Founded in Madrid, Spain in 2014, Wooptix develops innovative imaging technologies. The company specializes in creating three-dimensional modulation of images for enhanced volumetric photography and videography, enabling advanced image post-processing.
Nanoramic Laboratories
Venture Round in 2024
Founded in 2008, Nanoramic Laboratories specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced energy storage solutions. The company designs, manufactures, and licenses Neocarbonix electrodes for rechargeable Li-ion batteries, FastCAP ultracapacitors, and Thermexit thermal interface gap filler pads. Its products are designed to operate under extreme conditions, with applications in electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and industrial sectors.
Princeton NuEnergy
Series A in 2024
Princeton NuEnergy is a startup specializing in recycling lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles and consumer electronics. Utilizing its patented Direct Battery Recycling technology, the company recovers high-quality cathode active materials from spent batteries at low operating costs. This process enables Princeton NuEnergy to offer sustainable solutions for energy storage systems and contribute to waste reduction in the electronics industry.
Graphene Square
Venture Round in 2023
Graphene Square, headquartered in Seoul, Korea, is a pioneering manufacturer specializing in the production and commercialization of graphene material and films. Established as a spin-off from Prof. Byung Hee Hong's research at Seoul National University, the company focuses on developing large-scale chemical vapor deposition (CVD) graphene for use as transparent conductors and in other electronics applications. Graphene Square aims to supply high-quality graphene and equipment globally, contributing to advancements in carbon and 2D materials science and technology.
LC Square
Series B in 2023
LC Square is a technology company that designs and manufactures core components and technologies for micro-LED displays. Their products include signage, TVs, and wearable devices featuring micro-LED displays. The company specializes in providing essential technologies such as damage-free micro LED separation, laser-induced forward transfer, RGB micro LED interposer, and micro LED bonding to facilitate the production of these advanced displays.
OTI Lumionics
Series B in 2022
OTI Lumionics Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2011, specializing in the development of lighting solutions utilizing organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs). The company focuses on innovative product applications, such as transparent displays, under panel sensors, and under display cameras. OTI Lumionics has introduced the aerelight A1 OLED Lamp and a LED desk lamp design that incorporates a wireless charger. Its products leverage proprietary technologies known as HaloTorr and ElektroTorr, aiming to unlock the full potential of OLED technology. The founding team comprises award-winning researchers and engineers from the University of Toronto's Department of Materials Science & Engineering.
ElFys
Venture Round in 2022
ElFys Inc. is a Finnish company founded in 2017, specializing in the manufacture of advanced photodetectors and photodiode technologies. Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, the company emerged to commercialize innovative technologies developed by university researchers, which are protected by patent families. ElFys operates from the Micronova Nanofabrication Center, which offers state-of-the-art CMOS-compatible facilities for research and semi-mass production. The company leverages extensive expertise in silicon photovoltaics and applies related innovations to its photodiode products. Key aspects of its manufacturing process include surface passivation and defect engineering, which are crucial for enhancing the performance and response of their photodiodes. Their products find applications in various fields, including X-ray imaging, spectroscopy, and light sensing.
TriEye Ltd., established in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializes in developing Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) sensing solutions for autonomous vehicles. The company's core business involves creating CMOS-based SWIR sensors that enable clear imaging and accurate depth perception in challenging driving conditions such as darkness, rain, fog, and dust. TriEye's proprietary technology significantly reduces costs compared to existing industry rates while delivering reliable image data, thereby enhancing vehicle safety and autonomy.
Wiliot is a technology company that designs wireless chipsets and battery-free smart tags that connect physical products to digital systems. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Diego, California, it combines semiconductor hardware with cloud services to bring connectivity to everyday items and packaging. Its platform uses radiofrequency energy harvesting to power IoT stickers, eliminating batteries and enabling lightweight tags that can be deployed across supply chains. The approach allows brands to monitor product location, usage, and replenishment, while gathering data on distribution, sales, usage, and recycling. Through battery-free Bluetooth-enabled tags that integrate with cloud services, Wiliot aims to bridge the digital and physical worlds for consumer goods, logistics, and retail applications.
