Retym is a startup focused on semiconductor technology. It aims to revolutionize the data center and telecommunications industries through its innovative solutions. The company's team comprises experienced ASIC designers, optical communications experts, and seasoned investors.
Lumafield
Series C in 2025
Lumafield provides industrial computed tomography solutions for non-destructive testing and inspection in engineering environments. Its Neptune X-ray CT scanner enables detailed imaging to analyze internal structures and detect defects across materials. The Voyager software platform delivers cloud-based AI-powered analysis, automated inspections, and collaboration tools to support product development from design through manufacturing. Triton is a high-speed CT system designed for rapid scanning in high-volume manufacturing settings. The company serves industries including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical devices, helping to improve product quality and reliability through advanced imaging and analysis capabilities.
Zuvi
Venture Round in 2024
Zuvi is a manufacturer and designer of innovative cordless hair dryers and accessories. The company utilizes advanced technology, employing light energy to dry hair at lower temperatures. Its products feature a unique system of warm air heated by infrared panels, which is then propelled by rotor-like fans. This approach effectively dries hair while minimizing the risk of damage, allowing users to maintain healthier hair and scalp conditions. The emphasis on lower temperatures contributes to smoother and shinier hair, making Zuvi a noteworthy player in the personal care industry.
DUST Identity
Series B in 2023
DUST Identity, Inc. specializes in developing advanced authentication technology that employs nano-diamonds to create an unclonable identity layer on various objects within supply chains. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Princeton, New Jersey, the company offers a proprietary system known as DUST, which includes an optical scanner and a cloud-based infrastructure. This system provides an interface for managing object identity and provenance, ensuring that products can be verified and trusted throughout their lifecycle. By linking physical items to their digital records, DUST Identity enables businesses to access critical data regarding product sourcing, testing, and certification, thereby enhancing safety and traceability across their value chains.
Lumafield
Series B in 2022
Lumafield provides industrial computed tomography solutions for non-destructive testing and inspection in engineering environments. Its Neptune X-ray CT scanner enables detailed imaging to analyze internal structures and detect defects across materials. The Voyager software platform delivers cloud-based AI-powered analysis, automated inspections, and collaboration tools to support product development from design through manufacturing. Triton is a high-speed CT system designed for rapid scanning in high-volume manufacturing settings. The company serves industries including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical devices, helping to improve product quality and reliability through advanced imaging and analysis capabilities.
General Radar
Series A in 2022
General Radar develops high-resolution 3D radar systems for autonomous and defense applications and specializes in phased-array millimeter-wave radars for autonomous vehicles. The company designs and commercializes advanced radar platforms, including electronically scanned AESA radars with digital beamforming and high-performance computing, aimed at scalable, reliable, and affordable multi-mission sensing. Based in Mountain View, California, General Radar provides radar technology that enables innovative applications across commercial and defense sectors.
Firstbase
Series B in 2022
Firstbase operates a platform that streamlines remote team management. It provides IT provisioning services, delivery of goods, maintenance and repairs, ongoing culture support, collections upon employee departure, and lifecycle upgrades.
Akeana
Venture Round in 2022
Founded in early 2021 by industry leaders, Akeana specializes in semiconductor intellectual property (IP) for RISC-V architecture. Its offerings include microcontroller cores, embedded cores, laptop/server cores, coherent/non-coherent interconnects, and accelerators.
Pavilion Data Systems
Series D in 2022
Pavilion Data Systems Inc. is a technology company based in San Jose, California, specializing in the design and development of NVMe-over-Fabric storage platforms. The company focuses on enabling real-time performance at scale for massively-parallel applications, offering solutions that cater to sectors such as financial services, government, cloud services, media and entertainment, and research facilities. Pavilion's innovative architecture features Hyperparallel Flash Arrays, which utilize multiple controllers to surpass the limitations of traditional storage systems, providing ultra-low latency and linear scalability. By introducing a unique model called OPENCHOICE, Pavilion challenges conventional approaches to storage procurement and deployment. Founded in 2011, Pavilion Data Systems also has offices in Schiphol, the Netherlands, and Pune, India, and is recognized as a leader in a new category of storage appliances that aims to meet the ever-increasing demand for data throughput.
Dexterity
Series B in 2021
Dexterity Inc develops robot dexterity solutions for logistics, warehousing, and supply chain applications. The company offers a robotics as a service model that enables businesses to integrate robotics into their operations. Its flagship DexR is a two-armed robot designed for tasks such as truck loading and material handling, equipped with machine vision and force sensing. The company combines artificial intelligence, software, and hardware in a platform to deliver high productivity, precision, and safety in industrial environments, allowing clients to delegate repetitive tasks to robots and augment human potential.
Rapid Robotics
Series B in 2021
Rapid Robotics is a provider of industrial automation solutions focused on robotic arms and palletizing systems for manufacturing and logistics. The company develops and deploys affordable robotic workcells and software that combine AI and vision-based capabilities to handle a range of palletizing and material-handling tasks. Its offerings enable rapid deployment, often in hours rather than weeks, and aim to lower operating costs while increasing production capacity, efficiency, and quality. Through a Robot-as-a-Service model, Rapid Robotics helps sites scale automation without the burden of ownership or extensive custom programming. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company targets manufacturers facing labor shortages and rising fulfillment complexity by delivering flexible, service-driven automation that improves margins and throughput.
InnoStar Semiconductor
Seed Round in 2021
InnoStar Semiconductor is a developer and provider of advanced semiconductor storage technology, specializing in resistive random access memory (ReRam) chips. The company focuses on creating high-performance, low-power storage solutions tailored for applications in information security, Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and cloud computing. By commercializing its innovative ReRam technology, InnoStar aims to redefine storage capabilities and intelligent computing, enabling businesses to enhance security measures and meet the growing demands for efficient data storage and processing. Through its commitment to technological advancement, InnoStar Semiconductor is poised to set industry benchmarks in the semiconductor sector.
Dexterity
Series A in 2020
Dexterity Inc develops robot dexterity solutions for logistics, warehousing, and supply chain applications. The company offers a robotics as a service model that enables businesses to integrate robotics into their operations. Its flagship DexR is a two-armed robot designed for tasks such as truck loading and material handling, equipped with machine vision and force sensing. The company combines artificial intelligence, software, and hardware in a platform to deliver high productivity, precision, and safety in industrial environments, allowing clients to delegate repetitive tasks to robots and augment human potential.
Qumulo, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a file data platform tailored for multi-cloud environments, facilitating enterprise data management. The core offering, Qumulo software, is an enterprise hybrid cloud file storage solution that delivers real-time visibility and control over data across various environments, from data centers to public clouds. Qumulo enables secure, shared access to unstructured data through protocols like SMB, NFS, and REST. The company also provides a range of storage solutions, including NVMe file storage systems and hybrid SSD platforms, alongside professional services such as installation, data migration, advanced training, consulting, and systems health checks. Qumulo serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, media and entertainment organizations, research facilities, and sectors such as healthcare and the public sector. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Qumulo has expanded its presence with additional offices worldwide.
