Horizon Ventures

Horizon Ventures, founded in 1999 and based in Los Altos, California, was a venture capital firm specializing in investments in startups and early-stage technology companies. The firm focused on sectors such as communications, systems, healthcare information technology, semiconductors, and enterprise software applications. It primarily targeted companies generating annual revenues between $1 million and $5 million, seeking initial investments of $2 million to $4 million, with a total investment goal of $7 million or more over time. Horizon Ventures emphasized seed, first, and second round financing, often collaborating with other venture capitalists. However, it is important to note that Horizon Ventures is no longer making new investments and has closed all of its venture capital funds.

George Schneer

Venture Partner

49 past transactions

Kneron

Series B in 2023
Kneron, established in 2015, specializes in designing and developing integrated software and hardware solutions for edge artificial intelligence (AI). The company, headquartered in San Diego with offices in China, offers products such as neural processing unit (NPU) intellectual property, AI System-on-Chips, and visual recognition software development kits. These solutions enable AI functionality on devices at the edge, serving applications like smart homes, smart surveillance, smartphones, robots, drones, and IoT devices. Kneron's offerings facilitate real-time recognition, inference, and analysis without cloud connection, allowing for swift AI application implementation.

Sandbox Banking

Venture Round in 2022
Sandbox Banking is a technology company that specializes in developing a banking platform to facilitate the integration of new fintech software with existing financial systems. The company's primary objective is to democratize digital transformation in the financial sector by providing secure and scalable integration solutions that embed industry intelligence. Sandbox Banking's platform includes a web-based integration builder and an API management system, enabling financial institutions to build, manage, and monetize banking-as-a-service offerings. By allowing banks and credit unions to customize templates and maintain control over their data and system architecture, the company addresses challenges related to data security and the integration of legacy systems. This approach empowers financial services organizations to innovate more rapidly and effectively connect applications and data.

Kytopen

Series A in 2021
Kytopen, established in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in the development of a cell therapy platform. This platform facilitates the non-viral delivery of molecules into challenging-to-transfect immune cells, making the process easier, faster, and more cost-effective. The company's proprietary Flowfect™ technology combines microfluidics and automation, enabling researchers to explore new biological discoveries and develop more affordable cell and gene therapies.

Atomo Coffee

Seed Round in 2019
Atomo Coffee Inc, founded in 2019 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in the development of molecular coffee. The company has innovatively reverse-engineered the coffee bean to produce a smooth cup of coffee using naturally derived ingredients. This approach aims to offer a more sustainable alternative to traditional coffee production methods, addressing environmental concerns associated with coffee cultivation. By focusing on sustainability and quality, Atomo Coffee is positioned to disrupt the conventional coffee market with its unique product offerings.

What3words

Venture Round in 2019
What3Words Limited, established in 2013 and headquartered in Baldock, UK, specializes in a unique global addressing system. It has divided the world into a 3m x 3m grid, assigning each square a unique address consisting of three words. This innovative solution enables precise location finding and sharing, benefiting various industries such as delivery, emergency response, navigation, and property search. The company offers its service through an API, allowing businesses and individuals to integrate it into their products and services. Additionally, What3Words provides a free mobile app and online map for general use.

Windward

Series C in 2018
Windward, Ltd. is a predictive intelligence company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializing in satellite-based data fusion and behavior analysis technologies for the maritime industry. Founded in 2010, Windward develops innovative products such as MarInt, a predictive maritime analytics system, and HighSees, which focuses on fleet and supply chain analytics. The company's AI-powered solutions cater to various maritime needs, including maritime analytics, fishery control, environmental monitoring, and fleet tracking. By providing real-time insights and a comprehensive view of the maritime ecosystem, Windward enables stakeholders like banks, commodity traders, and shipping companies to make informed, intelligence-driven decisions. While the company primarily generates revenue from Europe, it also operates across the United States, Asia-Pacific, the Gulf Cooperation Council, and South America.

