Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is a leading American multinational technology company based in Redmond, Washington, that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a diverse range of software products and services. Its offerings include the Windows operating system, Microsoft Office suite, and a variety of enterprise solutions through Microsoft Dynamics, which encompasses customer relationship management (CRM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Additionally, Microsoft provides gaming hardware like Xbox consoles, as well as cloud services via Microsoft Azure. The company also runs several global accelerator programs, such as those in London, Seattle, Beijing, and Paris, aimed at nurturing startups by providing mentorship, technical support, and resources to foster growth and innovation. With a commitment to empowering entrepreneurs, Microsoft for Startups offers free access to its cloud services and facilitates connections with its extensive partner ecosystem. Founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975, Microsoft has established itself as a pivotal player in the technology sector, serving both consumer and commercial markets worldwide.

Erin Burchfield

Global Director, Microsoft Philanthropies - Tech for Social Impact

Alexia Cambon

Senior Director, Research

Shinesa Cambric

Principal Product Manager

Puneet Chandok

Corporate Vice President of Microsoft India and South Asia

Yuval Eldar

Partner GM IoT / OT Security

Bill Gates

Co-Founder

Nir Giller

Partner and Director of IoT and OT Security

Scott Guthrie

Executive Vice President

Rashida Hodge

VP, Azure Data and AI | Customer Success

Philip Meyer

Partner Technology Strategist - Hosting and Cloud

Brandon Middaugh

Senior Director, Climate Innovation Fund

Ashok Misra

Principal PM Manager

Satya Nadella

CEO

Patricia Obermaier

Vice President, US Health and Life Sciences

Emily Rich

Director of Startups

Mohammed Saleh

Health Director

Brad Smith

President

Emilia Zarei

Founder and CEO

Past deals in Hardware

Refirm Labs

Acquisition in 2021
ReFirm Labs, Inc. specializes in identifying cyber threats within the firmware of connected devices, focusing on the Internet of Things (IoT) and consumer electronics. Founded in 2017 and based in Fulton, Maryland, the company offers a range of products and services aimed at enhancing firmware security. Its notable offerings include Binwalk, an open-source firmware extraction tool, and the Centrifuge Platform, which automates the vetting and validation of firmware, enabling the detection and mitigation of security flaws. ReFirm's technology supports global companies by assessing product security during and after development and continuously monitoring for new vulnerabilities. Additionally, the company provides training, firmware analysis, vulnerability disclosure, and remediation services, helping device manufacturers and asset operators manage cyber supply chain risks effectively.

Graphcore

Series E in 2020
Graphcore Limited, a hardware systems company develops intelligent processing units. It offers IPU-Accelerator cards, which can be plugged into a server to accelerate machine-learning applications; and IPU-Appliance products that provide enhanced performance to deliver inference systems supporting various users or provide faster training. Graphcore Limited was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Bristol, United Kingdom with additional locations in Palo Alto, California; London, United Kingdom; Oslo, Norway; and Beijing, China.

Kano

Corporate Round in 2020
Kano Computing Limited specializes in developing educational kits and a coding platform aimed at children and young learners. Founded in 2013 and based in London, the company provides a range of do-it-yourself hardware kits that allow users to create games, synthesize music, and animate characters. Its offerings include the Motion Sensor Kit, which uses a USB sensor to translate physical movements into data, enhancing the learning experience. Kano's products are designed to teach users about computers and coding through engaging, hands-on projects, fostering creativity and essential coding skills. The company sells its kits online and also exports its products internationally, making its educational tools accessible to a global audience.

Xsight Labs

Series A in 2020
Xsight Labs Ltd manufactures chip-set semiconductors for data center and automotive sector. It develops technology for accelerating next generation, cloud-based, data-intensive workloads such as machine learning, data analytics and disaggregated storage. Xsight Labs Ltd was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Kiryat Gat, Israel.

Xsight Labs

Series A in 2020
Xsight Labs Ltd manufactures chip-set semiconductors for data center and automotive sector. It develops technology for accelerating next generation, cloud-based, data-intensive workloads such as machine learning, data analytics and disaggregated storage. Xsight Labs Ltd was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Kiryat Gat, Israel.

Graphcore

Series D in 2018
Graphcore Limited, a hardware systems company develops intelligent processing units. It offers IPU-Accelerator cards, which can be plugged into a server to accelerate machine-learning applications; and IPU-Appliance products that provide enhanced performance to deliver inference systems supporting various users or provide faster training. Graphcore Limited was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Bristol, United Kingdom with additional locations in Palo Alto, California; London, United Kingdom; Oslo, Norway; and Beijing, China.

Human Inc

Series B in 2018
Human Inc. is a Seattle-based consumer technology company that specializes in manufacturing earphones. Established in 2015, the company focuses on creating products that prioritize the needs, relationships, and experiences of individuals. By integrating user-centric design principles, Human Inc. aims to enhance the auditory experience while fostering a connection between technology and its users.

Avere Systems

Acquisition in 2018
Avere Systems, Inc. specializes in cloud file storage infrastructure, focusing on hybrid cloud NAS architecture. The company provides a range of products, including Virtual FXT Edge filers, which serve as network-attached storage in the compute cloud, and CloudFusion, a cloud-based file system that streamlines file management by eliminating the use of isolated storage silos. Avere's offerings also include various software solutions for storage management, data migration, data protection, and cloud integration. These solutions enable enterprises to optimize storage performance while reducing complexity and costs associated with data storage. Avere serves multiple industries, including government, financial services, media and entertainment, life sciences, oil and gas, and software development. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Avere Systems operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Azure, leveraging advanced storage technology to enhance data accessibility and security for its clients.