Proxy is a technology company that specializes in privacy-first, human-centric identity solutions. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, Proxy develops smartphone-enabled digital identity systems that allow users to authenticate and interact with various devices seamlessly. Its primary offerings include Proxy ID, Proxy Health, and Proxy Access, along with advanced hardware designed to facilitate secure and contactless access. Proxy's mission is to empower individuals with a unique identity signal that they own and control, functioning similarly to a universal single-sign-on for the physical world. This technology is utilized by prominent enterprises like Vornado and Cloudflare to provide employees and visitors with frictionless access to secure areas, enhancing personalized experiences in workplace environments. The company's founders, CEO Denis Mars and CTO Simon Ratner, are committed to ensuring that technology serves to improve human experiences rather than complicate them. Proxy's innovative approach has earned it recognition in several prestigious rankings, highlighting its impact on the future of identity management and access solutions.
Trusona is a Scottsdale-based identity and authentication company that develops both a hardware device and a software platform to verify the identity of users during digital interactions. Its passwordless authentication solution eliminates the need to create or remember passwords and provides multi-factor security for employees, consumers, and organizational access such as VPNs. The technology relies on patented anti-replay mechanisms and the unique characteristics of each interaction to ensure the real person is behind every login or action. It supports ID verification workflows, including AAMVA ID proofing, and offers integrations aligned with PSD2 requirements to strengthen online security. Founded in 2015, Trusona aims to reduce cybercrime by removing passwords from the user experience.
Lumafield
Series A in 2020
Lumafield provides industrial computed tomography solutions for non-destructive testing and inspection in engineering environments. Its Neptune X-ray CT scanner enables detailed imaging to analyze internal structures and detect defects across materials. The Voyager software platform delivers cloud-based AI-powered analysis, automated inspections, and collaboration tools to support product development from design through manufacturing. Triton is a high-speed CT system designed for rapid scanning in high-volume manufacturing settings. The company serves industries including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical devices, helping to improve product quality and reliability through advanced imaging and analysis capabilities.
Lumafield
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Lumafield provides industrial computed tomography solutions for non-destructive testing and inspection in engineering environments. Its Neptune X-ray CT scanner enables detailed imaging to analyze internal structures and detect defects across materials. The Voyager software platform delivers cloud-based AI-powered analysis, automated inspections, and collaboration tools to support product development from design through manufacturing. Triton is a high-speed CT system designed for rapid scanning in high-volume manufacturing settings. The company serves industries including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical devices, helping to improve product quality and reliability through advanced imaging and analysis capabilities.
Pavilion Data Systems
Series C in 2019
Pavilion Data Systems Inc. is a technology company based in San Jose, California, specializing in the design and development of NVMe-over-Fabric storage platforms. The company focuses on enabling real-time performance at scale for massively-parallel applications, offering solutions that cater to sectors such as financial services, government, cloud services, media and entertainment, and research facilities. Pavilion's innovative architecture features Hyperparallel Flash Arrays, which utilize multiple controllers to surpass the limitations of traditional storage systems, providing ultra-low latency and linear scalability. By introducing a unique model called OPENCHOICE, Pavilion challenges conventional approaches to storage procurement and deployment. Founded in 2011, Pavilion Data Systems also has offices in Schiphol, the Netherlands, and Pune, India, and is recognized as a leader in a new category of storage appliances that aims to meet the ever-increasing demand for data throughput.
LuxCreo Inc., founded in 2017, is a leader in dental innovation, offering a comprehensive additive manufacturing platform that has received FDA Class II 510(k) clearance. The company specializes in 3D printed dental solutions, significantly enhancing productivity in dental clinics and laboratories by 3 to 10 times. LuxCreo enables the same-day production of dental appliances such as aligners, retainers, night guards, and splints, thus improving patient care through increased precision and speed. In addition to its core dental offerings, LuxCreo is also engaged in software and electronic hardware development, alongside material innovation, to advance 3D printing technology. This holistic approach not only streamlines manufacturing processes but also contributes to cost reduction for its clients.
DUST Identity
Series A in 2019
DUST Identity, Inc. specializes in developing advanced authentication technology that employs nano-diamonds to create an unclonable identity layer on various objects within supply chains. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Princeton, New Jersey, the company offers a proprietary system known as DUST, which includes an optical scanner and a cloud-based infrastructure. This system provides an interface for managing object identity and provenance, ensuring that products can be verified and trusted throughout their lifecycle. By linking physical items to their digital records, DUST Identity enables businesses to access critical data regarding product sourcing, testing, and certification, thereby enhancing safety and traceability across their value chains.
Willo is a manufacturing company based in the United States that specializes in developing innovative oral care technology. Founded in 2014, Willo designs and produces electric toothbrushes aimed at enhancing oral health, particularly for children and young users. The company's signature product offers a personalized cleaning experience, utilizing a device that thoroughly brushes teeth more efficiently than traditional manual or electric toothbrushes. By employing advanced pressure-driven cycles, Willo's toothbrush ensures comprehensive coverage and effective cleaning in a shorter time, aiming to empower users to achieve optimal oral hygiene at home.
Proxy is a technology company that specializes in privacy-first, human-centric identity solutions. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, Proxy develops smartphone-enabled digital identity systems that allow users to authenticate and interact with various devices seamlessly. Its primary offerings include Proxy ID, Proxy Health, and Proxy Access, along with advanced hardware designed to facilitate secure and contactless access. Proxy's mission is to empower individuals with a unique identity signal that they own and control, functioning similarly to a universal single-sign-on for the physical world. This technology is utilized by prominent enterprises like Vornado and Cloudflare to provide employees and visitors with frictionless access to secure areas, enhancing personalized experiences in workplace environments. The company's founders, CEO Denis Mars and CTO Simon Ratner, are committed to ensuring that technology serves to improve human experiences rather than complicate them. Proxy's innovative approach has earned it recognition in several prestigious rankings, highlighting its impact on the future of identity management and access solutions.
SPAX is a company based in Hangzhou, China, focused on developing an operating system for sports and gym equipment. It specializes in creating smart fitness systems that enhance the intelligence and functionality of fitness devices. Its flagship product, SPAX, features a screen-based operating system that delivers interactive content and integrates sensing technology, enabling users to monitor their movements and analyze multi-dimensional motion data, including speed, heart rate, and calories burned. SPAX aims to meet the exercise needs of individuals by providing innovative in-home interactive fitness equipment designed with input from professional fitness trainers, thereby offering convenient and accessible workout solutions for users.
AEye, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing advanced vision hardware, software, and algorithms for autonomous vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The company’s proprietary 4Sight Intelligent Sensing Platform integrates solid-state active LiDAR with artificial intelligence and a low-light HD camera, enabling precise and reliable perception of surroundings. AEye's products, including the 4Sight A and 4Sight M sensors, along with its iDAR platform, are designed to improve safety and performance in dynamic applications by providing faster, more accurate information. The AE100 Robotic Perception System and the modular AE200 sensor further exemplify AEye’s commitment to high-performance sensing solutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Dublin, California, AEye also has a global presence with offices in Germany and Korea, serving a diverse customer base primarily in the United States, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.
