Lightspeed Israel

Lightspeed Israel, established in 2006, is a venture capital firm based in Tel Aviv, Israel. It invests in seed, early, and later-stage companies across the information technology and TMT sectors. The firm focuses on supporting innovative Israeli startups, providing capital and strategic guidance to accelerate their growth. Lightspeed Israel typically invests between $2 million to $25 million per company, with a particular interest in enterprise, health, fintech, and consumer sectors. It manages multiple funds, including Lightspeed Venture Partners IX and Lightspeed India Partners I & II, to support its investment activities in Israel and India.

Shaurya Aggarwal

Partner

Vaibhav Agrawal

Venture Partner

James Alcorn

Partner

Saqib Awan

Partner

Moritz Baier-Lentz

Partner and Head of Gaming

Mercedes Bent

Partner

Luke Beseda

Partner

Akshay Bhushan

Partner

Taggart Bonham

Partner

Guru Chahal

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Sun Daniel

Partner

Amish Desai

Partner

Sebastian Duesterhoeft

Partner

Barry Eggers

Co-Founder and Partner

Sam Eisler

Partner

James Ephrati

Partner

Jack Fowler

Partner

Aaron Frank

Venture Partner

Adam Goldberg

Venture Partner

Globin Guo

Executive Director

Gaurav Gupta

Partner

David Gussarsky

Partner

Herry Han

Co-Founder and Partner

Lisa Han

Partner

Rob Horton JD

COO

Galym Imanbayev

Partner

Galym Imanbayev MD

Partner

Nnamdi Iregbulem

Partner

Raviraj Jain

Partner

Arif Janmohamed

Partner

Julie Kainz

Partner

Ansaf Kareem

Partner

Alex Kayyal

Partner

Dev Khare

Partner

Issac Kim

Partner

Will Kohler

Partner

Harsha Kumar

Associate Partner

Pinn Lawjindakul

Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Will Leas

Partner

Jeremy Liew

Partner

Connor Love

Partner

John Luongo

Venture Partner

Natalie Luu

Partner

Naveed Matinfar

Partner

Ravi Mhatre

Co-Founder and Partner

James Mi

Founding Partner

Andrew Moley

Operating Partner and CFO

Tal Morgenstern

Partner

Peter Nieh

Partner and Co-Founder

Justin Overdorff

Partner

Zac Pan

Associate Partner

Apoorva Pandhi

Associate

Krish Parikh

Partner of Business Services

Nicole Quinn

Partner

Adrian Nicholas Radu

Partner

Christopher Schaepe

Co-Founder

Alexander Schmitt

Partner

Shan Shan

Partner

Justin Shen

Partner

Justin Shen

Partner

Shuvi Shrivastava

Partner

Ishaan Preet Singh

Investor

Adam Smith

Partner

Bejul Somaia

Partner

Rahul Taneja

Partner

Alex Taussig

Partner

John Thompson

Venture Partner

Anoushka Vaswani

Partner

Rytis Vitkauskas

Partner

Jason Wang

Vice President

Nathan Wang

Vice President

Nathan Wu

Partner, Growth

Mark Xu

Partner

Cici Yang

Vice President

Jerry Ye

Partner, Data Platform

Haowei Zhai

Vice President

Issac Zhang

Vice President

Ju Zhang

Executive Director

Gavin Zhu

Partner

Hu Peipei

Investment Manager

Past deals in Semiconductor

Newmut Nanotechnology

Series B in 2025
Newmut Nano is a company with advanced technology in the domains of vapor deposition and high-temperature treatment reaction equipment both domestically and internationally. The principal products are experimental-grade and mass-production-grade fluidized bed reactors (FB-CVD), which are primarily employed in the manufacturing of carbon nanotube powder and the CVD coating of silicon-based anodes for lithium batteries.

Ruitai Microelectronics

Series A in 2023
Ruitai Microelectronics is a domestic supplier of high-performance analog and analog-digital hybrid chips for intelligent networked vehicles.

