Bosch

The Bosch Group, founded in 1886, is a global supplier of technology and services, employing approximately 390,000 associates across 60 countries. With a reported sales revenue of 73.1 billion euros in 2016, Bosch operates in four primary sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. As a prominent player in the Internet of Things (IoT) space, Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes, smart cities, connected mobility, and connected industry, leveraging its expertise in sensor technology, software, and services. The company focuses on creating integrated, cross-domain solutions and aims to enhance quality of life through its products and services. Bosch Engineering develops advanced electronic systems for various applications, including automotive and industrial sectors, while providing consulting, testing, and development services. The Bosch Group is committed to innovation and maintains a strong research and development presence, with 59,000 associates dedicated to this effort across 120 global locations.

David Abraham

Investment Principal

Yu Bai

Investment Director

Hongquan Jiang

Partner

Paulina Szyzdek

Investor

Markus Thill

MD

Carolin Tolksdorf

Investment Director

Jan Westerhüs

Investment Partner

Shan Wu

Investment Director

Sun-Joung You

Senior Investment Director

Past deals in ASIC

Syntiant

Series D in 2022
Syntiant is moving artificial intelligence and machine learning from the cloud to edge devices. Syntiant’s advanced chip solutions merge deep learning with semiconductor design to produce ultra-low-power, high performance, deep neural network processors for always-on applications in battery-powered devices, such as smartphones, smart speakers, earbuds, hearing aids, and laptops. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Irvine, California.

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.

Aclima

Series B in 2020
Aclima Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that designs and deploys environmental sensor networks to measure and analyze air pollution and greenhouse gases. Established in 2007, Aclima combines advanced sensor technology, climate science, enterprise software, and machine learning to deliver hyperlocal air quality data at a block-by-block resolution. Its solutions generate real-time streaming data that allows for the creation of high-resolution maps of emissions, covering various pollutants such as CO2, methane, and particulate matter. Aclima's technology is aimed at commercial and government sectors, providing actionable insights that help communities and industries manage their environmental impact. Recognized as a 2017 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer and featured in the 2018 Global Cleantech 100, Aclima's mission focuses on improving public health and planetary well-being through enhanced environmental intelligence.

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.

Syntiant

Series B in 2018
Syntiant is moving artificial intelligence and machine learning from the cloud to edge devices. Syntiant’s advanced chip solutions merge deep learning with semiconductor design to produce ultra-low-power, high performance, deep neural network processors for always-on applications in battery-powered devices, such as smartphones, smart speakers, earbuds, hearing aids, and laptops. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Irvine, California.

ABAX Sensing

Venture Round in 2018
ABAX is developing an ultra-low cost, small form factor automotive grade Lidar solution based on Frequency-Modulated Continuous Waves. The company is headquartered in Xian (CN).

Graphcore

Series C in 2017
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.

Graphcore

Series B in 2017
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.

Graphcore

Series A in 2016
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.

Movidius

Series E in 2015
Movidius is a vision processor company that designs compact, high-performance, ultralow power, computational imaging and vision processing chips, software, development tools and reference designs. Movidius’ architecture delivers a new wave of intelligent and contextually aware experiences for consumers in mobile and wearable devices, and other consumer and industrial camera applications. Movidius is headquartered in San Mateo, California. Movidius is a venture-backed start-up with investors including: AIB Seed Capital Fund, Atlantic Bridge, Capital-E, DFJ Esprit and Robert Bosch Venture Capital.

Movidius

Series D in 2013
Movidius is a vision processor company that designs compact, high-performance, ultralow power, computational imaging and vision processing chips, software, development tools and reference designs. Movidius’ architecture delivers a new wave of intelligent and contextually aware experiences for consumers in mobile and wearable devices, and other consumer and industrial camera applications. Movidius is headquartered in San Mateo, California. Movidius is a venture-backed start-up with investors including: AIB Seed Capital Fund, Atlantic Bridge, Capital-E, DFJ Esprit and Robert Bosch Venture Capital.

Intrinsic ID

Venture Round in 2012
Intrinsic ID B.V. specializes in digital authentication solutions, primarily for the Internet of Things (IoT) and embedded applications. The company is known for its SRAM Physical Unclonable Function (SRAM PUF) technology, which utilizes semiconductor manufacturing variations to create unique identifiers and keys for authenticating chips, data, devices, and systems. This approach allows for cost-effective implementation of authentication and key provisioning without the need for additional hardware. Intrinsic ID offers several key products, including Broadkey, Citadel, Quiddicard, and Quiddikey, which facilitate secure key management and anti-counterfeiting measures. The company's solutions are widely employed to validate payment systems, secure connectivity, authenticate sensors, and protect sensitive government and military data. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, Intrinsic ID has garnered recognition for its innovative technology, including the EU 2016 Innovation Radar Prize. Its products have been validated in millions of devices and meet stringent certification standards.

Akustica

Acquisition in 2005
Akustica, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializing in the development and commercialization of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) micro electro mechanical systems (MEMS) microphones. Founded in 2001, Akustica produces single-chip digital and analog microphones that enhance voice-input quality across various applications, including mobile phones, notebook personal computers, Internet telephony systems, headsets, speakers, cameras, and devices for sensing and communication. Since 2009, the company has operated as a subsidiary of Robert Bosch North America, Inc.