Samsung Ventures, established in 1999, is a corporate venture capital arm of Samsung Electronics, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The firm invests globally in emerging technology companies, with a focus on semiconductors, mobile services, internet, software, security, enterprise solutions, bioengineering, and medical sectors. Its investment portfolio spans early-stage startups to pre-IPO companies, with an annual investment budget of $250 million and over $1.8 billion under management. Samsung Ventures operates from key innovation hubs worldwide, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, London, Tel Aviv, Bangalore, Tokyo, and Beijing, to identify and support pioneering startups in areas such as AI, robotics, augmented/virtual reality, and digital health.
Managing Director and Head of Samsung Ventures America, East Coast
Jinho Park
Investment Director
Wookyoung Park
Investment Director
Junho Yang
Investment Director
Chanwoo Yang
Investment Director
Il Seok Yoon
Chief Investment Officer
Jisu Yoon
Investment Director
Sung Eun Sarah Kim
Investment Director
Past deals in Semiconductor
Nanoramic Laboratories
Venture Round in 2024
Nanoramic Laboratories is a Boston-based company focused on developing advanced energy storage technologies and materials. It specializes in designing, manufacturing, and licensing Neocarbonix electrodes for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, as well as producing FastCAP ultracapacitors, which utilize nanocarbon-based electrodes for enhanced performance. The company also offers Thermexit, a line of high-performance thermal interface gap filler pads. Originating from research funded by NASA, the Department of Energy, and the Department of Defense, Nanoramic's innovations aim to revolutionize industries such as electric vehicle batteries and consumer electronics. Established in 2008 and formerly known as FastCAP Systems Corporation, Nanoramic continues to expand its product offerings, which include ultracapacitors capable of operating in extreme temperatures and various energy storage solutions tailored to meet market demands.
Graphene Square
Venture Round in 2023
Graphene Square is a leader in the commercialization of graphene materials and films, primarily focusing on their application as transparent conductors in electronics. Founded as a spin-off from the research of Professor Byung Hee Hong at Seoul National University, the company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Graphene Square specializes in the large-scale production of chemical vapor deposition (CVD) graphene, catering to commercial and industrial markets. Its commitment lies in providing high-quality graphene and equipment globally, supporting the ongoing development of carbon and 2D materials. Through its innovative approaches, Graphene Square aims to advance science and technology for a sustainable future.
d-Matrix
Series B in 2023
D-Matrix is a technology company focused on developing a computing platform aimed at enhancing artificial intelligence inferencing workloads in data centers. The company is dedicated to creating an innovative, brain-inspired AI compute engine that addresses a wide range of inferencing tasks within the growing cloud and edge infrastructure markets. By employing an in-memory computing approach, D-Matrix seeks to improve the efficiency of memory-compute integration through advanced mixed-signal and digital signal processing techniques. This platform is particularly designed to support generative artificial intelligence applications and large language models, thereby providing clients with enhanced computational capabilities.
Lumotive
Venture Round in 2023
Lumotive LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Bellevue, Washington, specializes in developing solid-state lidar systems utilizing liquid crystal metasurface (LCM) technology for autonomous vehicles and other applications. The company’s optical semiconductor solutions, including the Light Control Metasurface beam steering chips, enhance sensing and perception capabilities across various industries such as consumer electronics, robotics, and industrial automation. These chips facilitate precise control of light, allowing for improved performance in sensing and imaging tasks while being compact and easy to integrate. Lumotive’s innovative technology aims to simplify lidar systems, making them more cost-effective and reliable, thereby supporting mass adoption in the automotive and other sectors. The company was previously known as Holosense Technologies, LLC before rebranding in September 2018.
ElFys
Venture Round in 2022
ElFys Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Espoo, Finland, specializes in the manufacturing of advanced photodetectors and photodiode technologies. These products are utilized in various applications, including X-ray imaging, spectroscopy, and light sensing. The company emerged to commercialize innovative photodetector technologies developed by university researchers, with its intellectual property protected by multiple patent families. ElFys operates within the state-of-the-art Micronova Nanofabrication Center, which spans 2,600 square meters and is equipped for both research and semi-mass production. The company's partnerships bring extensive expertise in silicon photovoltaics, enabling the application of advancements from solar cell technology to their photodiodes. Key aspects of their manufacturing process include surface passivation and defect engineering, which are critical for enhancing the performance of their photodiodes.
