ai|coustics
Seed Round in 2025
ai|coustics is a Berlin-based startup specializing in improving speech quality and intelligibility through advanced artificial intelligence algorithms. The company focuses on enhancing audio communication and content creation across various devices. Its offerings include solutions for telecommunications, video conferencing, hands-free headsets, hearing aids, and professional audio live broadcasting. Additionally, ai|coustics provides tools for podcasting and video production, as well as speech-to-text systems. By leveraging machine learning technology, ai|coustics enables users to significantly improve the clarity and quality of speech in audio recordings, catering to diverse needs within the digital communication and media sectors.
Circular
Seed Round in 2024
Circular is a subscription-based e-commerce platform focused on providing access to premium electronic devices while promoting sustainability. The company offers a range of products, including smartphones, laptops, headsets, gaming equipment, and smartwatches, allowing customers to rent these items on a monthly basis. By prioritizing customer experience and reducing waste, Circular aims to make subscribing to devices more advantageous than traditional ownership. This approach not only supports a waste-free circular economy but also addresses the issue of underutilization of electronic goods. Circular is committed to fostering a collaborative and meaningful workplace, enhancing both employee satisfaction and operational impact.
Memfault Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in providing solutions for firmware delivery, monitoring, and diagnostics tailored to embedded systems. Its platform assists hardware companies in identifying and resolving embedded software bugs, thereby enhancing the reliability of their devices. Memfault enables users to manage software updates and deployments efficiently, offering features such as staging and reverting rollouts by segments, monitoring deployment statuses, and targeting specific devices with custom builds. Additionally, the company’s tools allow users to analyze trends in battery life and device performance, capture backtraces and local variables during errors, and customize error conditions. By streamlining the debugging process, Memfault empowers consumer electronics, industrial automation, and IoT businesses to innovate more rapidly while maintaining product stability and reliability.
Circular
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Circular is a subscription-based e-commerce platform focused on providing access to premium electronic devices while promoting sustainability. The company offers a range of products, including smartphones, laptops, headsets, gaming equipment, and smartwatches, allowing customers to rent these items on a monthly basis. By prioritizing customer experience and reducing waste, Circular aims to make subscribing to devices more advantageous than traditional ownership. This approach not only supports a waste-free circular economy but also addresses the issue of underutilization of electronic goods. Circular is committed to fostering a collaborative and meaningful workplace, enhancing both employee satisfaction and operational impact.
Memfault Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in providing solutions for firmware delivery, monitoring, and diagnostics tailored to embedded systems. Its platform assists hardware companies in identifying and resolving embedded software bugs, thereby enhancing the reliability of their devices. Memfault enables users to manage software updates and deployments efficiently, offering features such as staging and reverting rollouts by segments, monitoring deployment statuses, and targeting specific devices with custom builds. Additionally, the company’s tools allow users to analyze trends in battery life and device performance, capture backtraces and local variables during errors, and customize error conditions. By streamlining the debugging process, Memfault empowers consumer electronics, industrial automation, and IoT businesses to innovate more rapidly while maintaining product stability and reliability.
Energysquare
Seed Round in 2020
Energysquare develops innovative wireless chargers that enable multiple device charging simultaneously at speeds comparable to traditional wired methods. Their ultra-thin pads facilitate efficient power transfer through conductive means, eliminating electromagnetic waves and offering multi-device compatibility.
iskn
Venture Round in 2018
iskn is a consumer electronics company that develops and markets the slate for smart drawing. iskn is the leading pioneer in AUGMENTED INTERACTION thanks to its technology representing 24 international patents based on 60 years of deep tech R&D expertise in magnetometry at the world-renowned CEA LETI.
The company’s primary mission consists in enriching the experience and facilitate interaction with the digital world by bringing back emotion through the use of day-to-day physical objects. This has already come to life by turning any pencil into a digital one with the widely adopted SLATE, and the yet to come disruptive REPAPER graphic tablet.
Alltricks
Venture Round in 2017
Alltricks is a leading online retailer specializing in the distribution of bicycles, bicycle parts, and running equipment, primarily in France and across Europe. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including bicycles, mountain bikes, spare parts, helmets, shoes, brakes, wheels, and various accessories. With a strong emphasis on e-commerce, Alltricks has established itself as a prominent player in the online cycling retail market, catering to the needs of cycling enthusiasts and athletes. Through its user-friendly website, the company provides customers with access to a diverse selection of high-quality cycling and running equipment.
Alltricks
Venture Round in 2016
Alltricks is a leading online retailer specializing in the distribution of bicycles, bicycle parts, and running equipment, primarily in France and across Europe. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including bicycles, mountain bikes, spare parts, helmets, shoes, brakes, wheels, and various accessories. With a strong emphasis on e-commerce, Alltricks has established itself as a prominent player in the online cycling retail market, catering to the needs of cycling enthusiasts and athletes. Through its user-friendly website, the company provides customers with access to a diverse selection of high-quality cycling and running equipment.
