Exein is a cybersecurity company that specializes in firmware security software and middleware designed to protect connected devices from internal threats. Its innovative platform can be embedded directly into hardware, allowing it to operate at a lower level within the firmware. By addressing vulnerabilities inherent in smart devices, Exein aims to enhance the privacy and security of device data. The company's approach provides a proactive defense mechanism that helps clients mitigate significant security risks associated with the increasing connectivity of devices in various sectors.
Commsignia
Series B in 2023
Commsignia, established in 2012, specializes in developing and distributing cooperative intelligent transportation systems. Based in Budapest, Hungary, the company focuses on vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication technologies, enabling cars to communicate with each other and with road infrastructure. Their key product, Commsignia V2X Software Stack, is an embedded solution that facilitates these communications on various platforms. Additionally, they offer a range of connected car solutions, including safety applications, a V2X simulator, on-board units, and roadside units. Commsignia's mission is to enhance traffic safety and efficiency by facilitating communication between vehicles, ultimately saving lives and improving traffic flow.
The Exploration Company
Series A in 2023
The Exploration Company designs, builds, and operates modular, reusable spacecraft named Nyx for use on space stations near Earth and the Moon. Nyx can be refueled in orbit and uses green propellants. The company also provides an open-source operating system for these spacecraft. By offering in-space experiments on the International Space Station at a minimum price, it aims to make space exploration more accessible and enable new players to participate in the space exploration race.
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.
VSORA
Venture Round in 2023
VSORA develops digital signal processing IP and chips for 5G networks, featuring a multicore DSP architecture that removes the need for DSP coprocessors and a shared DSP development flow that unites signal processing and software engineers in one environment to speed time-to-market. The company aims to boost DSP computing power while reducing power consumption, improving system performance, and shrinking silicon footprint. Based in France, founded in 2015 by veteran DSP engineers, VSORA serves chipmakers designing next-generation digital communications systems.
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.
E-peas
Venture Round in 2020
E-peas SA is a Belgian company established in 2014, specializing in the design and manufacturing of electronic systems that provide energy autonomy for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company develops innovative energy harvesting solutions that enable devices to draw energy from various ambient sources, including solar, thermal, vibration, and radiofrequency. E-peas produces energy harvesting power management integrated circuits (PMICs) and microcontrollers that enhance the performance and longevity of IoT devices by either extending battery life or eliminating the need for batteries altogether. Their technology caters to a wide range of sectors, including home automation, healthcare, retail, and agriculture, thereby facilitating the creation of smarter and more energy-efficient connected devices. Headquartered in Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium, E-peas aims to transform the landscape of portable energy solutions.
Commsignia
Series A in 2019
Commsignia, established in 2012, specializes in developing and distributing cooperative intelligent transportation systems. Based in Budapest, Hungary, the company focuses on vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication technologies, enabling cars to communicate with each other and with road infrastructure. Their key product, Commsignia V2X Software Stack, is an embedded solution that facilitates these communications on various platforms. Additionally, they offer a range of connected car solutions, including safety applications, a V2X simulator, on-board units, and roadside units. Commsignia's mission is to enhance traffic safety and efficiency by facilitating communication between vehicles, ultimately saving lives and improving traffic flow.
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.
VSORA develops digital signal processing IP and chips for 5G networks, featuring a multicore DSP architecture that removes the need for DSP coprocessors and a shared DSP development flow that unites signal processing and software engineers in one environment to speed time-to-market. The company aims to boost DSP computing power while reducing power consumption, improving system performance, and shrinking silicon footprint. Based in France, founded in 2015 by veteran DSP engineers, VSORA serves chipmakers designing next-generation digital communications systems.
E-peas
Venture Round in 2017
E-peas SA is a Belgian company established in 2014, specializing in the design and manufacturing of electronic systems that provide energy autonomy for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company develops innovative energy harvesting solutions that enable devices to draw energy from various ambient sources, including solar, thermal, vibration, and radiofrequency. E-peas produces energy harvesting power management integrated circuits (PMICs) and microcontrollers that enhance the performance and longevity of IoT devices by either extending battery life or eliminating the need for batteries altogether. Their technology caters to a wide range of sectors, including home automation, healthcare, retail, and agriculture, thereby facilitating the creation of smarter and more energy-efficient connected devices. Headquartered in Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium, E-peas aims to transform the landscape of portable energy solutions.
