix Industries offers various energy harvesting components, including boost converters and thermoelectric energy harvesters, which are distributed through a network of distributors. The company was previously known as Silicium Energy, Inc.
Veebeam Ltd. is a technology company specializing in wireless technologies and products designed to facilitate video streaming and wireless applications. Founded in 2002 and based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, Veebeam develops software for streaming HD audio and video content from set-top boxes to televisions, alongside designing embedded hardware systems for the consumer electronics sector. The company offers a range of products, including Veebeam VideoCaster software, which allows users to stream content from PCs to TVs, and solutions such as Veebeam HD and Veebeam SD that simplify access to various internet video platforms. Additionally, Veebeam provides in-home video solutions utilizing DLNA/UPnP protocols for seamless streaming between networked devices. Its products are compatible with multiple operating systems and are distributed to OEMs and service providers via online retail platforms in several countries. Veebeam was formerly known as Staccato Communications Limited and underwent a name change in April 2010. However, as of October 28, 2013, the company is in liquidation.
iKoa
Venture Round in 2010
An early-stage semiconductor start-up company, iKoa® is dedicated to becoming a leader in enabling low-power, high-performance semiconductor products for consumer mobile devices in the mobile communications, entertainment, and personal computer markets.
Founded by repeat entrepreneurs, iKoa surmounts the capability of today's semiconductor solutions by offering previously unattainable performance and new features for end-user products, at a very low power consumption. With iKoa's disruptive technology, semiconductor products can be designed with up to 4X more performance, more features, and 1/10th the power consumption of competing methods.
iKoa has offices in Menlo Park, California (Silicon Valley) and engineering and development operations in Hyderabad, India.
eASIC Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 1999. The company specializes in manufacturing eASIC platforms that significantly lower the cost of ownership and production time for customized silicon devices. Its product offerings include the Nextreme family of devices, which are designed to reduce development costs and turnaround times compared to standard cell ASICs, while also minimizing power consumption and unit costs. The Nextreme-3 and Nextreme-2 platforms represent the fourth and third generations of these devices, respectively. Additionally, eASIC provides the easicopy ASIC, which offers OEMs a pathway to transition from Nextreme devices to a cell-based design, further enhancing cost efficiency and performance. The eZ-IP alliance program also supports customers by providing access to verified eASIC-ready IP cores, facilitating quicker market entry. eASIC's products are utilized across various applications, including wireless infrastructure and consumer handheld devices, serving a global customer base.
iKoa
Debt Financing in 2010
An early-stage semiconductor start-up company, iKoa® is dedicated to becoming a leader in enabling low-power, high-performance semiconductor products for consumer mobile devices in the mobile communications, entertainment, and personal computer markets.
Founded by repeat entrepreneurs, iKoa surmounts the capability of today's semiconductor solutions by offering previously unattainable performance and new features for end-user products, at a very low power consumption. With iKoa's disruptive technology, semiconductor products can be designed with up to 4X more performance, more features, and 1/10th the power consumption of competing methods.
iKoa has offices in Menlo Park, California (Silicon Valley) and engineering and development operations in Hyderabad, India.
Varentec
Venture Round in 2010
Varentec, Inc. is a company that specializes in power electronics equipment aimed at optimizing power delivery for the electric grid. Founded in 2002 and based in Santa Clara, California, Varentec develops innovative solutions, including a grid optimization system and a web-based software platform for device control and data visualization. Its products are designed to enhance energy savings and reduce voltage volatility, contributing to a more resilient and cost-effective electrical distribution system. The company's technology focuses on managing grid-edge devices and transforming power delivery infrastructure, catering to both industrial applications and broader energy needs.
SeaMicro
Venture Round in 2009
SeaMicro is a company focused on developing innovative low-power data center solutions aimed at addressing the escalating energy consumption of traditional servers. With the power demands of servers having more than doubled over the past six years, SeaMicro has engineered a new server architecture that utilizes advanced CPU design, virtualization, supercomputing, and networking technologies. Their compact servers consume only one-quarter of the power and occupy one-sixth of the space of conventional servers, making them an efficient alternative for scale-out infrastructures. Furthermore, SeaMicro's servers are designed to be plug-and-play, ensuring compatibility without the need for modifications to existing software operating systems, applications, or management systems. This approach positions SeaMicro as a leader in transforming the data center landscape into a more sustainable and efficient environment.