Ruff

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Ruff, a special Internet of Things development platform designed to let devs easily develop code in JavaScript to run on a variety of devices. The aim of the platform is to make it easier to develop for IoT, using development tools that web devs either already know or can pick up easily. Ruff is a JavaScript runtime specialized in IoT development. Ruff makes embedded coding easy and more efficient by providing HAL, asynchronous I/O, event-driven programming. Ruff already has a big community of developers on its platform and has an extensive library of repositories with support for a range of devices, including sensors, cameras, and LEDs that are used frequently in IoT hardware. The platform also simplifies the process by eliminating the need for cross-compiling, and also removing any requirement for kernel development. Ruff's focus is all about making embedded development easy. In order to achieve this, Ruff not only allow developers to build with JavaScript, but also provide a platform Rap Registry for developers to share their drivers, frameworks, and libraries.

Human Inc

Seed Round in 2016
Human Inc. is a Seattle-based consumer technology company that specializes in manufacturing earphones. Established in 2015, the company focuses on creating products that prioritize the needs, relationships, and experiences of individuals. By integrating user-centric design principles, Human Inc. aims to enhance the auditory experience while fostering a connection between technology and its users.

newifi

Secondary Market in 2016
The first provider to offer "Miner+NAS+Router" hardware with DigiGold coin mining rewards in the American market. Just as bitcoin miners need to mine and get coins one by one, newifi™ miners will mine(sharing their bandwidth and computing power to get DigiGold on our platform. What makes our mining concept different from others is that our miners share their extra bandwidth, storage, and computing power with us. We collect bandwidth, storage, and computing power and resell them to content providers. The first crowdfunding CDN service provider with hardware installed in thousands of thousands American family. The CDN accelerated services can cover every aspect of internet applications:  Acceleration for on-demand streaming, live streaming such as online live broadcasts of movies, television, entertainment, videos, games, etc.  Accelerated file distribution: app application distribution, software upgrades, cloud storage, cloud download, game acceleration, etc.  Webpage acceleration: e-commerce, information, news portal, personal and enterprise websites. newifi™(新路由) Smart Router is the No.1 high-end smart family router brand and one of the top brands in China. newifi™ brand belongs to the Chengdu Diting Technology Co, Ltd. Chengdu Diting Technology Co, Ltd. is listed on New Third Board,(新三板) in China.

brightup

Seed Round in 2015
The company develops a plug & play smart home solution for the end-consumer market in Germany. The brightup system is connected hardware that allows you to automate, personalize and remote control your lights at home through an app. The system is sold as a bundle that includes the hardware and software required to take the first step towards home automation. Convenience is the main focus of the product and software design.

Tomoon

Series A in 2014
Beijing Tomoon Technology Co., Ltd. is a leading provider of intelligent equipment and wearable smart devices in China. The company specializes in developing advanced products such as Bluetooth speakers and smartwatches, focusing on optimizing solutions and enhancing user experiences. With a commitment to innovation and a technically skilled team, Tomoon aims to enrich the lives of millions through its cutting-edge devices and services.

Platform Solutions

Series C in 2007
Platform Solutions, Inc. develops Open Mainframe computers compatible with a set of datacenter environments and operating systems. It offers Open Mainframe servers, Open Systems servers, and NEC D-Series storage arrays. The company's System64 product line consolidates z/OS, Windows, and Linux operating system in one secure and reliable operating environment based on Intel Itanium 2 processor technology. Platform Solutions has a strategic partnership with T3 Technologies. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Sunnyvale, California. As of June 30, 2008, Platform Solutions, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of International Business Machines Corp.

Connectix

Acquisition in 2003
Connectix provided hardware and software solutions for remote computing access. In its initial product, Virtual, Connectix used VM technology to produce an implementation of virtual memory for personal computers. In 1997, Connectix introduced Virtual PC. This new product combined the VM technology with a processor emulator to enable Macintosh users to run Microsoft Windows and Windows applications on the Mac OS.

Adero

Series C in 2000
Adero, Inc. is a technology company based in Goleta, California, specializing in intelligent organization systems designed to help individuals locate lost or misplaced items. The company's mobile application, compatible with both iPhone and Android devices, aims to alleviate the stress associated with misplacing personal belongings by making them easier to track and organize. Founded in 2008 and formerly known as TrackR, Inc., Adero has garnered recognition for its innovative approach, including being named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2019. The company's services are offered online, focusing on enhancing user convenience and organization.

Apple

Post in 1997
Apple is a multinational corporation based in Cupertino, California, founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of consumer electronics, including smartphones, computers, and media devices, along with related software and online services. Its flagship products include the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, all of which are integrated into a cohesive ecosystem that enhances user experience. Apple is recognized for its innovation, particularly with the introduction of the Macintosh, the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface. The company sells its products through various channels, including retail stores, online platforms, and third-party retailers, reaching customers globally. Apple also develops its own software and semiconductors, collaborating with subcontractors for manufacturing. Over the years, it has expanded its offerings to include services like streaming video and subscription bundles, continuing to shape its reputation as a leader in technology and design.

LinkAge Software

Acquisition in 1997
LinkAge Software
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