Intel Corporation

Founded in 1968, Intel designs, manufactures, and sells essential technologies for cloud, smart, and connected devices worldwide. Its product portfolio includes platform products like central processing units and chipsets, along with non-platform products such as accelerators, boards and systems, connectivity products, and memory and storage products. Intel serves original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and cloud service providers.

Indeshaw Adenaw

Investor

Ranjeet Alexis

Investor

Srini Ananth

Managing Director

Peng Bai Ph.D

Corporate Vice President

Aravind Bharadwaj

Investment Director

Past deals in San Francisco Bay Area

Movellus

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2014, Movellus designs and manufactures mixed-signal semiconductors for the semiconductor market. Its product portfolio includes clock generators/PLLs, locked loops, programmable oscillators, pulse width modulators, and near threshold analogs. Serving semiconductor and systems companies across AI, networking, and FPGA segments, Movellus operates from San Jose, California with additional offices in Silicon Valley, California; Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Toronto, Canada.

Game.tv

Series A in 2019
Game.tv, Inc. is an AI-driven e-sports tournament platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. The company specializes in automating gaming tournaments through its core product, Tourney, an AI-powered assistant that manages tournaments from inception to completion. Game.tv aims to enhance the gaming experience by providing tools for live streaming, organization, and management of events, as well as features for editing, publishing, and facilitating chat interactions among users. This platform caters to gamers and communities, allowing them to improve their skills, gain recognition, and compete for rewards in a dynamic mobile gaming environment.

Mesmer Eyes

Series A in 2019
Mesmer Eyes is a Palo Alto-based company specializing in Robotics Process Automation for Software Development (RPAD). It employs AI-powered bots to expedite app creation and enhance software development processes. The company offers a suite of products such as bug reporter, infrastructure builder, autonomous crawler, UAT creator, test generator, and test runner, all designed to streamline customer experience testing. Mesmer Eyes aims to revolutionize how software is created over the next decade by leveraging its innovative AI technology.

Movellus

Series A in 2019
Founded in 2014, Movellus designs and manufactures mixed-signal semiconductors for the semiconductor market. Its product portfolio includes clock generators/PLLs, locked loops, programmable oscillators, pulse width modulators, and near threshold analogs. Serving semiconductor and systems companies across AI, networking, and FPGA segments, Movellus operates from San Jose, California with additional offices in Silicon Valley, California; Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Toronto, Canada.

Gojoya

Venture Round in 2019
Gojoya, Inc. is a technology company that develops and markets advanced imaging products integrated with artificial intelligence. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Gojoya specializes in intelligent imaging systems for various applications, including unmanned aerial vehicles, robots, autonomous driving, and mobile phones. The company's innovative approach focuses on creating disruptive architecture that enhances the capabilities of commercial drones, virtual reality systems, and autonomous vehicles, positioning Gojoya as a key player in the evolving field of intelligent imaging technology.

Movellus

Venture Round in 2018
Founded in 2014, Movellus designs and manufactures mixed-signal semiconductors for the semiconductor market. Its product portfolio includes clock generators/PLLs, locked loops, programmable oscillators, pulse width modulators, and near threshold analogs. Serving semiconductor and systems companies across AI, networking, and FPGA segments, Movellus operates from San Jose, California with additional offices in Silicon Valley, California; Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Toronto, Canada.

VenueNext

Funding Round in 2018
VenueNext, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing venue-specific, context-aware applications designed to enhance the experience of event-goers. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional locations in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and New York, VenueNext provides a mobile-centric platform that offers a suite of tools for venue operators. This platform delivers insights into guest behavior, enabling operators to manage high-demand situations, sell unused parking spots, and keep attendees informed with customized updates during events. Their service caters to a diverse range of venues, including sports stadiums, concert amphitheaters, theme parks, hotels, and conference facilities both in the United States and internationally. VenueNext also features a data and analytics dashboard that aids operators in making data-driven decisions to enhance customer loyalty and improve operational efficiency. The company has a strategic partnership with MapsPeople and employs a team of experienced developers from notable tech companies.

Fictiv

Series B in 2018
Fictiv operates a global manufacturing platform that streamlines the process of designing, developing, and delivering fabricated parts. Its intelligent operating system enables users to get instant quotes, review manufacturing feedback, and manage orders from vendors worldwide. Fictiv leverages distributed manufacturing through 3D printing and CNC machining, serving engineers, designers, startups, and enterprises. As of 2021, it has manufactured over 25 million parts.

Movellus

Venture Round in 2018
Founded in 2014, Movellus designs and manufactures mixed-signal semiconductors for the semiconductor market. Its product portfolio includes clock generators/PLLs, locked loops, programmable oscillators, pulse width modulators, and near threshold analogs. Serving semiconductor and systems companies across AI, networking, and FPGA segments, Movellus operates from San Jose, California with additional offices in Silicon Valley, California; Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Toronto, Canada.

