CesiumAstro delivers communication systems for Satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space or airborne platforms. Each of their products combines carefully selected COTS components with the traditional reliability necessary for aerospace systems. They believe that effective hardware solutions should not require added engineering from their customers, enabling them to focus on their core mission. Their team consists of talented engineers and scientists skilled in the design, development, manufacturing, and qualification of complex communication systems.
CesiumAstro delivers communication systems for Satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space or airborne platforms. Each of their products combines carefully selected COTS components with the traditional reliability necessary for aerospace systems. They believe that effective hardware solutions should not require added engineering from their customers, enabling them to focus on their core mission. Their team consists of talented engineers and scientists skilled in the design, development, manufacturing, and qualification of complex communication systems.
Peloton is transforming the fitness landscape by integrating high-quality design with advanced technology to offer live and on-demand fitness classes led by top instructors. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company operates an interactive fitness platform that includes two main segments: Connected Fitness Products and Subscription services. Revenue from Connected Fitness Products comes from the sale of its bikes and treadmills, along with accessories, delivery, installation, and extended warranties. The Subscription segment, which generates the majority of the company's revenue, includes monthly fees for connected fitness and digital subscriptions. Peloton's unique approach combines hardware, software, and engaging content, creating a socially connected workout experience that appeals to a wide audience. The company sells its products online and through an expanding network of showrooms, primarily serving customers in North America and select international markets.
Peloton is transforming the fitness landscape by integrating high-quality design with advanced technology to offer live and on-demand fitness classes led by top instructors. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company operates an interactive fitness platform that includes two main segments: Connected Fitness Products and Subscription services. Revenue from Connected Fitness Products comes from the sale of its bikes and treadmills, along with accessories, delivery, installation, and extended warranties. The Subscription segment, which generates the majority of the company's revenue, includes monthly fees for connected fitness and digital subscriptions. Peloton's unique approach combines hardware, software, and engaging content, creating a socially connected workout experience that appeals to a wide audience. The company sells its products online and through an expanding network of showrooms, primarily serving customers in North America and select international markets.
Enlighted Inc. specializes in manufacturing lighting control systems for commercial environments both in the United States and internationally. Established in 2009 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers a range of products, including the Enlighted Sensor, which collects data on occupancy, ambient light, temperature, and energy consumption, and the Enlighted Room Control, a device that allows users to manage lighting levels in their spaces. The Enlighted Gateway aggregates data from these sensors and integrates it with the Energy Manager, a web-based interface designed for optimizing building system performance. Enlighted’s technology not only enhances energy efficiency but also improves workspace comfort, helping clients achieve sustainability goals while significantly reducing energy costs—sometimes by up to 70%. The company's solutions have been implemented across various commercial settings, including prominent Fortune 1000 companies. Since May 2018, Enlighted operates as a subsidiary of Siemens Industry, Inc.
Enjoy Technology, Inc. is a retail company that specializes in delivering technology products, including smartphones, tablets, computers, speakers, home theaters, and entertainment systems. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional locations in New York City, the company offers a unique delivery service where an Enjoy Expert hand-delivers products within hours of purchase. This service includes personalized setup and guidance, allowing customers to fully understand and utilize their new devices. Enjoy aims to enhance the purchasing experience by providing a complimentary, hands-on service that ensures customers feel confident with their technology.
Enjoy Technology, Inc. is a retail company that specializes in delivering technology products, including smartphones, tablets, computers, speakers, home theaters, and entertainment systems. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional locations in New York City, the company offers a unique delivery service where an Enjoy Expert hand-delivers products within hours of purchase. This service includes personalized setup and guidance, allowing customers to fully understand and utilize their new devices. Enjoy aims to enhance the purchasing experience by providing a complimentary, hands-on service that ensures customers feel confident with their technology.
Drop is a product company that uniquely uses data and insights from enthusiasts to create and curate innovative products that fuel passion. With new, diverse products featured every day, Drop empowers people across the globe to find and follow their interests, learn, share, shop, and participate in product development. Popular Drop categories include audio, tech, apparel, outdoors, and cooking. Founded in 2012, Drop is home to 7 million members. Drop is available on Drop.com and the Drop app.
Enlighted Inc. specializes in manufacturing lighting control systems for commercial environments both in the United States and internationally. Established in 2009 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers a range of products, including the Enlighted Sensor, which collects data on occupancy, ambient light, temperature, and energy consumption, and the Enlighted Room Control, a device that allows users to manage lighting levels in their spaces. The Enlighted Gateway aggregates data from these sensors and integrates it with the Energy Manager, a web-based interface designed for optimizing building system performance. Enlighted’s technology not only enhances energy efficiency but also improves workspace comfort, helping clients achieve sustainability goals while significantly reducing energy costs—sometimes by up to 70%. The company's solutions have been implemented across various commercial settings, including prominent Fortune 1000 companies. Since May 2018, Enlighted operates as a subsidiary of Siemens Industry, Inc.
