MESH

MESH is a private equity firm based in Taipei, Taiwan, established in 2015. It focuses on early-stage investments in technology-based companies, particularly those involved in software development. By collaborating closely with entrepreneurs, MESH aims to understand their business and technological challenges, enabling them to navigate obstacles and seize new opportunities. The firm leverages a global ecosystem of cross-industry partners to support its portfolio companies, fostering innovation and growth within the tech sector.

Bob Cheng

Partner

Edward Chyau

Managing Partner

Sam Lam

Managing Partner

Ben Liu

Investment Partner

Ethan Lo

Senior Associate

Tony Yu

Partner

16 past transactions

Empower Semiconductor

Series C in 2021
Empower Semiconductor. They are the industry’s first company dedicated to enabling the design of high efficiency, integrated voltage regulators (VR) in SoCs. Their world class team has developed a patent pending breakthrough power management architecture which is re-defining the cost, size and energy efficiency of voltage regulators for applications ranging from low-power mobile devices to higher powered server and communications systems.

Oculii

Series B in 2021
Oculii is an advanced radar sensor developer specializing in 4D radar design and fusion. 4D sensors have traditionally been the domain of high power, expensive military grade radar or laser systems. Backed by top-tier Silicon Valley angel investors and VCs - they've turned this paradigm on its head, leveraging advanced sensor fusion techniques to manufacture smarter, high precision sensors and systems. Their technology allows us to extract unprecedented accuracy, range, and 4D positioning information from commodity off the shelf low-cost radar elements, bringing high resolution radar imaging to the next frontier.

HYPR

Series C in 2021
HYPR is The Passwordless Company backed by Comcast, Samsung, and Mastercard. The HYPR Cloud Platform makes it easy to go Passwordless across the enterprise by combining the security of a smart card with the convenience of a smartphone. With HYPR, businesses are finally able to solve the desktop MFA gap, eliminate customer passwords, and deliver lightning-fast login experiences their users love.

Plus

Series C in 2020
PlusAI, Inc. develops self- driving trucks to enable commercialization of autonomous transport. The company operates a fleet of autonomous trucks in pilot programs in collaboration with freight shipping companies. PlusAI, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Cupertino, California.

Centera Photonics

Series A in 2020
Centera Photonics Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells optoelectronic system on chips (SoC) and silicon photonic devices. The company offers optical interconnect modules and OE-ICs for optical communications. Its product lines include Datacom, Consumer Electronics, and Customized solutions. The company was formerly known as CENTERA and changed its name to Centera Photonics Inc. in June 2011. Centera Photonics Inc. was founded in 2010 and is based in Hsinchu City, Taiwan.

DeepMap

Series B in 2020
DeepMap is solving the HD mapping and localization and big data management challenge for L4/5 autonomous vehicles. They are based in Palo Alto, CA, and have blue-chip investors supporting a world-class team from Google Earth, Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Baidu Maps. Autonomous mobility will have a huge impact on society and we are excited to be able to help make it a safe reality in partnership with automotive industry companies.

Navitas Semiconductor

Series B in 2020
Navitas Semiconductor develops advanced gallium nitride (GaN) power integrated circuits (ICs) aimed at transforming power electronics across various markets. The company's GaNFast Power ICs enhance power systems by operating up to 100 times faster than traditional silicon, while offering four times higher power density and 40% less energy loss. These products cater to a diverse range of applications including mobile phones, laptops, wireless charging, LED lighting, and datacenters. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, Navitas Semiconductor distributes its innovative solutions both domestically and internationally, with a significant portion of its revenue originating from China. The company focuses on integrating GaN power technology with drive, control, and protection mechanisms to facilitate efficient energy use and fast charging capabilities in consumer and enterprise markets.

Skyroam

Series C in 2019
Skyroam was founded in Silicon Valley by technology veterans who have identified a common point of pain among fellow business travelers: getting a fast, reliable mobile internet connection while on the road is a challenge. And when returning home, the traveler invariably receives a shockingly high roaming bill. This problem is becoming more acute as data consumption skyrockets, driven by smartphones, tablets, netbooks, and even wearables. Skyroam’s solution to this problem is 3GMate, a global mobile hotspot that provides easy, fast, secure and affordable mobile data around the world. 3Gmate keeps you connected on the road; keeps your corporate data secure; and drives efficiency into your company’s BYOD program. The next step for Skyroam is to power the Internet of Things. By leveraging our patented virtual SIM technology, Skyroam delivers a local SIM over the air to ensure a seamless data connection around the world for your IoT application. Skyroam’s vSIM technology enables companies in the wireless ecosystem to easily deploy mobile connectivity anywhere in the world, simplifying supply chain, reducing costs, and improving service levels.