InventChip Technology

Series B in 2023
InventChip Technology Co., Ltd. is a semiconductor company based in Shanghai, China, established in 2017. The company specializes in the development of silicon carbide (SiC) power devices, driver ICs, and power modules, focusing on delivering efficient power conversion solutions. Its product offerings cater to a variety of applications, including wind inverters, photovoltaic inverters, industrial power supplies, hybrid and electric vehicles, motor drives, and charging stations. InventChip's technology enables the creation of high-performance and cost-effective semiconductors, making power converter and inverter systems smaller, lighter, and more efficient. The company's products serve diverse sectors such as electric vehicles, data centers, telecommunications, renewable energy, consumer electronics, and various emerging applications.

Jinjing Keji

Series A in 2022
Jinjing Keji manufactures cathode fluorescence system products. They are mainly in scientific research institutes, semiconductor industry, and electron microscope manufacturing. They provide testing services too in addition to selling the product.

Jade Bird Display

Series A in 2022
Jade Bird Display (Shanghai) Limited is a manufacturer specializing in the development and production of micro-LED display chips and panels, primarily designed for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) applications. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Shanghai, with an additional office in Hong Kong, the company focuses on creating the smallest, brightest, and most efficient micro-display technology. Its products are utilized in a variety of applications including head-up displays, projectors, weapon sights, 3D printing, and microscopes. By providing ultra-compact micro-display panels and light engines, Jade Bird Display enables original equipment manufacturers to enhance user comfort and outdoor readability, while also extending operating times between charges for next-generation AR and VR hardware.

Qilingxin

Series A in 2022
Qilingxin is a chip development company. Their company is dedicated to providing quality general-purpose computing and data center solutions, as well as system integration and technology consulting services.

Yunmai Xinlian

Seed Round in 2022
Yunmai Xinlian creates network interconnection chips for large-scale data centers and cloud computing infrastructure, helping users build high-performance network infrastructure with end-network integration to meet the technical challenges of entering the era of digitalization and intelligence.

Celona

Series C in 2022
Celona, Inc. is a technology company that develops a cloud-based networking platform aimed at integrating 5G and enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019 and based in Cupertino, California, Celona focuses on simplifying the deployment of LTE and 5G wireless technologies in enterprises by leveraging the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum. The company's solutions utilize artificial intelligence to automate and streamline the integration of cellular wireless systems with existing enterprise IT networks, thereby addressing the complexities associated with managing multiple disparate products. Celona's technology combines elements of 5G radio, edge computing, and machine learning, enabling organizations to enhance their connectivity and accelerate their digital transformation efforts. The founding team has extensive experience from leading companies like Qualcomm, Aruba, and Cisco, contributing to a robust understanding of both hardware and cloud-based solutions.

MKSEMI

Series A in 2022
MKSEMI is a low-power ultra-wideband (UWB) company, provides a complete high precision location solution for device OEMs and ODMs.

MetaX

Series A in 2021
Muxi is dedicated to providing full-stack GPU chips and heterogeneous computing solutions that can be widely used in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, smart cities, data centers, cloud computing, autonomous driving, digital twins, metaverse, and so on. It builds full-stack GPU chip products, launching MXN series GPUs (Xi Si) for AI reasoning, MXC series GPUs (Xi Yun) for AI training and general computing, and MXG series GPUs (Xi Cai) for graphics rendering, Meet the computing power requirements of data centers for "high energy efficiency" and "high versatility". Mu Xi's products all use independently developed GPU IP, have instruction sets and architectures with completely independent intellectual property rights, and are outfitted with a complete software stack (MACAMACA) compatible with mainstream GPU ecosystems. In September 2020, the company was founded in Shanghai, and it has wholly-owned subsidiaries and R&D centers in Beijing, Nanjing, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, and Wuhan.

MetaX

Seed Round in 2021
Muxi is dedicated to providing full-stack GPU chips and heterogeneous computing solutions that can be widely used in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, smart cities, data centers, cloud computing, autonomous driving, digital twins, metaverse, and so on. It builds full-stack GPU chip products, launching MXN series GPUs (Xi Si) for AI reasoning, MXC series GPUs (Xi Yun) for AI training and general computing, and MXG series GPUs (Xi Cai) for graphics rendering, Meet the computing power requirements of data centers for "high energy efficiency" and "high versatility". Mu Xi's products all use independently developed GPU IP, have instruction sets and architectures with completely independent intellectual property rights, and are outfitted with a complete software stack (MACAMACA) compatible with mainstream GPU ecosystems. In September 2020, the company was founded in Shanghai, and it has wholly-owned subsidiaries and R&D centers in Beijing, Nanjing, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, and Wuhan.

