New Enterprise Associates

New Enterprise Associates (NEA) is a prominent venture capital firm established in 1977, headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in the U.S., India, and China. NEA specializes in investing in technology and healthcare sectors, with a focus on enterprise, consumer, fintech, life sciences, and digital health companies. The firm engages with entrepreneurs at various stages of business development, providing support from initial funding to public offerings. NEA invests globally, with a significant presence in Asia, including China and India, as well as the United States. The firm typically invests between $0.05 million and $20 million per deal.

Michael Albert

Associate

Kate Barrett

Partner, Communications

Ron Bernal

Venture Partner

Ann Bordetsky

Partner

Zak Burns

Associate

James Buxton MD

Principal

Carmen Chang

Partner, Chair and Head of Asia

Tak Cheung

Partner

Philip Chopin

Managing Director, NEA UK

Pamela Clark

General Partner

Vanessa Deng

Associate

Chris Doppman

Principal, LP Relations

Tony Florence

General Partner

Scott Gottlieb

Partner

Jay Graf

Venture Partner

Lily Huang

Principal, Healthcare VC

Aaron Jacobson

Partner

Arjun Jain

Senior Associate

James Kaplan

Associate

Nick Kline

Principal, LP Relations

Vanessa Larco

Partner

Danielle Lay

Principal

Tiffany Le

Principal

Michael Li

Principal

Tiffany Luck

Partner

Matthew McAviney

Partner

Amit Mukherjee

Partner

Bibhash Mukhopadhyay

Principal

Kemi Odusan

Senior Associate

Jess Ou

Senior Associate

Greg Papadopoulos

Venture Partner

Luke Pappas

Principal

Eileen Qian

Associate

Tim Schaller

CFO

Alex Sharata

Associate

George Stamas

Venture Partner

Brad Thawley

Partner, Limited Partner Relations

Lila Tretikov

Partner

Paul Walker

General Partner

Blake Wu

Partner

Lulu Xu

Principal

Rick Yang

Partner, Head of Technology

Emily Zhen

Associate

Arno Penzias Ph.D

Venture Partner

J.C. Lopez

Principal

Past deals in Consumer Electronics

ARRIS

Venture Round in 2024
ARRIS specializes in additive molding technology for creating advanced performance composites tailored for mass-market applications such as aerospace, automotive, and consumer products. The company’s innovative manufacturing process focuses on the precise alignment of continuous carbon fibers, allowing for the integration of electronic components and multifunctional materials into a single, topologically optimized part. This technology enables clients to leverage high-performance composites, enhancing the capabilities and efficiency of their products while meeting the demands of modern manufacturing.

Mojo Vision

Series A in 2023
Mojo Vision Inc. is a company based in Saratoga, California, established in 2015, that specializes in augmented reality technology. The firm is focused on developing high-performance micro-LED displays for various applications, including consumer, enterprise, and government sectors. It has created the world's smallest and densest dynamic display integrated into a smart contact lens, designed to provide users with timely information without disrupting their focus. This innovative product allows for hands-free connectivity and access to relevant information, thereby minimizing reliance on traditional mobile devices. Additionally, Mojo Vision has formed a joint development agreement with Menicon Co., Ltd. to explore smart contact lens products further, leveraging its advanced micro-LED technology and manufacturing processes to disrupt the display industry.

Mojo Vision

Series C in 2023
Mojo Vision Inc. is a company based in Saratoga, California, established in 2015, that specializes in augmented reality technology. The firm is focused on developing high-performance micro-LED displays for various applications, including consumer, enterprise, and government sectors. It has created the world's smallest and densest dynamic display integrated into a smart contact lens, designed to provide users with timely information without disrupting their focus. This innovative product allows for hands-free connectivity and access to relevant information, thereby minimizing reliance on traditional mobile devices. Additionally, Mojo Vision has formed a joint development agreement with Menicon Co., Ltd. to explore smart contact lens products further, leveraging its advanced micro-LED technology and manufacturing processes to disrupt the display industry.

Mojo Vision

Series B in 2022
Mojo Vision Inc. is a company based in Saratoga, California, established in 2015, that specializes in augmented reality technology. The firm is focused on developing high-performance micro-LED displays for various applications, including consumer, enterprise, and government sectors. It has created the world's smallest and densest dynamic display integrated into a smart contact lens, designed to provide users with timely information without disrupting their focus. This innovative product allows for hands-free connectivity and access to relevant information, thereby minimizing reliance on traditional mobile devices. Additionally, Mojo Vision has formed a joint development agreement with Menicon Co., Ltd. to explore smart contact lens products further, leveraging its advanced micro-LED technology and manufacturing processes to disrupt the display industry.

ARRIS

Series C in 2021
ARRIS specializes in additive molding technology for creating advanced performance composites tailored for mass-market applications such as aerospace, automotive, and consumer products. The company’s innovative manufacturing process focuses on the precise alignment of continuous carbon fibers, allowing for the integration of electronic components and multifunctional materials into a single, topologically optimized part. This technology enables clients to leverage high-performance composites, enhancing the capabilities and efficiency of their products while meeting the demands of modern manufacturing.

Goodleap

Secondary Market in 2021
GoodLeap is a marketplace focused on sustainable home solutions, providing advanced point-of-sale technology to professionals who assist individuals in upgrading their homes while saving money. The platform offers flexible financing options for a variety of sustainable products, including solar panels, battery storage, smart home devices, and energy-efficient systems. Committed to environmental sustainability, GoodLeap aims to foster strong relationships with partners and customers, utilizing innovative technology to promote the adoption of eco-friendly lifestyles. The platform also features consumer-friendly financing solutions, including solar loans and home improvement loans, designed to enhance user experience with instant approvals and integrated tools, enabling customers to achieve their home improvement goals efficiently.

Eargo

Series E in 2020
Eargo, Inc. is a consumer-focused medical device company based in San Jose, California, specializing in the design and development of hearing aids for individuals with hearing loss. Founded in 2010, Eargo offers a range of rechargeable hearing aids that can be controlled via smartphone, along with online hearing screenings and virtual support services to eliminate the need for in-person visits. The company's innovative approach aims to address common barriers to hearing aid adoption, such as social stigma, accessibility, and cost, thereby enhancing the quality of life for its users. Eargo sells its products directly to consumers through online platforms, positioning itself as a modern alternative to traditional hearing aid solutions.