Shanghai Ulucu Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in cloud-based video and network monitoring services, catering to chain enterprises, logistics companies, educational institutions, and government entities. The company offers a comprehensive range of solutions, including research and development, sales, installation, platform operation, and after-sales services for software and hardware. With a robust independent research and development team, Ulucu has made significant advancements in various technologies, such as embedded systems, streaming media transmission, P2P transmission, and cloud server technology, securing multiple national invention patents in the process. Additionally, Ulucu operates a vast national service network, comprising over 300 service stations across all provinces and cities, aimed at providing extensive support to its clients. The company also operates an artificial intelligence platform tailored for new retail environments, which enhances customer interactions through intelligent marketing services, including facial recognition and data analysis to enable personalized shopping experiences.
HYLA Mobile, Inc. specializes in mobile device trade-in and reuse solutions, focusing on the collection, processing, recycling, and redistribution of used mobile phones. The company operates through a network of carrier partners and retailers across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, facilitating the sale and repurposing of these devices. Founded in 2009 and originally known as eRecyclingCorps, the company is headquartered in Farmers Branch, Texas. By providing products and services that enhance the value and lifespan of used mobile devices, HYLA Mobile aims to optimize access to technology for new users.
Invisioneer is a company focused on developing innovative television companion devices that enhance the viewing experience by integrating video discovery and smart TV functionalities. Committed to creating products that resonate with users, the company has a history of disrupting industries to deliver solutions that prioritize customer satisfaction. While rapid market entry with cutting-edge products is crucial, Invisioneer also emphasizes the importance of fostering a sustainable environment for growth and employee development, ensuring that both the business and its workforce can thrive in the long term.
Private Equity Round in 2013
Jawbone is a technology company that specializes in creating personal devices designed for comfort and usability. The company is known for its flagship product, the Jawbone Bluetooth headset, which features NoiseAssassin technology that significantly enhances mobile voice quality by eliminating background noise. This technology, originally developed for military applications by DARPA, ensures clear communication in various environments. In addition to its audio products, Jawbone has also ventured into the fitness market, developing smart fitness tracking devices aimed at helping users monitor and improve their health and activity levels. Through its innovative products, Jawbone seeks to redefine personal technology while prioritizing both functionality and aesthetics.
Private Equity Round in 2013
eASIC Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in manufacturing platforms designed to lower the cost of ownership and accelerate the production of customized silicon devices. The company develops the Nextreme family of devices, including the fourth-generation Nextreme-3 and third-generation Nextreme-2, which significantly reduce development costs and turnaround times compared to standard cell ASICs while also decreasing power consumption and unit costs. Additionally, eASIC offers the easicopy ASIC, providing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) a pathway to transition from Nextreme devices to a cell-based ASIC, further optimizing device cost, power consumption, or performance. The eZ-IP alliance program complements these offerings by providing access to a variety of verified eASIC-ready intellectual property cores, facilitating faster market entry for clients. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, eASIC serves a global customer base across diverse applications, including wireless infrastructure and consumer handheld devices. The company operates as a subsidiary of Intel Corporation.
Drop is a product company that uniquely uses data and insights from enthusiasts to create and curate innovative products that fuel passion. With new, diverse products featured every day, Drop empowers people across the globe to find and follow their interests, learn, share, shop, and participate in product development. Popular Drop categories include audio, tech, apparel, outdoors, and cooking. Founded in 2012, Drop is home to 7 million members. Drop is available on Drop.com and the Drop app.
Dropcam is revolutionizing the way people stay connected to the places they care about. With the Dropcam and Dropcam Pro Wi-Fi video monitoring cameras and optional Cloud Recording (CVR) service, you can remotely drop in on your house, baby, pets, business or anything else from a smartphone,tablet or computer.
OUYA is a gaming console designed for television that emphasizes an open development environment, allowing any creator to publish games for the living room. Priced at $99, the console offers users the opportunity to try all games for free. It supports both downloading and streaming of entertainment content in 1080p HD quality. Founded by Julie Uhrman and designed by Yves Behar, OUYA operates on a custom interface built on an open operating system. The platform organizes games based on player engagement rather than revenue, highlighting enjoyable gaming experiences. The console's controller is designed for responsiveness, featuring precise buttons, triggers, analog sticks, and an integrated touchpad, appealing to console gaming enthusiasts.