DUST Identity
Seed Round in 2018
DUST Identity, Inc. specializes in developing advanced authentication technology that employs nano-diamonds to create an unclonable identity layer on various objects within supply chains. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Princeton, New Jersey, the company offers a proprietary system known as DUST, which includes an optical scanner and a cloud-based infrastructure. This system provides an interface for managing object identity and provenance, ensuring that products can be verified and trusted throughout their lifecycle. By linking physical items to their digital records, DUST Identity enables businesses to access critical data regarding product sourcing, testing, and certification, thereby enhancing safety and traceability across their value chains.
Qumulo, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a file data platform tailored for multi-cloud environments, facilitating enterprise data management. The core offering, Qumulo software, is an enterprise hybrid cloud file storage solution that delivers real-time visibility and control over data across various environments, from data centers to public clouds. Qumulo enables secure, shared access to unstructured data through protocols like SMB, NFS, and REST. The company also provides a range of storage solutions, including NVMe file storage systems and hybrid SSD platforms, alongside professional services such as installation, data migration, advanced training, consulting, and systems health checks. Qumulo serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, media and entertainment organizations, research facilities, and sectors such as healthcare and the public sector. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Qumulo has expanded its presence with additional offices worldwide.
Ambiq Micro
Venture Round in 2018
Ambiq Micro, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in the development of ultra-low power integrated circuits tailored for power-sensitive applications. Founded in 2010, the company utilizes innovative subthreshold power optimized technology to create real-time clock and microcontroller products designed for wearables, smart cards, wireless sensors, and Internet-of-Things devices. By focusing on ultra-low-power mixed-signal solutions, Ambiq Micro aims to enhance the efficiency of wireless electronics, facilitating the creation of devices that either minimize or eliminate battery use while maximizing design flexibility. The company also provides technical support services and operates additional offices in San Jose, California, as well as in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Taiwan.
SPAX is a company based in Hangzhou, China, focused on developing an operating system for sports and gym equipment. It specializes in creating smart fitness systems that enhance the intelligence and functionality of fitness devices. Its flagship product, SPAX, features a screen-based operating system that delivers interactive content and integrates sensing technology, enabling users to monitor their movements and analyze multi-dimensional motion data, including speed, heart rate, and calories burned. SPAX aims to meet the exercise needs of individuals by providing innovative in-home interactive fitness equipment designed with input from professional fitness trainers, thereby offering convenient and accessible workout solutions for users.
AEye, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing advanced vision hardware, software, and algorithms for autonomous vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The company’s proprietary 4Sight Intelligent Sensing Platform integrates solid-state active LiDAR with artificial intelligence and a low-light HD camera, enabling precise and reliable perception of surroundings. AEye's products, including the 4Sight A and 4Sight M sensors, along with its iDAR platform, are designed to improve safety and performance in dynamic applications by providing faster, more accurate information. The AE100 Robotic Perception System and the modular AE200 sensor further exemplify AEye’s commitment to high-performance sensing solutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Dublin, California, AEye also has a global presence with offices in Germany and Korea, serving a diverse customer base primarily in the United States, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.
Trusona is a Scottsdale-based identity and authentication company that develops both a hardware device and a software platform to verify the identity of users during digital interactions. Its passwordless authentication solution eliminates the need to create or remember passwords and provides multi-factor security for employees, consumers, and organizational access such as VPNs. The technology relies on patented anti-replay mechanisms and the unique characteristics of each interaction to ensure the real person is behind every login or action. It supports ID verification workflows, including AAMVA ID proofing, and offers integrations aligned with PSD2 requirements to strengthen online security. Founded in 2015, Trusona aims to reduce cybercrime by removing passwords from the user experience.
Qumulo, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a file data platform tailored for multi-cloud environments, facilitating enterprise data management. The core offering, Qumulo software, is an enterprise hybrid cloud file storage solution that delivers real-time visibility and control over data across various environments, from data centers to public clouds. Qumulo enables secure, shared access to unstructured data through protocols like SMB, NFS, and REST. The company also provides a range of storage solutions, including NVMe file storage systems and hybrid SSD platforms, alongside professional services such as installation, data migration, advanced training, consulting, and systems health checks. Qumulo serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, media and entertainment organizations, research facilities, and sectors such as healthcare and the public sector. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Qumulo has expanded its presence with additional offices worldwide.
Kinsa, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, develops smart thermometers that connect to both Android and iOS devices. These thermometers facilitate communication with individuals who are ill, providing them with care information and enabling data collection to map and track health trends in real-time, thereby aiding in disease spread prevention.
Desktop Metal
Series C in 2017
Desktop Metal is a global developer and manufacturer of additive manufacturing technologies, materials, and software for industrial production. The company offers a range of metal 3D printing systems, including the Production System for high-volume manufacturing, the Shop System for machine shops, the Studio System for office environments, and the Fiber printer for desktop use. It supplies materials and software that support metal, polymer, sand, and ceramic applications, enabling on-demand, digital mass production with improved speed, cost efficiency, and part quality. Desktop Metal serves automotive, aerospace, healthcare, consumer products, heavy industry, machine design, and research and development customers and operates worldwide from headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts.
General Radar
Seed Round in 2016
General Radar develops high-resolution 3D radar systems for autonomous and defense applications and specializes in phased-array millimeter-wave radars for autonomous vehicles. The company designs and commercializes advanced radar platforms, including electronically scanned AESA radars with digital beamforming and high-performance computing, aimed at scalable, reliable, and affordable multi-mission sensing. Based in Mountain View, California, General Radar provides radar technology that enables innovative applications across commercial and defense sectors.
Ambiq Micro
Series C in 2016
Ambiq Micro, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in the development of ultra-low power integrated circuits tailored for power-sensitive applications. Founded in 2010, the company utilizes innovative subthreshold power optimized technology to create real-time clock and microcontroller products designed for wearables, smart cards, wireless sensors, and Internet-of-Things devices. By focusing on ultra-low-power mixed-signal solutions, Ambiq Micro aims to enhance the efficiency of wireless electronics, facilitating the creation of devices that either minimize or eliminate battery use while maximizing design flexibility. The company also provides technical support services and operates additional offices in San Jose, California, as well as in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Taiwan.
Qumulo, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a file data platform tailored for multi-cloud environments, facilitating enterprise data management. The core offering, Qumulo software, is an enterprise hybrid cloud file storage solution that delivers real-time visibility and control over data across various environments, from data centers to public clouds. Qumulo enables secure, shared access to unstructured data through protocols like SMB, NFS, and REST. The company also provides a range of storage solutions, including NVMe file storage systems and hybrid SSD platforms, alongside professional services such as installation, data migration, advanced training, consulting, and systems health checks. Qumulo serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, media and entertainment organizations, research facilities, and sectors such as healthcare and the public sector. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Qumulo has expanded its presence with additional offices worldwide.
Desktop Metal
Series B in 2016
Desktop Metal is a global developer and manufacturer of additive manufacturing technologies, materials, and software for industrial production. The company offers a range of metal 3D printing systems, including the Production System for high-volume manufacturing, the Shop System for machine shops, the Studio System for office environments, and the Fiber printer for desktop use. It supplies materials and software that support metal, polymer, sand, and ceramic applications, enabling on-demand, digital mass production with improved speed, cost efficiency, and part quality. Desktop Metal serves automotive, aerospace, healthcare, consumer products, heavy industry, machine design, and research and development customers and operates worldwide from headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts.