Mojo Vision

Series B in 2020
Mojo Vision Inc. is a company based in Saratoga, California, established in 2015, that specializes in augmented reality technology. The firm is focused on developing high-performance micro-LED displays for various applications, including consumer, enterprise, and government sectors. It has created the world's smallest and densest dynamic display integrated into a smart contact lens, designed to provide users with timely information without disrupting their focus. This innovative product allows for hands-free connectivity and access to relevant information, thereby minimizing reliance on traditional mobile devices. Additionally, Mojo Vision has formed a joint development agreement with Menicon Co., Ltd. to explore smart contact lens products further, leveraging its advanced micro-LED technology and manufacturing processes to disrupt the display industry.

ARRIS

Series B in 2020
ARRIS specializes in additive molding technology for creating advanced performance composites tailored for mass-market applications such as aerospace, automotive, and consumer products. The company’s innovative manufacturing process focuses on the precise alignment of continuous carbon fibers, allowing for the integration of electronic components and multifunctional materials into a single, topologically optimized part. This technology enables clients to leverage high-performance composites, enhancing the capabilities and efficiency of their products while meeting the demands of modern manufacturing.

Stockwell

Series B in 2019
Stockwell AI, Inc. operates automated retail stores that provide everyday essentials in convenient locations such as offices, apartments, gyms, and college campuses. Founded in 2016 and based in Oakland, California, the company utilizes advanced technology, including computer vision and machine learning, to facilitate transactions through its Bodega application. This app allows users to link their payment methods and easily access items within the automated stores. Stockwell AI focuses on enhancing the retail experience by combining the convenience of online shopping with the immediacy of in-person purchases. The company offers smart vending machines stocked with non-perishable grocery items, aiming to save consumers time and reduce the costs associated with traditional shopping methods. In July 2018, Stockwell AI changed its name from Bodega AI and now operates as a subsidiary of 365 Retail Markets, LLC.

ARRIS

Series A in 2019
ARRIS specializes in additive molding technology for creating advanced performance composites tailored for mass-market applications such as aerospace, automotive, and consumer products. The company’s innovative manufacturing process focuses on the precise alignment of continuous carbon fibers, allowing for the integration of electronic components and multifunctional materials into a single, topologically optimized part. This technology enables clients to leverage high-performance composites, enhancing the capabilities and efficiency of their products while meeting the demands of modern manufacturing.

Casper

Series D in 2019
Casper Sleep Inc. is a company that designs and sells a variety of sleep products, including mattresses, pillows, sheets, duvets, and bedroom furniture. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to provide consumers with high-quality sleep solutions while eliminating inflated prices typically associated with traditional retail models. Casper's products are developed in-house by a team of experienced engineers, ensuring comfort and innovation. The company distributes its offerings through an e-commerce platform, a network of retail stores, and various retail partners across the United States, Canada, and Europe. In addition to its core product line, Casper also provides sleep accessories and technology, catering to the diverse needs of customers seeking better sleep.

Eargo

Series D in 2019
Eargo, Inc. is a consumer-focused medical device company based in San Jose, California, specializing in the design and development of hearing aids for individuals with hearing loss. Founded in 2010, Eargo offers a range of rechargeable hearing aids that can be controlled via smartphone, along with online hearing screenings and virtual support services to eliminate the need for in-person visits. The company's innovative approach aims to address common barriers to hearing aid adoption, such as social stigma, accessibility, and cost, thereby enhancing the quality of life for its users. Eargo sells its products directly to consumers through online platforms, positioning itself as a modern alternative to traditional hearing aid solutions.

Mojo Vision

Series A in 2018
Mojo Vision Inc. is a company based in Saratoga, California, established in 2015, that specializes in augmented reality technology. The firm is focused on developing high-performance micro-LED displays for various applications, including consumer, enterprise, and government sectors. It has created the world's smallest and densest dynamic display integrated into a smart contact lens, designed to provide users with timely information without disrupting their focus. This innovative product allows for hands-free connectivity and access to relevant information, thereby minimizing reliance on traditional mobile devices. Additionally, Mojo Vision has formed a joint development agreement with Menicon Co., Ltd. to explore smart contact lens products further, leveraging its advanced micro-LED technology and manufacturing processes to disrupt the display industry.

Naaptol

Venture Round in 2018
Naaptol is an e-commerce platform focused on providing a diverse selection of products for everyday lifestyle needs. The platform features a wide range of items, including mobile phones, digital cameras, bedsheets, watches, and various accessories. It aims to simplify the shopping experience by enabling consumers to browse and purchase the latest products online, which are then delivered directly to their doorstep. By offering competitive deals and a comprehensive inventory, Naaptol caters to the convenience and preferences of modern consumers.

Vizbee

Venture Round in 2018
Vizbee Inc., founded in 2014 and based in New York, operates within the technology sector. The company specializes in integrating mobile and streaming devices into a cohesive application that enhances user experience at home. Vizbee transforms traditional mobile marketing channels into direct response pathways for television viewers, facilitating a more interactive and engaging viewing experience. Additionally, the company offers a solution called Homegraph, which automatically organizes connected streaming devices, thereby unifying user acquisition and retention across different devices.

Teal Drones

Series A in 2017
Teal Drones, Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced production drones, focusing on both consumer and enterprise applications. Established in 2015 and located in Salt Lake City, Utah, the company designs and builds its own hardware and software platforms. Its flagship product, Teal One, is recognized for its exceptional performance, offering users a premium flight experience complemented by innovative features such as a modular design, onboard supercomputer, and versatile control options. Teal Drones caters to various industries, including gaming, augmented reality, security, inspections, e-commerce, and agriculture, providing solutions that simplify and automate drone operations. The company's systems are equipped with advanced air control technology and artificial intelligence, making them suitable for federal, state, and enterprise applications.

Eargo

Series C in 2017
Eargo, Inc. is a consumer-focused medical device company based in San Jose, California, specializing in the design and development of hearing aids for individuals with hearing loss. Founded in 2010, Eargo offers a range of rechargeable hearing aids that can be controlled via smartphone, along with online hearing screenings and virtual support services to eliminate the need for in-person visits. The company's innovative approach aims to address common barriers to hearing aid adoption, such as social stigma, accessibility, and cost, thereby enhancing the quality of life for its users. Eargo sells its products directly to consumers through online platforms, positioning itself as a modern alternative to traditional hearing aid solutions.