Solid Power
Series A in 2020
Founded in 2011, Solid Power develops solid-state rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles and portable electronics. Its batteries contain no volatile or flammable liquid components, offering high energy density, ultimate safety, and reliability.
Aryballe Technologies, established in 2014 and based in Grenoble, France, specializes in developing innovative sensors and software that mimic the human sense of smell. The company's core products include eNose, O-Cell, NeOse Pro, and Solgel, which use biochemistry, optics, and machine learning to identify, measure, and represent odors. Aryballe's solutions are designed to enhance decision-making in various industries such as food and beverage, cosmetics, and automotive, by aiding in research and development, quality control, manufacturing, and end-user experiences.
Inpria Corporation is a specialized manufacturer based in Corvallis, Oregon, focusing on the design, development, and production of EUV metal oxide photoresists for the semiconductor industry. Founded in 2007, Inpria has established itself as a pioneer in the use of inorganic photoresists and thin films for nanoscale patterning. The company's patented photo-condensed molecular oxides allow for the direct deposition of atomically smooth, dense, and photopatternable metal oxide films from solution. This innovation enhances performance while simplifying processing. Inpria's products are meticulously optimized to meet industry specifications related to resolution, sensitivity, and line width roughness, offering a comprehensive solution that includes photoresists, developers, and ancillary materials to support advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
IVWorks Co., Ltd., established in 2011 and headquartered in Daejeon, South Korea, specializes in manufacturing epitaxial wafer products for the semiconductor industry. These products, made from advanced wide bandgap semiconductor materials, cater to diverse markets such as wireless communications, solar power, LED lighting, power switching, and various consumer and industrial applications. IVWorks is renowned for its technological leadership and commitment to innovation, providing high-quality wafer services that enable chip companies to produce cutting-edge chips for high-tech applications. Additionally, the company collaborates with leading research groups and participates in government-funded programs to develop next-generation compound semiconductor technologies.
Nearfield Instruments
Series B in 2019
Nearfield Instruments B.V. is a company based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, that specializes in the development and manufacture of High-Throughput Scanning Probe Metrology systems for the semiconductor industry. Founded in 2016, Nearfield Instruments focuses on enhancing process control in semiconductor manufacturing by enabling atomic-scale resolution in the analysis of integrated circuits. Their innovative technology allows for detailed scanning of chip surfaces during fabrication, which significantly improves production yields and the functionality of microchips. By offering advanced metrology solutions, Nearfield Instruments contributes to the production of smaller and more efficient electronic devices, marking a notable advancement over traditional metrology methods.
iBeam Materials
Venture Round in 2019
iBeam Materials, Inc. is a company specializing in the development of ion-beam technologies for optoelectronic devices. Founded in 2011 and based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the company manufactures IBAD textured substrates on metal tapes and wafers, as well as crystal-aligned MgO coatings applicable to a wide range of substrates including metal, glass, ceramic, and polymers. These materials are primarily used for the deposition of superconductors, such as copper oxide or iron-based products, and other functional coatings. iBeam Materials focuses on enabling crystalline alignment of films through ion-beam-assisted deposition texturing, allowing clients to produce templates for epitaxial growth of single-crystal films, thus eliminating the need for traditional single-crystal substrates.
Mattrix Technologies
Series A in 2019
Founded in 2018, Mattrix Technologies specializes in developing and manufacturing full-aperture OLET (organic light emitting transistor) displays. Its innovative OLET technology addresses the backplane issue hindering widespread adoption of OLED displays, offering a high aperture ratio and simplified manufacturing process.