Lumotive
Venture Round in 2022
Lumotive LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Bellevue, Washington, specializes in developing solid-state lidar systems utilizing liquid crystal metasurface (LCM) technology for autonomous vehicles and other applications. The company’s optical semiconductor solutions, including the Light Control Metasurface beam steering chips, enhance sensing and perception capabilities across various industries such as consumer electronics, robotics, and industrial automation. These chips facilitate precise control of light, allowing for improved performance in sensing and imaging tasks while being compact and easy to integrate. Lumotive’s innovative technology aims to simplify lidar systems, making them more cost-effective and reliable, thereby supporting mass adoption in the automotive and other sectors. The company was previously known as Holosense Technologies, LLC before rebranding in September 2018.
NeuReality
Series A in 2022
NeuReality is a semiconductor start-up focused on creating AI-as-a-service infrastructure to meet the demands of AI deployment across cloud, edge, and fog systems. The company specializes in purpose-built AI-centric architecture, offering a server-on-chip solution that reconfigures inference technologies like computer vision, natural language processing, and recommendation engines. This innovative approach simplifies the implementation of these technologies for companies that may lack extensive technical expertise. By replacing traditional CPU-centric models with its advanced architecture, NeuReality enables clients to reduce both costs and energy consumption, making AI more accessible and efficient for a broader range of users.
Wiliot
Series C in 2021
Wiliot Ltd., founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Diego, California, is a semiconductor company focused on developing innovative wireless chipsets for mobile computing. The company aims to enhance connectivity and intelligence in everyday products and packaging, integrating previously disconnected items into the Internet of Things. Wiliot's technology features a unique combination of cloud services and self-powered IoT stickers, which harvest energy from radiofrequency signals. This groundbreaking approach is utilized by major brands in the food and pharmaceutical industries, transforming the way products are manufactured, distributed, utilized, and recycled. Through its solutions, Wiliot enables clients to track their products, understand user interactions, and manage inventory efficiently.
Inpria
Series C in 2020
Inpria Corporation is a company based in Corvallis, Oregon, that specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of EUV metal oxide photoresists for the semiconductor industry. Founded in 2007, Inpria is recognized for its innovative approach to extending semiconductor lithography through inorganic photoresists and thin films for nanoscale patterning. The company's patented photo-condensed molecular oxides allow for the direct deposition of atomically smooth and dense metal oxide films from solution, which can be photopatterned for advanced applications. Inpria's photoresists are meticulously designed to meet rigorous industry specifications, addressing key factors such as resolution, sensitivity, and line width roughness, while integrating seamlessly into manufacturing processes. This holistic approach provides customers with a comprehensive solution that includes photoresists, developers, and related materials.
IVWorks
Series B in 2019
IVWorks Co., Ltd., founded in 2011 and based in Daejeon, South Korea, specializes in manufacturing advanced wide bandgap semiconductor epitaxial wafer products for the semiconductor industry. The company serves diverse markets, including wireless communications, solar power, LED lighting, and power switching, as well as various consumer and industrial applications. Recognized as a high-tech innovator in the compound semiconductor field, IVWorks combines its technology leadership with a commitment to innovation, providing unique services and products essential for producing chips used in a wide array of advanced applications. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, IVWorks collaborates with leading research and development groups and participates in major government-funded programs aimed at advancing next-generation technologies that leverage the benefits of compound semiconductors alongside traditional silicon solutions.
Nearfield Instruments
Series B in 2019
Nearfield Instruments B.V., founded in 2016 and based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, specializes in the development and manufacture of High-Throughput Scanning Probe Metrology systems tailored for advanced integrated circuit metrology. The company’s technology employs atomic-scale probes to scan and analyze the surfaces of semiconductor samples, facilitating atomic-scale resolution during the fabrication process. This innovative approach enhances process control in semiconductor manufacturing, leading to improved production yields and functionality of microchips. By supporting the advancement of smaller and more efficient electronic devices, Nearfield Instruments plays a crucial role in the evolution of the semiconductor industry.
iBeam Materials
Venture Round in 2019
iBeam Materials, Inc. specializes in the development of ion-beam alignment 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 on various substrates including metal, glass, ceramics, and polymers. These products are essential for the deposition of superconductors, such as copper oxide and iron-based materials, as well as other functional coatings. iBeam Materials employs ion-beam-assisted deposition texturing to achieve crystalline alignment in films, allowing clients to utilize these advanced materials for the epitaxial growth of single-crystal films without the need for traditional single-crystal substrates.