Casper

Series C in 2017
Casper Sleep Inc. is a company that designs and sells a variety of sleep products, including mattresses, pillows, sheets, duvets, and bedroom furniture. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to provide consumers with high-quality sleep solutions while eliminating inflated prices typically associated with traditional retail models. Casper's products are developed in-house by a team of experienced engineers, ensuring comfort and innovation. The company distributes its offerings through an e-commerce platform, a network of retail stores, and various retail partners across the United States, Canada, and Europe. In addition to its core product line, Casper also provides sleep accessories and technology, catering to the diverse needs of customers seeking better sleep.

Letgo

Series C in 2017
Letgo is a mobile platform founded in 2015, facilitating local buying and selling of second-hand goods. With over 100 million downloads and 400 million listings, it's one of America's most popular apps for trading items, ranging from electronics and vehicles to clothing and furniture. Letgo's innovative features, such as image recognition and instant chat, simplify the process of listing items and connecting buyers and sellers. The platform's user-friendly interface allows users to snap a photo, and letgo automatically suggests a title, price, and category for the listing.

Pilot AI

Series A in 2016
Pilot AI specializes in developing a deep-learning-based computer vision platform tailored for compute-constrained embedded devices. The company focuses on addressing practical problems faced by users in various sectors, particularly in consumer electronics and chip industries. By leveraging its technology, Pilot AI aims to enhance efficiency and decision-making for both individuals and businesses, helping them reduce reliance on manual tasks. The platform also provides benefits related to health and wellness, supporting users in navigating different aspects of their lives.

Letgo

Series B in 2016
Letgo is a mobile platform founded in 2015, facilitating local buying and selling of second-hand goods. With over 100 million downloads and 400 million listings, it's one of America's most popular apps for trading items, ranging from electronics and vehicles to clothing and furniture. Letgo's innovative features, such as image recognition and instant chat, simplify the process of listing items and connecting buyers and sellers. The platform's user-friendly interface allows users to snap a photo, and letgo automatically suggests a title, price, and category for the listing.

DOTS

Series A in 2016
DOTS Technology Corp, founded in 2013 and located in Natick, Massachusetts, operates a diagnostic platform designed to assist consumers with food allergies. The company is focused on developing a food allergen detection system that allows users to test food on the spot, providing immediate information to enhance decision-making and improve the overall quality of life for individuals affected by food allergies. By advancing point-of-care detection technology, DOTS aims to address the needs of millions of consumers and has applications in both consumer and industrial sectors.

Teal Drones

Seed Round in 2015
Teal Drones, Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced production drones, focusing on both consumer and enterprise applications. Established in 2015 and located in Salt Lake City, Utah, the company designs and builds its own hardware and software platforms. Its flagship product, Teal One, is recognized for its exceptional performance, offering users a premium flight experience complemented by innovative features such as a modular design, onboard supercomputer, and versatile control options. Teal Drones caters to various industries, including gaming, augmented reality, security, inspections, e-commerce, and agriculture, providing solutions that simplify and automate drone operations. The company's systems are equipped with advanced air control technology and artificial intelligence, making them suitable for federal, state, and enterprise applications.

Eargo

Series B in 2015
Eargo, Inc. is a consumer-focused medical device company based in San Jose, California, specializing in the design and development of hearing aids for individuals with hearing loss. Founded in 2010, Eargo offers a range of rechargeable hearing aids that can be controlled via smartphone, along with online hearing screenings and virtual support services to eliminate the need for in-person visits. The company's innovative approach aims to address common barriers to hearing aid adoption, such as social stigma, accessibility, and cost, thereby enhancing the quality of life for its users. Eargo sells its products directly to consumers through online platforms, positioning itself as a modern alternative to traditional hearing aid solutions.

Naaptol

Series D in 2015
Naaptol is an e-commerce platform focused on providing a diverse selection of products for everyday lifestyle needs. The platform features a wide range of items, including mobile phones, digital cameras, bedsheets, watches, and various accessories. It aims to simplify the shopping experience by enabling consumers to browse and purchase the latest products online, which are then delivered directly to their doorstep. By offering competitive deals and a comprehensive inventory, Naaptol caters to the convenience and preferences of modern consumers.

Olio Devices

Series A in 2015
Olio Devices is a company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in luxury lifestyle products tailored for modern professionals. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on developing smart wearable devices, particularly wristwatches, that combine precision craftsmanship with advanced technology. Their flagship product, the Olio Model One, was introduced in March 2015 and is designed to seamlessly integrate with both Apple and Android smartphones. In addition to their timepieces, Olio Devices provides associated software, hardware, and a cloud-based platform that supports third-party services, enhancing the functionality and user experience of their smart watches.

Casper

Series B in 2015
Casper Sleep Inc. is a company that designs and sells a variety of sleep products, including mattresses, pillows, sheets, duvets, and bedroom furniture. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to provide consumers with high-quality sleep solutions while eliminating inflated prices typically associated with traditional retail models. Casper's products are developed in-house by a team of experienced engineers, ensuring comfort and innovation. The company distributes its offerings through an e-commerce platform, a network of retail stores, and various retail partners across the United States, Canada, and Europe. In addition to its core product line, Casper also provides sleep accessories and technology, catering to the diverse needs of customers seeking better sleep.

Naaptol

Series C in 2015
Naaptol is an e-commerce platform focused on providing a diverse selection of products for everyday lifestyle needs. The platform features a wide range of items, including mobile phones, digital cameras, bedsheets, watches, and various accessories. It aims to simplify the shopping experience by enabling consumers to browse and purchase the latest products online, which are then delivered directly to their doorstep. By offering competitive deals and a comprehensive inventory, Naaptol caters to the convenience and preferences of modern consumers.

Pocket

Series B in 2015
Pocket, the premier Save for Later app, lets you consume and share content whenever you want, wherever you want, even without an internet connection. It's been called "a DVR for the web" by the New York Times, Business Week, Time, TechCrunch and more. When you come across an article, video or a webpage you'd like to read but can't at that time, save it to Pocket. You can then read or watch it whenever you have a moment, whether it's on the couch, during your commute, on the plane, train, or practically anywhere. Millions of users save articles, videos, travel guides, recipes, how-to and reference documents, and more on Pocket, automatically syncing in a stunning and simple interface across devices like iPad, iPhone, Android, desktop and mobile web, Kobo e-reader, Chrome apps, Kindle Fire and now wearable devices like the Samsung Gear.

