Tenstorrent
Series D in 2024
Tenstorrent designs and manufactures AI hardware and software for data processing and machine learning tasks. The company develops application-specific integrated circuit processors that enable scalable deep learning, with architectures designed to be software-programmable and adaptable from battery-powered IoT devices to cloud servers. Its processors target training and inference workloads, delivering computational performance for developers and researchers in artificial intelligence. Founded in 2016, Tenstorrent is based in Toronto with an additional office in Austin, Texas.
Eliyan develops chiplet interconnect technology that enhances AI performance by eliminating memory bottlenecks. This is achieved through high-speed data transfer and low-latency communication, enabling industries to meet growing computational demands.
Tenstorrent
Venture Round in 2023
Tenstorrent designs and manufactures AI hardware and software for data processing and machine learning tasks. The company develops application-specific integrated circuit processors that enable scalable deep learning, with architectures designed to be software-programmable and adaptable from battery-powered IoT devices to cloud servers. Its processors target training and inference workloads, delivering computational performance for developers and researchers in artificial intelligence. Founded in 2016, Tenstorrent is based in Toronto with an additional office in Austin, Texas.
3D Glass Solutions
Series C in 2023
3D Glass Solutions designs and manufactures glass-based system-in-package electronic packaging devices and components, and provides design and device consultation and prototyping services. The company serves integrated circuit manufacturers, photonic component suppliers, and defense contractors, leveraging glass-enabled systems integration to consolidate components onto a single platform while reducing manufacturing costs. It utilizes APEX Glass technology to fabricate electronic systems with photo-definable glass ceramics, offering low-loss photosensitive processes, through-glass vias, substrate stacking, and photonic integration. These capabilities support applications in wireless infrastructure, aerospace and defense, photonics, sensors, and AI. The business originated in 2006 and is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Quadric is a technology company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, specializing in edge processors designed for on-device artificial intelligence computing. The company's innovative GPNPU processor IP cores are licensed to System-on-Chip developers across various industries, including consumer products, mobile, industrial, and automotive sectors. Quadric's processors are engineered to efficiently handle matrix and vector operations alongside scalar control code within a single execution pipeline. This capability allows developers to run a wide range of AI models and achieve high scalability on a single core, facilitating the direct deployment of AI solutions on devices.
ISEE develops AI-based solutions for autonomous driving in logistics. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. ISEE's autonomous yard trucks help businesses like Maersk automate their logistics hubs, improving safety, reducing costs, and enhancing driving performance.
Founded in 2014, Movellus designs and manufactures mixed-signal semiconductors for the semiconductor market. Its product portfolio includes clock generators/PLLs, locked loops, programmable oscillators, pulse width modulators, and near threshold analogs. Serving semiconductor and systems companies across AI, networking, and FPGA segments, Movellus operates from San Jose, California with additional offices in Silicon Valley, California; Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Toronto, Canada.
Empower Semiconductor
Series C in 2021
Empower Semiconductor focuses on creating highly efficient integrated voltage regulators (VR) for System-on-Chip (SoC) designs. The company's innovative power management architecture, protected by patents, aims to enhance the cost-effectiveness, compactness, and energy efficiency of voltage regulators. This technology is applicable across a wide range of devices, from low-power mobile gadgets to high-powered servers and communication systems.
ScopeAR
Venture Round in 2021
Scope AR specializes in augmented reality (AR) solutions aimed at enhancing training and operational efficiency for industrial clients. The company offers an enterprise-class platform that enables knowledge-sharing and remote assistance, facilitating complex tasks such as employee training, equipment assembly, maintenance, and customer support. By leveraging advanced augmented glasses and software, Scope AR provides real-time 3D overlays that enhance the learning experience and improve worker productivity. The company collaborates with leading multinational corporations and government agencies to develop customized training systems, continually innovating within the augmented reality space to meet the evolving needs of its clients.
Oculii Corp., based in Beavercreek, Ohio, specializes in developing advanced radar sensors and AI software for various applications, including intelligent transportation, automotive, aerial, and consumer sectors. The company's key products are radar sensors that provide real-time 4D tracking information, enabling accurate 3D positioning and speed detection. These sensors are used in automotive safety systems, traffic management, airborne and medical applications, as well as automated speed enforcement systems. Oculii's innovative Virtual Aperture Imaging radar technology enhances radar resolution without increasing the physical size of the sensor, making it more affordable and scalable. The company collaborates with industry leaders to deliver high-performance, all-weather, and low-cost perception technology for autonomous systems.