Standard Robots

Series B in 2020
Standard Robots, established on June 14, 2016, in Baoan, Guangdong, specializes in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of laser SLAM autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and Robot Internet of Things (RIoT) software systems. The company targets the semiconductor, auto parts, and energy industries, offering standardized solutions that enhance the flexibility and agility of mobile robots in manufacturing environments. By focusing on repeatable algorithm application scenarios, Standard Robots enables clients to achieve intelligent logistics transformation, providing a scalable application with predictable outcomes and dedicated services.

Adaps Photonics

Series A in 2020
Shenzhen Adaps Photonics Technologies Co., Ltd., founded in May 2018 by a group of four returned doctors, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced 3D sensor chips. Based in Nanshan, Shenzhen, with a research and development facility in Zhangjiang, Shanghai, the company employs over 80 professionals, including more than ten with doctorates from esteemed international universities. Adaps Photonics leverages single-photon detector technology to enhance smart hardware and three-dimensional perception capabilities across various applications. Its products are utilized in unmanned driving, communication equipment, security monitoring, smart home systems, mobile phone 3D modules, and lidar systems. This innovation enables downstream operators to create high-performance three-dimensional perception modules and depth sensing systems. The company gained recognition by winning first place in the electronic information category at the Shenzhen Peacock Team's 2019 China Entrepreneurship and Innovation Competition.

Celona

Series B in 2020
Celona, Inc. is a technology company that develops a cloud-based networking platform aimed at integrating 5G and enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019 and based in Cupertino, California, Celona focuses on simplifying the deployment of LTE and 5G wireless technologies in enterprises by leveraging the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum. The company's solutions utilize artificial intelligence to automate and streamline the integration of cellular wireless systems with existing enterprise IT networks, thereby addressing the complexities associated with managing multiple disparate products. Celona's technology combines elements of 5G radio, edge computing, and machine learning, enabling organizations to enhance their connectivity and accelerate their digital transformation efforts. The founding team has extensive experience from leading companies like Qualcomm, Aruba, and Cisco, contributing to a robust understanding of both hardware and cloud-based solutions.

Celona

Series A in 2019
Celona, Inc. is a technology company that develops a cloud-based networking platform aimed at integrating 5G and enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019 and based in Cupertino, California, Celona focuses on simplifying the deployment of LTE and 5G wireless technologies in enterprises by leveraging the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum. The company's solutions utilize artificial intelligence to automate and streamline the integration of cellular wireless systems with existing enterprise IT networks, thereby addressing the complexities associated with managing multiple disparate products. Celona's technology combines elements of 5G radio, edge computing, and machine learning, enabling organizations to enhance their connectivity and accelerate their digital transformation efforts. The founding team has extensive experience from leading companies like Qualcomm, Aruba, and Cisco, contributing to a robust understanding of both hardware and cloud-based solutions.

PrecisioNext

Angel Round in 2018
PrecisioNext is a platform-based company in the equipment sector that can support intelligent industrial upgrading and offers valuable industry partners solutions and products like semiconductor equipment, controllers, and drivers. To ensure on-time product delivery, machining, assembly, and testing formed a supply chain.

Barefoot Networks

Series C in 2016
Barefoot Networks, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in designing and developing programmable Ethernet switch chips. The company focuses on simplifying network programming, making it as straightforward as programming a CPU. Its product offerings include advanced features for network management operations, such as scalable load balancing and enhanced telemetry, which enable enterprises, data centers, and telecom providers to implement new functionalities in their network products without sacrificing performance. As of December 31, 2019, Barefoot Networks operates as a subsidiary of Intel Corporation.