Cuff

Series A in 2015
Cuff, Inc. was a company that specialized in fashion wearables incorporating smart connectivity technology. Its flagship product, the CuffLinc, was designed to function as an alert system for users to signal designated contacts in case of emergencies by sending SOS notifications along with location and audio information through a mobile application compatible with both iOS and Android devices. The company offered a range of jewelry and accessories that allowed users to discreetly carry the CuffLinc within various designs. Despite initial interest and partnerships with retailers, Cuff faced significant financial challenges, culminating in a lawsuit from multiple vendors due to unpaid debts exceeding $1.2 million. These developments led to the company ceasing operations, leaving customers without support or fulfillment of outstanding orders. Consequently, while the devices may still function, they are no longer recommended for purchase or use due to the lack of customer service and potential safety concerns.

Olio Devices

Seed Round in 2014
Olio Devices is a company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in luxury lifestyle products tailored for modern professionals. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on developing smart wearable devices, particularly wristwatches, that combine precision craftsmanship with advanced technology. Their flagship product, the Olio Model One, was introduced in March 2015 and is designed to seamlessly integrate with both Apple and Android smartphones. In addition to their timepieces, Olio Devices provides associated software, hardware, and a cloud-based platform that supports third-party services, enhancing the functionality and user experience of their smart watches.

Casper

Series A in 2014
Casper Sleep Inc. is a company that designs and sells a variety of sleep products, including mattresses, pillows, sheets, duvets, and bedroom furniture. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to provide consumers with high-quality sleep solutions while eliminating inflated prices typically associated with traditional retail models. Casper's products are developed in-house by a team of experienced engineers, ensuring comfort and innovation. The company distributes its offerings through an e-commerce platform, a network of retail stores, and various retail partners across the United States, Canada, and Europe. In addition to its core product line, Casper also provides sleep accessories and technology, catering to the diverse needs of customers seeking better sleep.

The Orange Chef

Seed Round in 2014
The Orange Chef Co. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in designing and developing smart kitchenware tailored for iOS devices. Founded in 2011, the company offers innovative products such as Prep Pad, a smart food scale that provides real-time nutritional information, as well as protective covers for iPads and iPhones, cutting boards with integrated iPad stands, and dishwasher-safe iPad stands. Orange Chef is recognized as a leader in the connected kitchen category, emphasizing quality and user-friendly design. Its products are widely available in major retail stores, including Williams Sonoma, Apple, Target, and Amazon, as well as online. In 2015, Orange Chef became a subsidiary of Yummly, Inc.

Ulink

Venture Round in 2014
Ulink is a travel communication service company based in China that specializes in reselling telecom services for various destination countries. It provides prepaid SIM cards and data plans tailored for Chinese travelers venturing abroad. In addition to SIM cards, Ulink offers data plans preloaded in rented MiFi devices, ensuring that customers have reliable internet access during their travels. The company's focus is on enhancing the communication experience for travelers by simplifying connectivity options in foreign locations.

Leyden Energy

Series C in 2013
Leyden Energy, previously known as Mobius Power, Inc., is a manufacturer specializing in advanced lithium-ion batteries aimed at the consumer electronics, energy storage, and electric vehicle sectors. The company’s proprietary cell technology enhances traditional lithium-ion batteries by providing improved energy density, extended product life, and heightened safety, even in high-temperature conditions. In 2010, Leyden Energy received a contract from the United States Advanced Battery Consortium, which supports the development of advanced energy storage technologies for hybrid and electric vehicles. The company operates a pilot manufacturing and testing facility, along with its executive offices, in Fremont, California.

Sentons

Seed Round in 2012
Sentons is a fabless semiconductor company based in Silicon Valley, California, specializing in advanced multi-touch technology through its proprietary SonaTouch™ system. This technology utilizes active ultrasound sensing to address the limitations of traditional projected capacitive and optical technologies. By enabling flush-bezel designs and functioning effectively with a variety of substrates, Sentons supports innovative industrial designs. Its near-zero actuation pressure allows the technology to work seamlessly with fingers, pens, and other pointing devices. Sentons' ultrasonic sensing technology enhances usability across mobile, wearable, PC, and automotive devices, facilitating richer user experiences through virtualized buttons and edge-gesture capture. This versatility enables the integration of multi-touch capabilities into a broad array of consumer and industrial electronics.

Naaptol

Series B in 2011
Naaptol is an e-commerce platform focused on providing a diverse selection of products for everyday lifestyle needs. The platform features a wide range of items, including mobile phones, digital cameras, bedsheets, watches, and various accessories. It aims to simplify the shopping experience by enabling consumers to browse and purchase the latest products online, which are then delivered directly to their doorstep. By offering competitive deals and a comprehensive inventory, Naaptol caters to the convenience and preferences of modern consumers.

Leyden Energy

Series B in 2011
Leyden Energy, previously known as Mobius Power, Inc., is a manufacturer specializing in advanced lithium-ion batteries aimed at the consumer electronics, energy storage, and electric vehicle sectors. The company’s proprietary cell technology enhances traditional lithium-ion batteries by providing improved energy density, extended product life, and heightened safety, even in high-temperature conditions. In 2010, Leyden Energy received a contract from the United States Advanced Battery Consortium, which supports the development of advanced energy storage technologies for hybrid and electric vehicles. The company operates a pilot manufacturing and testing facility, along with its executive offices, in Fremont, California.

SiliconBlue Technologies

Series D in 2011
SiliconBlue Technologies specializes in providing programmable logic solutions tailored for battery-operated mobile applications. Their iCE65 mobileFPGA devices are designed to help manufacturers of consumer electronics, such as smartphones, eBooks, digital picture frames, and portable media players, to rapidly implement unique product features. By integrating the reprogrammable advantages of FPGAs with the cost-effectiveness and low power consumption typical of ASICs, the iCE65 family presents an optimal solution for designers of handheld consumer devices. In addition to their FPGA products, SiliconBlue also supplies development tools, evaluation kits, and programming hardware to support the design and integration of their technologies across various portable applications, including medical instruments and digital cameras.

