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Global Catalyst Partners is an international venture capital firm with a focus on technology-oriented companies. Founded in 1999, the firm provides incubation, growth capital, seed, and early-stage investments to companies in the semiconductors, communication equipment, and software sectors. With partners who have extensive operating experience, GCP believes in the importance of global ventures from the outset, optimizing resources and opportunities. The firm operates with a single fund and team, assisting companies globally and leveraging strategic corporate relationships to help with recruitment, technology sourcing, and customer identification. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Global Catalyst Partners also has offices in Tokyo, Japan, and Beijing Province, China, reflecting its international reach and focus.

Mr. Ryo Hiraide

Managing Director

Junji Inoue

Venture Partner

Koji Osawa

Managing Principal and Co-Founder

Vijay Parikh

Managing Principal

Calvin Quek

VP, Asian Operations

75 past transactions

ACROVE

Series C in 2024
ACROVE is a platform that assists companies in streamlining their operations and increasing eCommerce sales. They support their customers' online stores. They provide services to clients who work in the e-commerce industry. They offer services in fields like the internet, artificial intelligence, and blockchain. They are enabling clients across all e-commerce brands.

Degas

Venture Round in 2023
Degas is an agriculture-focused business that aims to enhance the income of smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa. The company provides high-quality agricultural inputs, including seeds and fertilizers, alongside valuable farming knowledge. By utilizing proprietary credit scores for over 15,000 farmers, Degas assesses their bankability and facilitates access to necessary resources. An in-house developed app and database enable the collection of over 1.2 million data points, which help in visualizing operations and aggregating farmer data. Additionally, Degas is engaged in pilot projects with global companies to promote regenerative agriculture practices, aiming to reduce chemical fertilizer use and sequester carbon dioxide. Through these initiatives, Degas strives to increase agricultural yields, boost farmers' income, and maximize their potential in the region.

Torana

Series C in 2023
Torana, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the rental of educational toys through a subscription service known as "Toysub!" This service is designed for infants and toddlers, providing toys that adapt as children grow. Currently, Toysub! caters to approximately 15,000 households in Japan and has expanded its reach to Taiwan. By leveraging data from over 400,000 toy evaluations and more than 100,000 planning sessions, Torana has developed a systematic approach to select and deliver high-quality toys that support children's developmental needs. The company's mission is to enhance the quality time spent between parents and their children.

Frontier Field

Series B in 2022
Frontier Field is a venture company that brings the medical and healthcare fields together with the power of IT. It also engaged in the planning, development, sales, and maintenance of the nibyo mobile smartphone exclusively for medical institutions.

Countable

Series A in 2021
Countable provides virtual community management for corporations, non-profits, and political campaigns. They use technology to communicate and human interconnectedness. They produce technology solutions that facilitate community engagement.

Frontier Field

Venture Round in 2020
Frontier Field is a venture company that brings the medical and healthcare fields together with the power of IT. It also engaged in the planning, development, sales, and maintenance of the nibyo mobile smartphone exclusively for medical institutions.

Wisdom Academy

Venture Round in 2020
Wisdom Academy Inc. operates a range of educational and childcare services in Tokyo, Japan, focusing on the development of children and adults. The company runs Wisdom Afterschool centers that provide after-school care and a variety of lessons, including calligraphy, abacus, tea ceremony, art, music, and brain training exercises. Additionally, Wisdom Academy offers childcare services at Wisdom After Kindergarten centers for nursery and kindergarten children, ensuring a nurturing environment that fosters independence and leadership. The organization also caters to adult learners through its Wisdom Lesson centers, providing rich learning experiences. Founded in 2010, Wisdom Academy is dedicated to enhancing the educational journey of its students through a well-rounded curriculum and attentive services, including transportation and meal provisions.

Airporter

Series B in 2020
Airporter is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in baggage delivery services for travelers. Founded in November 2017, the company provides a low-cost, same-day luggage delivery service between airports and accommodations, allowing tourists to travel without the burden of their bags. Customers can easily manage their orders and payments through a smartphone application, ensuring a convenient experience. Airporter aims to enhance its offerings by forming partnerships with hotels and delivery systems. The company has also attracted significant investment from various venture capital firms to support its growth and expansion in the tourism sector.

SoleBrain

Venture Round in 2020
SoleBrain is a marketing platform designed to enhance business sales by leveraging a data-driven approach. It focuses on improving profitability and corporate value by integrating various online and offline data sources. The platform employs advanced technologies, including big data processing and artificial intelligence, to collect and centralize information, allowing businesses to gain insights into market dynamics. This enables clients to make informed decisions and pursue sustainable growth.

Kyuzitsu Hack

Seed Round in 2020
Kyuzitsu Hack is a business focused on enhancing holiday experiences through its innovative booking platform. The company offers a range of cultural experiences, including unique manufacturing tours and new sports activities, allowing customers to tailor their vacations according to personal preferences. By facilitating reservations for various activities and assisting in customized itinerary planning, Kyuzitsu Hack aims to provide comprehensive entertainment options that enrich clients' travel experiences. For any inquiries, customers can find the company's contact information on its website.