Enlighted Inc. specializes in manufacturing lighting control systems for commercial environments both in the United States and internationally. Established in 2009 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers a range of products, including the Enlighted Sensor, which collects data on occupancy, ambient light, temperature, and energy consumption, and the Enlighted Room Control, a device that allows users to manage lighting levels in their spaces. The Enlighted Gateway aggregates data from these sensors and integrates it with the Energy Manager, a web-based interface designed for optimizing building system performance. Enlighted’s technology not only enhances energy efficiency but also improves workspace comfort, helping clients achieve sustainability goals while significantly reducing energy costs—sometimes by up to 70%. The company's solutions have been implemented across various commercial settings, including prominent Fortune 1000 companies. Since May 2018, Enlighted operates as a subsidiary of Siemens Industry, Inc.
Lilliputian Systems provides mobile power solutions for consumer electronics devices. The company aims to revolutionize mobile fuel, ushering in new applications and devices made possible by their technology.
Jawbone is a technology company that specializes in creating personal devices designed for comfort and usability. The company is known for its flagship product, the Jawbone Bluetooth headset, which features NoiseAssassin technology that significantly enhances mobile voice quality by eliminating background noise. This technology, originally developed for military applications by DARPA, ensures clear communication in various environments. In addition to its audio products, Jawbone has also ventured into the fitness market, developing smart fitness tracking devices aimed at helping users monitor and improve their health and activity levels. Through its innovative products, Jawbone seeks to redefine personal technology while prioritizing both functionality and aesthetics.
HYLA Mobile, Inc. specializes in mobile device trade-in and reuse solutions, focusing on the collection, processing, recycling, and redistribution of used mobile phones. The company operates through a network of carrier partners and retailers across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, facilitating the sale and repurposing of these devices. Founded in 2009 and originally known as eRecyclingCorps, the company is headquartered in Farmers Branch, Texas. By providing products and services that enhance the value and lifespan of used mobile devices, HYLA Mobile aims to optimize access to technology for new users.
Enlighted Inc. specializes in manufacturing lighting control systems for commercial environments both in the United States and internationally. Established in 2009 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers a range of products, including the Enlighted Sensor, which collects data on occupancy, ambient light, temperature, and energy consumption, and the Enlighted Room Control, a device that allows users to manage lighting levels in their spaces. The Enlighted Gateway aggregates data from these sensors and integrates it with the Energy Manager, a web-based interface designed for optimizing building system performance. Enlighted’s technology not only enhances energy efficiency but also improves workspace comfort, helping clients achieve sustainability goals while significantly reducing energy costs—sometimes by up to 70%. The company's solutions have been implemented across various commercial settings, including prominent Fortune 1000 companies. Since May 2018, Enlighted operates as a subsidiary of Siemens Industry, Inc.
Nest Labs is a home automation company that specializes in the development of sensor-driven, Wi-Fi-enabled devices aimed at enhancing household efficiency and safety. The company first gained prominence with the launch of the Nest Learning Thermostat in 2011, a product designed to learn user preferences and behaviors, allowing for automatic temperature adjustments that promote energy conservation. Following this success, Nest Labs expanded its product line with the introduction of the Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide detector in 2013. In 2015, the company further enhanced its offerings by integrating Dropcam's technology, resulting in the rebranded Nest Cam for home security. Through its innovative products, Nest Labs seeks to improve home comfort while reducing energy consumption and increasing safety.
Offers connected home solutions to households worldwide
Nest Labs is a home automation company that specializes in the development of sensor-driven, Wi-Fi-enabled devices aimed at enhancing household efficiency and safety. The company first gained prominence with the launch of the Nest Learning Thermostat in 2011, a product designed to learn user preferences and behaviors, allowing for automatic temperature adjustments that promote energy conservation. Following this success, Nest Labs expanded its product line with the introduction of the Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide detector in 2013. In 2015, the company further enhanced its offerings by integrating Dropcam's technology, resulting in the rebranded Nest Cam for home security. Through its innovative products, Nest Labs seeks to improve home comfort while reducing energy consumption and increasing safety.
GC Holdings, umbrella company of Gemfire Corporation.
Pixtronix is an emerging company that develops display technologies optimized for multimedia devices. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts and led by experts in the fields of displays, optics and MEMS, Pixtronix’s mission is to develop and market the perfect display for today’s multimedia lifestyle. Our PerfectLight Displays combine the world’s highest optical performance with the lowest power consumption and are designed to scale from mobile devices to desktop displays through HD televisions.