Staccato Communications
Venture Round in 2008
Staccato Communications, Inc. offers ultra wideband wireless enabled devices for the wireless USB, Bluetooth, and Internet protocol connectivity to the personal computing, consumer electronics, and mobile phone industries. Its products include single-chip integrated circuits, device adapter and device module design kits, reference design kits, wireless USB development kits, and streaming services development kits. The company also provides Ripcord Software, which provides a software stack for variety of ultra wide band applications, as well as includes installers, firmware, middleware, drivers, customization tools, and firmware upgrade tools. Staccato Communications’ products are used in various applications, such as printers, camera, mass storage devices, portable media players, wireless docking, wireless projectors, Web cameras, wireless HDTV, wireless speakers, set top boxes, wireless displays, purchasing content, sharing content, and personal servers. Staccato Communications, Inc. was formerly known as Discrete Time Communications, Inc.
The company was founded in 2002 and is based in San Diego, California.
eASIC Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 1999. The company specializes in manufacturing eASIC platforms that significantly lower the cost of ownership and production time for customized silicon devices. Its product offerings include the Nextreme family of devices, which are designed to reduce development costs and turnaround times compared to standard cell ASICs, while also minimizing power consumption and unit costs. The Nextreme-3 and Nextreme-2 platforms represent the fourth and third generations of these devices, respectively. Additionally, eASIC provides the easicopy ASIC, which offers OEMs a pathway to transition from Nextreme devices to a cell-based design, further enhancing cost efficiency and performance. The eZ-IP alliance program also supports customers by providing access to verified eASIC-ready IP cores, facilitating quicker market entry. eASIC's products are utilized across various applications, including wireless infrastructure and consumer handheld devices, serving a global customer base.
Spatial Photonics
Series B in 2007
Spatial Photonics specializes in the development and manufacturing of microdisplays designed for both business and consumer projection display applications. The company’s innovative microdisplays utilize reflective digital light modulators that effectively control and modulate light intensity. By focusing on this niche technology, Spatial Photonics aims to enhance visual experiences across various platforms by providing high-quality projection solutions.
An early-stage semiconductor start-up company, iKoa® is dedicated to becoming a leader in enabling low-power, high-performance semiconductor products for consumer mobile devices in the mobile communications, entertainment, and personal computer markets.
Founded by repeat entrepreneurs, iKoa surmounts the capability of today's semiconductor solutions by offering previously unattainable performance and new features for end-user products, at a very low power consumption. With iKoa's disruptive technology, semiconductor products can be designed with up to 4X more performance, more features, and 1/10th the power consumption of competing methods.
iKoa has offices in Menlo Park, California (Silicon Valley) and engineering and development operations in Hyderabad, India.
Artimi is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development, marketing, and sale of semiconductors, software, and reference designs aimed at enabling high-speed wireless connectivity in portable consumer electronics. The company focuses on delivering silicon solutions that utilize ultra-wideband technologies to support high bandwidth wireless communication. Artimi's product offerings include MAC controllers and various reference design kits for wireless USB, hard disk drives, and printers, which facilitate the integration of advanced wireless capabilities into consumer devices.
eASIC Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 1999. The company specializes in manufacturing eASIC platforms that significantly lower the cost of ownership and production time for customized silicon devices. Its product offerings include the Nextreme family of devices, which are designed to reduce development costs and turnaround times compared to standard cell ASICs, while also minimizing power consumption and unit costs. The Nextreme-3 and Nextreme-2 platforms represent the fourth and third generations of these devices, respectively. Additionally, eASIC provides the easicopy ASIC, which offers OEMs a pathway to transition from Nextreme devices to a cell-based design, further enhancing cost efficiency and performance. The eZ-IP alliance program also supports customers by providing access to verified eASIC-ready IP cores, facilitating quicker market entry. eASIC's products are utilized across various applications, including wireless infrastructure and consumer handheld devices, serving a global customer base.
eASIC Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 1999. The company specializes in manufacturing eASIC platforms that significantly lower the cost of ownership and production time for customized silicon devices. Its product offerings include the Nextreme family of devices, which are designed to reduce development costs and turnaround times compared to standard cell ASICs, while also minimizing power consumption and unit costs. The Nextreme-3 and Nextreme-2 platforms represent the fourth and third generations of these devices, respectively. Additionally, eASIC provides the easicopy ASIC, which offers OEMs a pathway to transition from Nextreme devices to a cell-based design, further enhancing cost efficiency and performance. The eZ-IP alliance program also supports customers by providing access to verified eASIC-ready IP cores, facilitating quicker market entry. eASIC's products are utilized across various applications, including wireless infrastructure and consumer handheld devices, serving a global customer base.