Mark One

Seed Round in 2016
Mark One is a consumer brand based in San Francisco, California, focused on creating products that encourage healthier lifestyle choices. Co-founded by Justin Lee and Yves Behar, along with the fuseproject team, the company introduced its flagship product, Vessyl, a smart cup designed to automatically track liquid consumption in real time. This innovative device helps users monitor their hydration levels effectively, aligning with the brand's mission to engage and inform individuals about their dietary habits.

Helpshift

Series B in 2016
Helpshift develops a customer service platform designed for mobile-first environments. It offers an in-app support system that enables businesses to proactively assist and engage users, featuring functionalities like in-app FAQs, chat, CRM ticketing, campaigns, and surveys. Helpshift pioneered automated in-app messaging, serving over 820 million active consumers monthly across top mobile apps and games worldwide.

CoreOS

Series B in 2016
CoreOS, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in open source projects for Linux containers and Internet security software solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York City and a development hub in Berlin, CoreOS is recognized for its contributions to the Kubernetes community. The company offers Tectonic, an enterprise-ready platform that enhances Kubernetes with features for secure container orchestration, and Quay, a private image registry for building, storing, and distributing containers. CoreOS also provides CoreUpdate, a tool for managing application updates, and maintains various open source projects, including CoreOS Linux, etcd, and rkt. These solutions address key challenges related to downtime, security, and resilience, enabling organizations to run their applications reliably in diverse environments. In 2018, CoreOS became a subsidiary of Red Hat, further bolstering its position in the cloud infrastructure landscape.

Mark One

Venture Round in 2015
Mark One is a consumer brand based in San Francisco, California, focused on creating products that encourage healthier lifestyle choices. Co-founded by Justin Lee and Yves Behar, along with the fuseproject team, the company introduced its flagship product, Vessyl, a smart cup designed to automatically track liquid consumption in real time. This innovative device helps users monitor their hydration levels effectively, aligning with the brand's mission to engage and inform individuals about their dietary habits.

InVisage Technologies

Series F in 2014
InVisage Technologies, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in the development of QuantumFilm-based image sensors. Founded in 2005, the company produces advanced imaging technology designed to capture high-fidelity and high-resolution images from mobile devices, including camera phones and digital cameras. InVisage's innovative sensors are capable of absorbing a full spectrum of light, resulting in superior image quality. Their products are utilized across various applications, such as security and surveillance, automotive imaging, military, and medical imaging. InVisage Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Apple Inc. as of November 2017, further enhancing its position in the imaging technology market.

Incoming Media

Series A in 2014
Incoming Media, established in 2011, is a technology company headquartered in Eveleigh, Australia, with a presence in Redwood City, California. It operates as a subsidiary of OVO Mobile. The company specializes in a video engagement platform designed for smartphones, delivering personalized, high-definition videos tailored to viewers' interests and mobile viewing habits. Incoming Media serves both publishers and brands, helping them engage mobile audiences, reduce churn, and optimize ad monetization. Its platform leverages predictive data analytics and intelligent content pre-loading to ensure seamless, high-quality mobile video experiences.

Helpshift

Series A in 2014
Helpshift develops a customer service platform designed for mobile-first environments. It offers an in-app support system that enables businesses to proactively assist and engage users, featuring functionalities like in-app FAQs, chat, CRM ticketing, campaigns, and surveys. Helpshift pioneered automated in-app messaging, serving over 820 million active consumers monthly across top mobile apps and games worldwide.

InVisage Technologies

Series E in 2014
InVisage Technologies, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in the development of QuantumFilm-based image sensors. Founded in 2005, the company produces advanced imaging technology designed to capture high-fidelity and high-resolution images from mobile devices, including camera phones and digital cameras. InVisage's innovative sensors are capable of absorbing a full spectrum of light, resulting in superior image quality. Their products are utilized across various applications, such as security and surveillance, automotive imaging, military, and medical imaging. InVisage Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Apple Inc. as of November 2017, further enhancing its position in the imaging technology market.

AppMobi

Acquisition in 2014
AppMobi is a mobile services company specializing in secure solutions for hybrid HTML5 and Cordova-based enterprise applications. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco and Poughkeepsie, New York, the company offers the AppMobi Secure Mobile Platform, which includes key services such as end-to-end encryption, secure push messaging, live updates, analytics, and a secure data store. This platform enables rapid deployment of secure apps, integrating seamlessly with existing development tools and hosting options on private clouds or on-premises. AppMobi's technology facilitates real-time threat detection and remediation, helping clients mitigate vulnerabilities and protect against cyber threats. Initially recognized for its contributions to streaming media technology, AppMobi pivoted to focus on enterprise solutions and has maintained a partnership with Intel, enhancing its offerings for developers within Intel's HTML5 development environment.