Offers connected home solutions to households worldwide
Lilliputian Systems provides mobile power solutions for consumer electronics devices. The company aims to revolutionize mobile fuel, ushering in new applications and devices made possible by their technology.
ZettaCore is at the forefront of molecular electronics, dedicated to creating advanced molecular materials tailored for the electronics industry. By utilizing innovative chemistry, the company enhances existing manufacturing processes, facilitating a shift towards improved performance while simultaneously reducing costs.
Offers connected home solutions to households worldwide
Offers connected home solutions to households worldwide
eASIC Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in manufacturing platforms designed to lower the cost of ownership and accelerate the production of customized silicon devices. The company develops the Nextreme family of devices, including the fourth-generation Nextreme-3 and third-generation Nextreme-2, which significantly reduce development costs and turnaround times compared to standard cell ASICs while also decreasing power consumption and unit costs. Additionally, eASIC offers the easicopy ASIC, providing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) a pathway to transition from Nextreme devices to a cell-based ASIC, further optimizing device cost, power consumption, or performance. The eZ-IP alliance program complements these offerings by providing access to a variety of verified eASIC-ready intellectual property cores, facilitating faster market entry for clients. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, eASIC serves a global customer base across diverse applications, including wireless infrastructure and consumer handheld devices. The company operates as a subsidiary of Intel Corporation.
Lilliputian Systems provides mobile power solutions for consumer electronics devices. The company aims to revolutionize mobile fuel, ushering in new applications and devices made possible by their technology.
Xi'an Huaxun Microelectronics (华迅微电子) is focused on R&D and production of satellite positioning chip sets, OEM modules, and application systems. Its products include GPS RF chips, digital base band chips, a set of embedded software, OEM modules, handhold GPS navigator, and GPS application systems.
Xi'an Huaxun Microelectronics was established by 5 founders who hold PhD degrees with professional experience in the American information technology industry in the fields of R&D of GPS, microelectronics, and communications.
Pixtronix is an emerging company that develops display technologies optimized for multimedia devices. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts and led by experts in the fields of displays, optics and MEMS, Pixtronix’s mission is to develop and market the perfect display for today’s multimedia lifestyle. Our PerfectLight Displays combine the world’s highest optical performance with the lowest power consumption and are designed to scale from mobile devices to desktop displays through HD televisions.
Lilliputian Systems provides mobile power solutions for consumer electronics devices. The company aims to revolutionize mobile fuel, ushering in new applications and devices made possible by their technology.
eASIC Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in manufacturing platforms designed to lower the cost of ownership and accelerate the production of customized silicon devices. The company develops the Nextreme family of devices, including the fourth-generation Nextreme-3 and third-generation Nextreme-2, which significantly reduce development costs and turnaround times compared to standard cell ASICs while also decreasing power consumption and unit costs. Additionally, eASIC offers the easicopy ASIC, providing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) a pathway to transition from Nextreme devices to a cell-based ASIC, further optimizing device cost, power consumption, or performance. The eZ-IP alliance program complements these offerings by providing access to a variety of verified eASIC-ready intellectual property cores, facilitating faster market entry for clients. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, eASIC serves a global customer base across diverse applications, including wireless infrastructure and consumer handheld devices. The company operates as a subsidiary of Intel Corporation.
Pixtronix is an emerging company that develops display technologies optimized for multimedia devices. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts and led by experts in the fields of displays, optics and MEMS, Pixtronix’s mission is to develop and market the perfect display for today’s multimedia lifestyle. Our PerfectLight Displays combine the world’s highest optical performance with the lowest power consumption and are designed to scale from mobile devices to desktop displays through HD televisions.
eASIC Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in manufacturing platforms designed to lower the cost of ownership and accelerate the production of customized silicon devices. The company develops the Nextreme family of devices, including the fourth-generation Nextreme-3 and third-generation Nextreme-2, which significantly reduce development costs and turnaround times compared to standard cell ASICs while also decreasing power consumption and unit costs. Additionally, eASIC offers the easicopy ASIC, providing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) a pathway to transition from Nextreme devices to a cell-based ASIC, further optimizing device cost, power consumption, or performance. The eZ-IP alliance program complements these offerings by providing access to a variety of verified eASIC-ready intellectual property cores, facilitating faster market entry for clients. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, eASIC serves a global customer base across diverse applications, including wireless infrastructure and consumer handheld devices. The company operates as a subsidiary of Intel Corporation.
