Molex Ventures

Molex Ventures, established in 2013, is the corporate venture arm of Molex, a global leader in interconnect solutions. It connects startups with resources for innovation and growth by leveraging Molex's extensive portfolio and strategic partnerships. Molex Ventures invests across various stages and sectors, aligning with Molex's core competencies in healthcare, datacom, telecom, transportation, automotive, and other market applications.

Jairo Guerrero

VP and GM of the Copper Solutions business

Lily Yeung

Vice President

20 past transactions

AirBorn

Acquisition in 2024
AirBorn Inc. is a manufacturer of specialized connectors and electronic components, serving original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across various industries such as aerospace, energy, geophysical, industrial, instrumentation, marine, medical, military and defense, space exploration, storage and networking, and telecommunications. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Georgetown, Texas, the company provides an extensive range of products, including connectors, cable assemblies, flexible circuits, electronic assemblies, and power supplies. AirBorn is recognized for its commitment to mission-critical reliability, ensuring that its products perform effectively in extreme conditions. The company emphasizes a culture of quality, integrating Six Sigma and LEAN manufacturing principles throughout its operations. With over 57 years of experience, AirBorn has built a reputation for delivering trusted solutions tailored to the rigorous demands of its diverse clientele.

Point2 Technology

Series B in 2024
Founded in 2016, Point2 Technology specializes in developing dielectric waveguide technology for high-speed interconnects. Based in Seoul, South Korea, the company provides reliable, low-cost, and low-power solutions for short-range connectivity in data centers.

EdgeCloudLink

Seed Round in 2023
ECL engages in class modular data centers for cloud and EdgeCloud deployments.

Point2 Technology

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2016, Point2 Technology specializes in developing dielectric waveguide technology for high-speed interconnects. Based in Seoul, South Korea, the company provides reliable, low-cost, and low-power solutions for short-range connectivity in data centers.

WindGap Medical

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2011, WindGap Medical specializes in the development and manufacturing of compact epinephrine autoinjectors for treating anaphylaxis. Headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts.

Silentium

Series D in 2021
Silentium is a high-tech company specializing in active noise control and cancellation technologies that reduce unwanted sound and improve acoustic comfort across automotive, industrial, home, IT, and transportation environments. It develops adaptive algorithms and compact hardware that enable customizable sound zones and quiet zones, addressing noise from servers and networking equipment, air treatment and air conditioning systems, and consumer appliances. The solutions aim to lower noise pollution while maintaining performance and reliability. Founded in 1997 and based in Israel, Silentium serves multiple sectors with effective noise reduction technology.

Credence MedSystems

Corporate Round in 2021
Credence MedSystems is a medical technology company specializing in drug delivery systems. It develops and manufactures safety syringes designed to enhance patient and caregiver safety, simplify commercialization paths for pharmaceutical partners, and reduce risks in healthcare settings.

Fiberguide Industries

Acquisition in 2020
Fiberguide Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of specialty optical fibers and assemblies, established in 1977 and headquartered in Caldwell, Idaho. The company produces a diverse range of products including capillary tubing, high temperature and high power fibers, optical tapers, and various fiber assemblies designed for applications in medical, optical sensing, oil and gas, and data communications industries. Fiberguide Industries focuses on delivering custom solutions, such as metalized fibers packaged in bundles, to meet the specific needs of its clients. With manufacturing facilities in Caldwell, Idaho, Stirling, New Jersey, and Shanghai, China, the company effectively serves a global customer base, distributing its products through various channels, including online sales and distributors worldwide. As of December 2020, Fiberguide Industries operates as a subsidiary of Polymicro Technologies, LLC.

NuCurrent

Series C in 2019
NuCurrent is a Chicago-based developer and manufacturer of wireless power technologies, founded in 2009. It designs, fabricates, and integrates wireless power antennas, surface-mount inductors, and inductive coils for low- and high-frequency systems, and provides custom-designed prototypes. The company offers high-efficiency antennas and components suitable for a range of applications, and supports rapid prototyping and integration for OEMs and system integrators. Its wireless power solutions comply with major standards including A4WP, Qi, and PMA, enabling collaboration with automotive, consumer, industrial, IoT, mobile, and wearable device manufacturers. By focusing on optimized designs and manufacturing techniques, NuCurrent aims to deliver higher efficiency, smaller form factors, greater durability, and lower costs in wireless power deployment.

Aerami Therapeutics

Private Equity Round in 2019
Aerami Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative inhaled therapies for chronic diseases, particularly severe respiratory conditions. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, the company specializes in a proprietary handheld soft mist device that delivers insulin directly into the lungs. This device enables patients to administer their medication with ease, achieving high lung deposition and distribution in just a few breaths. Aerami's focus extends beyond diabetes; it aims to improve the effectiveness of inhaled drugs for various conditions, including pulmonary arterial hypertension, thereby enhancing clinical outcomes and reducing treatment times for patients.