Evolve Biosystems

Series C in 2018
Evolve Biosystems, Inc. is a life sciences company based in Davis, California, that focuses on developing probiotic-based biotherapeutics aimed at establishing, restoring, and maintaining a healthy human microbiome. Incorporated in 2011, the company utilizes a discovery platform that addresses dysbiosis issues throughout the human life cycle and in production animals. Evolve Biosystems specializes in probiotic bacteria activated with specific prebiotic oligosaccharides and employs various delivery systems to support gut health, particularly in infants during their first six months of life. Their product offerings include consumer-directed solutions for home use as well as specialized products for neonatal intensive care units, addressing unmet clinical needs in both human and animal health.

Muho.tv

Series A in 2018
Muho.TV is an online basketball media platform that provides a variety of resources for basketball enthusiasts. The company offers teaching materials, including skill development videos and graphics, to help users enhance their understanding and capabilities in the sport. Additionally, Muho.TV features live broadcasts that allow users to engage with basketball content in real-time, making it easier for them to learn how to play the game effectively and conveniently. Through its diverse offerings, Muho.TV aims to support players of all skill levels in their basketball journey.

Smash.gg

Series A in 2017
The Company provides software to improve the Smash experience for streamers, players, tournament attendees, and spectators (collectively, “General Users”) and for registered users who are tournament organizers (“Tournament Organizers”). The Company provides a platform for enabling connections between General Users and Tournament Organizers and for the collection of payments with respect to the sale of tickets, registrations, merchandise, and services for, and the solicitation of donations with respect to, events registered on the Site from General Users.

Soul Machines

Series A in 2016
Soul Machines Limited, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, specializes in the development of emotionally responsive avatars that enhance user experiences across various artificial intelligence platforms. The company utilizes its innovative Biological AI technology and patented Digital Brain™ to create engaging and empathetic AI assistants, which can be customized for applications in customer care, sales, marketing, education, and more. Through its Digital DNA Studio, Soul Machines enables users to design personalized digital personas that facilitate deep interactivity and meaningful brand engagement. With additional offices in major cities such as San Francisco, New York, London, Tokyo, and Melbourne, Soul Machines is dedicated to pioneering the humanization of AI, offering ethical and responsive solutions that foster collaboration between humans and machines.

Lock8

Venture Round in 2014
Velolock designs and engineers LOCK8 - a hardware and software solution, for cost-effective and user-centric bike sharing and fleet management. LOCK8 uses GPS, GSM and Bluetooth Low Energy to connect you and your bicycle fleet, so you can manage your fleet with absolute ease, while collating big fleet data. Our goal is to accelerate the global bike sharing market; optimising existing fleets and providing cheaper, more intuitive solutions to cities and towns, as well as corporate and university campuses. Our vision, however, is to enable a vast reduction of CO2 emissions through the reduction of motor-vehicle travel in cities; to contribute to a positive shift in health and wellbeing, by making bicycle travel safer and accessible to more people; to reduce the socio-economic inequality that current public transport costs impose.

Teabox

Seed Round in 2014
Teabox is an online platform that specializes in delivering organic tea and tea-based products directly from the source. The company focuses on providing fresh Indian teas sourced from renowned tea gardens in regions such as Darjeeling, Assam, the Nilgiris, and Nepal. With a diverse product range that includes black, green, white, and oolong teas, Teabox aims to ensure that consumers have access to 100% fresh and organic tea, emphasizing the preservation of aroma and flavor. Through this direct-to-consumer model, Teabox seeks to enhance the tea-drinking experience by connecting customers with high-quality products from the origin.

Aniways

Venture Round in 2014
Aniways Ltd. is a technology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded in 2012. It specializes in developing a cross-platform software development kit (SDK) that enhances chat applications by introducing dynamic and interactive emoticons. This SDK enables users to enrich their messaging experience while providing developers and advertisers with new revenue opportunities. By analyzing real-time text input, Aniways’ platform can suggest contextually relevant content and branded emoticons, allowing chat services to effectively monetize their traffic without compromising the native user experience. The company caters to a diverse range of clients, including end users, developers, and advertisers, helping to transform traditional messaging into a more engaging and profitable medium.