Juicero, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing cold-press juicing systems for producing raw and organic fruit and vegetable juices. Founded in 2013, Juicero offers an innovative home juicing system that allows users to create fresh juice with minimal effort, using a machine that combines advanced cold-pressing technology with an application designed to enhance the juicing experience. This application connects to the juicer, providing users with information about the sourcing of their ingredients, nutritional content, and managing juice pack deliveries. Juicero's product line includes various juice packs, featuring combinations like sweet greens, spicy greens, and root vegetables, aimed at encouraging healthier consumption of fresh produce.
Enlighted
Series D in 2016
Enlighted develops and supplies integrated lighting and environmental control solutions for commercial buildings. Its sensor platform collects occupancy, ambient light, temperature, and energy usage data, which is aggregated by the Gateway and visualized through the Energy Manager web interface. The company also offers a wall‑mounted Room Control device that lets occupants adjust lighting levels and configurations. Enlighted’s analytics help clients reduce energy consumption—often by up to 70%—while improving workspace comfort and operational efficiency. Since its founding in 2009, the company has installed sensors in more than 70,000 square feet of Fortune 1000 premises, including AT&T and Oracle. Enlighted is headquartered in Sunnyvale and operates as a subsidiary of Siemens Industry.
Trusona is a Scottsdale-based identity and authentication company that develops both a hardware device and a software platform to verify the identity of users during digital interactions. Its passwordless authentication solution eliminates the need to create or remember passwords and provides multi-factor security for employees, consumers, and organizational access such as VPNs. The technology relies on patented anti-replay mechanisms and the unique characteristics of each interaction to ensure the real person is behind every login or action. It supports ID verification workflows, including AAMVA ID proofing, and offers integrations aligned with PSD2 requirements to strengthen online security. Founded in 2015, Trusona aims to reduce cybercrime by removing passwords from the user experience.
Pavilion Data Systems
Series A in 2016
Pavilion Data Systems Inc. is a technology company based in San Jose, California, specializing in the design and development of NVMe-over-Fabric storage platforms. The company focuses on enabling real-time performance at scale for massively-parallel applications, offering solutions that cater to sectors such as financial services, government, cloud services, media and entertainment, and research facilities. Pavilion's innovative architecture features Hyperparallel Flash Arrays, which utilize multiple controllers to surpass the limitations of traditional storage systems, providing ultra-low latency and linear scalability. By introducing a unique model called OPENCHOICE, Pavilion challenges conventional approaches to storage procurement and deployment. Founded in 2011, Pavilion Data Systems also has offices in Schiphol, the Netherlands, and Pune, India, and is recognized as a leader in a new category of storage appliances that aims to meet the ever-increasing demand for data throughput.
Desktop Metal
Series A in 2015
Desktop Metal is a global developer and manufacturer of additive manufacturing technologies, materials, and software for industrial production. The company offers a range of metal 3D printing systems, including the Production System for high-volume manufacturing, the Shop System for machine shops, the Studio System for office environments, and the Fiber printer for desktop use. It supplies materials and software that support metal, polymer, sand, and ceramic applications, enabling on-demand, digital mass production with improved speed, cost efficiency, and part quality. Desktop Metal serves automotive, aerospace, healthcare, consumer products, heavy industry, machine design, and research and development customers and operates worldwide from headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts.
Crossbar Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2008, specializing in the development and licensing of resistive RAM (ReRAM) technology. This innovative memory solution enables the storage of up to one terabyte of data on a chip the size of a postage stamp, offering significant advantages in terms of power efficiency and performance. Crossbar's ReRAM products cater to a variety of applications, including consumer electronics, mobile devices, enterprise storage, cloud computing, and industrial sensors. By providing a new approach to data storage and processing, Crossbar's technology allows designers to rethink traditional memory paradigms, facilitating the integration of compute and storage subsystems in both edge and cloud environments. The company's advancements are positioned to transform the landscape of non-volatile memory and enable new capabilities in electronics innovation.
Motiv Inc. is a personal technology company established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of fitness tracking rings and wearable products designed to integrate seamlessly into users' daily lives. Motiv's offerings include an application that complements its ring products by providing data tracking, notifications, and additional features. The wearable devices measure key health metrics such as heart rate, steps, and sleep activity, enhancing users' understanding of their fitness levels. Motiv sells its products online, aiming to deliver both aesthetic appeal and user-friendly experiences. As of April 2020, Motiv operates as a subsidiary of Proxy Technologies, Inc.
Enjoy Technology
Series B in 2015
Enjoy Technology, Inc. is a retail company that specializes in the sale of entertainment products, including smartphones, speakers, home theaters, tablets, computers, cameras, drones, and gaming devices. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional operations in New York City, Enjoy Technology utilizes a technology-driven platform to transform the shopping experience by delivering products directly to customers' homes. The company operates on-demand mobile stores, allowing customers to receive personalized service and products tailored to their needs. Despite its innovative approach to retail, Enjoy Technology has faced significant challenges and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
SimpliVity
Series D in 2015
SimpliVity Corporation is a provider of hyperconverged infrastructure solutions designed to enhance the deployment of resources and workloads in data centers. The company offers several products, including OmniCube, a 2U rack-mounted system that integrates server, storage, and networking services, thereby improving the management, protection, and performance of virtualized workloads. Additionally, its OmniCube Hyperconverged Infrastructure platform addresses data efficiency and global management needs in virtualized and cloud environments. SimpliVity's solutions also include OmniView, a web-based support dashboard featuring predictive analytics, and OmniStack Hyperconverged Infrastructure, which integrates with Cisco UCS to consolidate multiple core data center functions. The company's technology is utilized across various sectors, including energy, education, financial services, government, and telecommunications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, SimpliVity has support centers in Cork, Ireland, and Raleigh, North Carolina. As of February 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.
Qumulo, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a file data platform tailored for multi-cloud environments, facilitating enterprise data management. The core offering, Qumulo software, is an enterprise hybrid cloud file storage solution that delivers real-time visibility and control over data across various environments, from data centers to public clouds. Qumulo enables secure, shared access to unstructured data through protocols like SMB, NFS, and REST. The company also provides a range of storage solutions, including NVMe file storage systems and hybrid SSD platforms, alongside professional services such as installation, data migration, advanced training, consulting, and systems health checks. Qumulo serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, media and entertainment organizations, research facilities, and sectors such as healthcare and the public sector. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Qumulo has expanded its presence with additional offices worldwide.
Snap Inc. is a United States technology and social media company best known for Snapchat, a multimedia messaging app that enables users to send ephemeral photos and videos, share Stories, and access augmented reality features. The company also offers Camera, Chat, Memories, Discover, and Snap Map to enhance communication and content discovery, and has produced Spectacles, a line of wearable camera hardware. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Snap Inc. was founded in 2010 and focuses on camera-based experiences that blend messaging, AR effects, and interactive media for a global audience.
Kinsa, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, develops smart thermometers that connect to both Android and iOS devices. These thermometers facilitate communication with individuals who are ill, providing them with care information and enabling data collection to map and track health trends in real-time, thereby aiding in disease spread prevention.