Deako
Venture Round in 2016
Deako, Inc. is a Seattle-based company established in 2015 that specializes in manufacturing electrical switches designed for modern lighting systems. The company provides a range of modular products, including dimmers, scene controllers, and motion sensor switches, all of which can be controlled through a user-friendly mobile application or alternatively through smart speakers. Deako's innovative lighting solutions enhance convenience by allowing homeowners to customize their lighting experience; the switches can automatically illuminate spaces without the need for a mobile device or remote control. With a focus on making lighting customization more accessible, Deako aims to improve home automation and user experience in everyday living.
Giroptic
Seed Round in 2015
Giroptic is a company that specializes in developing innovative imaging technology, specifically a patented real-time image fusion process that integrates multiple sensors. The firm gained recognition for its consumer product, the Giroptic 360cam, which was successfully funded through a Kickstarter campaign in 2014, raising over $1.4 million and becoming France’s largest crowdfunding initiative at that time. The Giroptic 360cam is a digital panoramic camera designed to capture high-quality, immersive 360-degree images and videos, allowing users to communicate and share their experiences in a more engaging manner. By providing a new way to capture visual content, Giroptic aims to enhance both personal and professional storytelling through immersive photography and videography.
iskn is a consumer electronics company that develops and markets the slate for smart drawing. iskn is the leading pioneer in AUGMENTED INTERACTION thanks to its technology representing 24 international patents based on 60 years of deep tech R&D expertise in magnetometry at the world-renowned CEA LETI.
The company’s primary mission consists in enriching the experience and facilitate interaction with the digital world by bringing back emotion through the use of day-to-day physical objects. This has already come to life by turning any pencil into a digital one with the widely adopted SLATE, and the yet to come disruptive REPAPER graphic tablet.
Lesara is a global e-commerce company, founded in 2013, that specializes in offering a wide range of fashion merchandise and consumer goods at competitive prices. Headquartered in Germany with operations in China, Lesara has expanded into 24 markets across Europe, providing products in 7 languages. The company's vertically integrated supply chain allows it to swiftly move from product idea to launch in just 2 weeks, offering over 100,000 SKUs. Lesara's platform provides customers with a secure and convenient online shopping experience, featuring a diverse selection of clothing, jewelry, electronics, home goods, and other consumer items at discounted prices. With a team of over 300 employees, Lesara was recognized as the fastest-growing tech company in Europe in 2016.
Touch Of Modern
Series B in 2014
Touch of Modern is a curated online shopping platform focused on providing men with access to unique products, fashion brands, and lifestyle accessories that enhance their daily living. The company specializes in offering one-of-a-kind, in-season items from both established brands and emerging designers, which are typically challenging to find in mainstream retail settings or available at competitive prices. Its discovery-based shopping model caters specifically to urban male consumers, featuring a diverse range of categories such as clothing, accessories, home goods, and technology products. Touch of Modern has experienced significant growth, boasting over seven and a half million registered users and achieving remarkable year-over-year growth.
ACCO Semiconductor
Series E in 2014
ACCO Semiconductor, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development of advanced CMOS wireless solutions. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company focuses on producing high-performance CMOS power amplifiers that support various cellular standards, including 2G, 3G, and 4G. These amplifiers are designed for portable mobile products such as smartphones, wireless tablets, MiFi routers, and USB dongles. ACCO’s innovative approach combines CMOS technology with radio frequency capabilities, enabling the integration of power amplifiers and controllers into a single die, which simplifies manufacturing processes and reduces costs. The company also has facilities in Paris, France, further enhancing its operational footprint in the semiconductor industry.
Alltricks
Venture Round in 2014
Alltricks is a leading online retailer specializing in the distribution of bicycles, bicycle parts, and running equipment, primarily in France and across Europe. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including bicycles, mountain bikes, spare parts, helmets, shoes, brakes, wheels, and various accessories. With a strong emphasis on e-commerce, Alltricks has established itself as a prominent player in the online cycling retail market, catering to the needs of cycling enthusiasts and athletes. Through its user-friendly website, the company provides customers with access to a diverse selection of high-quality cycling and running equipment.
Lesara is a global e-commerce company, founded in 2013, that specializes in offering a wide range of fashion merchandise and consumer goods at competitive prices. Headquartered in Germany with operations in China, Lesara has expanded into 24 markets across Europe, providing products in 7 languages. The company's vertically integrated supply chain allows it to swiftly move from product idea to launch in just 2 weeks, offering over 100,000 SKUs. Lesara's platform provides customers with a secure and convenient online shopping experience, featuring a diverse selection of clothing, jewelry, electronics, home goods, and other consumer items at discounted prices. With a team of over 300 employees, Lesara was recognized as the fastest-growing tech company in Europe in 2016.