Nanophotonica
Venture Round in 2019
NanoPhotonica Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in nanomaterials and production techniques for the display, solar panel, and electronic device industries. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida, with a research lab in Gainesville, the company focuses on enhancing the characteristics of optoelectronic devices. Its innovative materials serve as barriers to moisture and oxygen permeation, thereby preventing the premature degradation of organic material layers and significantly extending the lifespan of electronic devices. Additionally, NanoPhotonica produces QLED displays that deliver pure and vibrant colors, utilizing low-cost, high-throughput production methods that reduce material waste and enable affordable pricing for consumers.
PlayNitride
Series E in 2019
PlayNitride is a Taiwan-based technology company founded in 2014 that focuses on MicroLED display technology and related products. It develops and commercializes its PixeLED display technology for high-resolution, high-contrast MicroLED displays and provides MicroLED modules and panels, supported by research, development, design, production and sales activities. The company operates in Taiwan and aims to deliver high-performance, low-power display solutions.
Dowinsys
Venture Round in 2019
Dowinsys develops and manufactures display component materials. It specializes in thermoforming, film lamination technology, and screen protector technology.
The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Cheongju, Korea.
Solid Power
Series A in 2018
Founded in 2011, Solid Power develops solid-state rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles and portable electronics. Its batteries contain no volatile or flammable liquid components, offering high energy density, ultimate safety, and reliability.
VeriSilicon
Series A in 2018
VeriSilicon, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Plano, Texas, is a semiconductor company specializing in custom silicon solutions and system-on-chip (SoC) turnkey services. It offers a wide range of services, including the design and manufacture of memory chips, and provides licensable digital signal processing cores, Hantro Video IPs, and eDRAM. VeriSilicon caters to diverse industries such as smartphones, media tablets, HDTVs, set-top boxes, and data centers, targeting advanced process technologies like 28nm and FD-SOI. The company's portfolio includes five types of in-house processor IPs and over 1,400 analog and mixed signal IPs and RF IPs, enabling it to deliver comprehensive, customized silicon solutions.
Sila is a battery materials company founded in 2011 and headquartered in California, United States. It specializes in the production of energy-density lithium-ion batteries designed for electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Sila focuses on enhancing energy storage solutions by developing supercharged battery materials that improve performance and longevity. Its products aim to facilitate the mass adoption of affordable, long-range electric vehicles while maintaining high standards of quality control, safety, and cycle life. By collaborating with battery manufacturers, Sila supports commercial cell production, driving innovation and efficiency in the battery technology sector.
Nanolux develops imaging sensors and infrared color night vision technology for cameras and related systems. The company designs and manufactures night vision cameras and electronic device systems used in security, surveillance, and related applications, including in-vehicle and medical imaging. Its technology allows capture of infrared images in complete darkness, enabling data collection without visible illumination. Founded in 2012 and based in Tsukuba, Japan, Nanolux aims to support safe and efficient social infrastructure and medical sectors through unobtrusive imaging solutions.
Aveni, Inc. specializes in advanced metallization technologies for semiconductor and electronic applications, focusing on damascene through silicon vias and MEMS. Founded in 2001 as a spinoff from the Commissariat à l’énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives, the company is based in Massy, France. Aveni's core offerings include Electrografting (eG), a wet electrochemical process that facilitates the growth of high-quality thin films on conducting surfaces, and Chemicalgrafting (cG), designed for non-conductive substrates. Both technologies have been successfully implemented in manufacturing for processes at and below the 14 nm node and for high aspect ratios. Aveni collaborates with various research and development centers and leading global manufacturers, leveraging its expertise in surface science, chemistry, electrochemistry, and materials science to enhance device performance and yield in the semiconductor and renewable energy sectors.
Efinix
Venture Round in 2017
Efinix specializes in programmable silicon solutions. Founded in 2012, the company offers Quantum programmable technology for advanced products in ASIC, ASSP, and FPGA segments. Its products cater to high-volume, low-power, and small form-factor needs, serving applications such as custom logic, compute acceleration, and deep learning.