Aniways

Seed Round in 2013
Aniways Ltd. is a technology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded in 2012. It specializes in developing a cross-platform software development kit (SDK) that enhances chat applications by introducing dynamic and interactive emoticons. This SDK enables users to enrich their messaging experience while providing developers and advertisers with new revenue opportunities. By analyzing real-time text input, Aniways’ platform can suggest contextually relevant content and branded emoticons, allowing chat services to effectively monetize their traffic without compromising the native user experience. The company caters to a diverse range of clients, including end users, developers, and advertisers, helping to transform traditional messaging into a more engaging and profitable medium.

Kaiima

Private Equity Round in 2013
Kaiima is an innovative agricultural biotechnology company based in Lower Galilee, Israel, specializing in non-GMO genetic and breeding technologies to enhance plant productivity. The company's proprietary platform, known as EP™, is designed to improve the productivity and resource efficiency of food and energy crops through advanced breeding programs. Kaiima collaborates with global partners to develop new crop varieties tailored for sustainable agriculture. Additionally, the company is engaged in castor bean hybrid development and operates a subsidiary, Top Seeds, which focuses on high-quality vegetable variety development and marketing. Through its efforts, Kaiima aims to empower farmers by increasing crop yields and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

Medial EarlySign

Series A in 2013
Medial EarlySign Ltd is a healthcare technology company based in Kfar Malal, Israel, founded in 2009. The company develops an AI algorithmic platform designed to identify risks associated with critical health threats, particularly non-communicable diseases. Its primary products, AlgoMarkers and AlgoAnalyzer, utilize predictive engines to analyze routine medical data, such as blood test results and electronic health records, enabling healthcare organizations to diagnose large populations and deliver clinically relevant insights. By leveraging extensive patient data, Medial EarlySign provides clinical decision support and population health solutions that facilitate early predictions of outcomes related to various diseases, including cancers and metabolic disorders. This technology empowers healthcare providers to optimize care management, improve patient outcomes, and reduce costs through proactive and personalized approaches to health management.

Discera

Venture Round in 2012
Discera, Inc. is a fabless analog semiconductor company that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of silicon resonators targeted at the radio frequency (RF) and timing control markets. The company offers a range of products, including CMOS resonator-based oscillators, RF circuits, clock frequency devices, and resonator-based frequency control components. These products are integral to various consumer and mobile devices, including cellular radios, cameras, MP3 players, GPS systems, disk drives, and television players, as well as applications in military equipment. Discera distributes its products through a network of distributors both in the United States and internationally.

Sensys Networks

Venture Round in 2011
Sensys Networks, Inc. is a wireless technology company based in Berkeley, California, specializing in integrated wireless traffic data systems and traffic management solutions. Founded in 2003, the company provides a range of products including FlexMag sensors for vehicle detection, MicroRadar sensors for bicycle detection, and systems for collecting data from Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled devices. Sensys Networks also offers various solutions for managing wireless sensor networks, such as FlexControl and Access Point Controller Cards. Their software products, including SNAPS for statistical processing and VIMS Analyzer for vehicle identification, support remote monitoring and lifecycle management. With a focus on adaptive control, parking detection, and traffic data collection, Sensys Networks serves over 150 customers across 40 U.S. states and 10 countries, delivering cost-effective and scalable solutions that enhance urban mobility and traffic management. As of June 2019, Sensys Networks operates as a subsidiary of TagMaster AB.

LED Engin

Series D in 2010
LED Engin, Inc. is a California-based company specializing in the development, manufacturing, and sale of advanced LED emitters, optical components, and light source modules. Founded in 2004 and located in San Jose, the company offers innovative products such as the LuxiTune, a tunable white light engine, and various lenses designed for multi-color and white LEDs. LED Engin's solutions cater to diverse applications, including architectural, dynamic, entertainment, horticultural, analytical, and curing lighting needs. The company's compact and powerful lighting products provide high-quality output while maintaining energy efficiency, enabling designers and engineers to achieve versatile lighting designs. LED Engin distributes its products through direct sales channels and a network of distributors across North America, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, and beyond. As a subsidiary of OSRAM GmbH since 2017, LED Engin is dedicated to sustainable practices, aiming to reduce greenhouse emissions through its innovative lighting technologies.