Alta Devices

Private Equity Round in 2011
Alta Devices, Inc. is a manufacturer of single junction solar technology, specializing in thin and flexible mobile power solutions. Founded in 2007 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company serves various applications, including unmanned systems, consumer electronics, sensors, automotive, remote exploration, wearables, and the Internet of Things. Alta Devices aims to enhance the production economics of high-efficiency solar photovoltaic applications. As a development stage company, it has garnered venture capital support from notable investors. Since February 2015, it has operated as a subsidiary of Hanergy Hi-Tech Power (HK) Limited.

SiliconBlue Technologies

Series C in 2010
SiliconBlue Technologies specializes in providing programmable logic solutions tailored for battery-operated mobile applications. Their iCE65 mobileFPGA devices are designed to help manufacturers of consumer electronics, such as smartphones, eBooks, digital picture frames, and portable media players, to rapidly implement unique product features. By integrating the reprogrammable advantages of FPGAs with the cost-effectiveness and low power consumption typical of ASICs, the iCE65 family presents an optimal solution for designers of handheld consumer devices. In addition to their FPGA products, SiliconBlue also supplies development tools, evaluation kits, and programming hardware to support the design and integration of their technologies across various portable applications, including medical instruments and digital cameras.

GoodGuide

Series B in 2009
GoodGuide.com offers a comprehensive database that provides consumers with reliable information about the health, environmental, and social impacts of over 60,000 products, including personal care items and household cleaners. The platform enables users to assess the safety and sustainability of products through expert-vetted ratings, making it easier to choose items that align with their values. GoodGuide emphasizes transparency by revealing what is behind product labels and offers personalized recommendations based on individual preferences. In addition to its extensive product information, GoodGuide has recently expanded its offerings to include guidance on food and plans to add data on toys, electronics, and automobiles, positioning itself as a leading resource for consumers seeking safe and environmentally friendly products. The service is accessible online and via mobile devices, ensuring that users can access crucial product information anytime and anywhere.

Drobo

Series E in 2009
Drobo is a developer of innovative data storage products tailored for small and medium businesses as well as individual professionals. The company focuses on delivering a unique blend of data protection, expandability, and user-friendliness. Drobo's offerings address critical storage challenges through patented technologies such as BeyondRAID, Thin Provisioning, and Automated Data-Aware Tiering. These advancements enable customers to manage data protection, adjust storage capacity, and optimize application service levels effectively. Notably, Drobo allows users to hot-swap drives and mix various drive types and capacities, facilitating seamless upgrades without the risk of data loss or downtime. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Drobo has garnered over 50 industry awards and serves hundreds of thousands of customers globally, reinforcing its position in the data storage market.

Glacier Bay

Venture Round in 2009
Glacier Bay, Inc. manufactures and distributes power and thermal management systems. It offers thermal control, sound reduction, DC power management systems. The company also provides marine thermal storage and climate control products; electric generators and motors; vacuum insulation panel icebox kits; and icebox hatches. Glacier Bay caters to marine, transportation, medical, electronics, and communications industries. The company was founded in 1990 and is based in Union City, California. Glacier Bay, Inc. is a subsidiary of Glacier Bay Catamarans, Inc.

TechForward

Series B in 2009
TechForward is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in providing buyback plans for consumer electronics. The company's Guaranteed Buyback Plans offer customers a clear path to upgrading their devices by guaranteeing future trade-in values at the time of purchase. This approach simplifies the trade-in process and promotes responsible consumption by ensuring that returned devices are reused or recycled. By alleviating the uncertainties associated with upgrading, TechForward enables customers to enhance their technology more affordably and easily.

TechForward

Debt Financing in 2009
TechForward is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in providing buyback plans for consumer electronics. The company's Guaranteed Buyback Plans offer customers a clear path to upgrading their devices by guaranteeing future trade-in values at the time of purchase. This approach simplifies the trade-in process and promotes responsible consumption by ensuring that returned devices are reused or recycled. By alleviating the uncertainties associated with upgrading, TechForward enables customers to enhance their technology more affordably and easily.

GoodGuide

Series A in 2009
GoodGuide.com offers a comprehensive database that provides consumers with reliable information about the health, environmental, and social impacts of over 60,000 products, including personal care items and household cleaners. The platform enables users to assess the safety and sustainability of products through expert-vetted ratings, making it easier to choose items that align with their values. GoodGuide emphasizes transparency by revealing what is behind product labels and offers personalized recommendations based on individual preferences. In addition to its extensive product information, GoodGuide has recently expanded its offerings to include guidance on food and plans to add data on toys, electronics, and automobiles, positioning itself as a leading resource for consumers seeking safe and environmentally friendly products. The service is accessible online and via mobile devices, ensuring that users can access crucial product information anytime and anywhere.

Myntra

Series A in 2008
Myntra is an e-commerce company specializing in fashion and lifestyle products, aiming to make these accessible to a broad audience. It operates an online marketplace that features a comprehensive catalog of current season products, including private fashion labels and a range of apparel and accessories. The platform is designed for ease of use, allowing consumers to navigate through a diverse selection of authentic merchandise. Myntra emphasizes customer convenience by offering various payment options, including cash on delivery. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to disrupt conventional retail and enhance the shopping experience for its users.

SiliconBlue Technologies

Series B in 2008
SiliconBlue Technologies specializes in providing programmable logic solutions tailored for battery-operated mobile applications. Their iCE65 mobileFPGA devices are designed to help manufacturers of consumer electronics, such as smartphones, eBooks, digital picture frames, and portable media players, to rapidly implement unique product features. By integrating the reprogrammable advantages of FPGAs with the cost-effectiveness and low power consumption typical of ASICs, the iCE65 family presents an optimal solution for designers of handheld consumer devices. In addition to their FPGA products, SiliconBlue also supplies development tools, evaluation kits, and programming hardware to support the design and integration of their technologies across various portable applications, including medical instruments and digital cameras.

Drobo

Series D in 2008
Drobo is a developer of innovative data storage products tailored for small and medium businesses as well as individual professionals. The company focuses on delivering a unique blend of data protection, expandability, and user-friendliness. Drobo's offerings address critical storage challenges through patented technologies such as BeyondRAID, Thin Provisioning, and Automated Data-Aware Tiering. These advancements enable customers to manage data protection, adjust storage capacity, and optimize application service levels effectively. Notably, Drobo allows users to hot-swap drives and mix various drive types and capacities, facilitating seamless upgrades without the risk of data loss or downtime. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Drobo has garnered over 50 industry awards and serves hundreds of thousands of customers globally, reinforcing its position in the data storage market.