Gaziru

Seed Round in 2020
Gaziru specializes in image recognition technology, offering services that enable users to identify real-world objects through mobile device cameras. Their platform includes a flat object recognition service, which classifies various products, such as clothing and vehicles, while providing relevant digital information, including coupons and links to e-commerce sites. Additionally, Gaziru offers an individual identification service that enhances traceability during manufacturing by identifying products and components, ensuring authenticity within distribution channels. This technology allows for seamless integration of image recognition with information delivery, enhancing user experience and providing instant access to essential data.

Dimaag

Venture Round in 2020
Dimaag is a design and technology development company founded in 2018 and based in Silicon Valley, specializing in electric vehicle (EV) solutions for off-road machinery and charging systems applicable to both on-road and off-road vehicles. With a team of over 150 professionals, Dimaag is advancing its innovative EV solutions in collaboration with major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The company also offers a proprietary ecosystem of EV components, including swappable battery modules, motors, inverters, and software, aimed at enhancing efficiency and revenue for businesses. In addition to its EV initiatives, Dimaag has developed an AI Smart Factory solution, which is operational in high-volume manufacturing environments, achieving throughputs exceeding 200 million units per month. Furthermore, its Video Analytics AI Platform serves various industries such as health tech, semiconductor manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and supply chain logistics, providing improvements in productivity, quality, security, and cost efficiency.

Pont des Tech

Venture Round in 2020
Pont des Tech specializes in the collection, purchase, and resale of used personal computers and other equipment, facilitating their proper reuse and recycling. The company sources discarded PCs from major corporations, ensuring that these devices are refurbished and made available for educational purposes and remote work. By focusing on sustainability, Pont des Tech aims to promote the efficient use of technology while minimizing electronic waste. Its services contribute to a circular economy by extending the lifecycle of business information and communication equipment.

iYell

Venture Round in 2019
iYell Inc. is a Tokyo-based company, incorporated in 2016, that specializes in providing mortgage solutions for real estate companies. It has developed a comprehensive mortgage platform that focuses on facilitating mortgage analysis and streamlining the mortgage process. This platform consists of three main components: media for marketing purposes, technology to enhance procedural efficiency, and valuable information regarding the mortgage market and available closing rates. By collaborating with financial institutions, iYell enables both businesses and individuals to make informed decisions regarding their mortgage options, ultimately aiming to simplify the mortgage experience.

Taskey

Venture Round in 2019
Taskey, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that develops software designed for novelists and illustrators to facilitate story creation. The company serves as a smartphone novel community, aiming to broaden the reach of literary works globally. Through its innovative platform, Taskey supports writers and artists in sharing their creative narratives, enhancing the accessibility of storytelling in the digital age.

iYell

Venture Round in 2018
iYell Inc. is a Tokyo-based company, incorporated in 2016, that specializes in providing mortgage solutions for real estate companies. It has developed a comprehensive mortgage platform that focuses on facilitating mortgage analysis and streamlining the mortgage process. This platform consists of three main components: media for marketing purposes, technology to enhance procedural efficiency, and valuable information regarding the mortgage market and available closing rates. By collaborating with financial institutions, iYell enables both businesses and individuals to make informed decisions regarding their mortgage options, ultimately aiming to simplify the mortgage experience.

Taskey

Venture Round in 2018
Taskey, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that develops software designed for novelists and illustrators to facilitate story creation. The company serves as a smartphone novel community, aiming to broaden the reach of literary works globally. Through its innovative platform, Taskey supports writers and artists in sharing their creative narratives, enhancing the accessibility of storytelling in the digital age.

A1 Media Group

Venture Round in 2018
A1 Media Group is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing an Internet advertising platform and media monetization solutions. Founded in 2016, the company provides comprehensive support for advertisers, including digital marketing strategy planning and advertisement management. For media companies, A1 Media Group offers a range of services that encompass mediation and the creation of unique advertising products. The company also focuses on audience data solutions and holds multiple patents related to ad delivery utilizing this data. By leveraging its technical expertise, A1 Media Group aims to address marketing challenges and establish innovative Internet advertising services based on its proprietary data.

Sasuke Financial Lab

Venture Round in 2018
Sasuke Financial Lab is a provider of a digital financial planning platform that focuses on addressing various financial concerns and challenges. The company operates a digital insurance agency and offers a range of services including insurance and financial advice, asset management consultations, and guidance on mortgage, inheritance, tax savings, life insurance, and medical insurance. By enabling clients to make informed decisions, Sasuke Financial Lab aims to help individuals and businesses select optimal financial plans tailored to their specific needs.

Groove X

Series A in 2017
Groove X, Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2015, that specializes in the design and development of household robots infused with artificial intelligence and social robotics. These innovative robots aim to provide companionship and emotional support, addressing the challenges posed by societal trends such as aging populations, nuclear families, and dual-income households. Groove X focuses on creating a next-generation household robot that fosters genuine emotional connections, offering users warmth and companionship in their daily lives.