Discera

Series D in 2010
Discera, Inc. is a fabless analog semiconductor company that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of silicon resonators targeted at the radio frequency (RF) and timing control markets. The company offers a range of products, including CMOS resonator-based oscillators, RF circuits, clock frequency devices, and resonator-based frequency control components. These products are integral to various consumer and mobile devices, including cellular radios, cameras, MP3 players, GPS systems, disk drives, and television players, as well as applications in military equipment. Discera distributes its products through a network of distributors both in the United States and internationally.

Siri

Series B in 2009
Siri is a virtual personal assistant developed by Apple, incorporated as a feature in iPhones starting with the 4S model. Originally created by SRI International, Siri was spun off as a separate company, Siri, Inc., in 2007, which launched a personal assistant application in 2010. Apple acquired Siri, Inc. later that year, and in 2011, the technology was officially integrated into the iPhone 4S. Siri is designed to answer questions, make recommendations, and perform various tasks by connecting to a range of internet services. The assistant can execute a wide array of user commands, including making phone calls, checking information, scheduling events and reminders, managing device settings, and searching the web. Additionally, Siri interacts with iOS-integrated applications to provide personalized responses and enhance user experience.

Chelsio Communications

Series F in 2009
Chelsio Communications, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in high-performance networking and storage solutions. Founded in 1997, the company develops hardware and software products designed to address the challenges faced by virtualized enterprise data centers, cloud services, and cluster computing environments. Chelsio's offerings include Unified Wire Ethernet network adapter cards, unified storage software, high-performance storage gateways, and unified management software, among others. The company also produces protocol engines and server adapters that facilitate the convergence of networking and storage over Ethernet. Its products are marketed through a network of distributors, integrators, and resellers in both the United States and international markets. Chelsio maintains a design center in Bengaluru, India, to support its innovative solutions.

SpectraLinear

Series C in 2009
SpectraLinear, Inc. is a fabless mixed signal integrated circuits company that specializes in the design, development, manufacturing, and marketing of timing circuits. Founded in 2006 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company offers a range of products including programmable clock generators, electromagnetic interference reduction clocks, zero delay buffers, and various types of computing and memory clocks. Its timing circuits are integral to a variety of electronic applications, serving markets such as consumer electronics, computing, and communication. SpectraLinear’s products find use in devices including digital televisions, cameras, set-top boxes, printers, servers, and automotive systems. The company has a global presence with locations in Istanbul, Turkey; Bangalore, India; Taiwan; and Japan.

Right90

Series C in 2008
Right90 is a sales and revenue forecasting software company, established in 2003 and based in Foster City, California. The company specializes in providing on-demand software-as-a-service solutions that enhance accountability within sales departments by compiling and analyzing data across various divisions. Right90's offerings include tools for identifying and addressing challenges faced by sales executives, improving sales productivity, and delivering insights into sales management and forecasting accuracy. Additionally, the company integrates with CRM vendors to support both casual users and IT professionals. Right90 also offers professional services such as consulting, training, and customer support to ensure effective implementation and usage of its solutions.

Sensys Networks

Venture Round in 2008
Sensys Networks, Inc. is a wireless technology company based in Berkeley, California, specializing in integrated wireless traffic data systems and traffic management solutions. Founded in 2003, the company provides a range of products including FlexMag sensors for vehicle detection, MicroRadar sensors for bicycle detection, and systems for collecting data from Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled devices. Sensys Networks also offers various solutions for managing wireless sensor networks, such as FlexControl and Access Point Controller Cards. Their software products, including SNAPS for statistical processing and VIMS Analyzer for vehicle identification, support remote monitoring and lifecycle management. With a focus on adaptive control, parking detection, and traffic data collection, Sensys Networks serves over 150 customers across 40 U.S. states and 10 countries, delivering cost-effective and scalable solutions that enhance urban mobility and traffic management. As of June 2019, Sensys Networks operates as a subsidiary of TagMaster AB.

iWatt

Series E in 2008
iWatt specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of power supply control integrated circuits (ICs) and modules. The company focuses on creating highly integrated, mixed-signal ICs that cater to a variety of applications, including personal portable devices, low-energy short-range wireless technology, lighting, displays, and automotive systems. iWatt's innovative technology enhances power supply efficiency, size, and cost-effectiveness by employing patented digital algorithms that replace traditional analog control methods. This approach not only reduces the component count but also improves both cost and reliability, setting a new standard in power supply performance.

