Rockley Group

National Silicon Industry Group Co., Ltd. is a prominent Chinese company specializing in the production of semiconductor silicon materials. Founded in 2015, the company emerged from the reorganization of several smaller silicon producers and is headquartered in Shanghai. NSIG's offerings include integrated circuit silicon wafers and silicon-on-insulators, essential components in the semiconductor industry. As of the end of 2023, the company boasts an annual production capacity of 13 million wafers and employs approximately 2,400 people. Its major subsidiaries include Zing Semiconductor and Simgui in China, as well as Okmetic in Finland. Additionally, NSIG holds a 9% stake in Soitec, a French company that serves both as a supplier and customer, further integrating its presence in the semiconductor ecosystem.

BelGaN is a manufacturer specializing in semiconductors for the automotive, industrial, and medical sectors. The company focuses on GaN (gallium nitride) semiconductor technologies, which are designed to enhance energy efficiency and support the development of carbon-neutral solutions. By leveraging its manufacturing capabilities, BelGaN aims to innovate its products, contributing to sustainability efforts within these markets.

Rockley Photonics Limited, founded in 2013 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in developing silicon photonics technologies for diverse applications. The company focuses on creating integrated optical modules, sensors, and comprehensive solutions that cater to high-volume and dynamic market sectors. Rockley aims to revolutionize mobile health monitoring and machine vision with its next-generation sensing platforms, while also providing high-speed solutions for data communications. By leveraging its innovative photonic integrated circuits and associated modules, Rockley is positioned to address a wide array of vertical applications, believing that photonics will become as ubiquitous as microelectronics in the future. The company combines hardware with supporting electronics, software, application algorithms, and AI platforms, establishing a robust foundation for future developments across multiple industries.

CHAIN Biotechnology Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in harnessing Clostridium bacteria for various applications. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on advancing fermentation processes through synthetic biology and automation, particularly utilizing Clostridium strains to produce chiral chemicals. These chemicals are incorporated into a range of products, including nutraceuticals, personal healthcare items, pharmaceuticals, and fragrances. Notable developments include 3-hydroxybutyrate and (R)-methyl-3HB, a precursor used in glaucoma treatment. CHAIN Biotechnology also aims to create cost-effective fermentation routes from sugar. In addition to its work in fermentation, the company is exploring microbiome therapeutics, developing novel compounds aimed at treating chronic gut-related diseases using its proprietary drug development platform.

Green Biologics Limited is an industrial biotechnology company based in Abingdon, United Kingdom, specializing in renewable specialty chemicals. The company produces n-butanol, acetone, and C4 derivatives, along with GreenFlame charcoal lighting fluids. These products serve various applications across industries, including paints, coatings, adhesives, personal care, cosmetics, fragrances, food ingredients, health, and household cleaners. Green Biologics aims to become a leading supplier of advanced fermentation technologies that convert biomass into renewable fuels and chemicals. Founded in 2002, the company also maintains pilot, demo, and lab facilities in the United States, along with satellite offices in China, Brazil, and India.

Kotura, Inc. specializes in silicon photonics, focusing on the design, manufacture, and marketing of CMOS optical components that facilitate the integration of optical technologies within the communications sector. The company develops silicon photonic circuits that combine optical and optoelectronic functionalities, offering application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) tailored for various uses, including data center interconnects, computing, and telecommunications. Additionally, Kotura provides custom chip design, fabrication, and packaging services to meet the specific needs of its clients.