Nearfield Instruments
Series A in 2017
Nearfield Instruments B.V. is a company based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, that specializes in the development and manufacture of High-Throughput Scanning Probe Metrology systems for the semiconductor industry. Founded in 2016, Nearfield Instruments focuses on enhancing process control in semiconductor manufacturing by enabling atomic-scale resolution in the analysis of integrated circuits. Their innovative technology allows for detailed scanning of chip surfaces during fabrication, which significantly improves production yields and the functionality of microchips. By offering advanced metrology solutions, Nearfield Instruments contributes to the production of smaller and more efficient electronic devices, marking a notable advancement over traditional metrology methods.
Nanophotonica
Series A in 2017
NanoPhotonica Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in nanomaterials and production techniques for the display, solar panel, and electronic device industries. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida, with a research lab in Gainesville, the company focuses on enhancing the characteristics of optoelectronic devices. Its innovative materials serve as barriers to moisture and oxygen permeation, thereby preventing the premature degradation of organic material layers and significantly extending the lifespan of electronic devices. Additionally, NanoPhotonica produces QLED displays that deliver pure and vibrant colors, utilizing low-cost, high-throughput production methods that reduce material waste and enable affordable pricing for consumers.
Inpria Corporation is a specialized manufacturer based in Corvallis, Oregon, focusing on the design, development, and production of EUV metal oxide photoresists for the semiconductor industry. Founded in 2007, Inpria has established itself as a pioneer in the use of inorganic photoresists and thin films for nanoscale patterning. The company's patented photo-condensed molecular oxides allow for the direct deposition of atomically smooth, dense, and photopatternable metal oxide films from solution. This innovation enhances performance while simplifying processing. Inpria's products are meticulously optimized to meet industry specifications related to resolution, sensitivity, and line width roughness, offering a comprehensive solution that includes photoresists, developers, and ancillary materials to support advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
8Cups Inc. specializes in the development of innovative smart cups and water bottles that are compatible with smartphones. The company focuses on leveraging Bluetooth technology to track users' water intake, facilitating the monitoring of hydration levels. By collecting drinking and eating data, 8Cups aims to create a comprehensive platform that assists individuals in establishing healthy hydration habits and supports their dietary goals.
Kazan Networks
Series A in 2016
Kazan Networks Corporation is a developer of computer hardware focused on enterprise storage and networking solutions. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Auburn, California, the company specializes in products such as iSCSI controllers, FC-to-SATA bridges, SAS controllers, and high-performance networking solutions. Kazan Networks offers a Customer Evaluation Kit that allows customers and partners to test the emerging NVMe over Fabrics standard. This fully functioning implementation is designed using FPGA technology to provide an optimal blend of performance and flexibility, facilitating easy plug-and-play connectivity between hosts and SSDs over Ethernet links. As of September 2019, Kazan Networks operates as a subsidiary of Western Digital Corporation.
WELT is a stylish smart belt designed for both fashion and healthcare purposes. It tracks waist size, steps taken, sitting time, and overeating habits, providing personalized health insights via Bluetooth to its accompanying app.
Kateeva specializes in manufacturing inkjet printing equipment for producing organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays. Its technology enables high-volume, large-area production of OLEDs with improved lifetimes and lower costs.
Inpria
Venture Round in 2016
Inpria Corporation is a specialized manufacturer based in Corvallis, Oregon, focusing on the design, development, and production of EUV metal oxide photoresists for the semiconductor industry. Founded in 2007, Inpria has established itself as a pioneer in the use of inorganic photoresists and thin films for nanoscale patterning. The company's patented photo-condensed molecular oxides allow for the direct deposition of atomically smooth, dense, and photopatternable metal oxide films from solution. This innovation enhances performance while simplifying processing. Inpria's products are meticulously optimized to meet industry specifications related to resolution, sensitivity, and line width roughness, offering a comprehensive solution that includes photoresists, developers, and ancillary materials to support advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
SBA Materials
Series D in 2015
SBA Materials, Inc. is a company focused on the development and commercialization of advanced electronic materials specifically for back-end line and packaging applications in semiconductor manufacturing. Founded in 2001 and based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the company specializes in low-k dielectric materials for interlayer dielectric applications, addressing critical needs in the semiconductor industry. Its product portfolio includes uLK22, uLK1X, optical films, and various nano-porous and meso-porous materials. These materials are designed with exceptional surface areas and can be chemically functionalized, enabling a broad range of applications from electronics to optics and sensors. The company operates from a facility within the Science and Technology Park, which houses research and development laboratories, offices, and meeting spaces, fostering innovation and collaboration with local institutions, including the University of New Mexico and Sandia National Laboratories.