Prysm
Private Equity Round in 2011
Founded in 2005, Prysm specializes in visual collaboration solutions. It offers Laser Phosphor Displays (LPD) for various spaces such as boardrooms and huddle rooms, along with digital signage platforms like MediaStation. Prysm's technology enables global teams to collaborate on any screen from anywhere.
InvenSense
Series C in 2008
InvenSense designs, manufactures, and sells motion and sound sensor systems for various industries. Its products include accelerometers, gyroscopes, microphones, and seven-axis motion sensors, serving markets such as mobile devices, wearables, smart homes, gaming, industrial automation, and automotive sectors. InvenSense offers solutions for consumer electronics, original design manufacturers, contract manufacturers, and other industries. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company operates as a subsidiary of TDK Corporation.
DiBcom S.A., a fabless semiconductor company, offers a range of integrated circuits in France & internationally. It specializes in the development of broadband wireless solutions following digital video broadcasting and other broadband communication standards. The company offers chipsets and development kits. Its solutions are used in automotive, portable LCD TV, PC, mobile phones and other handheld device applications.
DiBcom S.A. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Palaiseau, France.
Discera, Inc. is a fabless analog semiconductor company that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of silicon resonators targeted at the radio frequency (RF) and timing control markets. The company offers a range of products, including CMOS resonator-based oscillators, RF circuits, clock frequency devices, and resonator-based frequency control components. These products are integral to various consumer and mobile devices, including cellular radios, cameras, MP3 players, GPS systems, disk drives, and television players, as well as applications in military equipment. Discera distributes its products through a network of distributors both in the United States and internationally.
ACCO Brands Corporation
Post in 2007
ACCO Brands Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets office products for schools, homes, and businesses. It operates through regional segments including North America, EMEA, and International, offering notebooks, calendars and planners, dry erase boards, storage and organization products, binding and laminating equipment, writing instruments, stapling and punching products, DIY tools, and computer accessories. The company sells through mass retailers, e-tailers, discount and variety chains, warehouse clubs, hardware and specialty stores, independent office product dealers, and directly to customers via its e-commerce platform and direct sales organization. Founded in 1893 and headquartered in Lake Zurich, Illinois, ACCO Brands serves customers across its broad international footprint under a diverse portfolio of brands.
InvenSense
Series B in 2007
InvenSense designs, manufactures, and sells motion and sound sensor systems for various industries. Its products include accelerometers, gyroscopes, microphones, and seven-axis motion sensors, serving markets such as mobile devices, wearables, smart homes, gaming, industrial automation, and automotive sectors. InvenSense offers solutions for consumer electronics, original design manufacturers, contract manufacturers, and other industries. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company operates as a subsidiary of TDK Corporation.
Discera
Venture Round in 2005
Discera, Inc. is a fabless analog semiconductor company that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of silicon resonators targeted at the radio frequency (RF) and timing control markets. The company offers a range of products, including CMOS resonator-based oscillators, RF circuits, clock frequency devices, and resonator-based frequency control components. These products are integral to various consumer and mobile devices, including cellular radios, cameras, MP3 players, GPS systems, disk drives, and television players, as well as applications in military equipment. Discera distributes its products through a network of distributors both in the United States and internationally.
DiBcom S.A., a fabless semiconductor company, offers a range of integrated circuits in France & internationally. It specializes in the development of broadband wireless solutions following digital video broadcasting and other broadband communication standards. The company offers chipsets and development kits. Its solutions are used in automotive, portable LCD TV, PC, mobile phones and other handheld device applications.
DiBcom S.A. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Palaiseau, France.
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.
Discera, Inc. is a fabless analog semiconductor company that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of silicon resonators targeted at the radio frequency (RF) and timing control markets. The company offers a range of products, including CMOS resonator-based oscillators, RF circuits, clock frequency devices, and resonator-based frequency control components. These products are integral to various consumer and mobile devices, including cellular radios, cameras, MP3 players, GPS systems, disk drives, and television players, as well as applications in military equipment. Discera distributes its products through a network of distributors both in the United States and internationally.
Jungo Software
Series C in 2003
Jungo Software develops a range of software solutions primarily focused on connectivity and automotive applications. The company is known for its residential gateway software platform, OpenRG, which enables Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to efficiently introduce broadband customer premises equipment, including residential and small office/home office gateways. In addition to this, Jungo provides software development tools for embedded systems and telephony applications, which have been widely adopted across various markets. The company also offers products tailored for automotive use, such as WinDriver, a PC driver development toolkit; MediaCore, automotive multimedia middleware; and DriverCore, communication drivers for USB devices. Overall, Jungo Software plays a significant role in enhancing connectivity in both home and automotive environments.