AXIS MOTION

Venture Round in 2017
AXIS MOTION facilitates an online platform that enables its users to find information, news, and updates related to real estate industry. AXIS MOTION offers opportunities for individuals to earn money by providing information related to real estate industry. AXIS MOTION was founded in July 2010 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Groove X

Seed Round in 2016
Groove X, Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2015, that specializes in the design and development of household robots infused with artificial intelligence and social robotics. These innovative robots aim to provide companionship and emotional support, addressing the challenges posed by societal trends such as aging populations, nuclear families, and dual-income households. Groove X focuses on creating a next-generation household robot that fosters genuine emotional connections, offering users warmth and companionship in their daily lives.

Raksul

Series D in 2016
Raksul Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing comprehensive printing services in Japan. Founded in 2009, Raksul offers a wide range of printed products, including flyers, business cards, pamphlets, posters, New Year’s cards, and various promotional materials. The company operates as a B2B platform, facilitating a streamlined connection between small and medium-sized enterprises and existing players in the printing, logistics, and advertising industries. By leveraging a sharing economy model, Raksul enables customers to access excess capacities from these industries at competitive prices, thereby simplifying traditional value chains and promoting efficiency.

Hospitality ONE

Venture Round in 2016
Hospitality ONE Company Limited, established in 2008 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in providing home healthcare services. The company focuses on the development and operation of home-visit nursing businesses, encompassing both insurance and non-insurance types. By offering tailored home-care solutions, Hospitality ONE aims to alleviate the anxiety associated with personal health concerns, ensuring that patients can receive appropriate care in the comfort of their homes. One of its key services includes the "Discharge Support Navigator," an internet-based platform designed to facilitate smoother transitions from hospital to home care.

Fuller

Series C in 2016
Fuller, Inc. is a software development company based in Kashiwa-shi, Japan, founded in 2011. The firm specializes in mobile application development and data analytics services, primarily targeting app developers and businesses looking to enhance their digital presence. Key offerings include App Ape Analytics, which provides market research and analytics for mobile applications, and App Ape Console, a tool that integrates with Google Analytics for comprehensive app performance tracking. Fuller also offers various applications, such as Joren, which converts websites into native mobile apps, along with several utility and gaming apps designed to improve user engagement and device management. The company's products support effective marketing strategies and aim to facilitate the growth of mobile enterprises by providing valuable insights and analytics.

TesTee

Venture Round in 2016
TesTee Inc. is a Japanese company focused on developing and operating survey applications, including its flagship product, TesTee, and a chat-based research tool called Fast Sonar. The company specializes in gathering insights from the youth market through innovative questionnaire and research applications. By providing advanced survey software and related features, TesTee enables businesses to effectively conduct research and obtain valuable information to inform their strategies.

AXIS MOTION

Venture Round in 2016
AXIS MOTION facilitates an online platform that enables its users to find information, news, and updates related to real estate industry. AXIS MOTION offers opportunities for individuals to earn money by providing information related to real estate industry. AXIS MOTION was founded in July 2010 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Groove X

Seed Round in 2016
Groove X, Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2015, that specializes in the design and development of household robots infused with artificial intelligence and social robotics. These innovative robots aim to provide companionship and emotional support, addressing the challenges posed by societal trends such as aging populations, nuclear families, and dual-income households. Groove X focuses on creating a next-generation household robot that fosters genuine emotional connections, offering users warmth and companionship in their daily lives.

Fuller

Venture Round in 2015
Fuller, Inc. is a software development company based in Kashiwa-shi, Japan, founded in 2011. The firm specializes in mobile application development and data analytics services, primarily targeting app developers and businesses looking to enhance their digital presence. Key offerings include App Ape Analytics, which provides market research and analytics for mobile applications, and App Ape Console, a tool that integrates with Google Analytics for comprehensive app performance tracking. Fuller also offers various applications, such as Joren, which converts websites into native mobile apps, along with several utility and gaming apps designed to improve user engagement and device management. The company's products support effective marketing strategies and aim to facilitate the growth of mobile enterprises by providing valuable insights and analytics.

Raksul

Series C in 2015
Raksul Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing comprehensive printing services in Japan. Founded in 2009, Raksul offers a wide range of printed products, including flyers, business cards, pamphlets, posters, New Year’s cards, and various promotional materials. The company operates as a B2B platform, facilitating a streamlined connection between small and medium-sized enterprises and existing players in the printing, logistics, and advertising industries. By leveraging a sharing economy model, Raksul enables customers to access excess capacities from these industries at competitive prices, thereby simplifying traditional value chains and promoting efficiency.

ZOCAI

Series A in 2014
ZOCAI offers jewelry products that include platinum diamond rings and wedding rings. They allow consumers to directly buy goods or services from a seller over the internet using a web browser or a mobile app. Their products serve consumers.