Nanosys
Venture Round in 2015
Nanosys, Inc. is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of quantum dot technology aimed at enhancing high-definition viewing experiences across various display applications. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, Nanosys produces Quantum Dot Concentrate materials and Quantum Dot Enhancement films that improve the performance of a wide range of consumer electronics, including televisions, tablets, and smartphones. The company's quantum dots are nanoscale semiconductors that enable displays to achieve greater brightness and a wider color gamut, resulting in more lifelike images. This technology is compatible with various display types, including LED-LCDs, OLEDs, and micro-LEDs. Nanosys has seen significant adoption of its technology, with over 20 million devices shipped in numerous products, thus contributing to advancements in the display industry.
Soft Machines
Private Equity Round in 2014
Soft Machines is a semiconductor company focusing on co-developing VISC architecture-based processor and SoC products for all major performance computing platforms.
The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Santa Clara, California.
Kateeva specializes in manufacturing inkjet printing equipment for producing organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays. Its technology enables high-volume, large-area production of OLEDs with improved lifetimes and lower costs.
SBA Materials
Series C in 2014
SBA Materials, Inc. is a company focused on the development and commercialization of advanced electronic materials specifically for back-end line and packaging applications in semiconductor manufacturing. Founded in 2001 and based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the company specializes in low-k dielectric materials for interlayer dielectric applications, addressing critical needs in the semiconductor industry. Its product portfolio includes uLK22, uLK1X, optical films, and various nano-porous and meso-porous materials. These materials are designed with exceptional surface areas and can be chemically functionalized, enabling a broad range of applications from electronics to optics and sensors. The company operates from a facility within the Science and Technology Park, which houses research and development laboratories, offices, and meeting spaces, fostering innovation and collaboration with local institutions, including the University of New Mexico and Sandia National Laboratories.
Inpria
Venture Round in 2014
Inpria Corporation is a specialized manufacturer based in Corvallis, Oregon, focusing on the design, development, and production of EUV metal oxide photoresists for the semiconductor industry. Founded in 2007, Inpria has established itself as a pioneer in the use of inorganic photoresists and thin films for nanoscale patterning. The company's patented photo-condensed molecular oxides allow for the direct deposition of atomically smooth, dense, and photopatternable metal oxide films from solution. This innovation enhances performance while simplifying processing. Inpria's products are meticulously optimized to meet industry specifications related to resolution, sensitivity, and line width roughness, offering a comprehensive solution that includes photoresists, developers, and ancillary materials to support advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
Novasentis
Series B in 2014
Novasentis, Inc. is a company that designs and develops advanced electro-mechanical polymer actuator and sensor technology. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, with additional locations in Pennsylvania, Japan, and Korea, Novasentis specializes in creating ultra-thin, flexible haptic actuators and sensors. These innovations are integral to a variety of applications, including keyboards, smartphones, wearable devices, gaming devices, and home appliances. The company's technology enables enhanced sensory interaction, allowing devices to deliver tactile feedback and sound effects that create engaging user experiences. By bridging the gap between consumer electronics and sensory interaction, Novasentis facilitates deeper physical and emotional connections between users and their devices. In June 2019, Novasentis became a subsidiary of KEMET Electronics Corporation.
