GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries is an American semiconductor foundry that specializes in manufacturing integrated circuits at high volumes. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company operates multiple fabrication facilities worldwide, including five 200mm fabs in Singapore and several 300mm fabs in Germany, Singapore, and Malta, New York. GlobalFoundries serves a diverse clientele, including major technology companies like AMD, Broadcom, and Qualcomm, and produces chips for various industries such as smartphones, PCs, automotive, and data centers. The company focuses on both advanced and mature process technologies, including FinFET and Fully Depleted Silicon On Insulator (FD-SOI) technologies. Originally part of Advanced Micro Devices, GlobalFoundries has grown to become one of the top contract semiconductor manufacturers globally, following key mergers and acquisitions, including Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing and IBM's chipmaking division.

John Hollister

CFO

9 past transactions

Ayar Labs

Series D in 2024
Ayar Labs, Inc. specializes in the development of optical interconnect chiplets and lasers designed to enhance data transmission capabilities in various applications, including artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, cloud computing, telecommunications, and aerospace. The company's flagship product, TeraPHY, is a high-density electronic-photonic chiplet that utilizes a monolithic in-package optical I/O solution to facilitate high bandwidth and low latency connections. Ayar Labs aims to disrupt the conventional performance and efficiency standards in the semiconductor industry by providing power-efficient optical interconnects that replace traditional electrical I/O. This technology effectively addresses compute and bandwidth bottlenecks, particularly in the context of complex AI systems, enabling improved computing efficiency and performance while also reducing costs and power consumption. Founded in 2015, Ayar Labs is headquartered in Emeryville, California, with an additional office in Santa Clara.

Efabless

Series A in 2023
Efabless is a community-driven semiconductor company that connects a global network of chip designers with customers seeking innovative electronic solutions. Founded to foster demand-driven innovation in the semiconductor industry, Efabless revives the concept of grassroots creativity in hardware design. The company leverages crowdsourcing and open community collaboration to enhance all facets of hardware development and commercialization. By enabling users to define, develop, and monetize their designs, Efabless facilitates effective customer-centric innovation. The products created through this collaborative approach are engineered by talented individuals worldwide and manufactured by reliable foundry partners, ultimately improving integration, power utilization, and intellectual property protection in electronics.

Ayar Labs

Series C in 2023
Ayar Labs, Inc. specializes in the development of optical interconnect chiplets and lasers designed to enhance data transmission capabilities in various applications, including artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, cloud computing, telecommunications, and aerospace. The company's flagship product, TeraPHY, is a high-density electronic-photonic chiplet that utilizes a monolithic in-package optical I/O solution to facilitate high bandwidth and low latency connections. Ayar Labs aims to disrupt the conventional performance and efficiency standards in the semiconductor industry by providing power-efficient optical interconnects that replace traditional electrical I/O. This technology effectively addresses compute and bandwidth bottlenecks, particularly in the context of complex AI systems, enabling improved computing efficiency and performance while also reducing costs and power consumption. Founded in 2015, Ayar Labs is headquartered in Emeryville, California, with an additional office in Santa Clara.

Ayar Labs

Series B in 2020
Ayar Labs, Inc. specializes in the development of optical interconnect chiplets and lasers designed to enhance data transmission capabilities in various applications, including artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, cloud computing, telecommunications, and aerospace. The company's flagship product, TeraPHY, is a high-density electronic-photonic chiplet that utilizes a monolithic in-package optical I/O solution to facilitate high bandwidth and low latency connections. Ayar Labs aims to disrupt the conventional performance and efficiency standards in the semiconductor industry by providing power-efficient optical interconnects that replace traditional electrical I/O. This technology effectively addresses compute and bandwidth bottlenecks, particularly in the context of complex AI systems, enabling improved computing efficiency and performance while also reducing costs and power consumption. Founded in 2015, Ayar Labs is headquartered in Emeryville, California, with an additional office in Santa Clara.

Ayar Labs

Series A in 2018
Ayar Labs, Inc. specializes in the development of optical interconnect chiplets and lasers designed to enhance data transmission capabilities in various applications, including artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, cloud computing, telecommunications, and aerospace. The company's flagship product, TeraPHY, is a high-density electronic-photonic chiplet that utilizes a monolithic in-package optical I/O solution to facilitate high bandwidth and low latency connections. Ayar Labs aims to disrupt the conventional performance and efficiency standards in the semiconductor industry by providing power-efficient optical interconnects that replace traditional electrical I/O. This technology effectively addresses compute and bandwidth bottlenecks, particularly in the context of complex AI systems, enabling improved computing efficiency and performance while also reducing costs and power consumption. Founded in 2015, Ayar Labs is headquartered in Emeryville, California, with an additional office in Santa Clara.

IBM Microelectronics

Acquisition in 2015
IBM Microelectronics is a Consulting company.

Aquantia

Series H in 2015
Aquantia Corp specializes in the design, development, and marketing of high-speed communication integrated circuits (IC) for Ethernet connectivity across various markets, including data centers, enterprise infrastructure, and access solutions. The company’s Ethernet technology serves as a vital interface between high-speed analog signals and digital information, facilitating improved communication in computing and networking equipment. With a focus on providing advanced data speeds, Aquantia addresses the increasing demand for bandwidth driven by the exponential growth of Internet Protocol (IP) traffic. The firm benefits from a team of engineers with extensive experience in technology development and silicon design, having previously been involved in the deployment of Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet products.

EverSpin Technologies

Series B in 2015
Everspin Technologies develops and manufactures integrated magnetic products It was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Chandler, Arizona.

Finwave Semiconductor

Finwave Semiconductor specializes in the development of advanced gallium nitride (GaN) transistors and integrated circuits (ICs) tailored for 5G communications and power conversion applications. The company utilizes a unique 3DGaN technology, specifically its differentiated fin field-effect transistor (FinFET) design, to enhance the performance of high-volume applications such as radio frequency front end (RFFE) systems for mobile devices. This innovative approach allows Finwave to create semiconductor materials with distinct properties, contributing to advancements in electronics and energy management.
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