WhiteHat Security

Series D in 2008
WhiteHat Security, Inc. is a prominent provider of application security solutions, operating a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform designed to help enterprises secure their digital operations across various environments, including desktop and mobile applications. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of services, including Dynamic Application Security Testing, which identifies vulnerabilities in web applications, and Static Application Security Testing, which scans source code for security flaws. Additionally, WhiteHat provides Mobile Application Security Testing and e-Learning resources to support security training across organizations. The company's comprehensive offerings also encompass web application security, secure code development, and risk assessment, catering to developers, security professionals, and executives alike. WhiteHat Security has established itself as a leader in the field, recognized for its innovative approach to bridging the gap between security and development, and has received multiple accolades for its contributions to application security testing. As of 2019, WhiteHat operates as a subsidiary of NTT Security Corporation, with regional offices throughout the United States and Europe, as well as operations in Australia.

Gear6

Venture Round in 2008
Gear6 specializes in providing Memcached solutions designed to enhance the performance and scalability of high-growth websites. The company addresses the growing demand for a dedicated web caching tier, which helps improve the quality of service by efficiently delivering dynamic applications and content. Gear6's offerings are tailored to optimize the scalability of web applications and databases, ultimately reducing infrastructure costs for data centers.

Chelsio Communications

Series E in 2008
Chelsio Communications, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in high-performance networking and storage solutions. Founded in 1997, the company develops hardware and software products designed to address the challenges faced by virtualized enterprise data centers, cloud services, and cluster computing environments. Chelsio's offerings include Unified Wire Ethernet network adapter cards, unified storage software, high-performance storage gateways, and unified management software, among others. The company also produces protocol engines and server adapters that facilitate the convergence of networking and storage over Ethernet. Its products are marketed through a network of distributors, integrators, and resellers in both the United States and international markets. Chelsio maintains a design center in Bengaluru, India, to support its innovative solutions.

PINC

Series C in 2007
PINC Solutions Corp., established in 2004 and based in Union City, California, specializes in supply chain management solutions. It offers a suite of services, including yard management, finished vehicle logistics, and inventory robotics, to help businesses efficiently move goods through their supply chains. PINC's core product is a cloud-based, real-time asset tracking platform powered by IoT sensors, providing customers with actionable insights and automated yard orchestration. Its solutions cater to various industries such as automotive, manufacturing, retail, and logistics, enabling them to govern, measure, and analyze their supply chain execution more effectively.

Discera

Series C in 2007
Discera, Inc. is a fabless analog semiconductor company that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of silicon resonators targeted at the radio frequency (RF) and timing control markets. The company offers a range of products, including CMOS resonator-based oscillators, RF circuits, clock frequency devices, and resonator-based frequency control components. These products are integral to various consumer and mobile devices, including cellular radios, cameras, MP3 players, GPS systems, disk drives, and television players, as well as applications in military equipment. Discera distributes its products through a network of distributors both in the United States and internationally.

Identity Engines

Series B in 2006
Identity Engines develops identity-based solutions designed to secure enterprise networks. Its flagship product, the Ignition server, serves as a network identity management device that centralizes and streamlines access control across various systems. The company also provides the Ignition Portal, which enables web authentication to support network access control for diverse guest and visitor devices, operating systems, and browsers. Additionally, Identity Engines offers the Ignition Posture for endpoint posture checking, the Ignition Guest Manager to secure network services for vendors and partners, and Ignition AutoConnect, an automated solution that simplifies secure wireless and wired deployments. Originally acquired by Avaya in 2008, Identity Engines is now part of Extreme Networks following Extreme's acquisition of Avaya's enterprise networking business.

Identity Engines

Series A in 2005
Identity Engines develops identity-based solutions designed to secure enterprise networks. Its flagship product, the Ignition server, serves as a network identity management device that centralizes and streamlines access control across various systems. The company also provides the Ignition Portal, which enables web authentication to support network access control for diverse guest and visitor devices, operating systems, and browsers. Additionally, Identity Engines offers the Ignition Posture for endpoint posture checking, the Ignition Guest Manager to secure network services for vendors and partners, and Ignition AutoConnect, an automated solution that simplifies secure wireless and wired deployments. Originally acquired by Avaya in 2008, Identity Engines is now part of Extreme Networks following Extreme's acquisition of Avaya's enterprise networking business.