Verient

Venture Round in 2012
Verient, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based payment solutions that enhance transaction management for financial institutions and merchants. The company's InfiniPAY platform integrates with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to streamline payment instructions and facilitate automatic reconciliation. Verient also offers Spend Control, which addresses audit, compliance, and fraud issues associated with corporate purchasing and travel and entertainment cards through detailed transaction controls. Additionally, its Advanced Reporting feature allows users to generate and schedule customized reports for delivery. By converting non-revenue-producing payments into credit card transactions, Verient enables businesses of all sizes to increase revenue while simultaneously reducing fraud losses. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Verient serves a diverse customer base across various sectors.

Teranetics

Venture Round in 2010
Teranetics is a prominent mixed-signal integrated circuit (IC) company that specializes in the development of silicon products tailored for advanced communication applications. The company's core team possesses extensive experience in product development within the fields of advanced communication systems and silicon technology. Teranetics benefits from the support of a group of venture investors who have significant expertise and a history of success in the semiconductor and communication sectors.

Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment

Series D in 2010
Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. is a Chinese company that specializes in manufacturing micro-fabrication equipment for the semiconductor industry and high-tech sectors. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Shanghai, the company is a key supplier of essential equipment used in the production of micron-sized and nanoscale devices. Its product offerings include plasma etching equipment, deep silicon etching equipment, and metal-organic chemical vapor deposition systems. These technologies play a critical role in the development of advanced integrated circuits and LED chips, which are foundational for innovations in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics. Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. serves a growing customer base across China and Asia, contributing to advancements in the semiconductor manufacturing landscape.

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.

Actelis Networks

Venture Round in 2009
Actelis Networks, Inc. specializes in high-performance broadband solutions over copper, enabling the delivery of Ethernet and broadband access services. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Fremont, California, the company offers a range of products, including aggregation switches, Ethernet access devices, and various broadband amplifiers. Its solutions cater to service operators and government customers, addressing needs in residential broadband, business Ethernet, small cell and Wi-Fi backhaul, as well as intelligent traffic systems and municipal networks. Actelis Networks effectively transforms copper infrastructure into a strategic asset, facilitating reliable and cost-effective connectivity for Internet of Things (IoT) projects across diverse environments such as cities, campuses, and military bases. The company emphasizes security in its networking solutions, ensuring protection for critical IoT data through advanced coding and encryption technologies. Actelis distributes its products via a network of resellers and maintains research and development facilities in Tel Aviv, alongside regional sales offices globally.

Beceem Communications

Venture Round in 2009
Beceem Communications is a fabless semiconductor company focused on the WiMAX market, providing essential components for mobile broadband communications devices. The company specializes in baseband and radio frequency (RF) chips, along with integrated circuits and reference designs, enabling customers to incorporate its 4G solutions into various end-user devices such as modems, mobile routers, and smartphones. Beceem has established itself as a leader in the industry, achieving milestones such as being the first to market with a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005 and subsequently releasing the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. Their comprehensive hardware and software solutions support a wide range of applications, making them a key player in the development of mobile broadband technologies.

Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment

Series C in 2008
Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. is a Chinese company that specializes in manufacturing micro-fabrication equipment for the semiconductor industry and high-tech sectors. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Shanghai, the company is a key supplier of essential equipment used in the production of micron-sized and nanoscale devices. Its product offerings include plasma etching equipment, deep silicon etching equipment, and metal-organic chemical vapor deposition systems. These technologies play a critical role in the development of advanced integrated circuits and LED chips, which are foundational for innovations in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics. Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. serves a growing customer base across China and Asia, contributing to advancements in the semiconductor manufacturing landscape.

sliceX

Series B in 2008
SliceX, established in 1996, is a prominent designer and supplier of high-performance, low-power analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs). The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of over 200 silicon-proven analog function blocks, enabling it to deliver valuable analog IC solutions for a variety of applications. These applications span multiple sectors, including consumer electronics, communications infrastructure, video imaging, industrial equipment, automotive, and medical fields. With a focus on innovation and quality, SliceX has positioned itself as a key player in the integrated circuit market.

OmniPV

Venture Round in 2008
OmniPV they develops and produces solar energy solutions for their clients. Their renewable energy is both environmentally safe and economically sustainable as a source of energy.

SoundHound AI

Series B in 2008
SoundHound AI is a technology company specializing in voice-enabled artificial intelligence and conversational intelligence solutions. Founded in 2005 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company offers a range of products, including Hound, a voice-enabled search engine, and SoundHound, a music search and discovery application. Additionally, it provides Houndify, a platform that supports natural language understanding, speech recognition, and the ability to process complex queries. SoundHound AI helps brands create customized conversational experiences, allowing them to voice-enable their products and access valuable data for enhanced customer interactions. With locations in major cities across the United States, Canada, and Japan, the company aims to improve user engagement through natural voice interactions across various industries.