Barefoot Networks

Series B in 2015
Barefoot Networks, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in designing and developing programmable Ethernet switch chips. The company focuses on simplifying network programming, making it as straightforward as programming a CPU. Its product offerings include advanced features for network management operations, such as scalable load balancing and enhanced telemetry, which enable enterprises, data centers, and telecom providers to implement new functionalities in their network products without sacrificing performance. As of December 31, 2019, Barefoot Networks operates as a subsidiary of Intel Corporation.

InnoLight

Series C in 2014
InnoLight Technology is a prominent supplier of high-speed optical transceivers based in China, specializing in the research, design, and manufacture of advanced optical modules, including 10G, 40G, and 100G transceivers. The company emphasizes the development of high-performance optical solutions that feature large capacity, compact size, low power consumption, and cost efficiency. InnoLight's products are integral to various applications, including cloud computing, data centers, data communication, long-distance transmission, and wireless access, ultimately enhancing network efficiency and productivity for its clients. Founded in April 2008, the company leverages a team of experienced professionals, including returnees from abroad and skilled technical and marketing staff, aiming to combine advanced technology with local talent to establish itself as a world-class optical module manufacturer.

Barefoot Networks

Series A in 2014
Barefoot Networks, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in designing and developing programmable Ethernet switch chips. The company focuses on simplifying network programming, making it as straightforward as programming a CPU. Its product offerings include advanced features for network management operations, such as scalable load balancing and enhanced telemetry, which enable enterprises, data centers, and telecom providers to implement new functionalities in their network products without sacrificing performance. As of December 31, 2019, Barefoot Networks operates as a subsidiary of Intel Corporation.

Aquantia

Series G in 2014
Aquantia Corp specializes in the design, development, and marketing of high-speed communication integrated circuits for Ethernet connectivity, targeting data center, enterprise infrastructure, and access markets. The company creates solutions that serve as a crucial link between high-speed analog signals and digital information in computing and networking equipment. By focusing on delivering advanced data speeds, Aquantia addresses network bandwidth bottlenecks arising from the rapid increase in Internet Protocol traffic. With a team of experts experienced in technology development and signal processing, Aquantia is well-equipped to innovate in the fast-evolving landscape of Ethernet solutions.

Aquantia

Series F in 2012
Aquantia Corp specializes in the design, development, and marketing of high-speed communication integrated circuits for Ethernet connectivity, targeting data center, enterprise infrastructure, and access markets. The company creates solutions that serve as a crucial link between high-speed analog signals and digital information in computing and networking equipment. By focusing on delivering advanced data speeds, Aquantia addresses network bandwidth bottlenecks arising from the rapid increase in Internet Protocol traffic. With a team of experts experienced in technology development and signal processing, Aquantia is well-equipped to innovate in the fast-evolving landscape of Ethernet solutions.

Link_A_ Media

Venture Round in 2012
Link_A_Media Devices (LAMD) is the new leader in developing and manufacturing custom System-on-Chip (SOC) solutions for peripheral data storage devices, which include hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state-drives (SSDs). The SoC solution integrates the Read/Write Channel, disk controller functions, microprocessor(s) and memories, and servo processing for HDD application on a single chip.

XtremIO

Series B in 2011
XtremIO, based in Cupertino, California, and Herzelyia, Israel, specializes in developing next-generation storage solutions utilizing solid-state technology. The company offers all-flash, scale-out enterprise storage arrays that significantly enhance performance, accelerate applications, and manage higher workloads compared to traditional disk arrays. By deploying XtremIO’s systems in data centers, organizations can lower total ownership costs, reduce power consumption, and minimize physical space requirements. Their solutions simplify provisioning and eliminate the need for complex tuning across various applications, including virtual server and desktop infrastructure, database consolidation, and analytics. Founded in 2009, XtremIO has garnered support from several venture capital firms.

Link_A_ Media

Series D in 2011
Link_A_Media Devices (LAMD) is the new leader in developing and manufacturing custom System-on-Chip (SOC) solutions for peripheral data storage devices, which include hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state-drives (SSDs). The SoC solution integrates the Read/Write Channel, disk controller functions, microprocessor(s) and memories, and servo processing for HDD application on a single chip.