Silecs, Inc. develops and manufactures electronic and optical materials specifically for the microelectronics industry, focusing on applications in semiconductors, image sensors, and displays. The company's materials solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly with standard device manufacturing processes. Their products cater to a variety of needs, including low temperature dielectric applications, CMOS sensors, electro-optic devices, and TFT-LCD displays. Silecs operates research and development, and manufacturing facilities in Espoo, Finland, alongside regional support centers in Asia and the United States. Founded in 2000, Silecs is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
eASIC Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in manufacturing platforms designed to lower the cost of ownership and accelerate the production of customized silicon devices. The company develops the Nextreme family of devices, including the fourth-generation Nextreme-3 and third-generation Nextreme-2, which significantly reduce development costs and turnaround times compared to standard cell ASICs while also decreasing power consumption and unit costs. Additionally, eASIC offers the easicopy ASIC, providing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) a pathway to transition from Nextreme devices to a cell-based ASIC, further optimizing device cost, power consumption, or performance. The eZ-IP alliance program complements these offerings by providing access to a variety of verified eASIC-ready intellectual property cores, facilitating faster market entry for clients. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, eASIC serves a global customer base across diverse applications, including wireless infrastructure and consumer handheld devices. The company operates as a subsidiary of Intel Corporation.
ZettaCore is at the forefront of molecular electronics, dedicated to creating advanced molecular materials tailored for the electronics industry. By utilizing innovative chemistry, the company enhances existing manufacturing processes, facilitating a shift towards improved performance while simultaneously reducing costs.
CENiX, inc. is a designer and automated manufacture of next generation high-speed optoelectronic interfaces.
CENiX, inc. is a designer and automated manufacture of next generation high-speed optoelectronic interfaces.
Silicon Spice, which makes chips enabling telecommunications gear to handle voice, video and data over a single network.
Extreme Networks, based in Santa Clara, California, was founded in 1996 and specializes in designing, building, and installing advanced Ethernet solutions to address complex challenges in network connectivity and IP-based communications. The company focuses on providing cloud networking solutions, delivering a unified platform for managing wired and wireless infrastructure, including switches and software-defined wide area networks (SD-WAN). Their offerings include both hardware and software components, ensuring a comprehensive networking experience for users. Extreme Networks serves a global market, with approximately half of its revenue generated in the Americas and the remainder from regions such as Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.
Amazon.com, Inc. is a multinational technology company primarily engaged in e-commerce and cloud computing. It operates through three main segments: North America, International, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The company sells a wide range of consumer products both through its own platforms and from third-party sellers, with retail sales accounting for approximately 75% of its total revenue. Amazon also manufactures electronic devices, such as Kindle and Echo, and provides platforms like Kindle Direct Publishing to enable independent authors to distribute their works. In addition to its retail operations, Amazon offers AWS, which includes services related to cloud computing, storage, and databases. The company runs a membership program called Amazon Prime, which offers various benefits including free shipping and streaming services. Furthermore, Amazon has ventured into advertising services and operates in the food delivery sector in India. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Amazon serves a diverse clientele, including consumers, developers, and enterprises.
Xilinx, Inc. designs and develops programmable devices and associated technologies for a global market. The company specializes in integrated circuits, including programmable logic devices, programmable system on chips, and adaptive compute acceleration platforms. Xilinx also provides software design tools, development kits, and hardware solutions to support various applications across industries such as data centers, aerospace, automotive, and consumer electronics. In addition to its core products, Xilinx offers technical support, customer training, and a range of intellectual property licenses for key interfaces and domain-specific applications. The company markets its solutions through a network of distributors and direct sales to original equipment manufacturers. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Xilinx also has a venture capital arm, Xilinx Technology Ventures, which invests in startups and growing companies within the programmable logic ecosystem, focusing on technology advancements across multiple sectors.
Electronic Arts Inc. is a global developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software, specializing in games, content, and online services for various platforms, including game consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company is known for its diverse portfolio of popular game franchises, such as The Sims, Madden NFL, FIFA, Battlefield, Apex Legends, Dragon Age, Plants vs. Zombies, and Need for Speed. In addition to developing its own titles, Electronic Arts licenses games from other brands and offers advertising services. The company markets its products through both digital and retail channels and maintains strategic partnerships for game development and operations.
Compaq Computer Corporation was a prominent developer and manufacturer of personal computers and related products, primarily serving business, home, government, and education sectors. The company offered a diverse range of computing solutions, including desktop computers, battery-powered notebooks, and AC-powered portable systems, which were designed to store and manage data in various network environments. Compaq has since become a brand under Hewlett-Packard, reflecting its evolution in the technology landscape.