Actelis Networks

Series F in 2008
Actelis Networks, Inc. specializes in high-performance broadband solutions over copper, enabling the delivery of Ethernet and broadband access services. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Fremont, California, the company offers a range of products, including aggregation switches, Ethernet access devices, and various broadband amplifiers. Its solutions cater to service operators and government customers, addressing needs in residential broadband, business Ethernet, small cell and Wi-Fi backhaul, as well as intelligent traffic systems and municipal networks. Actelis Networks effectively transforms copper infrastructure into a strategic asset, facilitating reliable and cost-effective connectivity for Internet of Things (IoT) projects across diverse environments such as cities, campuses, and military bases. The company emphasizes security in its networking solutions, ensuring protection for critical IoT data through advanced coding and encryption technologies. Actelis distributes its products via a network of resellers and maintains research and development facilities in Tel Aviv, alongside regional sales offices globally.

Verient

Series A in 2008
Verient, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based payment solutions that enhance transaction management for financial institutions and merchants. The company's InfiniPAY platform integrates with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to streamline payment instructions and facilitate automatic reconciliation. Verient also offers Spend Control, which addresses audit, compliance, and fraud issues associated with corporate purchasing and travel and entertainment cards through detailed transaction controls. Additionally, its Advanced Reporting feature allows users to generate and schedule customized reports for delivery. By converting non-revenue-producing payments into credit card transactions, Verient enables businesses of all sizes to increase revenue while simultaneously reducing fraud losses. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Verient serves a diverse customer base across various sectors.

Teranetics

Series D in 2008
Teranetics is a prominent mixed-signal integrated circuit (IC) company that specializes in the development of silicon products tailored for advanced communication applications. The company's core team possesses extensive experience in product development within the fields of advanced communication systems and silicon technology. Teranetics benefits from the support of a group of venture investors who have significant expertise and a history of success in the semiconductor and communication sectors.

Siimpel Corporation

Series D in 2007
Siimpel Corporation has been in the business of innovation since its original founding in 2000 as SiWave. With a heritage from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and a background in high-precision navigation grade MEMS sensors, the company has maintained a leadership in technology. In its short history, Siimpel Corporation created the smallest high port count optical switches in the world, packaged MEMS components for NASA's Mars rovers, developed the world's first MEMS horizon sensor, developed the highest precision laser ranging system, and created the world's smallest stages using MEMS technology. A recipient of the ATP (advanced technology program) award from NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), Siimpel is proud of its history of ground breaking innovation. Since 2004, Siimpel has been applying the high precision MEMS platform technology to enable the drastic reduction in size of high performance digital cameras. Siimpel's innovative products set new standards for the size and performance of digital cameras in mobile platforms.

Miradia

Series C in 2007
Miradia is a manufacturer specializing in micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) products. The company employs advanced technology to integrate MEMS structures directly onto complementary metal-oxide semiconductors and utilizes wafer scale packaging. Established in 2003 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Miradia was previously known as XHP Microsystems, Inc. As of 2009, it operates as a subsidiary of Touch Micro-system Technology.

Yoomba

Series A in 2007
Yoomba is a free service that lets anyone with an e-mail address send and receive instant messages and VoIP calls without creating any new user accounts. Needing only a functioning e-mail address, users can quickly download the Yoomba client from the company website, and without any registration can contact other e-mail addresses over chat or VoIP call by clicking one of two buttons that automatically appear next to e-mails in your e-mail client. In order to chat or make calls, however, both users need to have Yoomba: if the other address contacted does not have Yoomba, he/she will get an e-mail directed to Yoomba's download site. Yoomba is compatible with many e-mail clients inculding GMail, Yahoo Mail, Hotmail, and Outlook. The service is great because it eliminates the need for phone numbers. Users only need their email account and an email address to make a call or IM. Now based in Silicon Valley, Yoomba was originally founded in Tel Aviv, Israel as one of the world's first open communications companies. It faces competition from other more popular services like the IM client [Meebo](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/Meebo) and VoIP company [Skype](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/Skype), which have larger user bases and offer some more features. Yet Yoomba is unique to offer an open standard available to any community: it connects people universally across e-mail address as opposed to over closed user networks which often involve registration and restrictions. Yoomba reached over 500,000 users in less than a month from its July 2007 launch.

iKoa

Series A in 2007
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.

Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment

Series B in 2007
Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. is a Chinese company that specializes in manufacturing micro-fabrication equipment for the semiconductor industry and high-tech sectors. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Shanghai, the company is a key supplier of essential equipment used in the production of micron-sized and nanoscale devices. Its product offerings include plasma etching equipment, deep silicon etching equipment, and metal-organic chemical vapor deposition systems. These technologies play a critical role in the development of advanced integrated circuits and LED chips, which are foundational for innovations in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics. Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. serves a growing customer base across China and Asia, contributing to advancements in the semiconductor manufacturing landscape.

Aquest Systems

Series B in 2007
Aquest Systems Corporation provides automation equipment for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. It offers No-Wait-Manufacturing, which improves fab productivity by reducing fab cycle-time and improving equipment utilization, as well as increasing flexibility of fab layout and expansion in an IC fab; No-Wait-Productivity Improvement that optimizes material movement in an existing fab by eliminating or minimizing bottlenecks; and FabEX Transporter, which creates FOUP transportation. Aquest Systems Corporation was founded in 2004 and is based in Sunnyvale, California. It has operations and locations in Sunnyvale, California; Tokyo, Japan; Taichung, Taiwan; Bangalore, India; and Singapore, Singapore.