Aquantia

Series E in 2011
Aquantia Corp specializes in the design, development, and marketing of high-speed communication integrated circuits for Ethernet connectivity, targeting data center, enterprise infrastructure, and access markets. The company creates solutions that serve as a crucial link between high-speed analog signals and digital information in computing and networking equipment. By focusing on delivering advanced data speeds, Aquantia addresses network bandwidth bottlenecks arising from the rapid increase in Internet Protocol traffic. With a team of experts experienced in technology development and signal processing, Aquantia is well-equipped to innovate in the fast-evolving landscape of Ethernet solutions.

Memoir Systems

Series A in 2010
Memoir Systems is a seed-stage startup focused on enhancing memory performance, a critical limitation in system scalability. The company develops technologies designed to improve memory efficiency through its innovative Algorithmic Memory technology, which is delivered as Semiconductor Intellectual Property (SIP). This patented approach significantly boosts the performance of existing memory macros, achieving up to ten times more Memory Operations Per Second (MOPS). Memoir's solutions are application-independent, allowing for broad applicability across various systems and addressing a fundamental challenge in the tech industry.

Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment

Series D in 2010
Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. is a Chinese company that specializes in manufacturing micro-fabrication equipment for the semiconductor industry and high-tech sectors. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Shanghai, the company is a key supplier of essential equipment used in the production of micron-sized and nanoscale devices. Its product offerings include plasma etching equipment, deep silicon etching equipment, and metal-organic chemical vapor deposition systems. These technologies play a critical role in the development of advanced integrated circuits and LED chips, which are foundational for innovations in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics. Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. serves a growing customer base across China and Asia, contributing to advancements in the semiconductor manufacturing landscape.

Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment

Venture Round in 2010
Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. is a Chinese company that specializes in manufacturing micro-fabrication equipment for the semiconductor industry and high-tech sectors. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Shanghai, the company is a key supplier of essential equipment used in the production of micron-sized and nanoscale devices. Its product offerings include plasma etching equipment, deep silicon etching equipment, and metal-organic chemical vapor deposition systems. These technologies play a critical role in the development of advanced integrated circuits and LED chips, which are foundational for innovations in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics. Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. serves a growing customer base across China and Asia, contributing to advancements in the semiconductor manufacturing landscape.

Pliant Technology

Venture Round in 2010
Pliant Technology specializes in developing solid state drive storage devices tailored for the enterprise computing market, specifically through its Pliant Enterprise Flash Drives (EFDs). These drives are engineered to enhance the performance, reliability, energy efficiency, and total cost of ownership for enterprise data center storage systems. Pliant's EFDs cater to data-intensive applications such as financial transactions, video on demand, airline reservations, and e-commerce, providing significant improvements over traditional hard drives and consumer solid state devices. By allowing one EFD to replace over a hundred enterprise hard disk drives, the solution optimizes storage efficiency while reducing power consumption by up to 80%. The company's design incorporates advanced software architecture and proprietary ASIC technology, promoting a shift in storage system paradigms and supporting energy-efficient practices in data management. Founded by a team of industry veterans from leading companies like Fujitsu, Maxtor, and Seagate, Pliant Technology aims to redefine enterprise storage solutions.

Aquantia

Series D in 2009
Aquantia Corp specializes in the design, development, and marketing of high-speed communication integrated circuits for Ethernet connectivity, targeting data center, enterprise infrastructure, and access markets. The company creates solutions that serve as a crucial link between high-speed analog signals and digital information in computing and networking equipment. By focusing on delivering advanced data speeds, Aquantia addresses network bandwidth bottlenecks arising from the rapid increase in Internet Protocol traffic. With a team of experts experienced in technology development and signal processing, Aquantia is well-equipped to innovate in the fast-evolving landscape of Ethernet solutions.

Link_A_ Media

Series C in 2009
Link_A_Media Devices (LAMD) is the new leader in developing and manufacturing custom System-on-Chip (SOC) solutions for peripheral data storage devices, which include hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state-drives (SSDs). The SoC solution integrates the Read/Write Channel, disk controller functions, microprocessor(s) and memories, and servo processing for HDD application on a single chip.