Applied MicroStructures

Series B in 2005
Applied MicroStructures Inc. (AMST) designs and manufactures Molecular Vapor Deposition (MVDÂ) tools: a breakthrough proprietary nanotechnology that enables the growth of ultra-thin films with a wide range of functionalities. These films are deposited in a vacuum chamber at low temperatures on a broad spectrum of substrates.

Alignent Software

Series A in 2005
Alignent Software, Inc. specializes in collaborative roadmapping software solutions designed to meet the needs of various industries, including aerospace and defense, industrial manufacturing, communications and electronics, government and military, and medical devices. The company's primary products are Vision Strategist, which allows users to input product and technology information and visually represent it as a multi-dimensional roadmap, and Vision Reporter, which exports roadmap data for presentations, data analysis, and advanced calculations. Additionally, Alignent offers Roadmap Interchange, facilitating the sharing of strategic planning information among organizations. Founded in 2001 and based in Carlsbad, California, Alignent Software was previously known as Strateva Software and became a subsidiary of Sopheon plc in 2007.

Venturi Wireless

Series C in 2005
Venturi Wireless, Inc. specializes in broadband optimization solutions for mobile and wireless operators. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance the mobile user experience across various devices, including desktops, laptops, smartphones, feature phones, and tablets. Key offerings include the Venturi Video Optimization solution, which improves video streaming, the Venturi Optimization Engine that boosts data and multimedia service quality, and the Venturi Transport Optimization solution for enhanced network performance. Additionally, Venturi Central Management allows operators to oversee multiple optimization engines, while Venturi VClient facilitates web browsing, video viewing, email access, and file transfers. The company also provides project management, system deployment, customer support, maintenance, and professional services to assist in both infrastructure deployment and post-deployment operations. Venturi Wireless, formerly known as Fourelle Systems, Inc., rebranded in May 2003 to reflect its focus on mobile broadband solutions.

Chelsio Communications

Series C in 2005
Chelsio Communications, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in high-performance networking and storage solutions. Founded in 1997, the company develops hardware and software products designed to address the challenges faced by virtualized enterprise data centers, cloud services, and cluster computing environments. Chelsio's offerings include Unified Wire Ethernet network adapter cards, unified storage software, high-performance storage gateways, and unified management software, among others. The company also produces protocol engines and server adapters that facilitate the convergence of networking and storage over Ethernet. Its products are marketed through a network of distributors, integrators, and resellers in both the United States and international markets. Chelsio maintains a design center in Bengaluru, India, to support its innovative solutions.

NuCore Technologies

Series E in 2004
Nucore Technology is a developer of digital and analog imaging devices for cameras and video cameras. The company has 72 employees. Nucore Technology, founded in May 1997, has undergone five rounds of equity financing amounting to US$84 million, the company's Web site says.

Golden Gate Technology

Series A in 2004
Golden Gate Technology, Inc. (GGT) develops electronics design software tools that address the advanced design requirements of low-power integrated circuits (ICs). Leading semiconductor companies use GGT software to create multi-million-gate back-end physical designs on time and at spec. GGT's products enable design engineers to reduce IC power consumption and improve power management without sacrificing chip performance and integrity. GGT is headquartered in San Jose, Calif.

OnStation

Venture Round in 2004
OnStation (formerly CarStation.com ) is an online customer relationship management (CRM) solutions for enterprises in the automotive service industry, is redefining the way companies in the $132 billion market manage their customers. OnStation's online CRM solutions enable enterprises to improve profitability by stimulating increased customer visits, spending, loyalty and satisfaction

Applied MicroStructures

Series A in 2004
Applied MicroStructures Inc. (AMST) designs and manufactures Molecular Vapor Deposition (MVDÂ) tools: a breakthrough proprietary nanotechnology that enables the growth of ultra-thin films with a wide range of functionalities. These films are deposited in a vacuum chamber at low temperatures on a broad spectrum of substrates.

iWatt

Series B in 2003
iWatt specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of power supply control integrated circuits (ICs) and modules. The company focuses on creating highly integrated, mixed-signal ICs that cater to a variety of applications, including personal portable devices, low-energy short-range wireless technology, lighting, displays, and automotive systems. iWatt's innovative technology enhances power supply efficiency, size, and cost-effectiveness by employing patented digital algorithms that replace traditional analog control methods. This approach not only reduces the component count but also improves both cost and reliability, setting a new standard in power supply performance.