Umbo Computer Vision

Series A in 2017
Umbo Computer Vision Inc. is a Taiwanese company that specializes in the design and development of cloud-based security cameras. Focused on enhancing operational efficiency and reducing ownership costs, Umbo offers a range of products including the Umbo SmartDome, a self-learning professional cloud camera, and the Umbo SmartBullet, designed for various business and governmental applications. Their AI-driven platform, Umbo Light, provides real-time alerts while minimizing false alarms from environmental factors such as foliage and weather. Umbo's technology is applicable across diverse environments, including small offices, retail spaces, educational institutions, and large-scale city surveillance systems. The company's innovative approach allows enterprises to manage their security needs through a streamlined, user-friendly system.

HYPR

Series A in 2017
HYPR is The Passwordless Company backed by Comcast, Samsung, and Mastercard. The HYPR Cloud Platform makes it easy to go Passwordless across the enterprise by combining the security of a smart card with the convenience of a smartphone. With HYPR, businesses are finally able to solve the desktop MFA gap, eliminate customer passwords, and deliver lightning-fast login experiences their users love.

Notion

Series A in 2017
Notion is a smart self-monitoring system that empowers home and property owners to be proactive in protecting their spaces, people, and possessions. The company offers data analytics, intuitive user experience, and an all-in-one, the oreo-sized sensor that allows for real-time alerts ranging from motion and temperature to water leaks and alarms so that customers can be notified of issues at home instantly. The company was established by Brett Jurgens and Ryan Margoles in 2013 and it is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

HYPR

Seed Round in 2016
HYPR is The Passwordless Company backed by Comcast, Samsung, and Mastercard. The HYPR Cloud Platform makes it easy to go Passwordless across the enterprise by combining the security of a smart card with the convenience of a smartphone. With HYPR, businesses are finally able to solve the desktop MFA gap, eliminate customer passwords, and deliver lightning-fast login experiences their users love.

Velo Labs dba Lattis

Seed Round in 2016
Velo Labs (DBA Lattis) is a smart city startup focused on improving urban living through intelligent technology solutions. Its first product, Ellipse, is a smart bicycle lock that provides theft alerts, keyless entry and solar charging.

ParkiFi

Seed Round in 2016
ParkiFi, Inc. designs and offers IoT-enabled parking sensors. The company also provides platform solutions to manage and show open spots in parking spaces. It offers solutions for parking garages, surface lots, and municipal parking. It serves private parking operators and owners, property managers and REITs, and city parking services departments and urban planners. ParkiFi, Inc. was formerly known as Krumly LLC. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Denver, Colorado. As of February 1, 2018, ParkiFi, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of DISH Network Corporation.

Umbo Computer Vision

Seed Round in 2016
Umbo Computer Vision Inc. is a Taiwanese company that specializes in the design and development of cloud-based security cameras. Focused on enhancing operational efficiency and reducing ownership costs, Umbo offers a range of products including the Umbo SmartDome, a self-learning professional cloud camera, and the Umbo SmartBullet, designed for various business and governmental applications. Their AI-driven platform, Umbo Light, provides real-time alerts while minimizing false alarms from environmental factors such as foliage and weather. Umbo's technology is applicable across diverse environments, including small offices, retail spaces, educational institutions, and large-scale city surveillance systems. The company's innovative approach allows enterprises to manage their security needs through a streamlined, user-friendly system.

Loopd

Seed Round in 2015
Loopd provides physical intelligence to corporate events. It helps corporate marketers learn how people interact with each other, with the company, and with the company's products. The Loopd event engagement system is a bi-directional CRM solution that enables the exchange of content and contact information passively and automatically. Through its enterprise IoT analytics and sensors, it gathers and interprets rich data so that marketers have a more sophisticated understanding of valuable business relationships and interactions at conferences, exhibits, and product activations. Headquartered in San Francisco, Loopd has raised $2.5 million in seed investment from Marc Benioff (founder of Salesforce), Tim Draper (founding partner of DFJ Ventures), Rick Dalzell (former CIO at Amazon) and other top investors.