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Graphcore Limited, a hardware systems company develops intelligent processing units. It offers IPU-Accelerator cards, which can be plugged into a server to accelerate machine-learning applications; and IPU-Appliance products that provide enhanced performance to deliver inference systems supporting various users or provide faster training. Graphcore Limited was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Bristol, United Kingdom with additional locations in Palo Alto, California; London, United Kingdom; Oslo, Norway; and Beijing, China.

Habana Labs Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in the development of artificial intelligence processors tailored for training deep neural networks and inference deployment in production environments. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional offices in Tel-Aviv, Israel, Gdansk, Poland, and Beijing, China, Habana aims to enhance data center and cloud efficiency. The company’s processors are designed to provide significant improvements in processing performance, cost, and power consumption, facilitating seamless integration into popular AI frameworks. Since becoming a subsidiary of Intel Corporation in 2019, Habana Labs continues to focus on unlocking the full potential of AI through innovative hardware solutions.

Graphcore Limited, a hardware systems company develops intelligent processing units. It offers IPU-Accelerator cards, which can be plugged into a server to accelerate machine-learning applications; and IPU-Appliance products that provide enhanced performance to deliver inference systems supporting various users or provide faster training. Graphcore Limited was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Bristol, United Kingdom with additional locations in Palo Alto, California; London, United Kingdom; Oslo, Norway; and Beijing, China.

Keyssa, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of contactless connectors and wireless semiconductors utilizing millimeter-wave technology for data transfer. The company offers a compact system known as Kiss Connectivity, which facilitates simple, secure, and instantaneous data flow between devices without the need for metal connectors, cables, or traditional wireless networks. This innovative solution enables rapid transmission of large amounts of data and video between devices in close proximity while minimizing battery drain. Keyssa's technology relies on extremely high frequency signals and integrates advanced mechanical design, electromagnetics, materials science, and semiconductor technologies. Founded in 2009 and originally known as WaveConnex, Inc., Keyssa is headquartered in Campbell, California, with additional offices in Oregon, China, South Korea, and Taiwan.

Fungible, Inc. is a technology company that develops hardware and software solutions specifically for cloud data centers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, Fungible aims to enhance data movement through its innovative chip technology, which is characterized by low latency, high throughput, and programmability. The company's offerings include a full-stack infrastructure software that leverages standard components, protocols, and interfaces, focusing on improving the economics, security, and reliability of cloud data centers. With a team that has extensive experience in networking, silicon, and software industries, Fungible is positioned to address the evolving requirements of modern cloud infrastructure.

Valens Semiconductor Ltd. is a manufacturer of semiconductor products that facilitate the transmission of uncompressed high-definition multimedia content across various sectors, including audiovisual, automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Hod Hasharon, Israel, the company specializes in HDBaseT technology, which allows for seamless digital connectivity between HD video sources and remote displays. Its offerings include transmitters and receivers for a range of devices such as DVD players, game consoles, and digital signage, as well as solutions for long-distance transmission over copper or fiber cabling. Valens serves a diverse clientele, including CE/PC equipment manufacturers, systems integrators, and retailers, with applications spanning homes, offices, hotels, and public venues. The company also maintains offices in the United States, Japan, and Hong Kong, reinforcing its global presence in high-speed, reliable multimedia connectivity solutions.

Afero, Inc. offers an Internet of Things Platform-as-a-Service solution aimed at facilitating the development and deployment of connected devices across various industries. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Altos, California, Afero's platform features a secure Bluetooth Smart module, cloud services, mobile applications, and a variety of development tools. This comprehensive architecture allows companies and developers to efficiently prototype and build connected devices, which can be integrated into consumer electronics, appliances, industrial equipment, wearables, medical devices, and more. Afero's technology not only accelerates time-to-market for new products but also simplifies ongoing operations, enabling businesses to gather analytics and manage IoT devices securely and at scale.