NuCore Technologies

Series D in 2003
Nucore Technology is a developer of digital and analog imaging devices for cameras and video cameras. The company has 72 employees. Nucore Technology, founded in May 1997, has undergone five rounds of equity financing amounting to US$84 million, the company's Web site says.

Chelsio Communications

Series B in 2002
Chelsio Communications, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in high-performance networking and storage solutions. Founded in 1997, the company develops hardware and software products designed to address the challenges faced by virtualized enterprise data centers, cloud services, and cluster computing environments. Chelsio's offerings include Unified Wire Ethernet network adapter cards, unified storage software, high-performance storage gateways, and unified management software, among others. The company also produces protocol engines and server adapters that facilitate the convergence of networking and storage over Ethernet. Its products are marketed through a network of distributors, integrators, and resellers in both the United States and international markets. Chelsio maintains a design center in Bengaluru, India, to support its innovative solutions.

iWatt

Series A in 2001
iWatt specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of power supply control integrated circuits (ICs) and modules. The company focuses on creating highly integrated, mixed-signal ICs that cater to a variety of applications, including personal portable devices, low-energy short-range wireless technology, lighting, displays, and automotive systems. iWatt's innovative technology enhances power supply efficiency, size, and cost-effectiveness by employing patented digital algorithms that replace traditional analog control methods. This approach not only reduces the component count but also improves both cost and reliability, setting a new standard in power supply performance.

NuCore Technologies

Series C in 2001
Nucore Technology is a developer of digital and analog imaging devices for cameras and video cameras. The company has 72 employees. Nucore Technology, founded in May 1997, has undergone five rounds of equity financing amounting to US$84 million, the company's Web site says.

mDiversity

Series B in 2000
The radio link is the barrier to expansion for wireless communications. Manufacturers need to enhance the spectrum efficiency – capacity, coverage and data rate – by migrating to the highest performance infrastructure. Macrodiversity increases the spectrum efficiency of wireless networks by having a cellular terminal simultaneously communicate with multiple access points. mDiversity's patented distributed architecture and proprietary software enables – for the first time – a cost effective implementation of macrodiversity Founded in early 1999, mDiversity has attracted leading veterans from the wireless community to its management team to spearhead the development of a complete solution for second and third generation (3G) wireless networks. The company is privately held and has raised over $11 million to date. mDiversity has over 30 employees and is based in San Jose, California. mDiversity is breaking down the cost-barriers of macrodiversity with its vision for a complete solution based on an open architecture and industry standards. mDiversity’s proprietary software with a distributed architecture supports a wide range of industry standards such as GSM, TDMA, EDGE, and 3G wide-band CDMA, providing a flexible, scalable solution. mDiversity’s product implementation increases the radio link efficiency, translating into benefits such as: decreasing mobile transmit power by as much as 94%; reducing dropped calls; increasing capacity and data rate by over 100%; expanding coverage by up to 300%.

Native Minds

Venture Round in 2000
NativeMinds specializes in integrated self-service solutions known as virtual representatives, or vReps. These vReps enhance online customer interactions by serving as a single, interactive interface for addressing inquiries through natural language dialogue. By consolidating various support channels—such as search functions, contact options, and FAQs—into one platform, NativeMinds enables organizations to improve customer satisfaction while reducing maintenance and support costs. Their software and services are designed to efficiently handle product and service inquiries, streamlining the customer experience in a digital environment.

NuCore Technologies

Series B in 2000
Nucore Technology is a developer of digital and analog imaging devices for cameras and video cameras. The company has 72 employees. Nucore Technology, founded in May 1997, has undergone five rounds of equity financing amounting to US$84 million, the company's Web site says.
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