Unity Semiconductor

Series C in 2009
Unity Semiconductor specializes in the development and manufacturing of non-volatile storage-class memory products. The company utilizes multi-layer memory array architectures and advanced memory cell technology to create innovative data storage solutions. Its products, which are primarily based on NAND flash technology, are designed for various applications, including solid state drives (SSDs) for notebooks and netbooks, as well as high-performance enterprise SSDs. Unity Semiconductor also caters to manufacturers across a range of consumer electronics, such as digital media players, mobile phones, digital cameras, eBook readers, flash cards, USB drives, and embedded flash modules.

Pliant Technology

Series C in 2009
Pliant Technology specializes in developing solid state drive storage devices tailored for the enterprise computing market, specifically through its Pliant Enterprise Flash Drives (EFDs). These drives are engineered to enhance the performance, reliability, energy efficiency, and total cost of ownership for enterprise data center storage systems. Pliant's EFDs cater to data-intensive applications such as financial transactions, video on demand, airline reservations, and e-commerce, providing significant improvements over traditional hard drives and consumer solid state devices. By allowing one EFD to replace over a hundred enterprise hard disk drives, the solution optimizes storage efficiency while reducing power consumption by up to 80%. The company's design incorporates advanced software architecture and proprietary ASIC technology, promoting a shift in storage system paradigms and supporting energy-efficient practices in data management. Founded by a team of industry veterans from leading companies like Fujitsu, Maxtor, and Seagate, Pliant Technology aims to redefine enterprise storage solutions.

Provigent

Series E in 2008
Provigent Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions for the fixed wireless and cellular infrastructure markets. Founded in 2000, the company develops products such as the PVG610 and PVG610X SoCs, which facilitate broadband wireless transmission and support the transmission of orthogonally polarized signals at the same frequency. Additionally, Provigent offers the PVG310, which integrates baseband functionality for point-to-point wireless systems, alongside development kits like the PVG9610 and PVG350MDK to aid in the development of wireless solutions. The company's offerings are designed for applications including cellular backhaul networks, fixed wireless transmission, and private wireless networks, aiming to simplify operations and enhance internet connectivity.

Pliant Technology

Series B in 2008
Pliant Technology specializes in developing solid state drive storage devices tailored for the enterprise computing market, specifically through its Pliant Enterprise Flash Drives (EFDs). These drives are engineered to enhance the performance, reliability, energy efficiency, and total cost of ownership for enterprise data center storage systems. Pliant's EFDs cater to data-intensive applications such as financial transactions, video on demand, airline reservations, and e-commerce, providing significant improvements over traditional hard drives and consumer solid state devices. By allowing one EFD to replace over a hundred enterprise hard disk drives, the solution optimizes storage efficiency while reducing power consumption by up to 80%. The company's design incorporates advanced software architecture and proprietary ASIC technology, promoting a shift in storage system paradigms and supporting energy-efficient practices in data management. Founded by a team of industry veterans from leading companies like Fujitsu, Maxtor, and Seagate, Pliant Technology aims to redefine enterprise storage solutions.

TZero Technologies

Series C in 2008
TZero Technologies designs and develops ultra wideband semiconductors for video distribution. The company offers wirelessly connects devices and ultra wideband chipsets, which connect audiovisual components, such as televisions, set-top boxes, and digital video recorders. It serves consumer electronics, service providers, and computer manufacturers. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.

Pliant Technology

Series A in 2008
Pliant Technology specializes in developing solid state drive storage devices tailored for the enterprise computing market, specifically through its Pliant Enterprise Flash Drives (EFDs). These drives are engineered to enhance the performance, reliability, energy efficiency, and total cost of ownership for enterprise data center storage systems. Pliant's EFDs cater to data-intensive applications such as financial transactions, video on demand, airline reservations, and e-commerce, providing significant improvements over traditional hard drives and consumer solid state devices. By allowing one EFD to replace over a hundred enterprise hard disk drives, the solution optimizes storage efficiency while reducing power consumption by up to 80%. The company's design incorporates advanced software architecture and proprietary ASIC technology, promoting a shift in storage system paradigms and supporting energy-efficient practices in data management. Founded by a team of industry veterans from leading companies like Fujitsu, Maxtor, and Seagate, Pliant Technology aims to redefine enterprise storage solutions.

