Pond Venture Partners is a venture capital firm based in Farnham, United Kingdom, established in 1997. The company focuses on investing in technology startups and provides additional services to its clients, such as employee recruitment and the development of networks comprising customers, suppliers, and partners. Although it has a presence in key innovation hubs, including Silicon Valley, London, and Israel, Pond Venture Partners is no longer making new investments.
Constant Therapy Health is a digital therapeutics company focused on enhancing brain rehabilitation through innovative technology. The company offers a mobile app, Constant Therapy, which is designed for individuals with brain injuries or cognitive disorders. This app provides users with access to clinically-proven exercises aimed at rebuilding cognitive, speech, and language functions. By utilizing adaptive technology and artificial intelligence, Constant Therapy integrates therapy into daily life, allowing users to engage in their rehabilitation anytime and anywhere. With over 140 million tasks completed, the platform has established the largest brain rehabilitation database, which supports the evolution of therapy practices and provides valuable insights for enterprises in the field.
ACCO Semiconductor
Series E in 2014
ACCO Semiconductor, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California, with additional facilities in Paris, France. Established in 1994, the company specializes in developing advanced CMOS wireless solutions, particularly power amplifiers for mobile communications. ACCO's product offerings include CMOS power amplifiers that support various cellular standards, including 2G, 3G, and 4G, catering to a range of portable devices such as smartphones, tablets, MiFi routers, and USB dongles. The company has innovated a patented CMOS technology that allows for high efficiency and integration of components, enabling the production of power amplifiers that match the performance of traditional gallium arsenide amplifiers while utilizing standard CMOS fabrication methods. This advancement simplifies manufacturing and enhances the capabilities of mobile communication products.
Mekanist
Series B in 2013
Mekanist.net is a Turkish online search engine that specializes in helping users find food, beverages, and popular dining establishments such as restaurants, cafes, and bars. The platform offers comprehensive listings of various dining options, allowing users to access customer ratings and reviews on factors such as flavors, ambiance, service, pricing, and overall quality. This service enhances the dining experience by providing valuable insights for consumers looking to make informed choices about where to eat.
LiveRail
Series B in 2012
LiveRail is a monetization platform tailored for video publishers, offering advanced technology solutions for video advertising. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York and Cluj-Napoca, the platform enables premium publishers to effectively sell their video inventory across various devices. LiveRail manages over 7 billion monthly impressions and provides its users with sophisticated analytics, comprehensive campaign management, and advanced controls to optimize ad performance. The platform supports a range of services, including advertisement unit support, campaign reporting, and syndication reporting, ultimately allowing publishers to maximize their revenue from ad impressions. In July 2014, LiveRail was acquired by Facebook in a significant transaction.
Emefcy
Venture Round in 2011
Emefcy, Ltd. is an innovative company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of bio-energy systems designed to produce electricity and hydrogen from wastewater. The company’s flagship product, MEGAWATTERTM, utilizes microbial fuel cell technology to facilitate direct electricity generation and hydrogen production while treating wastewater from various sources, including industrial, agricultural, and municipal sectors. Emefcy's systems enable efficient wastewater treatment by performing water and wastewater de-nitrification without introducing organic carbon and bacteria, and they can generate electricity in lagoons and stabilization ponds. The company's solutions are particularly relevant in industries such as pulp and paper, petrochemical processing, food and beverage, and agriculture. Founded in 2007, Emefcy is headquartered in Caesarea, Israel.
LiveRail
Series A in 2010
LiveRail is a monetization platform tailored for video publishers, offering advanced technology solutions for video advertising. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York and Cluj-Napoca, the platform enables premium publishers to effectively sell their video inventory across various devices. LiveRail manages over 7 billion monthly impressions and provides its users with sophisticated analytics, comprehensive campaign management, and advanced controls to optimize ad performance. The platform supports a range of services, including advertisement unit support, campaign reporting, and syndication reporting, ultimately allowing publishers to maximize their revenue from ad impressions. In July 2014, LiveRail was acquired by Facebook in a significant transaction.
Mirics Semiconductor
Venture Round in 2010
Mirics Limited is a technology company based in Wakefield, United Kingdom, specializing in system solutions for multi-platform broadcast reception. Founded in 2004, it designs and develops silicon and software platforms that enable the reception of various broadcast standards. Key products include FlexiTV, a software-based receiver that supports multiple analog and digital radio and television formats, and FlexiRF, an RF silicon tuner architecture designed for global broadcast reception. The company also provides poly-band tuners for consumer electronics and mobile devices, along with evaluation kits for testing their technologies in laboratory settings. Formerly known as Mirics Semiconductor Limited, the company rebranded in November 2010 to reflect its broader focus on integrated broadcast solutions.
picoChip
Venture Round in 2010
picoChip specializes in signal processing products tailored for wireless telecommunications systems. The company is known for its multi-core digital signal processors (DSP) and software-defined radio products, which are widely implemented in the industry. Additionally, picoChip is expanding its portfolio to include a variety of application-specific standard products (ASSP) that are optimized for both cost and performance, enhancing its offerings in the wireless communication market.