Cambrios Technologies
Venture Round in 2014
Cambrios Technologies Corporation is a manufacturer of innovative electronic materials specializing in silver nanowire-based electrodes. Founded in 2002 and originally named Semzyme, Inc., the company rebranded in August 2004. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Japan and Taiwan, Cambrios develops products such as ClearOhm, which are transparent conductive coatings that can be applied to various substrates for multiple applications. These include touch screens, liquid crystal displays, e-paper, OLED devices, and lighting, as well as thin film photovoltaics like organic photovoltaics and printed organic solar cells. Cambrios's technology enables simplified manufacturing processes and enhances the performance of next-generation consumer devices.
Inpria
Venture Round in 2014
Inpria Corporation is a specialized manufacturer based in Corvallis, Oregon, focusing on the design, development, and production of EUV metal oxide photoresists for the semiconductor industry. Founded in 2007, Inpria has established itself as a pioneer in the use of inorganic photoresists and thin films for nanoscale patterning. The company's patented photo-condensed molecular oxides allow for the direct deposition of atomically smooth, dense, and photopatternable metal oxide films from solution. This innovation enhances performance while simplifying processing. Inpria's products are meticulously optimized to meet industry specifications related to resolution, sensitivity, and line width roughness, offering a comprehensive solution that includes photoresists, developers, and ancillary materials to support advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
XG Sciences
Venture Round in 2014
XG Sciences, Inc. is a manufacturer of graphene nanoplatelets based in Lansing, Michigan. The company produces and sells its xGnP brand of graphene nanoplatelets, which are specialized carbon nanoparticles available in various sizes and thicknesses. These materials are utilized in a wide range of applications, including automotive, aerospace, medical, electronics, and energy storage. XG Sciences offers bulk materials for use in polymeric and metallic composites, coatings, and concrete additives, as well as formulated dispersions for conductive applications in printing and coating. Additionally, the company develops energy storage materials for lithium-ion and lead-carbon batteries and provides thermal management solutions, including thermal interface materials. Founded in 2006, XG Sciences operates a manufacturing plant with significant production capacity and collaborates with various research organizations, commercial entities, and development partners globally.
Carbon Design Systems
Venture Round in 2012
Carbon Design Systems, Inc. is a provider of virtual prototype solutions specifically designed for the development and validation of system-on-chip (SoC) designs. Founded in 2002 and based in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products, including Carbon SoC Designer Plus, which facilitates the creation, execution, and analysis of virtual system platforms. Another key offering is Carbon Model Studio, which automates the generation and validation of hardware-accurate software models. Additionally, Carbon Performance Analysis Kits (CPAK) provide pre-built virtual reference platforms for critical performance elements such as processors and memory controllers. The company also supports performance optimization, system validation, and software execution, along with consulting, training, and integration services. Carbon Design Systems caters to systems, semiconductor, and intellectual property companies in sectors like wireless, networking, and consumer electronics, delivering essential tools for architectural analysis and pre-silicon validation.
Synos Technology
Venture Round in 2012
Synos Technology is the first company dedicated exclusively to the design & manufacture of high throughput ALD
for large & flexible substrate, and is the technology’s acknowledged leader
Since its founding in 2008, Synos has focused on improving ALD processes, observing that most ALD processing
problems originate from the inefficiency in gas-solid reaction
Synos has developed a unique remote plasma technology to deposit advantageous ALD films at extremely low
temperature for use in flexible OLED encapsulation application
In August 2008, Synos was incorporated and many key patents were filed
In September 2009, Synos Display, LLC was launched and the SEALCap™ solutions were being developed for
OLED encapsulation application
November 2009 – JDP with SAINT (SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology)
November 2012 – 3 patents granted and 45 patents pending in US
Cambrios Technologies
Series D in 2012
Cambrios Technologies Corporation is a manufacturer of innovative electronic materials specializing in silver nanowire-based electrodes. Founded in 2002 and originally named Semzyme, Inc., the company rebranded in August 2004. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Japan and Taiwan, Cambrios develops products such as ClearOhm, which are transparent conductive coatings that can be applied to various substrates for multiple applications. These include touch screens, liquid crystal displays, e-paper, OLED devices, and lighting, as well as thin film photovoltaics like organic photovoltaics and printed organic solar cells. Cambrios's technology enables simplified manufacturing processes and enhances the performance of next-generation consumer devices.