SiBEAM

Series C in 2008
SiBEAM is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in millimeter wave technologies and high-speed wireless communications. It is known for pioneering 60 GHz chipsets using CMOS technology, which has enabled the development of its WirelessHD applications. SiBEAM offers a range of products, including RF CMOS semiconductors, wireless high-definition transmitter and receiver chipsets designed for various devices like DVD players, set-top boxes, and media center PCs. Additionally, the company provides low-power transmitter and receiver chipsets, as well as a WirelessHD Development Kit to assist in integrating its solutions into wireless communication products. SiBEAM's innovative technology caters to the growing demand for high-bandwidth services across multiple consumer electronics.

Glacier Bay

Series B in 2008
Glacier Bay, Inc. manufactures and distributes power and thermal management systems. It offers thermal control, sound reduction, DC power management systems. The company also provides marine thermal storage and climate control products; electric generators and motors; vacuum insulation panel icebox kits; and icebox hatches. Glacier Bay caters to marine, transportation, medical, electronics, and communications industries. The company was founded in 1990 and is based in Union City, California. Glacier Bay, Inc. is a subsidiary of Glacier Bay Catamarans, Inc.

Nanochip

Series C in 2008
Nanochip, Inc. was a fabless semiconductor company that focused on the development of microelectro-mechanical systems and silicon data storage chips. Its products were designed for use in various consumer electronics, including digital cameras, cell phones, MP3 players, personal digital assistants (PDAs), laptop computers, and servers. Despite its innovative approach to high-capacity removable storage solutions, the company ceased operations in May 2009 and was in the process of seeking buyers for its intellectual property at that time.

Hillcrest Labs

Series D in 2008
Hillcrest Laboratories is a prominent global supplier of motion processing solutions that utilize MEMS sensors to capture and interpret human and mechanical movement. These advanced technologies enable interaction with various devices and enhance products across consumer technology and industrial sectors. The company is well-known for its contributions to the Smart TV market, having developed HoME, the first pointer-based interactive media system, and the award-winning Loop remote control. Its client base includes notable names such as LG, Roku, and TCL. In addition to its Smart TV roots, Hillcrest has broadened its focus to serve the smartphone and mobile device industries, license technology to leading gaming systems, and provide solutions for virtual reality applications. The company has garnered multiple awards, including several CES Innovations Awards and recognition from PC World and Popular Mechanics. Founded in 2001 in Rockville, Maryland, by Dan Simpkins, Hillcrest Labs is supported by investors such as NEA, Columbia Capital, and Grotech Capital.

TechForward

Series A in 2007
TechForward is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in providing buyback plans for consumer electronics. The company's Guaranteed Buyback Plans offer customers a clear path to upgrading their devices by guaranteeing future trade-in values at the time of purchase. This approach simplifies the trade-in process and promotes responsible consumption by ensuring that returned devices are reused or recycled. By alleviating the uncertainties associated with upgrading, TechForward enables customers to enhance their technology more affordably and easily.

Konarka Technologies

Series F in 2007
Konarka Technologies, Inc. develops and advances nano-enabled polymer photovoltaic materials for commercial, industrial, government, and consumer applications. It provides standard products to serve portable power needs; and custom solutions, such as roll up chargers, personal accessories, and fold up chargers. The company's products are used in outdoor, portable power, indoor and remote sensing, and mission critical applications. It has strategic partnerships with Air Products, 24 Innovations, Kurz, SkyShades, Chevron, Merck, Toppan Forms, Dupont, Siemens, and the U.S. Air Force. Konarka Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts with business development offices in Asia. It has a research and development facility in Austria. The company has operations in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Jentro Technologies

Series A in 2007
Jentro Technologies GmbH, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing GPS-based mobile navigation solutions to mobile communication companies across Europe and internationally. The company offers a comprehensive Mobility Solutions Platform that includes global maps, GPS connectivity, and user management APIs. Their products feature the Activepilot online navigation solution, which encompasses hardware design, client software, and backend services, along with Bluetooth and cable GPS receivers. Jentro's Navigation Suite provides turn-by-turn navigation, integrated traffic updates, and local search applications, while additional offerings include community features, travel information, and emergency services. The company also provides value-added services such as support, billing management, and marketing assistance. Jentro Technologies has established strategic partnerships with key industry players, enhancing its service capabilities and market reach.

Fan TV

Venture Round in 2007
Fan TV is an entertainment discovery engine that allows people to find, watch, and share movies and TV shows on iOS, the web, and soon on TV. The company is backed by the investors behind [TiVo](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/tivo), [Netflix](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/netflix), and [Sonos](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/sonos).It is working with leading pay TV providers to roll out the device in support of their IPTV transition, and it has completed a trial with [Cox Communications](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/cox-communications) , the 3rd largest cable company in the U.S. The Fan TV set-top box was unveiled at D: All Things Digital in May 2013. The Fan TV set-top box combines TV, DVR, video-on-demand, and streaming services into one device with a touch remote, which is named as ""the home entertainment god box” by [Time Magazine](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/time-magazine). Fan TV was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Mateo, C.A.

SiBEAM

Series B in 2006
SiBEAM is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in millimeter wave technologies and high-speed wireless communications. It is known for pioneering 60 GHz chipsets using CMOS technology, which has enabled the development of its WirelessHD applications. SiBEAM offers a range of products, including RF CMOS semiconductors, wireless high-definition transmitter and receiver chipsets designed for various devices like DVD players, set-top boxes, and media center PCs. Additionally, the company provides low-power transmitter and receiver chipsets, as well as a WirelessHD Development Kit to assist in integrating its solutions into wireless communication products. SiBEAM's innovative technology caters to the growing demand for high-bandwidth services across multiple consumer electronics.