Aquantia

Series B in 2008
Aquantia Corp specializes in the design, development, and marketing of high-speed communication integrated circuits for Ethernet connectivity, targeting data center, enterprise infrastructure, and access markets. The company creates solutions that serve as a crucial link between high-speed analog signals and digital information in computing and networking equipment. By focusing on delivering advanced data speeds, Aquantia addresses network bandwidth bottlenecks arising from the rapid increase in Internet Protocol traffic. With a team of experts experienced in technology development and signal processing, Aquantia is well-equipped to innovate in the fast-evolving landscape of Ethernet solutions.

Teknovus

Series D in 2007
Teknovus, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor and software solutions company based in Petaluma, California, specializing in access chips and embedded software for the fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) market. The company develops Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) integrated chips designed for both central office and customer premises applications, as well as EPON customer premises equipment. Teknovus also offers TDM transport chips that facilitate circuit emulation on various Ethernet switched networks, alongside evaluation kits aimed at supporting original equipment manufacturers and service providers. Their EPON optical line terminal (OLT) solutions utilize a system-on-a-chip architecture, and the TK3401 Intelligent EPON Node Controller helps service providers adapt to diverse network topologies and subscriber densities. Teknovus markets its products through distributors across the United States, Europe, and China, and maintains additional sales and support centers in Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and San Jose. Founded in 2002, Teknovus focuses on delivering innovative communication chipset solutions for digital broadband networks.

SiPort

Series B in 2007
SiPort specializes in the development of digital radio semiconductors that facilitate audio and data broadcast services through terrestrial signals. Its innovative single-chip CMOS solutions are designed for low power consumption and high integration, making them suitable for a variety of mobile platforms, including MP3 players, personal navigation devices, automotive navigation systems, and home audio setups. By supporting both analog and digital broadcast standards, SiPort enables manufacturers to offer consumers access to a diverse range of audio content, including HD digital radio and live programming typically available on traditional radios. The company's technology is particularly advantageous for portable and automotive applications, as it delivers the necessary performance and efficiency for real-time navigation data services.

Blaze DFM

Series B in 2007
Blaze DFM, Inc. develops and delivers electrical DFM solutions for integrated device manufacturers, fabless semiconductor companies, and silicon foundries. The company offers BLAZE MO software that performs leakage power optimization on chips; and BLAZE IF software, which meets foundry CMP requirements for density and smoothness. Blaze DFM, Inc. was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. As of February 23, 2009, Blaze DFM, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Tela Innovations, Inc.

Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment

Series B in 2007
Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. is a Chinese company that specializes in manufacturing micro-fabrication equipment for the semiconductor industry and high-tech sectors. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Shanghai, the company is a key supplier of essential equipment used in the production of micron-sized and nanoscale devices. Its product offerings include plasma etching equipment, deep silicon etching equipment, and metal-organic chemical vapor deposition systems. These technologies play a critical role in the development of advanced integrated circuits and LED chips, which are foundational for innovations in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics. Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. serves a growing customer base across China and Asia, contributing to advancements in the semiconductor manufacturing landscape.

Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment

Series B in 2006
Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. is a Chinese company that specializes in manufacturing micro-fabrication equipment for the semiconductor industry and high-tech sectors. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Shanghai, the company is a key supplier of essential equipment used in the production of micron-sized and nanoscale devices. Its product offerings include plasma etching equipment, deep silicon etching equipment, and metal-organic chemical vapor deposition systems. These technologies play a critical role in the development of advanced integrated circuits and LED chips, which are foundational for innovations in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics. Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. serves a growing customer base across China and Asia, contributing to advancements in the semiconductor manufacturing landscape.

TZero Technologies

Series B in 2006
TZero Technologies designs and develops ultra wideband semiconductors for video distribution. The company offers wirelessly connects devices and ultra wideband chipsets, which connect audiovisual components, such as televisions, set-top boxes, and digital video recorders. It serves consumer electronics, service providers, and computer manufacturers. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.