Sense Photonics
Series A in 2019
Sense Photonics, Inc. specializes in developing advanced light detection and ranging (LiDAR) solutions for various applications, including autonomous vehicles, drones, and industrial automation. Founded in 2016 and based in Durham, North Carolina, the company offers solid-state LiDAR sensors that utilize proprietary laser arrays and modular architectures to create high-performance, reliable 3D maps of surroundings in diverse conditions. Their technology is distinguished by its lack of moving parts, which enhances durability and lowers maintenance needs. With over 200 patents, Sense Photonics aims to meet the demanding performance and cost requirements of the automotive and industrial sectors, facilitating advancements in both assisted and autonomous driving technologies.
Mattrix Technologies
Series A in 2019
Mattrix Technologies Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Gainesville, Florida, specializes in the development and manufacturing of full-aperture organic light emitting transistor (OLET) displays. The company offers a unique pixel architecture that integrates the drive transistor, storage capacitor, and light-emitting layers into a vertically stacked, transparent configuration. This innovative approach addresses the limitations of traditional OLED backplane technology, facilitating the production of large-area displays at a reduced cost and simplifying the manufacturing process. By providing a high aperture ratio and bottom emission capabilities, Mattrix Technologies aims to enhance the performance and adoption of emissive display technologies.
PlayNitride
Series E in 2019
PlayNitride Inc. is a Taiwanese company specializing in the research, development, design, and manufacture of MicroLED products and solutions. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Tainan City, the company utilizes its proprietary PixeLED display technology to deliver high-performance displays characterized by superior resolution, contrast ratio, aperture ratio, rapid response times, and low power consumption. In addition to MicroLED displays, PlayNitride produces UV LED curing systems, offering various cooling options and providing comprehensive design services across mechanical, optical, electrical, and thermal domains. The company also markets the PLAYBEACON series, which integrates LED devices with iBeacon functionality. With operations primarily in Taiwan and additional presence in Korea and other regions, PlayNitride focuses on advancing display technology and developing innovative solutions for various applications.
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.
CNEX Labs
Series D in 2018
CNEX Labs, Inc. is a developer of semiconductor storage solutions, specializing in NVMe PCIe SSD controller ASICs that support LightNVM/Open-Channel operations. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company also has offices in Copenhagen, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Tokyo. CNEX's products are designed for cloud, hyperscale, and enterprise data centers, offering high performance, low and predictable latency, and flexibility for software-defined storage. The controllers facilitate enhanced capabilities in big data computing and analytics, allowing customers to create differentiated SSD solutions across various form factors such as M.2, U.2, and EDSFF. By partnering with solid-state storage manufacturers and systems customers, CNEX Labs aims to drive innovation in storage technologies necessary for modern data demands.
SiFive
Series C in 2018
SiFive, Inc. is a semiconductor company that specializes in designing and manufacturing chips, particularly focusing on RISC-V architecture. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in locations such as Oregon, Texas, India, Taiwan, and France, SiFive provides a range of products including multi-core application processors, embedded microcontrollers, and system-on-chip solutions tailored for various applications such as IoT and wearables. The company emphasizes the use of open-source technology to enable faster and more cost-effective hardware development. By offering software development kits, toolchains, and customized silicon products, SiFive aims to democratize access to advanced semiconductor solutions, accelerating innovation for businesses of all sizes.
Aveni
Series B in 2017
Aveni, Inc. specializes in advanced metallization technologies for semiconductor, MEMS, and renewable energy applications. The company offers two primary processes: Electrografting (eG), which is a wet electrochemical method that facilitates the growth of high-quality thin films on conducting surfaces, and Chemicalgrafting (cG), designed for non-conductive substrates. Both technologies have been effectively implemented in manufacturing, demonstrating capabilities at and below the 14 nm technology node and accommodating high aspect ratios. Founded in 2001 as a spinoff from the Commissariat à l’énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives, Aveni has established partnerships with various research and development centers and leading global manufacturers. Headquartered in Massy, France, the company boasts a skilled team of scientists and engineers with expertise in surface science, chemistry, electrochemistry, physics, materials science, and semiconductors.
