Imagination Technologies

Imagination Technologies, established in 1977, is a UK-based company that designs and licenses advanced processor solutions for diverse markets. It specializes in graphics, video, vision, and embedded processing, along with multi-standard communications. Key products include PowerVR Graphics for multimedia processing, PowerVR Ray Tracing for fast ray tracing, PowerVR Video for hardware video encode and decode, and PowerVR Vision for integrated vision processing. The company also offers MIPS processor cores, Ensigma radio processing units, security solutions, and wire-speed switching and routing solutions. Imagination Technologies serves semiconductor, network operator, manufacturer, and OEM companies, catering to mobile, consumer, automotive, networking, and IoT markets.

Krishna Yarlagadda

President

10 past transactions

Ineda Systems

Series B in 2014
Ineda Systems Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of low-power system-on-chip (SoC) solutions, focusing on improving power consumption for wearable and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Hyderabad, India, the company employs a hierarchical computing architecture that allows multiple CPUs to operate independently while sharing resources. This architecture enhances contextual computing, enabling devices to remain in an always-on state and optimally utilize CPUs, peripherals, accelerators, and memory based on specific applications. Ineda's products are designed for various sectors, including automotive, healthcare, fitness, and smart infrastructure, supporting applications such as traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise control, and telehealth solutions. The company distributes its offerings through a network of partners across the United States, India, Taiwan, China, Korea, and Japan, positioning itself as a leader in low-power SoC development for both consumer and enterprise markets.

Ineda Systems

Series B in 2014
Ineda Systems Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of low-power system-on-chip (SoC) solutions, focusing on improving power consumption for wearable and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Hyderabad, India, the company employs a hierarchical computing architecture that allows multiple CPUs to operate independently while sharing resources. This architecture enhances contextual computing, enabling devices to remain in an always-on state and optimally utilize CPUs, peripherals, accelerators, and memory based on specific applications. Ineda's products are designed for various sectors, including automotive, healthcare, fitness, and smart infrastructure, supporting applications such as traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise control, and telehealth solutions. The company distributes its offerings through a network of partners across the United States, India, Taiwan, China, Korea, and Japan, positioning itself as a leader in low-power SoC development for both consumer and enterprise markets.

Posedge

Acquisition in 2013
Posedge is a provider of secure networking semiconductor intellectual property (IP) solutions, specializing in both wired and wireless technologies for system-on-chip (SoC) and field-programmable gate array (FPGA) applications. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including communication, networking, memory, and I/O sub-systems. Posedge enhances its IP offerings with associated hardware, software drivers, firmware, and software stacks, ensuring that clients receive tailored solutions. Additionally, the company provides design and verification services to facilitate customization, positioning itself as a key player in the semiconductor industry.

Green Plug

Series C in 2012
Green Plug, Inc. is a technology company based in San Ramon, California, founded in 2006. It specializes in digital controller technology for the AC-DC power adapter market, offering innovative solutions that enhance interoperability and sustainability in powering electronic devices. The company has developed several key products, including the Green Power Processor, which manages power supply and communication with enabled devices, and the Green Load Processor, which integrates a protocol stack for existing load devices. Its Greentalk platform enables intelligent power management by allowing power supplies to negotiate device requirements, reducing waste and promoting efficiency. This technology facilitates uniform connectivity across various consumer electronics, thus minimizing the need for multiple unique power converters. Green Plug's solutions not only streamline power supply design for manufacturers but also contribute to the reduction of electronic waste by enhancing the reusability of power adapters. The company's approach aims to transform the way electronic products are powered, creating a more sustainable and economically viable system.

MIPS Technologies

Acquisition in 2012
MIPS Technologies develops compute processors based on RISC-V instruction set architectures. It licenses its IP to semiconductor companies and system OEMs for use in AI-oriented markets like Automotive, Data Centers, and communications. The company offers embedded processors tailored to various market segments.

Nethra Imaging

Acquisition in 2012
Nethra Imaging, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in imaging and video solutions for various markets, including broadcast, medical, surveillance, and military applications. Founded in 2003, Nethra develops advanced silicon and board products that cover the entire signal chain, from capture and processing to storage and display. The company offers a range of products, including the NI-9065 image processor, the Merced CMOS IP Camera Platform designed for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the surveillance sector, and a Designer Tool Suite for embedded application developers. Additionally, Nethra provides networking and storage solutions, as well as products tailored for digital video and movie editing. The company utilizes proprietary algorithms to create flexible and programmable image and video processors, ensuring high performance and reliability in data transport and storage systems.

Caustic Graphics

Acquisition in 2010
Caustic Graphics, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company specializing in 3D computer graphics. Founded in 2006, it provides advanced graphics solutions to various industries, including film, video, gaming, transportation, and consumer products. The company develops innovative technologies such as CausticRT, a highly accelerated ray tracing system; CausticGL, a programming API with ray tracing extensions; and CausticOne, a graphics accelerator card designed to enhance CPU/GPU rendering of 3D imagery. Caustic Graphics aims to improve the efficiency and quality of 3D rendering across its diverse client base.

HelloSoft

Acquisition in 2010
HelloSoft (www.hellosoft.com) is one of the world's leading providers of V.VoIP and wireless LAN technologies. HelloSoft supplies both software and emiconductor connectivity intellectual property to semiconductor manufacturers, and supplies software intellectual property to major ODMs/OEMs and also to tier 1 service providers/operators who offer VoIP and Video over IP services. The HelloSoft business model is based on licensing fees and royalty payments. HelloSoft has a workforce of 85 people including an R&D facility in Hyderabad, India with corporate and sales offices in San Jose, California in the heart of Silicon Valley, with sales distributors and representatives worldwide. HelloSoft is led by company founder and CEO, Krishna Yarlagadda, who is supported by an experienced and highly innovative team. Imagination expects Krishna and his team to continue to remain actively involved in developing the HelloSoft product set. In addition Krishna Yarlagadda will assume the role of President, Imagination Technologies USA.

Cross Products Limited

Acquisition in 2001
Cross Products Limited, a company specialising in designing and producing high-quality development tools for real-time embedded microprocessors and DSPs under the well-known CodeScape brand. CodeScape is best known as the leading worldwide provider of advanced tools for the Hitachi’s successful SuperH family of microprocessors and DSPs.

Ensigma

Acquisition in 2001
Ensigma Limited, a private company specialising in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithms and technologies for entertainment, communication and speech applications.
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