Ambiq Micro
Series C in 2014
Ambiq Micro, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in the development of ultra-low power integrated circuits tailored for power-sensitive applications. Founded in 2010, the company utilizes innovative subthreshold power optimized technology to create real-time clock and microcontroller products designed for wearables, smart cards, wireless sensors, and Internet-of-Things devices. By focusing on ultra-low-power mixed-signal solutions, Ambiq Micro aims to enhance the efficiency of wireless electronics, facilitating the creation of devices that either minimize or eliminate battery use while maximizing design flexibility. The company also provides technical support services and operates additional offices in San Jose, California, as well as in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Taiwan.
Enjoy Technology
Series A in 2014
Enjoy Technology, Inc. is a retail company that specializes in the sale of entertainment products, including smartphones, speakers, home theaters, tablets, computers, cameras, drones, and gaming devices. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional operations in New York City, Enjoy Technology utilizes a technology-driven platform to transform the shopping experience by delivering products directly to customers' homes. The company operates on-demand mobile stores, allowing customers to receive personalized service and products tailored to their needs. Despite its innovative approach to retail, Enjoy Technology has faced significant challenges and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Enlighted
Series D in 2014
Enlighted develops and supplies integrated lighting and environmental control solutions for commercial buildings. Its sensor platform collects occupancy, ambient light, temperature, and energy usage data, which is aggregated by the Gateway and visualized through the Energy Manager web interface. The company also offers a wall‑mounted Room Control device that lets occupants adjust lighting levels and configurations. Enlighted’s analytics help clients reduce energy consumption—often by up to 70%—while improving workspace comfort and operational efficiency. Since its founding in 2009, the company has installed sensors in more than 70,000 square feet of Fortune 1000 premises, including AT&T and Oracle. Enlighted is headquartered in Sunnyvale and operates as a subsidiary of Siemens Industry.
HiWiFi is a provider of innovative wireless connectivity equipment, specializing in smart routers that operate on a proprietary smart operating system. This unique platform allows users to install a variety of Internet-connected applications directly on the router, distinguishing HiWiFi from traditional routers that typically require third-party plugins for enhanced functionality. In addition to smart routers, the company offers storage-equipped Wi-Fi solutions, supported by cloud services and application software, which facilitate faster downloads from popular app stores such as iTunes Store, Google Play, and Xiaomi app store. Through its advanced technology, HiWiFi aims to enhance user experience by providing seamless connectivity and access to a diverse range of applications.
mCube, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of MEMS motion sensors and associated software solutions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Jose, California, it operates additional locations in Taiwan and China. mCube produces a range of sensor components, modules, and wearable systems designed to measure and analyze motion and context, contributing to the Internet of Moving Things. Its products cater to diverse applications, including wearables, hearables, medical devices, smartphones, tablets, 3D character animation, and human motion measurement. The company markets its offerings both online and through a network of sales offices and distributors, serving customers globally. As a leader in its field, mCube aims to integrate its miniature motion sensors into a wide array of devices, enhancing consumer interaction with technology.
Crossbar Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2008, specializing in the development and licensing of resistive RAM (ReRAM) technology. This innovative memory solution enables the storage of up to one terabyte of data on a chip the size of a postage stamp, offering significant advantages in terms of power efficiency and performance. Crossbar's ReRAM products cater to a variety of applications, including consumer electronics, mobile devices, enterprise storage, cloud computing, and industrial sensors. By providing a new approach to data storage and processing, Crossbar's technology allows designers to rethink traditional memory paradigms, facilitating the integration of compute and storage subsystems in both edge and cloud environments. The company's advancements are positioned to transform the landscape of non-volatile memory and enable new capabilities in electronics innovation.
Nanoleaf Limited is a technology company based in Canada that specializes in innovative smart home lighting solutions. Founded in 2012 by three engineers, the company aims to revolutionize the lighting industry through products that combine thoughtful design with advanced technology. Nanoleaf offers a variety of products, including light bulbs and thermal water bottles, which are available to customers in North America, Asia, Scandinavia, and the Middle East. The company sells its offerings through various channels, including retailers and online platforms. With a commitment to personalization and user experience, Nanoleaf operates globally, with offices in cities such as Toronto, Shenzhen, Paris, Hong Kong, and the Philippines. Its diverse team focuses on creating smarter, more engaging environments for users.
SuVolta, Inc. specializes in the development and licensing of CMOS semiconductor technologies aimed at significantly reducing the power consumption of integrated circuits (ICs). Addressing one of the most pressing challenges in the semiconductor industry, which impacts a wide array of products from high-performance servers to mobile devices, SuVolta's PowerShrink™ platform allows semiconductor companies to halve chip power consumption while maintaining performance and functionality. This innovative solution eliminates the need for migration to more advanced and costly semiconductor process nodes, providing a cost-effective alternative for enhancing energy efficiency in various electronic applications.
Nurotron Biotechnology
Series C in 2013
Zhejiang Nurotron Biotechnology Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise based in Hangzhou, China, specializing in the development and manufacturing of neuroelectronic products. The company primarily focuses on cochlear implant systems, including cochlear speech processors and multi-channel cochlear implants designed for individuals with severe to profound hearing loss. Nurotron also offers accessories and online consulting services to support users of their products. Established in 2006, the company has a research and development center in California, USA, where it works on advancing technologies such as multipath manual electrical cochlea systems and auditory brainstem implant equipment. Through its innovative products, Nurotron aims to help individuals regain their hearing ability in various environments.
SimpliVity
Series C in 2013
SimpliVity Corporation is a provider of hyperconverged infrastructure solutions designed to enhance the deployment of resources and workloads in data centers. The company offers several products, including OmniCube, a 2U rack-mounted system that integrates server, storage, and networking services, thereby improving the management, protection, and performance of virtualized workloads. Additionally, its OmniCube Hyperconverged Infrastructure platform addresses data efficiency and global management needs in virtualized and cloud environments. SimpliVity's solutions also include OmniView, a web-based support dashboard featuring predictive analytics, and OmniStack Hyperconverged Infrastructure, which integrates with Cisco UCS to consolidate multiple core data center functions. The company's technology is utilized across various sectors, including energy, education, financial services, government, and telecommunications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, SimpliVity has support centers in Cork, Ireland, and Raleigh, North Carolina. As of February 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.
Quirky is a crowdsourced invention platform headquartered in New York City that fosters collaboration among participants in the product creation process. Founded by Ben Kaufman, the company aims to make invention accessible to everyone, allowing ordinary individuals to contribute extraordinary ideas. Community members can submit invention ideas, which are then vetted, critiqued, and voted on by the Quirky community. Successful ideas are developed into consumer products by Quirky's in-house design team and brought to market. The platform empowers inventors and influencers by sharing royalties from product sales with those who contributed to the ideas. Quirky's commitment includes working on a diverse range of ideas, from simple innovations to more complex concepts, ensuring that various improvements to daily life are explored and realized. The platform was relaunched in 2016 under new ownership, continuing its mission to engage a global community in the invention process.
eASIC
Private Equity Round in 2013
eASIC Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 1999. The company specializes in manufacturing eASIC platforms that significantly lower the cost of ownership and production time for customized silicon devices. Its product offerings include the Nextreme family of devices, which are designed to reduce development costs and turnaround times compared to standard cell ASICs, while also minimizing power consumption and unit costs. The Nextreme-3 and Nextreme-2 platforms represent the fourth and third generations of these devices, respectively. Additionally, eASIC provides the easicopy ASIC, which offers OEMs a pathway to transition from Nextreme devices to a cell-based design, further enhancing cost efficiency and performance. The eZ-IP alliance program also supports customers by providing access to verified eASIC-ready IP cores, facilitating quicker market entry. eASIC's products are utilized across various applications, including wireless infrastructure and consumer handheld devices, serving a global customer base.