HYPR is a security technology company focused on providing passwordless authentication solutions. Backed by major investors such as Comcast, Samsung, and Mastercard, HYPR offers a cloud platform that combines the robust security of smart cards with the convenience of smartphones. This platform addresses the challenges of multi-factor authentication by enabling businesses to eliminate customer passwords and streamline login processes, enhancing user experience. Additionally, HYPR's biometric security technology decentralizes authentication, ensuring that personal credentials—such as biometrics, PINs, and passwords—are stored securely on user devices rather than in a centralized system. This approach reduces the risk of enterprise breaches while allowing clients to access information without traditional password barriers.
Plus is a global technology company headquartered in Silicon Valley that develops highly automated and fully autonomous driving solutions. Its open‑autonomy platform powers commercial vehicles in the United States and Germany and is used by leading automakers, fleets, and technology partners worldwide. The company focuses on making driving safer, more comfortable, and more sustainable, and it has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Insider, CES, and AUVSI for its innovative technology. Plus also builds AI‑driven autonomous driving software for trucks, leveraging large AI models and generative AI to enable safe, affordable, and scalable deployment of autonomous freight vehicles.
Centera Photonics
Series A in 2020
Centera Photonics Inc. is a company based in Hsinchu City, Taiwan, specializing in the design, manufacture, and sale of optoelectronic system on chips (SoC) and silicon photonic devices. Established in 2010, the company focuses on developing optical interconnect modules and optoelectronic integrated circuits (OE-ICs) tailored for high-performance optical communications. Its product offerings encompass various sectors, including Datacom, Consumer Electronics, and customized solutions. Centera Photonics is recognized for its expertise in silicon photonics and technology integration, positioning itself as a key player in the optoelectronic market.
DeepMap, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in high-definition mapping and localization solutions for autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Beijing and Guangzhou, the company focuses on enabling safe navigation in complex driving environments. DeepMap offers precise HD maps and ultra-accurate real-time localization, which are essential for self-driving cars to operate effectively across various road types and conditions. The company's solutions also include a robust infrastructure designed to support large-scale deployments of autonomous technology, thereby enhancing the safety and efficiency of self-driving vehicles.
Navitas Semiconductor
Series B in 2020
Navitas Semiconductor, Inc. is a leading developer of gallium nitride (GaN) power integrated circuits (ICs), which are designed to enhance power supply efficiency across various applications. The company's GaNFast Power ICs enable power systems to operate significantly faster than traditional silicon solutions, offering increased power density and reduced energy loss. Navitas's product range supports diverse markets, including mobile devices, wireless charging, LED lighting, television monitors, data centers, and solar energy solutions. Established in 2013 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, Navitas Semiconductor distributes its innovative technologies both domestically and internationally, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from China. The company focuses on integrating GaN power with essential drive, control, and protection features to facilitate fast charging and energy savings across consumer and enterprise sectors.
Skyroam was founded in Silicon Valley by technology veterans who have identified a common point of pain among fellow business travelers: getting a fast, reliable mobile internet connection while on the road is a challenge. And when returning home, the traveler invariably receives a shockingly high roaming bill. This problem is becoming more acute as data consumption skyrockets, driven by smartphones, tablets, netbooks, and even wearables. Skyroam’s solution to this problem is 3GMate, a global mobile hotspot that provides easy, fast, secure and affordable mobile data around the world. 3Gmate keeps you connected on the road; keeps your corporate data secure; and drives efficiency into your company’s BYOD program.
The next step for Skyroam is to power the Internet of Things. By leveraging our patented virtual SIM technology, Skyroam delivers a local SIM over the air to ensure a seamless data connection around the world for your IoT application. Skyroam’s vSIM technology enables companies in the wireless ecosystem to easily deploy mobile connectivity anywhere in the world, simplifying supply chain, reducing costs, and improving service levels.
Skyroam was founded in Silicon Valley by technology veterans who have identified a common point of pain among fellow business travelers: getting a fast, reliable mobile internet connection while on the road is a challenge. And when returning home, the traveler invariably receives a shockingly high roaming bill. This problem is becoming more acute as data consumption skyrockets, driven by smartphones, tablets, netbooks, and even wearables. Skyroam’s solution to this problem is 3GMate, a global mobile hotspot that provides easy, fast, secure and affordable mobile data around the world. 3Gmate keeps you connected on the road; keeps your corporate data secure; and drives efficiency into your company’s BYOD program.
The next step for Skyroam is to power the Internet of Things. By leveraging our patented virtual SIM technology, Skyroam delivers a local SIM over the air to ensure a seamless data connection around the world for your IoT application. Skyroam’s vSIM technology enables companies in the wireless ecosystem to easily deploy mobile connectivity anywhere in the world, simplifying supply chain, reducing costs, and improving service levels.