Beceem Communications

Series D in 2007
Beceem Communications is a fabless semiconductor company focused on the WiMAX market, providing essential components for mobile broadband communications devices. The company specializes in baseband and radio frequency (RF) chips, along with integrated circuits and reference designs, enabling customers to incorporate its 4G solutions into various end-user devices such as modems, mobile routers, and smartphones. Beceem has established itself as a leader in the industry, achieving milestones such as being the first to market with a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005 and subsequently releasing the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. Their comprehensive hardware and software solutions support a wide range of applications, making them a key player in the development of mobile broadband technologies.

Actelis Networks

Series E in 2007
Actelis Networks, Inc. specializes in high-performance broadband solutions over copper, enabling the delivery of Ethernet and broadband access services. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Fremont, California, the company offers a range of products, including aggregation switches, Ethernet access devices, and various broadband amplifiers. Its solutions cater to service operators and government customers, addressing needs in residential broadband, business Ethernet, small cell and Wi-Fi backhaul, as well as intelligent traffic systems and municipal networks. Actelis Networks effectively transforms copper infrastructure into a strategic asset, facilitating reliable and cost-effective connectivity for Internet of Things (IoT) projects across diverse environments such as cities, campuses, and military bases. The company emphasizes security in its networking solutions, ensuring protection for critical IoT data through advanced coding and encryption technologies. Actelis distributes its products via a network of resellers and maintains research and development facilities in Tel Aviv, alongside regional sales offices globally.

Teranetics

Series C in 2006
Teranetics is a prominent mixed-signal integrated circuit (IC) company that specializes in the development of silicon products tailored for advanced communication applications. The company's core team possesses extensive experience in product development within the fields of advanced communication systems and silicon technology. Teranetics benefits from the support of a group of venture investors who have significant expertise and a history of success in the semiconductor and communication sectors.

Newport Media

Series C in 2006
Newport Media is a fabless semiconductor company that develops and sells highly integrated solutions for emerging digital audio and mobile TV broadcasts standards. Market research firm In-Stat forecasts that the market for TV enabled cellular phones will grow to over 80 million units annually by 2010. To optimally address this and other significant market opportunities, Newport Media has assembled a management and development team with comprehensive system semiconductor experience in wireless handset and digital set-top box industries. Newport Media development team leverages its collective experience in these converging industries to develop broadcast multi-media architectures and IC implementations with unprecedented performance, power consumption, size and cost. Newport Media is a member of all major mobile TV industry forums and is an active participant in the international standardization process.

Verient

Series A in 2006
Verient, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based payment solutions that enhance transaction management for financial institutions and merchants. The company's InfiniPAY platform integrates with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to streamline payment instructions and facilitate automatic reconciliation. Verient also offers Spend Control, which addresses audit, compliance, and fraud issues associated with corporate purchasing and travel and entertainment cards through detailed transaction controls. Additionally, its Advanced Reporting feature allows users to generate and schedule customized reports for delivery. By converting non-revenue-producing payments into credit card transactions, Verient enables businesses of all sizes to increase revenue while simultaneously reducing fraud losses. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Verient serves a diverse customer base across various sectors.

Beceem Communications

Series D in 2006
Beceem Communications is a fabless semiconductor company focused on the WiMAX market, providing essential components for mobile broadband communications devices. The company specializes in baseband and radio frequency (RF) chips, along with integrated circuits and reference designs, enabling customers to incorporate its 4G solutions into various end-user devices such as modems, mobile routers, and smartphones. Beceem has established itself as a leader in the industry, achieving milestones such as being the first to market with a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005 and subsequently releasing the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. Their comprehensive hardware and software solutions support a wide range of applications, making them a key player in the development of mobile broadband technologies.

Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment

Series B in 2006
Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. is a Chinese company that specializes in manufacturing micro-fabrication equipment for the semiconductor industry and high-tech sectors. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Shanghai, the company is a key supplier of essential equipment used in the production of micron-sized and nanoscale devices. Its product offerings include plasma etching equipment, deep silicon etching equipment, and metal-organic chemical vapor deposition systems. These technologies play a critical role in the development of advanced integrated circuits and LED chips, which are foundational for innovations in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics. Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. serves a growing customer base across China and Asia, contributing to advancements in the semiconductor manufacturing landscape.

Miradia

Series C in 2006
Miradia is a manufacturer specializing in micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) products. The company employs advanced technology to integrate MEMS structures directly onto complementary metal-oxide semiconductors and utilizes wafer scale packaging. Established in 2003 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Miradia was previously known as XHP Microsystems, Inc. As of 2009, it operates as a subsidiary of Touch Micro-system Technology.