Broadway Networks
Venture Round in 2010
Broadway Networks, Inc. specializes in developing optical subsystems for equipment vendors in the broadband access sector. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company provides smart SFPs and EPON sticks, which facilitate the development and upgrading of access equipment products tailored for the FTTx and backhaul markets. Additionally, Broadway Networks maintains operational capabilities in China, further supporting its global reach in the telecommunications industry.
picoChip
Series E in 2009
picoChip specializes in signal processing products tailored for wireless telecommunications systems. The company is known for its multi-core digital signal processors (DSP) and software-defined radio products, which are widely implemented in the industry. Additionally, picoChip is expanding its portfolio to include a variety of application-specific standard products (ASSP) that are optimized for both cost and performance, enhancing its offerings in the wireless communication market.
Mirics Semiconductor
Venture Round in 2009
Mirics Limited is a technology company based in Wakefield, United Kingdom, specializing in system solutions for multi-platform broadcast reception. Founded in 2004, it designs and develops silicon and software platforms that enable the reception of various broadcast standards. Key products include FlexiTV, a software-based receiver that supports multiple analog and digital radio and television formats, and FlexiRF, an RF silicon tuner architecture designed for global broadcast reception. The company also provides poly-band tuners for consumer electronics and mobile devices, along with evaluation kits for testing their technologies in laboratory settings. Formerly known as Mirics Semiconductor Limited, the company rebranded in November 2010 to reflect its broader focus on integrated broadcast solutions.
4Home
Series B in 2008
4Home specializes in developing an XML-based software and services platform tailored for OEM hardware vendors and broadband service providers, enabling them to offer innovative applications and services for the connected home. The company's solutions facilitate a range of functionalities, including the remote monitoring of homes, access to web-based content on televisions, mobile control of home systems, and unified management of various devices and digital media. Additionally, 4Home emphasizes the importance of home control services, which encompass home monitoring, media and entertainment management, home health, and energy management. This comprehensive approach positions 4Home at the forefront of the evolving landscape of broadband services, following the traditional offerings of voice, video, and data. The company has also been recognized for its excellence, having received multiple CES Innovation awards.
LiveRail
Seed Round in 2008
LiveRail is a monetization platform tailored for video publishers, offering advanced technology solutions for video advertising. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York and Cluj-Napoca, the platform enables premium publishers to effectively sell their video inventory across various devices. LiveRail manages over 7 billion monthly impressions and provides its users with sophisticated analytics, comprehensive campaign management, and advanced controls to optimize ad performance. The platform supports a range of services, including advertisement unit support, campaign reporting, and syndication reporting, ultimately allowing publishers to maximize their revenue from ad impressions. In July 2014, LiveRail was acquired by Facebook in a significant transaction.
Nanotech Semiconductor
Venture Round in 2008
Nanotech Semiconductor is a fabless chip company specializing in the design and supply of Driver and Receiver integrated circuits (ICs) for the fiber-optics communications industry. Founded in May 2003 by Gary Steele, who previously co-founded the UK's first fabless chip company, Nanotech leverages his extensive experience in high-speed optical networking technology. In addition to its core focus on semiconductor design, the company also provides assembly and testing services for semiconductor components, including ceramic assembly, hybrid module assembly, and custom package development. Based in Taoyuan, Taiwan, Nanotech Semiconductor is committed to delivering innovative solutions and high-quality packaging and testing technology to meet the needs of the semiconductor market.
Gigle Networks
Series B in 2007
Gigle Networks is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in developing system-on-chip integrated circuits for home networking applications. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, with an office in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, the company focuses on providing solutions for multimedia home networking. Their technology enables the extension of both wired and wireless Ethernet throughout homes, eliminating the need for new wiring. This innovative approach enhances connectivity and multimedia distribution within residential environments.
Mirics Semiconductor
Series B in 2007
Mirics Limited is a technology company based in Wakefield, United Kingdom, specializing in system solutions for multi-platform broadcast reception. Founded in 2004, it designs and develops silicon and software platforms that enable the reception of various broadcast standards. Key products include FlexiTV, a software-based receiver that supports multiple analog and digital radio and television formats, and FlexiRF, an RF silicon tuner architecture designed for global broadcast reception. The company also provides poly-band tuners for consumer electronics and mobile devices, along with evaluation kits for testing their technologies in laboratory settings. Formerly known as Mirics Semiconductor Limited, the company rebranded in November 2010 to reflect its broader focus on integrated broadcast solutions.