InVisage Technologies

Series D in 2013
InVisage Technologies, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in the development of QuantumFilm-based image sensors. Founded in 2005, the company produces advanced imaging technology designed to capture high-fidelity and high-resolution images from mobile devices, including camera phones and digital cameras. InVisage's innovative sensors are capable of absorbing a full spectrum of light, resulting in superior image quality. Their products are utilized across various applications, such as security and surveillance, automotive imaging, military, and medical imaging. InVisage Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Apple Inc. as of November 2017, further enhancing its position in the imaging technology market.

AtHoc

Venture Round in 2012
AtHoc, Inc. is a leader in networked crisis communication solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of products designed to enhance emergency notification and response capabilities. The company’s offerings include AtHoc Alert, a streamlined emergency notification system; AtHoc Collect, which facilitates real-time reporting from on-site personnel; AtHoc Account, providing visibility into personnel location and status during crises; and AtHoc Connect, enabling the creation of secure, permission-based communication networks. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, AtHoc serves a diverse clientele that includes the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and various commercial and governmental organizations. The company is recognized for its innovative approach to mass notification systems, catering to sectors such as security, healthcare, and public safety. In 2015, AtHoc became a subsidiary of BlackBerry Limited, further enhancing its capabilities and market reach.

LikeIt.com

Seed Round in 2012
LikeIt.com (http://www.likeit.com), a fun way to discover people, places, and things via social graph interests and social games. LikeIt™ enables social people discovery, helping users connect to others who are talking about the things they like and share their attitudes. LikeIt™ expands people search beyond the Facebook network, allowing users to easily aggregate interests and activities from eight other social networks into their people-discovery experience. LikeIt™ considers a broad picture of a user’s preferences to make people recommendations, while saving the user the time of having to repeat movie reviews, music channels, favorite restaurants, and other interests from numerous other social sites. The site also uses social games to continually update users’ searchable interests and opinions. How LikeIt™ Works: • Users log-in using a Facebook account and share their favorite music, movies, books, hobbies, and sports across Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Photobucket, Flickr, Foursquare, and Goodreads • The site uses fun social games to encourage people to share their interests, which are fed into a recommendation engine to present interesting people from around the world • “Would You Rather” questions let users compare opinions on today’s hottest topics • “Top Interests” encourages sharing of preferences for movies, sports, music, celebrities, food, books, and more. • “SuperFan” challenges users to pick friends’ top interests, such as the San Francisco 49ers, Oscars®, and Adele • “Who Wore It Best” lets users share fashion opinions and tastes • Using intuition and compatible interests, users play matchmaker for single friends with FriendConnect™ • LikeIt™ is committed to privacy, is TRUSTe certified, and offers users control over who sees what and when

InVisage Technologies

Series C in 2011
InVisage Technologies, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in the development of QuantumFilm-based image sensors. Founded in 2005, the company produces advanced imaging technology designed to capture high-fidelity and high-resolution images from mobile devices, including camera phones and digital cameras. InVisage's innovative sensors are capable of absorbing a full spectrum of light, resulting in superior image quality. Their products are utilized across various applications, such as security and surveillance, automotive imaging, military, and medical imaging. InVisage Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Apple Inc. as of November 2017, further enhancing its position in the imaging technology market.

Betaworks

Series B in 2010
Betaworks is a New York-based startup studio, accelerator, and ecosystem builder that creates, funds, and scales technology companies. Founded in 2008, it operates an accelerator program and supports early-stage ventures across information technology, software as a service, gaming, e-sports, and frontier technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual and augmented reality. Betaworks also runs Betaworks Studios, a New York City membership space that enables collaboration, mentorship, events, work sessions, and company-building activity within its network. Through Betaworks Ventures, the firm maintains a product-focused seed investment arm with a presence in New York and San Francisco, having invested in more than 150 companies.

Startup Genome

Series B in 2003
Startup Genome is a research and policy advisory organization dedicated to accelerating startup ecosystem growth worldwide. Since 2012, it has tracked over a million companies across 150 cities, providing data-driven insights to governments, communities, and investors. Its team of entrepreneurs, policy experts, and data scientists works with global partners to define policies that foster startup success.

Startup Genome

Series A in 2002
Startup Genome is a research and policy advisory organization dedicated to accelerating startup ecosystem growth worldwide. Since 2012, it has tracked over a million companies across 150 cities, providing data-driven insights to governments, communities, and investors. Its team of entrepreneurs, policy experts, and data scientists works with global partners to define policies that foster startup success.

Black Pearl

Venture Round in 2000
Black Pearl provides intelligent infrastructure for smart commerce. Black Pearl's flagship product, the Black Pearl Knowledge Broker, lets companies extend their value-added sales practices into the electronic market place. The underlying technology uses intelligent agents distributed across an asynchronous, federated server architecture to read data from existing enterprise data sources and the Internet. Through the application of various predictive models and business rules, the data are elevated into intelligent, context-sensitive recommendations for use in a variety of situations across multiple markets. The Knowledge Broker is geared towards the business user, so business maps, rules and predictive models are created in natural language, and can be changed on-the-fly to keep maintenance costs low and responsiveness high. Black Pearl was founded in 1998 and is located in San Francisco.
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