Novaled
Venture Round in 2011
Novaled AG is a leading technology provider specializing in organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technologies. Founded in March 2003 and headquartered in Dresden, Germany, the company develops high-efficiency, long-lifetime OLED structures, leveraging its expertise in synthetic and analytical chemistry. Novaled offers comprehensive solutions for the organic electronic markets, including customized OLED products and services used in various applications, such as televisions and mobile phones. The company has established long-term partnerships with major players in the OLED industry and holds a robust intellectual property portfolio, with over 500 patents granted or pending. Additionally, Novaled has branch offices in Asia to support its global operations.
nLIGHT designs, manufactures, and markets fiber lasers and related laser systems for industrial, microfabrication, medical, and defense applications. The company operates in two segments: Laser Products, which includes semiconductor lasers and fiber lasers, and Advanced Development, which derives revenue from research and development contracts. It also produces optical fiber products. nLIGHT serves original equipment manufacturers primarily through a direct sales force in the United States, China, South Korea, and Finland, complemented by independent sales representatives and distributors in Asia and Europe. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, the company was founded in 2000. Its products and technologies address a range of end markets, including industrial technology, microfabrication, aerospace and defense, and medical, with a focus on diode and fiber laser platforms.
Tilera Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company based in San Jose, California, with additional locations in Westborough, Massachusetts, and Beijing, China. Founded in 2004, Tilera specializes in designing multicore embedded processors tailored for networking, digital multimedia, and wireless infrastructure markets. The company's product portfolio includes the TILEPro multicore processor, which is designed to deliver high-performance computing for various embedded applications such as networking, wireless infrastructure, and digital multimedia processing. Additionally, Tilera offers a multicore development environment for programming solutions and TILExpress PCIe production cards.
LensVector
Series C in 2010
LensVector, Inc. is a developer of advanced optical technologies specializing in solid-state autofocus devices and camera lenses. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company designs miniature lenses for various applications, including mobile phone cameras, Webcams, barcode readers, and video conferencing. LensVector's innovative liquid crystal-based optics enable the shaping, steering, and focusing of light without mechanical movement, allowing manufacturers to incorporate features like autofocus and auto macro functionality without increasing the size or cost of their camera systems. This technology is also applicable in fields such as life sciences and LED illumination, offering versatile solutions for a range of industries.
Quellan, Inc. is a designer and developer of analog signal processing and radio frequency noise cancellation integrated circuits (IC) based in Santa Clara, California. Founded in 2001, the company specializes in creating innovative solutions for various markets, including automotive, computing, data centers, storage, consumer electronics, and wireless applications. Quellan's product offerings include noise cancellers that detect and counteract unwanted noise in signal paths, system developer kits for mobile television and GPS, quad and single lane extenders for maintaining analog signal integrity in data center equipment, as well as evaluation boards, cable modules, and active cables. These products are utilized in a range of applications, such as active cables, linecards, backplanes, and mobile television systems. As of 2009, Quellan operates as a subsidiary of Intersil Corp.
SiGe Semiconductor
Venture Round in 2007
SiGe Semiconductor, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the design and production of radio frequency (RF) integrated circuits and multi-chip modules tailored for the wireless consumer electronics market. The company provides a range of products, including wireless LAN front end modules, dual band front end modules, and discrete power amplifiers, along with WiMAX power amplifiers, transceivers, GPS radio integrated circuits, GPS receivers, and Bluetooth power amplifiers. SiGe Semiconductor distributes its RF solutions through a network of distributors, serving various applications in computing, home entertainment, and mobile devices across regions such as Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America.