ACCO SA
Series A in 2007
ACCO SA is a French company that designs and manufactures analog and RF semiconductors. The company was founded by [Denis Masliah](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/denis-masliah#/entity) and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
picoChip
Series D in 2007
picoChip specializes in signal processing products tailored for wireless telecommunications systems. The company is known for its multi-core digital signal processors (DSP) and software-defined radio products, which are widely implemented in the industry. Additionally, picoChip is expanding its portfolio to include a variety of application-specific standard products (ASSP) that are optimized for both cost and performance, enhancing its offerings in the wireless communication market.
Nanotech Semiconductor
Series B in 2007
Nanotech Semiconductor is a fabless chip company specializing in the design and supply of Driver and Receiver integrated circuits (ICs) for the fiber-optics communications industry. Founded in May 2003 by Gary Steele, who previously co-founded the UK's first fabless chip company, Nanotech leverages his extensive experience in high-speed optical networking technology. In addition to its core focus on semiconductor design, the company also provides assembly and testing services for semiconductor components, including ceramic assembly, hybrid module assembly, and custom package development. Based in Taoyuan, Taiwan, Nanotech Semiconductor is committed to delivering innovative solutions and high-quality packaging and testing technology to meet the needs of the semiconductor market.
ACCO Brands
Post in 2007
ACCO Brands Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of consumer and business products, with a history dating back to 1893. The company operates through three segments: ACCO Brands North America, ACCO Brands EMEA, and ACCO Brands International. Its extensive product portfolio includes school notebooks, calendars, planners, dry erase boards, and janitorial supplies, as well as storage and organization products like binders and sheet protectors. Additionally, ACCO offers laminating and shredding machines, writing instruments, stapling and punching tools, and various computer accessories. The company markets its diverse range of products under well-known brand names such as AT-A-GLANCE, Five Star, GBC, Kensington, and Quartet. ACCO Brands distributes its products through multiple channels, including mass retailers, e-tailers, and independent office product dealers, while also engaging directly with commercial and consumer end-users through its e-commerce platform. Headquartered in Lake Zurich, Illinois, ACCO Brands has established itself as a prominent player in the office products industry.
4Home
Series A in 2006
4Home specializes in developing an XML-based software and services platform tailored for OEM hardware vendors and broadband service providers, enabling them to offer innovative applications and services for the connected home. The company's solutions facilitate a range of functionalities, including the remote monitoring of homes, access to web-based content on televisions, mobile control of home systems, and unified management of various devices and digital media. Additionally, 4Home emphasizes the importance of home control services, which encompass home monitoring, media and entertainment management, home health, and energy management. This comprehensive approach positions 4Home at the forefront of the evolving landscape of broadband services, following the traditional offerings of voice, video, and data. The company has also been recognized for its excellence, having received multiple CES Innovation awards.
Air Semiconductor
Series A in 2006
At Air we believe that all mobile devices should be aware of their location. In the future, everything from your wrist watch to your cellphone will know its location, in the same way that it knows what time it is today. Air's revolutionary Always-ON technology will - for the first time - enable all battery operated, mobile devices to be continuously aware of their location.
Gigle Networks
Series A in 2006
Gigle Networks is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in developing system-on-chip integrated circuits for home networking applications. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, with an office in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, the company focuses on providing solutions for multimedia home networking. Their technology enables the extension of both wired and wireless Ethernet throughout homes, eliminating the need for new wiring. This innovative approach enhances connectivity and multimedia distribution within residential environments.
picoChip
Series C in 2005
picoChip specializes in signal processing products tailored for wireless telecommunications systems. The company is known for its multi-core digital signal processors (DSP) and software-defined radio products, which are widely implemented in the industry. Additionally, picoChip is expanding its portfolio to include a variety of application-specific standard products (ASSP) that are optimized for both cost and performance, enhancing its offerings in the wireless communication market.
Nanotech Semiconductor
Series B in 2005
Nanotech Semiconductor is a fabless chip company specializing in the design and supply of Driver and Receiver integrated circuits (ICs) for the fiber-optics communications industry. Founded in May 2003 by Gary Steele, who previously co-founded the UK's first fabless chip company, Nanotech leverages his extensive experience in high-speed optical networking technology. In addition to its core focus on semiconductor design, the company also provides assembly and testing services for semiconductor components, including ceramic assembly, hybrid module assembly, and custom package development. Based in Taoyuan, Taiwan, Nanotech Semiconductor is committed to delivering innovative solutions and high-quality packaging and testing technology to meet the needs of the semiconductor market.