Dropcam is a company that specializes in cloud-based Wi-Fi video monitoring solutions, enabling users to stay connected with their homes, businesses, and pets from anywhere. The company offers a range of products, including the Dropcam and Dropcam Pro cameras, which can be accessed remotely via smartphones, tablets, or computers. In addition to the cameras, Dropcam provides an optional Cloud Recording service that allows users to record and playback live video feeds. This combination of hardware and a web-based platform facilitates effective home monitoring and enhances users' ability to ensure the safety and well-being of their environments.
OUYA is a new kind of game console for the television that brings together an open development experience—where any
creator can publish a game to the living room—with an accessible and affordable console at $99, and where all games are free to try. OUYA supports both the downloading and streaming of entertainment content in beautiful 1080p HD quality. OUYA was envisioned by founder and CEO Julie Uhrman, and beautifully designed by award-winning
designer Yves Behar.
Built on an open OS with a custom interface and store, OUYA
focuses on the fun factor of games—games are organized by
featured playlists and overall player engagement and not
by revenue or downloads—enabling the most fun game experiences to shine. The controller was built as a love letter to console gaming, incorporating fast, responsive buttons, triggers that FEEL like triggers, laser-precise analog sticks, an accurate D-Pad, and integrated touchpad.
Enlighted
Series C in 2013
Enlighted develops and supplies integrated lighting and environmental control solutions for commercial buildings. Its sensor platform collects occupancy, ambient light, temperature, and energy usage data, which is aggregated by the Gateway and visualized through the Energy Manager web interface. The company also offers a wall‑mounted Room Control device that lets occupants adjust lighting levels and configurations. Enlighted’s analytics help clients reduce energy consumption—often by up to 70%—while improving workspace comfort and operational efficiency. Since its founding in 2009, the company has installed sensors in more than 70,000 square feet of Fortune 1000 premises, including AT&T and Oracle. Enlighted is headquartered in Sunnyvale and operates as a subsidiary of Siemens Industry.
Kovio
Debt Financing in 2013
Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of innovative semiconductor products utilizing printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. Founded at the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio focuses on creating low-cost manufacturing solutions that leverage the advantages of graphics printing alongside the capabilities of silicon-based semiconductors. The company designs, develops, and manufactures printed silicon products for various applications, particularly in the Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) markets. Its product offerings include Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC barcodes, positioning Kovio as a key player in the advancement of printed electronics.
Crossbar Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2008, specializing in the development and licensing of resistive RAM (ReRAM) technology. This innovative memory solution enables the storage of up to one terabyte of data on a chip the size of a postage stamp, offering significant advantages in terms of power efficiency and performance. Crossbar's ReRAM products cater to a variety of applications, including consumer electronics, mobile devices, enterprise storage, cloud computing, and industrial sensors. By providing a new approach to data storage and processing, Crossbar's technology allows designers to rethink traditional memory paradigms, facilitating the integration of compute and storage subsystems in both edge and cloud environments. The company's advancements are positioned to transform the landscape of non-volatile memory and enable new capabilities in electronics innovation.
LuxVue Technology
Series B in 2012
LuxVue Technology Corporation develops low-power, microLED-based displays for consumer electronics applications. LuxVue Technology Corporation was formerly known as Papierlos Corporation.
The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Santa Clara, California.
SimpliVity
Series B in 2012
SimpliVity Corporation is a provider of hyperconverged infrastructure solutions designed to enhance the deployment of resources and workloads in data centers. The company offers several products, including OmniCube, a 2U rack-mounted system that integrates server, storage, and networking services, thereby improving the management, protection, and performance of virtualized workloads. Additionally, its OmniCube Hyperconverged Infrastructure platform addresses data efficiency and global management needs in virtualized and cloud environments. SimpliVity's solutions also include OmniView, a web-based support dashboard featuring predictive analytics, and OmniStack Hyperconverged Infrastructure, which integrates with Cisco UCS to consolidate multiple core data center functions. The company's technology is utilized across various sectors, including energy, education, financial services, government, and telecommunications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, SimpliVity has support centers in Cork, Ireland, and Raleigh, North Carolina. As of February 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.
Quirky is a crowdsourced invention platform headquartered in New York City that fosters collaboration among participants in the product creation process. Founded by Ben Kaufman, the company aims to make invention accessible to everyone, allowing ordinary individuals to contribute extraordinary ideas. Community members can submit invention ideas, which are then vetted, critiqued, and voted on by the Quirky community. Successful ideas are developed into consumer products by Quirky's in-house design team and brought to market. The platform empowers inventors and influencers by sharing royalties from product sales with those who contributed to the ideas. Quirky's commitment includes working on a diverse range of ideas, from simple innovations to more complex concepts, ensuring that various improvements to daily life are explored and realized. The platform was relaunched in 2016 under new ownership, continuing its mission to engage a global community in the invention process.
Nebula, Inc. is a Palo Alto-based company that specializes in enabling businesses to deploy large private cloud computing infrastructures using standard server hardware. Founded in 2011, Nebula develops Nebula One, an integrated hardware and software appliance that delivers distributed computing, storage, and network services in a cohesive system. This technology allows businesses to efficiently build extensive private cloud environments using cost-effective computing resources. In addition to its hardware solutions, Nebula offers problem resolution support services through web and phone channels. The company, previously known as Fourth Paradigm Development, Inc., was renamed in July 2011 and is backed by venture capital firms, including notable investors from the technology sector.
Kovio
Venture Round in 2012
Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of innovative semiconductor products utilizing printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. Founded at the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio focuses on creating low-cost manufacturing solutions that leverage the advantages of graphics printing alongside the capabilities of silicon-based semiconductors. The company designs, develops, and manufactures printed silicon products for various applications, particularly in the Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) markets. Its product offerings include Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC barcodes, positioning Kovio as a key player in the advancement of printed electronics.
SuVolta, Inc. specializes in the development and licensing of CMOS semiconductor technologies aimed at significantly reducing the power consumption of integrated circuits (ICs). Addressing one of the most pressing challenges in the semiconductor industry, which impacts a wide array of products from high-performance servers to mobile devices, SuVolta's PowerShrink™ platform allows semiconductor companies to halve chip power consumption while maintaining performance and functionality. This innovative solution eliminates the need for migration to more advanced and costly semiconductor process nodes, providing a cost-effective alternative for enhancing energy efficiency in various electronic applications.