Beceem Communications
Series D in 2007
Beceem Communications is a fabless semiconductor company that focuses on providing innovative solutions for the WiMAX marketplace. It specializes in developing baseband and radio frequency (RF) integrated circuits, along with reference designs and software solutions, aimed at facilitating the integration of 4G technology into various mobile broadband devices. Since its inception, Beceem has established itself as a leader in the industry, being the first to introduce a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005, followed by the launch of the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. Their products support a wide range of end-user devices, including dongles, modems, gateways, mobile routers, and smartphones, contributing to advancements in mobile communications technology.
Alereon
Venture Round in 2006
Alereon, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in the development and marketing of ultra wideband (UWB) wireless chipsets. Founded in 2003, Alereon's innovative products aim to simplify networking by facilitating wireless connections among personal computers, consumer electronics, and mobile devices, thereby eliminating the need for physical cables. The company’s offerings include the AL5100 RF transceiver, which integrates multiple sensitive components and supports a single-ended connection to antennas, and the AL5350 MAC/BBP, which combines digital and mixed signal circuitry for WiMedia UWB systems. Additionally, Alereon provides pre-built evaluation kits for demonstration and prototyping, Ethernet cable replacement kits, and wireless USB adapter kits. Its technology serves various applications across consumer electronics, medical sectors, and military and public safety domains.
Intellon Corporation
Venture Round in 2006
Intellon Corporation, a fabless semiconductor company, engages in the design, develop, manufacture, and marketing of integrated circuits (ICs) for powerline communications or high-speed communications over existing electrical wiring in the United States and internationally. They provides HomePlug-based ICs for home networking, networked entertainment, broadband over powerline access, ethernet-over-coax, smart grid management, and other commercial applications. The HomePlug-based ICs provide connectivity between broadband modems or routers and personal computers, set-top boxes, gaming consoles, and other electronic products within a home; and monitors electrical distribution system, as well as helps in distributing Internet, video-on-demand, and other services.
SiliconSystems
Series C in 2006
SiliconSystems is the world leader in industrial-grade solid-state storage
solutions engineered exclusively for the high performance, high reliability,
multi-year product lifecycle requirements of the Enterprise System OEM market.
The company's patented and patent-pending SiliconDrive(TM) technology meets
the rigorous demands of applications in the netcom, military, industrial,
interactive kiosk and medical markets. SiliconSystems is based in Aliso
Viejo, California.
Inphi Corporation is a provider of high-speed analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, primarily serving the communications, data center, and computing markets in the United States. The company specializes in products that enhance data transmission capabilities, including amplifiers, encoders, multiplexers, and clock recovery devices, operating at speeds up to 100 Gbps. These solutions are integral to the functionality of servers, routers, switches, and storage systems, addressing bandwidth bottlenecks and optimizing throughput while minimizing latency. Inphi collaborates with system vendors to create proprietary simulation models that predict performance prior to semiconductor fabrication. The company's extensive product line also supports applications in test and measurement equipment and military radar systems. Inphi sells its products directly to original equipment manufacturers and indirectly through module manufacturers and original design manufacturers. Founded in 2000 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Inphi was previously known as TCom Communications, Inc. before rebranding in 2001.
Advanced Analogic Technologies
Venture Round in 2004
Advanced Analogic Technologies Incorporated (AATI), or AnalogicTech, develops advanced semiconductor system solutions that play a key role in the continuing evolution of feature-rich, energy efficient electronic devices. The company focuses on addressing the application-specific power management needs of consumer devices such as mobile handsets, digital cameras, tablets, notebooks, TV and LCD displays, as well as devices in a broad range of industrial, medical and telecom applications. AATI also licenses device, process, package, and application-related technologies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, AATI has design centers in Santa Clara and Shanghai, and Asia-based operations and logistics.