HelloPackage
Series A in 2018
HelloPackage is a sophisticated package management system developed by Package Solutions, Inc. It is specifically designed for high-density environments, primarily targeting the 75,000 apartment communities across the United States. The platform seamlessly integrates carriers, apartment communities, retailers, and residents, significantly enhancing efficiency in last-mile logistics. Utilizing advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence, HelloPackage optimizes package density and throughput, addressing the challenges of limited space for package storage in apartment settings. In addition to residential apartments, the system is applicable in various other settings, including student housing, offices, retail spaces, condo communities, hotels, and convention centers, offering a more economical and efficient alternative to traditional locker-based package services.
HYPR is a security technology company focused on providing passwordless authentication solutions. Backed by major investors such as Comcast, Samsung, and Mastercard, HYPR offers a cloud platform that combines the robust security of smart cards with the convenience of smartphones. This platform addresses the challenges of multi-factor authentication by enabling businesses to eliminate customer passwords and streamline login processes, enhancing user experience. Additionally, HYPR's biometric security technology decentralizes authentication, ensuring that personal credentials—such as biometrics, PINs, and passwords—are stored securely on user devices rather than in a centralized system. This approach reduces the risk of enterprise breaches while allowing clients to access information without traditional password barriers.
Notion is a company that specializes in home monitoring systems, providing property owners with tools to safeguard their spaces and belongings. Founded in 2013 by Brett Jurgens and Ryan Margoles and based in Denver, Colorado, Notion offers a multi-function, compact sensor that delivers real-time alerts for various issues, including motion detection, temperature changes, water leaks, and alarms. The system is designed to enhance home awareness through an intuitive user experience and comprehensive data analytics, allowing customers to proactively address potential problems in their homes.
HYPR is a security technology company focused on providing passwordless authentication solutions. Backed by major investors such as Comcast, Samsung, and Mastercard, HYPR offers a cloud platform that combines the robust security of smart cards with the convenience of smartphones. This platform addresses the challenges of multi-factor authentication by enabling businesses to eliminate customer passwords and streamline login processes, enhancing user experience. Additionally, HYPR's biometric security technology decentralizes authentication, ensuring that personal credentials—such as biometrics, PINs, and passwords—are stored securely on user devices rather than in a centralized system. This approach reduces the risk of enterprise breaches while allowing clients to access information without traditional password barriers.
Velo Labs dba Lattis
Seed Round in 2016
Velo Labs, operating under the name Lattis, is a smart city startup dedicated to enhancing urban living through innovative technology solutions. The company has developed a multimodal mobility software that enables vehicle operators to efficiently manage shared vehicle services, including bicycles, scooters, delivery fleets, and mopeds. This software allows operators to collaborate with cities, universities, and businesses to implement sustainable transportation options like bike and scooter shares. Additionally, Lattis has introduced its first product, Ellipse, a smart bicycle lock that features theft alerts, keyless entry, and solar charging capabilities, further promoting secure and accessible urban mobility.
Parkifi
Seed Round in 2016
ParkiFi, Inc. is a technology company based in Denver, Colorado, that specializes in IoT-enabled parking solutions. Founded in 2014, the company offers a platform that provides real-time information on parking occupancy and payment options, aiming to alleviate the challenges associated with finding parking. ParkiFi's services cater to a variety of clients, including private parking operators, property managers, municipal parking services, and urban planners. The company’s mobile app allows users to find available parking spots in garages and lots, as well as pay for parking directly through the app. By streamlining the parking process, ParkiFi not only enhances user convenience but also seeks to reduce the environmental impact of driving by minimizing the time spent searching for parking. The app was launched in downtown Denver in 2016, with plans for expansion to other neighborhoods and locations. ParkiFi was previously known as Krumly LLC and operates as a subsidiary of DISH Network Corporation.
Loopd is a company that offers innovative solutions for enhancing engagement at corporate events. It specializes in providing physical intelligence through its event engagement system, which includes a unique Loopd Badge. This badge automates the check-in and check-out process for attendees, while also capturing contextual lead information and facilitating seamless virtual exchanges of contact details, eliminating the need for traditional business cards. Loopd utilizes enterprise IoT analytics and sensors to collect and analyze data on attendee interactions, enabling marketers to gain deep insights into their audience's behavior and preferences. This real-time analytics engine allows event organizers to monitor attendee traffic and engagement trends throughout the event, enhancing their ability to foster valuable business relationships. Headquartered in San Francisco, Loopd has received significant seed investment from notable figures in the tech industry.