WindGap Medical

Corporate Round in 2019
Founded in 2011, WindGap Medical specializes in the development and manufacturing of compact epinephrine autoinjectors for treating anaphylaxis. Headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts.

Laird Connectivity

Acquisition in 2018
Laird Connectivity is an IoT platform specializing in wireless product testing and approvals for Worldwide. The platform simplifies the enablement of wireless technologies with market-leading wireless modules and antennas, integrated sensor and gateway platforms, and customer-specific wireless solutions. The IoT devices are for wireless IoT sensors and gateways that can create full and end-to-end IoT data networks. Laird Connectivity offers a wide variety of customization options that enable customer-specific applications and IoT solutions. They provide antenna solutions for Cellular, Two-Way Radio, LMR, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, RFID, and a wide range of IoT/M2M applications. Their best-in-class support and comprehensive engineering services help reduce risk and improve time-to-market. Laird Connectivity is based in Akron, Ohio, United States.

Excelfore

Series B in 2018
Excelfore Corporation is a developer of cloud-based connectivity solutions tailored for the transportation industry, particularly in the automotive sector. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Fremont, California, with additional offices in China, Germany, Japan, and India, the company offers a comprehensive eSync System that includes servers for updates, diagnostics, and telematics, alongside various applications for in-vehicle network management. Excelfore's technology facilitates over-the-air updates, vehicle management, and data analytics, allowing original equipment manufacturers and suppliers to create secure, scalable networks essential for the advancement of connected and autonomous vehicles. The company holds a strong intellectual property portfolio, including patents related to machine-to-machine communications and data compression, which further enhances its capabilities in the Internet of Things revolution within the automotive sector.

Aerami Therapeutics

Corporate Round in 2018
Aerami Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative inhaled therapies for chronic diseases, particularly severe respiratory conditions. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, the company specializes in a proprietary handheld soft mist device that delivers insulin directly into the lungs. This device enables patients to administer their medication with ease, achieving high lung deposition and distribution in just a few breaths. Aerami's focus extends beyond diabetes; it aims to improve the effectiveness of inhaled drugs for various conditions, including pulmonary arterial hypertension, thereby enhancing clinical outcomes and reducing treatment times for patients.

BittWare

Acquisition in 2018
BittWare, Inc. designs and manufactures high-performance computing solutions, focusing on signal processing and network processing systems for original equipment manufacturers. The company specializes in field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and offers a range of products, including open computing language solutions, board platforms, integrated systems, development tools, and custom solutions tailored for specific applications. BittWare's offerings cater to various sectors, including defense, aerospace, communications, high-end instrumentation, life sciences, and financial services. Established in 1989 and headquartered in Concord, New Hampshire, BittWare operates as a subsidiary of Molex, LLC, serving a global customer base through partnerships.

Elenion Technologies

Corporate Round in 2018
Elenion Technologies, LLC specializes in the development of advanced photonic integrated circuit technologies for various datacom and telecom applications. Established in 2014 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in San Jose, California, and Munich, Germany, the company focuses on innovation in silicon photonics. Elenion's product offerings include a monolithic integrated modulator/receiver assembly and optical engines designed for line-side, client-side, and intra-data center applications. These solutions are optimized for both pluggable and on-board configurations, enabling clients to achieve significant cost savings while delivering a compact form factor, low power operation, and high performance. Elenion operates as a subsidiary of Nokia Corporation and collaborates strategically with Molex Optical Solutions Group to enhance its technological capabilities.

Phillips-Medisize

Acquisition in 2016
Phillips-Medisize is an outsourcing provider based in Hudson, Wisconsin, specializing in the design and manufacturing of products for the medical device and diagnostics sectors. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions, including drug delivery systems, mobile and portable medical devices, and primary pharmaceutical packaging. Its product offerings encompass disposable insulin pens, glucose meters, inhalation drug delivery devices, single-use surgical devices, and consumable diagnostic components. With a global presence, Phillips-Medisize aims to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare industry through its comprehensive range of services and expertise in medical solutions.

Interconnect Systems

Acquisition in 2016
Interconnect Systems, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and delivery of advanced packaging and interconnect solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the United States. The company provides a range of products, including miniaturized FPGA systems for real-time image enhancement and sensor fusion, as well as 3D packaging technologies and various connector solutions such as HiLo and FlexFrame interconnectors. Additionally, Interconnect Systems offers modules and adapters for high-density memory, ASIC emulation, and IC obsolescence solutions, along with flex circuit assemblies and fan-out interposers. Their products serve diverse applications across multiple industries, including military, aerospace, medical imaging, telecommunications, and industrial inspection. Established in 1988 and headquartered in Camarillo, California, Interconnect Systems operates as a subsidiary of Molex, LLC.

Ossia

Series C in 2016
Ossia develops wireless charging technology, Cota, which safely delivers remote power to devices at a distance. Its patented smart antenna technology enables multiple devices to be charged simultaneously without user intervention, creating an efficient and wire-free environment.

INCEP Technologies

Acquisition in 2004
A San Diego-based developer of intellectual properties focused on semiconductors.
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