Konarka Technologies

Series E in 2006
Konarka Technologies, Inc. develops and advances nano-enabled polymer photovoltaic materials for commercial, industrial, government, and consumer applications. It provides standard products to serve portable power needs; and custom solutions, such as roll up chargers, personal accessories, and fold up chargers. The company's products are used in outdoor, portable power, indoor and remote sensing, and mission critical applications. It has strategic partnerships with Air Products, 24 Innovations, Kurz, SkyShades, Chevron, Merck, Toppan Forms, Dupont, Siemens, and the U.S. Air Force. Konarka Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts with business development offices in Asia. It has a research and development facility in Austria. The company has operations in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Nanochip

Series C in 2006
Nanochip, Inc. was a fabless semiconductor company that focused on the development of microelectro-mechanical systems and silicon data storage chips. Its products were designed for use in various consumer electronics, including digital cameras, cell phones, MP3 players, personal digital assistants (PDAs), laptop computers, and servers. Despite its innovative approach to high-capacity removable storage solutions, the company ceased operations in May 2009 and was in the process of seeking buyers for its intellectual property at that time.

ViXS Systems

Series E in 2006
ViXS Systems is a multimedia solutions company that specializes in semiconductor technologies for the broadcasting and consumer electronics industries. The firm develops innovative solutions for processing, managing, securing, and distributing high-quality video and audio content. Their technologies facilitate seamless multimedia control and connectivity among a diverse range of digital entertainment devices, enhancing the user experience in both consumer and professional settings.

Actions Semiconductor

Series A in 2005
Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd., established in 2001 and headquartered in Zhuhai, China, is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the design, development, and marketing of system-on-a-chip (SoC) products and solutions. The company focuses on providing integrated platform solutions for manufacturers of portable media players, smart handheld devices, tablets, and over-the-top (OTT) boxes. Its offerings include SoCs, firmware, software development tools, and reference designs, enabling customers to quickly introduce new products to the market. Actions Semiconductor also provides semiconductor product testing services and engages in the trade of SoC products. The company sells its products through distribution arrangements and a direct sales force to value-added distributors, contract manufacturers, and brand owners.

StorCard

Series D in 2005
StorCard, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes solutions for secure storage, transportation, and access of digital information. It offers StorCard, a card type portable storage platform to transport, access, and store digital information; and StorReader, a USB/wi-fi compatible reader for the StorCard that works across a range of fixed and mobile device platforms.

SiBEAM

Series A in 2005
SiBEAM is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in millimeter wave technologies and high-speed wireless communications. It is known for pioneering 60 GHz chipsets using CMOS technology, which has enabled the development of its WirelessHD applications. SiBEAM offers a range of products, including RF CMOS semiconductors, wireless high-definition transmitter and receiver chipsets designed for various devices like DVD players, set-top boxes, and media center PCs. Additionally, the company provides low-power transmitter and receiver chipsets, as well as a WirelessHD Development Kit to assist in integrating its solutions into wireless communication products. SiBEAM's innovative technology caters to the growing demand for high-bandwidth services across multiple consumer electronics.

SiBEAM

Seed Round in 2004
SiBEAM is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in millimeter wave technologies and high-speed wireless communications. It is known for pioneering 60 GHz chipsets using CMOS technology, which has enabled the development of its WirelessHD applications. SiBEAM offers a range of products, including RF CMOS semiconductors, wireless high-definition transmitter and receiver chipsets designed for various devices like DVD players, set-top boxes, and media center PCs. Additionally, the company provides low-power transmitter and receiver chipsets, as well as a WirelessHD Development Kit to assist in integrating its solutions into wireless communication products. SiBEAM's innovative technology caters to the growing demand for high-bandwidth services across multiple consumer electronics.

StorCard

Series C in 2004
StorCard, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes solutions for secure storage, transportation, and access of digital information. It offers StorCard, a card type portable storage platform to transport, access, and store digital information; and StorReader, a USB/wi-fi compatible reader for the StorCard that works across a range of fixed and mobile device platforms.

Konarka Technologies

Series C in 2004
Konarka Technologies, Inc. develops and advances nano-enabled polymer photovoltaic materials for commercial, industrial, government, and consumer applications. It provides standard products to serve portable power needs; and custom solutions, such as roll up chargers, personal accessories, and fold up chargers. The company's products are used in outdoor, portable power, indoor and remote sensing, and mission critical applications. It has strategic partnerships with Air Products, 24 Innovations, Kurz, SkyShades, Chevron, Merck, Toppan Forms, Dupont, Siemens, and the U.S. Air Force. Konarka Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts with business development offices in Asia. It has a research and development facility in Austria. The company has operations in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

StorCard

Series C in 2004
StorCard, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes solutions for secure storage, transportation, and access of digital information. It offers StorCard, a card type portable storage platform to transport, access, and store digital information; and StorReader, a USB/wi-fi compatible reader for the StorCard that works across a range of fixed and mobile device platforms.

Diodes Incorporated

Post in 2004
Diodes is a global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality, application-specific standard products within the broad discrete and analog semiconductor markets, serving the consumer electronics, computing, communications, industrial and automotive markets. Diodes' products include diodes, rectifiers, transistors, MOSFETs, protection devices, functional specific arrays, power management devices including DC-DC switching and linear voltage regulators, amplifiers and comparators, and Hall-effect sensors.

Nanochip

Series B in 2004
Nanochip, Inc. was a fabless semiconductor company that focused on the development of microelectro-mechanical systems and silicon data storage chips. Its products were designed for use in various consumer electronics, including digital cameras, cell phones, MP3 players, personal digital assistants (PDAs), laptop computers, and servers. Despite its innovative approach to high-capacity removable storage solutions, the company ceased operations in May 2009 and was in the process of seeking buyers for its intellectual property at that time.

Hillcrest Labs

Series B in 2004
Hillcrest Laboratories is a prominent global supplier of motion processing solutions that utilize MEMS sensors to capture and interpret human and mechanical movement. These advanced technologies enable interaction with various devices and enhance products across consumer technology and industrial sectors. The company is well-known for its contributions to the Smart TV market, having developed HoME, the first pointer-based interactive media system, and the award-winning Loop remote control. Its client base includes notable names such as LG, Roku, and TCL. In addition to its Smart TV roots, Hillcrest has broadened its focus to serve the smartphone and mobile device industries, license technology to leading gaming systems, and provide solutions for virtual reality applications. The company has garnered multiple awards, including several CES Innovations Awards and recognition from PC World and Popular Mechanics. Founded in 2001 in Rockville, Maryland, by Dan Simpkins, Hillcrest Labs is supported by investors such as NEA, Columbia Capital, and Grotech Capital.