SoundHound AI

Series A in 2006
SoundHound AI is a technology company specializing in voice-enabled artificial intelligence and conversational intelligence solutions. Founded in 2005 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company offers a range of products, including Hound, a voice-enabled search engine, and SoundHound, a music search and discovery application. Additionally, it provides Houndify, a platform that supports natural language understanding, speech recognition, and the ability to process complex queries. SoundHound AI helps brands create customized conversational experiences, allowing them to voice-enable their products and access valuable data for enhanced customer interactions. With locations in major cities across the United States, Canada, and Japan, the company aims to improve user engagement through natural voice interactions across various industries.

Newport Media

Series B in 2006
Newport Media is a fabless semiconductor company that develops and sells highly integrated solutions for emerging digital audio and mobile TV broadcasts standards. Market research firm In-Stat forecasts that the market for TV enabled cellular phones will grow to over 80 million units annually by 2010. To optimally address this and other significant market opportunities, Newport Media has assembled a management and development team with comprehensive system semiconductor experience in wireless handset and digital set-top box industries. Newport Media development team leverages its collective experience in these converging industries to develop broadcast multi-media architectures and IC implementations with unprecedented performance, power consumption, size and cost. Newport Media is a member of all major mobile TV industry forums and is an active participant in the international standardization process.

Beceem Communications

Series C in 2006
Beceem Communications is a fabless semiconductor company focused on the WiMAX market, providing essential components for mobile broadband communications devices. The company specializes in baseband and radio frequency (RF) chips, along with integrated circuits and reference designs, enabling customers to incorporate its 4G solutions into various end-user devices such as modems, mobile routers, and smartphones. Beceem has established itself as a leader in the industry, achieving milestones such as being the first to market with a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005 and subsequently releasing the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. Their comprehensive hardware and software solutions support a wide range of applications, making them a key player in the development of mobile broadband technologies.

Siimpel Corporation

Series C in 2005
Siimpel Corporation has been in the business of innovation since its original founding in 2000 as SiWave. With a heritage from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and a background in high-precision navigation grade MEMS sensors, the company has maintained a leadership in technology. In its short history, Siimpel Corporation created the smallest high port count optical switches in the world, packaged MEMS components for NASA's Mars rovers, developed the world's first MEMS horizon sensor, developed the highest precision laser ranging system, and created the world's smallest stages using MEMS technology. A recipient of the ATP (advanced technology program) award from NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), Siimpel is proud of its history of ground breaking innovation. Since 2004, Siimpel has been applying the high precision MEMS platform technology to enable the drastic reduction in size of high performance digital cameras. Siimpel's innovative products set new standards for the size and performance of digital cameras in mobile platforms.

Teranetics

Series B in 2005
Teranetics is a prominent mixed-signal integrated circuit (IC) company that specializes in the development of silicon products tailored for advanced communication applications. The company's core team possesses extensive experience in product development within the fields of advanced communication systems and silicon technology. Teranetics benefits from the support of a group of venture investors who have significant expertise and a history of success in the semiconductor and communication sectors.

Beceem Communications

Series B in 2005
Beceem Communications is a fabless semiconductor company focused on the WiMAX market, providing essential components for mobile broadband communications devices. The company specializes in baseband and radio frequency (RF) chips, along with integrated circuits and reference designs, enabling customers to incorporate its 4G solutions into various end-user devices such as modems, mobile routers, and smartphones. Beceem has established itself as a leader in the industry, achieving milestones such as being the first to market with a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005 and subsequently releasing the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. Their comprehensive hardware and software solutions support a wide range of applications, making them a key player in the development of mobile broadband technologies.

Newport Media

Series A in 2005
Newport Media is a fabless semiconductor company that develops and sells highly integrated solutions for emerging digital audio and mobile TV broadcasts standards. Market research firm In-Stat forecasts that the market for TV enabled cellular phones will grow to over 80 million units annually by 2010. To optimally address this and other significant market opportunities, Newport Media has assembled a management and development team with comprehensive system semiconductor experience in wireless handset and digital set-top box industries. Newport Media development team leverages its collective experience in these converging industries to develop broadcast multi-media architectures and IC implementations with unprecedented performance, power consumption, size and cost. Newport Media is a member of all major mobile TV industry forums and is an active participant in the international standardization process.

Chelsio Communications

Series C in 2005
Chelsio Communications, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in high-performance networking and storage solutions. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a design center in Bengaluru, India, Chelsio develops both hardware and software to address the demands of virtualized enterprise data centers, cloud service installations, and cluster computing environments. Its product offerings include Unified Wire Ethernet network adapter cards, unified storage software, high-performance storage gateways, unified management software, and bypass cards, among others. The company also provides protocol engines and server adapters designed for convergence networks, facilitating efficient traffic management over Ethernet. Chelsio markets its products through a network of distributors, integrators, and resellers, serving customers both domestically and internationally.