SimpliVity
Series A in 2012
SimpliVity Corporation is a provider of hyperconverged infrastructure solutions designed to enhance the deployment of resources and workloads in data centers. The company offers several products, including OmniCube, a 2U rack-mounted system that integrates server, storage, and networking services, thereby improving the management, protection, and performance of virtualized workloads. Additionally, its OmniCube Hyperconverged Infrastructure platform addresses data efficiency and global management needs in virtualized and cloud environments. SimpliVity's solutions also include OmniView, a web-based support dashboard featuring predictive analytics, and OmniStack Hyperconverged Infrastructure, which integrates with Cisco UCS to consolidate multiple core data center functions. The company's technology is utilized across various sectors, including energy, education, financial services, government, and telecommunications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, SimpliVity has support centers in Cork, Ireland, and Raleigh, North Carolina. As of February 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.
Enlighted
Series B in 2011
Enlighted develops and supplies integrated lighting and environmental control solutions for commercial buildings. Its sensor platform collects occupancy, ambient light, temperature, and energy usage data, which is aggregated by the Gateway and visualized through the Energy Manager web interface. The company also offers a wall‑mounted Room Control device that lets occupants adjust lighting levels and configurations. Enlighted’s analytics help clients reduce energy consumption—often by up to 70%—while improving workspace comfort and operational efficiency. Since its founding in 2009, the company has installed sensors in more than 70,000 square feet of Fortune 1000 premises, including AT&T and Oracle. Enlighted is headquartered in Sunnyvale and operates as a subsidiary of Siemens Industry.
Kovio
Venture Round in 2011
Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of innovative semiconductor products utilizing printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. Founded at the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio focuses on creating low-cost manufacturing solutions that leverage the advantages of graphics printing alongside the capabilities of silicon-based semiconductors. The company designs, develops, and manufactures printed silicon products for various applications, particularly in the Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) markets. Its product offerings include Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC barcodes, positioning Kovio as a key player in the advancement of printed electronics.
Nebula, Inc. is a Palo Alto-based company that specializes in enabling businesses to deploy large private cloud computing infrastructures using standard server hardware. Founded in 2011, Nebula develops Nebula One, an integrated hardware and software appliance that delivers distributed computing, storage, and network services in a cohesive system. This technology allows businesses to efficiently build extensive private cloud environments using cost-effective computing resources. In addition to its hardware solutions, Nebula offers problem resolution support services through web and phone channels. The company, previously known as Fourth Paradigm Development, Inc., was renamed in July 2011 and is backed by venture capital firms, including notable investors from the technology sector.
Alta Devices
Private Equity Round in 2011
Alta Devices, Inc. is a manufacturer of innovative solar technology specializing in single junction solar cells. Founded in 2007 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company develops thin and flexible mobile power solutions designed for a variety of applications, including unmanned systems, consumer electronics, sensors, automotive, remote exploration, wearables, and Internet of Things devices. Alta Devices aims to enhance the production economics of high-efficiency solar photovoltaic applications, positioning itself at the forefront of solar energy advancements. As of 2015, the company operates as a subsidiary of Hanergy Hi-Tech Power (HK) Limited.
Stoke is a developer of carrier-class multi-access convergence gateways tailored for fixed, mobile, and Internet-based operators. The company specializes in solutions that enable mobile network operators to enhance the economic efficiency of their 3G mobile networks. Its flagship product, the Stoke Session Exchange, is an integrated hardware and software platform that effectively manages the security, service, and mobility challenges associated with optimizing multimedia sessions. Additionally, Stoke offers the Mobile Data Offload service, which assists 3G network operators in addressing both capacity and subscriber satisfaction issues related to mobile broadband data delivery. Through these offerings, Stoke aims to support operators in maximizing their network performance and improving user experience.
Universtar Science & Technology
Series C in 2010
Universtar Science & Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise focused on the research and development of environmental protection monitoring products. Based in Shenzhen, China, the company integrates technologies from telecommunications, networking, automation control, information systems, chemical engineering, and precision instrumentation to create innovative solutions for environmental protection. Universtar has established various departments and centers dedicated to environment protection equipment, system integration, engineering, operations, research and development, and strategic planning. With 24 branches and 82 operation centers, the company also provides comprehensive after-sales service systems, ensuring robust support for its clients.
Pixtronix
Venture Round in 2009
Pixtronix is an innovative company based in Andover, Massachusetts, specializing in advanced display technologies tailored for multimedia devices. With a focus on optimizing visual performance while minimizing power consumption, Pixtronix develops its PerfectLight Displays, which provide exceptional optical quality. These displays are engineered to be versatile, suitable for a range of applications from mobile devices to desktop monitors and HD televisions. The company leverages expertise in displays, optics, and MEMS technology to create solutions that meet the demands of modern multimedia lifestyles.
SuVolta
Venture Round in 2009
SuVolta, Inc. specializes in the development and licensing of CMOS semiconductor technologies aimed at significantly reducing the power consumption of integrated circuits (ICs). Addressing one of the most pressing challenges in the semiconductor industry, which impacts a wide array of products from high-performance servers to mobile devices, SuVolta's PowerShrink™ platform allows semiconductor companies to halve chip power consumption while maintaining performance and functionality. This innovative solution eliminates the need for migration to more advanced and costly semiconductor process nodes, providing a cost-effective alternative for enhancing energy efficiency in various electronic applications.
Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of innovative semiconductor products utilizing printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. Founded at the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio focuses on creating low-cost manufacturing solutions that leverage the advantages of graphics printing alongside the capabilities of silicon-based semiconductors. The company designs, develops, and manufactures printed silicon products for various applications, particularly in the Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) markets. Its product offerings include Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC barcodes, positioning Kovio as a key player in the advancement of printed electronics.
Stoke is a developer of carrier-class multi-access convergence gateways tailored for fixed, mobile, and Internet-based operators. The company specializes in solutions that enable mobile network operators to enhance the economic efficiency of their 3G mobile networks. Its flagship product, the Stoke Session Exchange, is an integrated hardware and software platform that effectively manages the security, service, and mobility challenges associated with optimizing multimedia sessions. Additionally, Stoke offers the Mobile Data Offload service, which assists 3G network operators in addressing both capacity and subscriber satisfaction issues related to mobile broadband data delivery. Through these offerings, Stoke aims to support operators in maximizing their network performance and improving user experience.
Universtar Science & Technology
Series B in 2008
Universtar Science & Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise focused on the research and development of environmental protection monitoring products. Based in Shenzhen, China, the company integrates technologies from telecommunications, networking, automation control, information systems, chemical engineering, and precision instrumentation to create innovative solutions for environmental protection. Universtar has established various departments and centers dedicated to environment protection equipment, system integration, engineering, operations, research and development, and strategic planning. With 24 branches and 82 operation centers, the company also provides comprehensive after-sales service systems, ensuring robust support for its clients.
eASIC Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 1999. The company specializes in manufacturing eASIC platforms that significantly lower the cost of ownership and production time for customized silicon devices. Its product offerings include the Nextreme family of devices, which are designed to reduce development costs and turnaround times compared to standard cell ASICs, while also minimizing power consumption and unit costs. The Nextreme-3 and Nextreme-2 platforms represent the fourth and third generations of these devices, respectively. Additionally, eASIC provides the easicopy ASIC, which offers OEMs a pathway to transition from Nextreme devices to a cell-based design, further enhancing cost efficiency and performance. The eZ-IP alliance program also supports customers by providing access to verified eASIC-ready IP cores, facilitating quicker market entry. eASIC's products are utilized across various applications, including wireless infrastructure and consumer handheld devices, serving a global customer base.