Reno Sub Systems
Series C in 2017
Reno Sub-Systems, to our longtime semiconductor friends, colleagues and customers around the world. The founding of Reno has been a very gratifying challenge which has brought together many of the best and brightest minds in the field of Semiconductor Process Equipment Instrumentation. At a time when industry consolidation and the tightening of venture capital poses a serious threat to new business formation, the founders of Reno have demonstrated the incredible power of inventing world-class technologies to enable next generation processes. With three brand new and highly disruptive technologies, we are creating a paradigm shift in the industry. At Reno, we believe there is unlimited potential for new discoveries and innovative thinking. As we move forward into the 450mm era, Reno stands at the summit of semiconductor process control equipment technology, ready to set the standards for product performance, worldwide customer support and customer satisfaction.
Efinix
Venture Round in 2017
Efinix, Inc. is a developer of programmable logic devices and cores, specializing in innovative silicon design solutions for various industries. Founded in 2012 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company offers Quantum programmable technology that enhances the performance and efficiency of ASIC, ASSP, and FPGA products. Efinix's offerings include mask programmable memory for consumer electronics and a range of development tools aimed at optimizing return on investment for silicon design companies. Their products are specifically designed to meet the demands of high-volume, low-power applications, and small form-factor requirements, making them suitable for custom logic, compute acceleration, and deep learning tasks. Through joint development initiatives focused on infrastructure and advanced silicon processes, Efinix continues to solidify its position as a leader in the programmable technology sector.
Nearfield Instruments
Series A in 2017
Nearfield Instruments B.V., founded in 2016 and based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, specializes in the development and manufacture of High-Throughput Scanning Probe Metrology systems tailored for advanced integrated circuit metrology. The company’s technology employs atomic-scale probes to scan and analyze the surfaces of semiconductor samples, facilitating atomic-scale resolution during the fabrication process. This innovative approach enhances process control in semiconductor manufacturing, leading to improved production yields and functionality of microchips. By supporting the advancement of smaller and more efficient electronic devices, Nearfield Instruments plays a crucial role in the evolution of the semiconductor industry.
StoreDot
Series C in 2017
StoreDot Ltd. is an innovative battery developer based in Ramat-Gan, Israel, founded in 2012. The company specializes in creating extreme-fast charging (XFC) batteries for electric vehicles and other applications. Its technology utilizes proprietary nano-materials combined with organic and inorganic compounds to enhance electro-chemical properties, allowing for rapid charging capabilities. StoreDot's approach is inspired by nature and aims to replace traditional materials with advanced alternatives that offer improved physical, chemical, electrical, and optical properties. The company leverages artificial intelligence algorithms to optimize battery performance, catering to the growing demands of electric vehicles and mobile devices. With a strong team of scientists and engineering experts, StoreDot is positioned to lead advancements in battery technology and materials innovation across various industries.
Exnodes
Seed Round in 2016
Exnodes Inc. designs and develops advanced computational imaging and machine learning technologies aimed at detecting, identifying, and analyzing nanoscale defects in semiconductor fabrication. Founded in 2014 and based in Fremont, California, the company specializes in modern sensors, optics, and high-speed digital processing. Its innovative approach utilizes computational parallel inspection (CPI) to achieve an 8.9 nanometer sensitivity breakthrough with visible light, allowing for efficient unpatterned wafer inspection without the limitations of traditional methods. This technology enables the rapid detection of defects at a rate of 120 wafers per hour, significantly improving fabrication yields while conserving resources. Exnodes collaborates with leading semiconductor companies and innovators to enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of nanoscale defect detection in the industry.