SealedMedia
Venture Round in 2005
SealedMedia is a company that specializes in document security solutions, catering to various industries such as finance, banking, insurance, publishing, government, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Beaconsfield, the United Kingdom, SealedMedia offers a solution that allows organizations to secure multiple document formats, protecting vital information from leakage. The company's technology focuses on enterprise digital rights management, enabling businesses to track and safeguard their data across desktops, laptops, and mobile devices. In addition to its UK headquarters, SealedMedia maintains offices in Los Gatos, California; Boston, Massachusetts; and London. As of mid-2006, it operates as a subsidiary of Stellent Inc.
Transitive
Series C in 2004
Transitive specializes in cross-platform virtualization, offering innovative technologies that enable software applications to operate across various hardware and operating systems without the need for modification to source code or binaries. The company's hardware virtualization solutions facilitate the seamless transportability of applications, allowing those compiled for one type of processor or operating system to run on different platforms efficiently. This capability allows IT managers to replicate legacy enterprise applications from their original hardware to modern, standardized environments, significantly reducing the costs and time associated with traditional porting projects. By delivering performance comparable to native ports, Transitive addresses the challenges of software migration and enhances operational flexibility for businesses.
picoChip
Series B in 2003
picoChip specializes in signal processing products tailored for wireless telecommunications systems. The company is known for its multi-core digital signal processors (DSP) and software-defined radio products, which are widely implemented in the industry. Additionally, picoChip is expanding its portfolio to include a variety of application-specific standard products (ASSP) that are optimized for both cost and performance, enhancing its offerings in the wireless communication market.
Transitive
Series B in 2003
Transitive specializes in cross-platform virtualization, offering innovative technologies that enable software applications to operate across various hardware and operating systems without the need for modification to source code or binaries. The company's hardware virtualization solutions facilitate the seamless transportability of applications, allowing those compiled for one type of processor or operating system to run on different platforms efficiently. This capability allows IT managers to replicate legacy enterprise applications from their original hardware to modern, standardized environments, significantly reducing the costs and time associated with traditional porting projects. By delivering performance comparable to native ports, Transitive addresses the challenges of software migration and enhances operational flexibility for businesses.
Essient Photonics
Series A in 2002
Essient Photonics manufactures electronic valves, tubes and electronics component.
SealedMedia
Venture Round in 2001
SealedMedia is a company that specializes in document security solutions, catering to various industries such as finance, banking, insurance, publishing, government, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Beaconsfield, the United Kingdom, SealedMedia offers a solution that allows organizations to secure multiple document formats, protecting vital information from leakage. The company's technology focuses on enterprise digital rights management, enabling businesses to track and safeguard their data across desktops, laptops, and mobile devices. In addition to its UK headquarters, SealedMedia maintains offices in Los Gatos, California; Boston, Massachusetts; and London. As of mid-2006, it operates as a subsidiary of Stellent Inc.
picoChip
Series A in 2001
picoChip specializes in signal processing products tailored for wireless telecommunications systems. The company is known for its multi-core digital signal processors (DSP) and software-defined radio products, which are widely implemented in the industry. Additionally, picoChip is expanding its portfolio to include a variety of application-specific standard products (ASSP) that are optimized for both cost and performance, enhancing its offerings in the wireless communication market.
SealedMedia
Venture Round in 2000
SealedMedia is a company that specializes in document security solutions, catering to various industries such as finance, banking, insurance, publishing, government, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Beaconsfield, the United Kingdom, SealedMedia offers a solution that allows organizations to secure multiple document formats, protecting vital information from leakage. The company's technology focuses on enterprise digital rights management, enabling businesses to track and safeguard their data across desktops, laptops, and mobile devices. In addition to its UK headquarters, SealedMedia maintains offices in Los Gatos, California; Boston, Massachusetts; and London. As of mid-2006, it operates as a subsidiary of Stellent Inc.
Microcosm Communications
Series B in 1999
Microcosm Communications develops and supplies pure-CMOS & BiCMOS/SiGe integrated circuits for high volume fiber-optic data, LAN and telecommunication physical layer applications. The company has assembled the world's largest analog design team targeted at fiber-optic ICs. Products include high-speed LED, laser and VCSEL drivers, fixed- and variable-gain PIN pre-amps, integrated photo-receivers, post amps/quantizers, clock recovery, and Ethernet/Fast Ethernet transceivers. The company's mission is to offer the highest performance yet lowest cost ICs on a worldwide basis.
Microcosm Communications
Series A in 1998
Microcosm Communications develops and supplies pure-CMOS & BiCMOS/SiGe integrated circuits for high volume fiber-optic data, LAN and telecommunication physical layer applications. The company has assembled the world's largest analog design team targeted at fiber-optic ICs. Products include high-speed LED, laser and VCSEL drivers, fixed- and variable-gain PIN pre-amps, integrated photo-receivers, post amps/quantizers, clock recovery, and Ethernet/Fast Ethernet transceivers. The company's mission is to offer the highest performance yet lowest cost ICs on a worldwide basis.
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