Borqs Technologies
Series A in 2008
Borqs Technologies specializes in developing software solutions and products for Android-based smart connected devices. It offers customizable hardware products like trackers, smart watches, ruggedized handsets, tablets, and mobile connectivity modules. The company generates revenue primarily from hardware sales, with a significant portion coming from its key market, China.
Universtar Science & Technology
Series A in 2007
Universtar Science & Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise focused on the research and development of environmental protection monitoring products. Based in Shenzhen, China, the company integrates technologies from telecommunications, networking, automation control, information systems, chemical engineering, and precision instrumentation to create innovative solutions for environmental protection. Universtar has established various departments and centers dedicated to environment protection equipment, system integration, engineering, operations, research and development, and strategic planning. With 24 branches and 82 operation centers, the company also provides comprehensive after-sales service systems, ensuring robust support for its clients.
Mobilygen
Series E in 2007
Mobilygen Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company based in the United States, specializing in the development of multimedia processors. The company designs advanced video compression and decompression semiconductor solutions that enable high definition and multi-channel standard definition encoding and decoding. Its products are implemented in system on chip solutions and include low power options suitable for standard definition applications. In addition to its semiconductor offerings, Mobilygen provides essential tools for developing evaluation platforms, software, reference designs, and customer support, ensuring comprehensive solutions for its clients in the multimedia space.
HuaXun Microelectronics
Series A in 2007
HuaXun Microelectronics Inc., established in 2004 and based in Xi’an, China, specializes in the research and development of satellite positioning chipsets, OEM modules, and application systems. The company designs and manufactures a range of products, including GPS RF chips, digital baseband chips, embedded software, handheld GPS navigators, and various GPS application systems. Founded by five individuals with PhD degrees and extensive experience in the American information technology sector, HuaXun focuses on technologies compatible with GPS, Galileo, and Beidou positioning systems, contributing to advancements in microelectronics and communications.
Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of innovative semiconductor products utilizing printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. Founded at the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio focuses on creating low-cost manufacturing solutions that leverage the advantages of graphics printing alongside the capabilities of silicon-based semiconductors. The company designs, develops, and manufactures printed silicon products for various applications, particularly in the Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) markets. Its product offerings include Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC barcodes, positioning Kovio as a key player in the advancement of printed electronics.
Spatial Photonics
Series B in 2007
Spatial Photonics specializes in the development and manufacturing of microdisplays designed for both business and consumer projection display applications. The company’s innovative microdisplays utilize reflective digital light modulators that effectively control and modulate light intensity. By focusing on this niche technology, Spatial Photonics aims to enhance visual experiences across various platforms by providing high-quality projection solutions.
Pixtronix
Venture Round in 2007
Pixtronix is an innovative company based in Andover, Massachusetts, specializing in advanced display technologies tailored for multimedia devices. With a focus on optimizing visual performance while minimizing power consumption, Pixtronix develops its PerfectLight Displays, which provide exceptional optical quality. These displays are engineered to be versatile, suitable for a range of applications from mobile devices to desktop monitors and HD televisions. The company leverages expertise in displays, optics, and MEMS technology to create solutions that meet the demands of modern multimedia lifestyles.
SuVolta, Inc. specializes in the development and licensing of CMOS semiconductor technologies aimed at significantly reducing the power consumption of integrated circuits (ICs). Addressing one of the most pressing challenges in the semiconductor industry, which impacts a wide array of products from high-performance servers to mobile devices, SuVolta's PowerShrink™ platform allows semiconductor companies to halve chip power consumption while maintaining performance and functionality. This innovative solution eliminates the need for migration to more advanced and costly semiconductor process nodes, providing a cost-effective alternative for enhancing energy efficiency in various electronic applications.
Stoke is a developer of carrier-class multi-access convergence gateways tailored for fixed, mobile, and Internet-based operators. The company specializes in solutions that enable mobile network operators to enhance the economic efficiency of their 3G mobile networks. Its flagship product, the Stoke Session Exchange, is an integrated hardware and software platform that effectively manages the security, service, and mobility challenges associated with optimizing multimedia sessions. Additionally, Stoke offers the Mobile Data Offload service, which assists 3G network operators in addressing both capacity and subscriber satisfaction issues related to mobile broadband data delivery. Through these offerings, Stoke aims to support operators in maximizing their network performance and improving user experience.
Quorum Systems
Series C in 2006
Quorum Systems is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development of highly integrated single-chip CMOS radio frequency (RF) transceivers tailored for advanced mobile handset devices. The company offers transceivers that support a variety of communication standards, including multi-band GSM, GPRS, EDGE, and HSDPA, as well as TD-SCDMA and GSM-EDGE operations. By focusing on innovative RF solutions, Quorum Systems aims to enhance the performance and capabilities of modern mobile communication technologies.
Quirky
Venture Round in 2006
Quirky is a crowdsourced invention platform headquartered in New York City that fosters collaboration among participants in the product creation process. Founded by Ben Kaufman, the company aims to make invention accessible to everyone, allowing ordinary individuals to contribute extraordinary ideas. Community members can submit invention ideas, which are then vetted, critiqued, and voted on by the Quirky community. Successful ideas are developed into consumer products by Quirky's in-house design team and brought to market. The platform empowers inventors and influencers by sharing royalties from product sales with those who contributed to the ideas. Quirky's commitment includes working on a diverse range of ideas, from simple innovations to more complex concepts, ensuring that various improvements to daily life are explored and realized. The platform was relaunched in 2016 under new ownership, continuing its mission to engage a global community in the invention process.
Scintera Networks
Series C in 2006
Scintera Networks specializes in high-frequency signal-processing technology aimed at enhancing the performance of radio frequency (RF) signals and systems. The company has developed a programmable analog signal processing platform that offers more than tenfold improvements in performance and power efficiency compared to traditional digital signal processing platforms. This innovative solution, built using a standard CMOS process, eliminates the need for costly and energy-intensive analog-to-digital converters. Scintera's technology enables cellular and network operators to achieve significant advancements in the performance, resilience, management, and cost-effectiveness of optical networks, making it a key player in the telecommunications industry.
Mobilygen
Series D in 2006
Mobilygen Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company based in the United States, specializing in the development of multimedia processors. The company designs advanced video compression and decompression semiconductor solutions that enable high definition and multi-channel standard definition encoding and decoding. Its products are implemented in system on chip solutions and include low power options suitable for standard definition applications. In addition to its semiconductor offerings, Mobilygen provides essential tools for developing evaluation platforms, software, reference designs, and customer support, ensuring comprehensive solutions for its clients in the multimedia space.
Kovio
Venture Round in 2005
Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of innovative semiconductor products utilizing printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. Founded at the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio focuses on creating low-cost manufacturing solutions that leverage the advantages of graphics printing alongside the capabilities of silicon-based semiconductors. The company designs, develops, and manufactures printed silicon products for various applications, particularly in the Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) markets. Its product offerings include Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC barcodes, positioning Kovio as a key player in the advancement of printed electronics.