Kyulux
Series A in 2016
Kyulux, Inc. is a Japanese company specializing in the research and development of organic electroluminescent materials for organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays and lighting solutions. Founded in 2015 and based in Fukuoka, Kyulux is a leader in the advancement of thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) technology, which enhances the efficiency of OLED emission. The company offers innovative products, including its proprietary Hyperfluorescence solution, which combines TADF and fluorescence emitters. This technology enables manufacturers in the display and lighting industries to produce cost-effective, durable, and efficient OLED solutions without relying on rare metals. With a significant intellectual property portfolio developed at Kyushu University and in collaboration with industrial partners, Kyulux is positioned at the forefront of the OLED technology market.
Inpria
Venture Round in 2016
Inpria Corporation is a company based in Corvallis, Oregon, that specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of EUV metal oxide photoresists for the semiconductor industry. Founded in 2007, Inpria is recognized for its innovative approach to extending semiconductor lithography through inorganic photoresists and thin films for nanoscale patterning. The company's patented photo-condensed molecular oxides allow for the direct deposition of atomically smooth and dense metal oxide films from solution, which can be photopatterned for advanced applications. Inpria's photoresists are meticulously designed to meet rigorous industry specifications, addressing key factors such as resolution, sensitivity, and line width roughness, while integrating seamlessly into manufacturing processes. This holistic approach provides customers with a comprehensive solution that includes photoresists, developers, and related materials.
SBA Materials
Series D in 2015
SBA Materials, Inc. specializes in the development and commercialization of advanced electronic materials tailored for the semiconductor manufacturing industry, particularly in back-end of line and packaging applications. Founded in 2001 and based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the company focuses on low-k dielectric materials for interlayer dielectric applications, addressing significant needs in the sector. Its product offerings include uLK22, uLK1X, and various optical films, along with nano-porous and meso-porous materials. These materials can be utilized in diverse forms such as thin films, powders, and fibers, and can be chemically functionalized for applications in electronics, optics, sensors, and catalysts. The company operates from a facility at the Science and Technology Park, which features R&D laboratories and is strategically located near the University of New Mexico and the Sandia National Laboratories Materials Research Center. SBA Materials aims to enhance the performance of electronic devices while reducing power consumption, thereby supporting manufacturers in producing more efficient logic chips.
TeraView
Venture Round in 2015
TeraView Limited specializes in the development and provision of terahertz instruments that generate, detect, and manipulate terahertz radiation for material characterization. Based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, TeraView offers a variety of products, including imaging modules, spectroscopy modules, large area scanning systems, medical imaging probes, explosives detection systems, and time domain reflectometry systems for semiconductor fault analysis. The technology is renowned for its non-invasive and non-destructive capabilities, making it suitable for applications such as semiconductor packaging inspection, pharmaceutical research, and non-destructive testing. TeraView also provides services like pharmaceutical contract terahertz analysis and application support. The company, which originated from the Toshiba Cambridge Research Laboratory, serves clients across Europe, North America, and the Far East, facilitating advancements in sectors such as medical imaging and industrial inspection.
StoreDot
Series B in 2015
StoreDot Ltd. is an innovative battery developer based in Ramat-Gan, Israel, founded in 2012. The company specializes in creating extreme-fast charging (XFC) batteries for electric vehicles and other applications. Its technology utilizes proprietary nano-materials combined with organic and inorganic compounds to enhance electro-chemical properties, allowing for rapid charging capabilities. StoreDot's approach is inspired by nature and aims to replace traditional materials with advanced alternatives that offer improved physical, chemical, electrical, and optical properties. The company leverages artificial intelligence algorithms to optimize battery performance, catering to the growing demands of electric vehicles and mobile devices. With a strong team of scientists and engineering experts, StoreDot is positioned to lead advancements in battery technology and materials innovation across various industries.
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.
SBA Materials
Series C in 2014
SBA Materials, Inc. specializes in the development and commercialization of advanced electronic materials tailored for the semiconductor manufacturing industry, particularly in back-end of line and packaging applications. Founded in 2001 and based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the company focuses on low-k dielectric materials for interlayer dielectric applications, addressing significant needs in the sector. Its product offerings include uLK22, uLK1X, and various optical films, along with nano-porous and meso-porous materials. These materials can be utilized in diverse forms such as thin films, powders, and fibers, and can be chemically functionalized for applications in electronics, optics, sensors, and catalysts. The company operates from a facility at the Science and Technology Park, which features R&D laboratories and is strategically located near the University of New Mexico and the Sandia National Laboratories Materials Research Center. SBA Materials aims to enhance the performance of electronic devices while reducing power consumption, thereby supporting manufacturers in producing more efficient logic chips.