Pixer Technology

Series A in 2006
Pixer Technology engages in the design, manufacture, and supply of semiconductor capital equipment to integrated circuit manufacturers and mask makers. It provides CDC200, a critical dimensions control tool that is used in mask, wafer/lithography, system on a chip and shuttle mask, and multiple critical dimensions control applications; and Galileo, a DUV metrology tool that is used in reticle requalification and photo mask blank grading applications. The company's products are used to measure, correct, improve, and selectively optimize photolithography masks that are used to imprint an integrated circuit design onto wafers in the manufacturing process.

Aquantia

Series A in 2005
Aquantia Corp specializes in the design, development, and marketing of high-speed communication integrated circuits for Ethernet connectivity, targeting data center, enterprise infrastructure, and access markets. The company creates solutions that serve as a crucial link between high-speed analog signals and digital information in computing and networking equipment. By focusing on delivering advanced data speeds, Aquantia addresses network bandwidth bottlenecks arising from the rapid increase in Internet Protocol traffic. With a team of experts experienced in technology development and signal processing, Aquantia is well-equipped to innovate in the fast-evolving landscape of Ethernet solutions.

SemEquip

Series F in 2005
SemEquip, Inc. is a company focused on the research, development, and manufacturing of cluster ion implantation sub-systems and ion source materials essential for the production of logic and memory chips. Established in 2000 and based in North Billerica, Massachusetts, SemEquip specializes in semiconductor implant materials, offering advanced ion implant source systems and related materials. The company also manufactures technical ceramic products, ceramic powders, and components for various sectors, including defense, industrial, automotive, and commercial applications. As of August 2008, SemEquip operates as a subsidiary of Ceradyne Inc.

Coherent | Nufern

Venture Round in 2005
Coherent | Nufern is a telecommunications company that specializes in the manufacturing of application-specific optical fibers. The company produces a range of fibers, including earth-doped fibers for lasers and amplifiers, gyroscope fibers, and polarization-maintaining fibers suitable for aerospace applications. Additionally, Coherent | Nufern offers extreme duty and radiation-hard fibers, photosensitive fibers, and single-mode fibers. The company also develops engineered fiber laser and amplifier modules for scientific applications and original equipment manufacturer integration, along with complete fiber laser systems designed for a variety of uses.

Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment

Venture Round in 2004
Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. is a Chinese company that specializes in manufacturing micro-fabrication equipment for the semiconductor industry and high-tech sectors. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Shanghai, the company is a key supplier of essential equipment used in the production of micron-sized and nanoscale devices. Its product offerings include plasma etching equipment, deep silicon etching equipment, and metal-organic chemical vapor deposition systems. These technologies play a critical role in the development of advanced integrated circuits and LED chips, which are foundational for innovations in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics. Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. serves a growing customer base across China and Asia, contributing to advancements in the semiconductor manufacturing landscape.

Blaze DFM

Series A in 2004
Blaze DFM, Inc. develops and delivers electrical DFM solutions for integrated device manufacturers, fabless semiconductor companies, and silicon foundries. The company offers BLAZE MO software that performs leakage power optimization on chips; and BLAZE IF software, which meets foundry CMP requirements for density and smoothness. Blaze DFM, Inc. was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. As of February 23, 2009, Blaze DFM, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Tela Innovations, Inc.

TZero Technologies

Series A in 2004
TZero Technologies designs and develops ultra wideband semiconductors for video distribution. The company offers wirelessly connects devices and ultra wideband chipsets, which connect audiovisual components, such as televisions, set-top boxes, and digital video recorders. It serves consumer electronics, service providers, and computer manufacturers. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.

Golden Gate Technology

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

Teem Photonics

Venture Round in 2003
Teem Photonics S.A., based in Meylan, France, specializes in the manufacture and sale of passively Q-switched microlasers and photonics integrated circuits utilizing ion-exchange technology. The company’s microlasers are known for generating sub-nanosecond, high peak power pulses in compact packages at high repetition rates, making them suitable for various industrial applications. Teem Photonics also provides a range of products including infrared, green, and ultraviolet lasers, along with advanced integrated optics solutions for fields such as biomedical, marking, sensing, and material processing. Additionally, the company offers custom integrated optics devices, optical design, foundry services, and technical support. Established in 1998, Teem Photonics has expanded its operations globally, with offices in Europe, Asia and the Pacific, North America, and Mexico.
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