Mipsology
Seed Round in 2017
Mipsology SAS is an information technology company based in Palaiseau, France, specializing in artificial intelligence and deep learning solutions. Founded in 2015, Mipsology develops Zebra, an FPGA-based inference engine designed for data centers and edge computing. This accelerator enables efficient computation of image-based neural networks, allowing users to achieve faster performance with lower power consumption and cost. The software is compatible with major frameworks and can be deployed on both CPU and FPGA hardware, offering a plug-and-play solution that requires no modifications or retraining of existing neural networks. Mipsology aims to provide clients with a cost-effective alternative to traditional GPU-based systems, ensuring longer operational lifespans.
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.
Teknovus
Venture Round in 2009
Teknovus, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor and software solutions company based in Petaluma, California. Founded in 2002, Teknovus specializes in developing access chips and embedded software for the fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) market. The company provides a range of products, including Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) integrated chips for both central office and customer premises applications, as well as EPON customer premises equipment (ONU) and TDM transport chips for circuit emulation across Ethernet switched networks. Additionally, Teknovus offers evaluation kits to support original equipment manufacturers and service providers, EPON optical line terminal (OLT) solutions with a system-on-a-chip approach, and the TK3401 Intelligent EPON Node Controller, which assists service providers in addressing diverse network topologies and subscriber densities. The company's products are marketed through distributors in the United States, Europe, and China, with additional sales and support centers located in Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and San Jose, California.
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.
Teknovus, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor and software solutions company based in Petaluma, California. Founded in 2002, Teknovus specializes in developing access chips and embedded software for the fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) market. The company provides a range of products, including Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) integrated chips for both central office and customer premises applications, as well as EPON customer premises equipment (ONU) and TDM transport chips for circuit emulation across Ethernet switched networks. Additionally, Teknovus offers evaluation kits to support original equipment manufacturers and service providers, EPON optical line terminal (OLT) solutions with a system-on-a-chip approach, and the TK3401 Intelligent EPON Node Controller, which assists service providers in addressing diverse network topologies and subscriber densities. The company's products are marketed through distributors in the United States, Europe, and China, with additional sales and support centers located in Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and San Jose, California.
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.
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.
IDesia is a medical device company based in Caesarea, Israel, that specializes in biometric authentication technology. Founded in 2004, the company has developed the BioDynamic Signature technology, which utilizes unique electro physiological signals from heartbeats to authenticate users across various devices, including PCs and mobile gadgets. This technology not only supports secure user identification but also offers insights into personal health, fitness, and overall well-being. IDesia's innovative approach ensures that each individual's electro biodynamic signature is nearly impossible to replicate, making it a reliable solution for both commercial and security applications.
Realeyes3D
Series B in 2005
Realeyes3D is a prominent provider of advanced image processing applications specifically designed for camera phones. Established in 2001, the company recognized the growing significance of mobile imaging and has since developed technologies that have been integrated into over 80 million handsets worldwide. Realeyes3D's applications enhance various functionalities, enabling innovative uses of the camera in messaging, gaming, and personal productivity. The company is headquartered in Saint Cloud, near Paris, France, and maintains subsidiaries in Hong Kong and the United States. Through licensing agreements with leading handset manufacturers, Realeyes3D has positioned itself as a key player in the mobile imaging market.
Teknovus, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor and software solutions company based in Petaluma, California. Founded in 2002, Teknovus specializes in developing access chips and embedded software for the fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) market. The company provides a range of products, including Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) integrated chips for both central office and customer premises applications, as well as EPON customer premises equipment (ONU) and TDM transport chips for circuit emulation across Ethernet switched networks. Additionally, Teknovus offers evaluation kits to support original equipment manufacturers and service providers, EPON optical line terminal (OLT) solutions with a system-on-a-chip approach, and the TK3401 Intelligent EPON Node Controller, which assists service providers in addressing diverse network topologies and subscriber densities. The company's products are marketed through distributors in the United States, Europe, and China, with additional sales and support centers located in Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and San Jose, California.
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.
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.