Semiconductor Manufacturing International

Series C in 2003
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) is a leading semiconductor foundry based in Shanghai, China, established in 2000. It specializes in the design and manufacturing of integrated circuits (IC) and offers a comprehensive range of services including computer-aided design, wafer fabrication, testing, packaging, and assembly. SMIC operates advanced fabrication facilities, including 300mm and 200mm fabs in various locations such as Beijing, Tianjin, and Shenzhen, and provides technology services for process nodes ranging from 0.35 microns to 28 nanometers. The company serves a diverse clientele, including integrated device manufacturers, fabless semiconductor firms, and system companies, with its products utilized in sectors such as artificial intelligence, data centers, automotive, consumer electronics, and the Internet of Things. SMIC is recognized as the largest foundry in China and ranks fifth globally in the semiconductor industry, employing over 20,200 people and maintaining a presence in markets across North America, Europe, Japan, and Taiwan.

Celetron International

Private Equity Round in 2001
Celetron is India's largest exporter of electronics, with over 20 years of experience in delivering complete end-to-end solutions for electronic OEMs. As a technology leader, the Company focuses on providing world-class engineering solutions in a cost-effective manner. Celetron's services include: precision electro-mechanical assembly (including optical components); PCB and memory-module test and assembly; the manufacture of power conversion equipment and RFID products; box-build and systems integration; and the supply of design, engineering and other prototype services.

Nazomi Communications

Series B in 2000
Nazomi is a fabless semiconductor company focused on providing multimedia application processor solutions to mobile phone and semiconductor makers. Its solutions enhance quality and boost performance for audio, video, camera, 2D/3D graphics, animation, gaming, Java and other multimedia platforms.

Nazomi Communications

Series A in 1999
Nazomi is a fabless semiconductor company focused on providing multimedia application processor solutions to mobile phone and semiconductor makers. Its solutions enhance quality and boost performance for audio, video, camera, 2D/3D graphics, animation, gaming, Java and other multimedia platforms.

Sonic Innovations

Venture Round in 1997
Sonic mission by putting into practice three corporate values. These standards are the driving force behind our solutions and provide focus as we meet the needs of professionals and users. We manufacture quality hearing aids and are all about celebrating the sounds of everyday life like music, nature, and more. With Sonic, everyday sounds better.

TiVo

Seed Round in 1997
TiVo Corporation, headquartered in San Jose, California, specializes in media and entertainment products for the consumer entertainment industry worldwide. It operates in two main segments: Product and Intellectual Property Licensing. The Product segment offers platform solutions, including User Experience Solutions, TiVo Service Platform, and middleware solutions like CubiTV and TiVo Lite, serving 25 million pay TV and consumer households as of 2019. It also provides software and services such as metadata, personalized content discovery, and advanced media and advertising services. The Intellectual Property Licensing segment licenses its patent portfolio to various entities, including pay-television providers, mobile device manufacturers, and over-the-top video providers. TiVo, originally known as Rovi Corporation, changed its name in 2016 and operates as a subsidiary of Xperi Corporation since 2020.

Be

Venture Round in 1996
Be Inc. offers BeOS, an operating system designed for digital media applications and Internet appliances. BeOS is capable of providing faster and more predictable processing times for digital media applications than traditional desktop operating systems. BeOS can run on a wide range of devices including Internet appliances, desktop PCs and high-performance multiprocessor workstations. BeOS allows users to simultaneously operate multiple audio, video, image processing and Internet-based software applications while maintaining system stability, media quality and processor performance. BeOS provides professional users and enthusiasts with an environment to quickly and easily develop applications and digital content such as audio, video, animation and images, and is designed to facilitate the integration of new technologies. BeOS is also architected to address the market-specific requirements of PC OEMs, Internet appliance and consumer electronic manufacturers. The modular nature of BeOS allows OEMs to incorporate only those features of their operating system that are required for a particular device, to deliver specific content and to meet the cost target for that device. Using BeOS, OEMs can develop products and services tailored to specific markets without compromising the quality, stability and performance of digital media applications delivered to the user. The combination of an efficient, new operating system designed for fast performance and rich digital media applications make BeOS an ideal solution for a broad range of devices from high performance desktop computers to devices primarily used to access the Internet.

QuickLogic

Venture Round in 1995
QuickLogic Corporation is a semiconductor company that specializes in developing customizable semiconductor platforms and intellectual property solutions for various applications, including smartphones, wearables, tablets, and Internet-of-Things devices. The company offers a range of products such as ultra-low power field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), embedded FPGA intellectual property, System on Chip (SoC) solutions, and an analytics toolkit designed for machine learning and sensor algorithm development. QuickLogic's solutions are tailored for always-on voice and sensor processing, enhancing user experiences in mobile and portable electronics. Additionally, the company provides licensing for its FPGA technology to other semiconductor firms. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in San Jose, California, QuickLogic markets its products to original equipment manufacturers and original design manufacturers through a network of sales managers and distributors across North America, Europe, and Asia.

CyberMedia

Venture Round in 1995
CyberMedia is a developer of a Personal Computer(PC) configuration recovery software. Cybermedia's mission is to help computer users with a complete set of products and services that provide the highest quality of immediate help to computer users at home and work, all over the world.

Cirrus Logic

Post in 1990
Cirrus Logic, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in developing and marketing analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for audio and energy applications. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company offers a diverse range of products, including codecs, amplifiers, analog-to-digital converters, digital-to-analog converters, and digital signal processors. Its portable audio products serve smartphones, tablets, digital headsets, and wearables, while its non-portable offerings cater to laptops, home theater systems, and industrial applications. Cirrus Logic has a significant presence in the global market, with approximately half of its revenue generated in China and the remainder from the United States, Europe, South Korea, and other countries. The company utilizes a combination of direct sales and distributorships to reach over 2,500 end customers worldwide, supported by an extensive portfolio of more than 1,000 patents.

Bay Networks

Venture Round in 1990
Bay Networks is a network hardware vendor that emerged from the merger of SynOptics Communications and Wellfleet Communications, both of which were established leaders in Ethernet technology and network routers. The company specializes in data networking software and services, providing a range of products including switches, intelligent hubs, multiprotocol routers, and network management solutions. Bay Networks focuses on enabling organizations to build comprehensive enterprise-wide information internetworks. In 1998, the company was acquired by Northern Telecom, further integrating its capabilities into a larger telecommunications framework.
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