Siimpel Corporation

Series B in 2004
Siimpel Corporation has been in the business of innovation since its original founding in 2000 as SiWave. With a heritage from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and a background in high-precision navigation grade MEMS sensors, the company has maintained a leadership in technology. In its short history, Siimpel Corporation created the smallest high port count optical switches in the world, packaged MEMS components for NASA's Mars rovers, developed the world's first MEMS horizon sensor, developed the highest precision laser ranging system, and created the world's smallest stages using MEMS technology. A recipient of the ATP (advanced technology program) award from NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), Siimpel is proud of its history of ground breaking innovation. Since 2004, Siimpel has been applying the high precision MEMS platform technology to enable the drastic reduction in size of high performance digital cameras. Siimpel's innovative products set new standards for the size and performance of digital cameras in mobile platforms.

Greenfield Networks

Series C in 2004
Greenfield Networks provides Ethernet switch silicon technology solutions for enterprise and metro applications primarily in India and internationally. The company offers a series of packet processors; G135 Intelligent Mux, which is a 12-port gigabit Ethernet (GE) intelligent multiplexer for GE linecards for enterprise and metro edge chassis systems; and G900 switch fabric that delivers wirespeed switching performance for its 10 Gbps fabric ports.

Miradia

Series B in 2004
Miradia is a manufacturer specializing in micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) products. The company employs advanced technology to integrate MEMS structures directly onto complementary metal-oxide semiconductors and utilizes wafer scale packaging. Established in 2003 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Miradia was previously known as XHP Microsystems, Inc. As of 2009, it operates as a subsidiary of Touch Micro-system Technology.

Beceem Communications

Series A in 2004
Beceem Communications is a fabless semiconductor company focused on the WiMAX market, providing essential components for mobile broadband communications devices. The company specializes in baseband and radio frequency (RF) chips, along with integrated circuits and reference designs, enabling customers to incorporate its 4G solutions into various end-user devices such as modems, mobile routers, and smartphones. Beceem has established itself as a leader in the industry, achieving milestones such as being the first to market with a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005 and subsequently releasing the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. Their comprehensive hardware and software solutions support a wide range of applications, making them a key player in the development of mobile broadband technologies.

Informative

Venture Round in 2004
Informative is a marketing company based in South San Francisco, California, specializing in online tools designed to identify customer priorities and foster brand communities. Founded in 1999, initially as Getwebby.com, the company underwent several name changes, becoming Informative, Inc. in 2002. Informative offers a range of services including surveys, community forums, blogging, and profiling, catering to diverse sectors such as advertising, media, consumer products, financial services, pharmaceuticals, software, and consumer electronics. The company's marketing analytics services further support advertising agencies and marketing firms in understanding consumer behavior and enhancing engagement.

Chelsio Communications

Series B in 2002
Chelsio Communications, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in high-performance networking and storage solutions. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a design center in Bengaluru, India, Chelsio develops both hardware and software to address the demands of virtualized enterprise data centers, cloud service installations, and cluster computing environments. Its product offerings include Unified Wire Ethernet network adapter cards, unified storage software, high-performance storage gateways, unified management software, and bypass cards, among others. The company also provides protocol engines and server adapters designed for convergence networks, facilitating efficient traffic management over Ethernet. Chelsio markets its products through a network of distributors, integrators, and resellers, serving customers both domestically and internationally.

Velio Communications

Series C in 2001
Velio Communications, Inc. designs and manufactures high-bandwidth interconnecting semiconductors for integrated telecommunication systems.

Actelis Networks

Series C in 2001
Actelis Networks, Inc. specializes in high-performance broadband solutions over copper, enabling the delivery of Ethernet and broadband access services. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Fremont, California, the company offers a range of products, including aggregation switches, Ethernet access devices, and various broadband amplifiers. Its solutions cater to service operators and government customers, addressing needs in residential broadband, business Ethernet, small cell and Wi-Fi backhaul, as well as intelligent traffic systems and municipal networks. Actelis Networks effectively transforms copper infrastructure into a strategic asset, facilitating reliable and cost-effective connectivity for Internet of Things (IoT) projects across diverse environments such as cities, campuses, and military bases. The company emphasizes security in its networking solutions, ensuring protection for critical IoT data through advanced coding and encryption technologies. Actelis distributes its products via a network of resellers and maintains research and development facilities in Tel Aviv, alongside regional sales offices globally.

Actelis Networks

Series B in 2000
Actelis Networks, Inc. specializes in high-performance broadband solutions over copper, enabling the delivery of Ethernet and broadband access services. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Fremont, California, the company offers a range of products, including aggregation switches, Ethernet access devices, and various broadband amplifiers. Its solutions cater to service operators and government customers, addressing needs in residential broadband, business Ethernet, small cell and Wi-Fi backhaul, as well as intelligent traffic systems and municipal networks. Actelis Networks effectively transforms copper infrastructure into a strategic asset, facilitating reliable and cost-effective connectivity for Internet of Things (IoT) projects across diverse environments such as cities, campuses, and military bases. The company emphasizes security in its networking solutions, ensuring protection for critical IoT data through advanced coding and encryption technologies. Actelis distributes its products via a network of resellers and maintains research and development facilities in Tel Aviv, alongside regional sales offices globally.
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