Inpria
Venture Round in 2014
Inpria Corporation is a company based in Corvallis, Oregon, that specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of EUV metal oxide photoresists for the semiconductor industry. Founded in 2007, Inpria is recognized for its innovative approach to extending semiconductor lithography through inorganic photoresists and thin films for nanoscale patterning. The company's patented photo-condensed molecular oxides allow for the direct deposition of atomically smooth and dense metal oxide films from solution, which can be photopatterned for advanced applications. Inpria's photoresists are meticulously designed to meet rigorous industry specifications, addressing key factors such as resolution, sensitivity, and line width roughness, while integrating seamlessly into manufacturing processes. This holistic approach provides customers with a comprehensive solution that includes photoresists, developers, and related materials.
Cambrios Technologies
Venture Round in 2014
Cambrios Technologies Corporation specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced electronic materials, particularly electrodes made from silver nanowires. These materials simplify the manufacturing processes for electronic devices while enhancing their performance. The company's flagship product, ClearOhm, consists of silver nanowire coating materials that create transparent conducting layers on various substrates. This technology is applicable to a wide range of products, including touch screens, liquid crystal displays, e-paper, organic light-emitting diodes (OLED), and thin film photovoltaics. Founded in 2002 as Semzyme, Inc., the company rebranded to Cambrios Technologies Corporation in 2004 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Japan and Taiwan. Cambrios aims to leverage its nanostructured materials to improve the efficiency and capabilities of next-generation consumer devices.
CNEX Labs
Series A in 2014
CNEX Labs, Inc. is a developer of semiconductor storage solutions, specializing in NVMe PCIe SSD controller ASICs that support LightNVM/Open-Channel operations. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company also has offices in Copenhagen, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Tokyo. CNEX's products are designed for cloud, hyperscale, and enterprise data centers, offering high performance, low and predictable latency, and flexibility for software-defined storage. The controllers facilitate enhanced capabilities in big data computing and analytics, allowing customers to create differentiated SSD solutions across various form factors such as M.2, U.2, and EDSFF. By partnering with solid-state storage manufacturers and systems customers, CNEX Labs aims to drive innovation in storage technologies necessary for modern data demands.
Inpria
Venture Round in 2014
Inpria Corporation is a company based in Corvallis, Oregon, that specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of EUV metal oxide photoresists for the semiconductor industry. Founded in 2007, Inpria is recognized for its innovative approach to extending semiconductor lithography through inorganic photoresists and thin films for nanoscale patterning. The company's patented photo-condensed molecular oxides allow for the direct deposition of atomically smooth and dense metal oxide films from solution, which can be photopatterned for advanced applications. Inpria's photoresists are meticulously designed to meet rigorous industry specifications, addressing key factors such as resolution, sensitivity, and line width roughness, while integrating seamlessly into manufacturing processes. This holistic approach provides customers with a comprehensive solution that includes photoresists, developers, and related materials.
StoreDot
Series A in 2013
StoreDot Ltd. is an innovative battery developer based in Ramat-Gan, Israel, founded in 2012. The company specializes in creating extreme-fast charging (XFC) batteries for electric vehicles and other applications. Its technology utilizes proprietary nano-materials combined with organic and inorganic compounds to enhance electro-chemical properties, allowing for rapid charging capabilities. StoreDot's approach is inspired by nature and aims to replace traditional materials with advanced alternatives that offer improved physical, chemical, electrical, and optical properties. The company leverages artificial intelligence algorithms to optimize battery performance, catering to the growing demands of electric vehicles and mobile devices. With a strong team of scientists and engineering experts, StoreDot is positioned to lead advancements in battery technology and materials innovation across various industries.
Carbon Design Systems
Venture Round in 2012
Carbon Design Systems, Inc. specializes in virtual prototype solutions for system-on-chip (SoC) designs, aiming to enhance the development, execution, and analysis of complex virtual system platforms. Their key offerings include Carbon SoC Designer Plus, which facilitates the creation and validation of virtual prototypes, and Carbon Model Studio, designed for the automatic generation and execution of hardware-accurate software models. The company also provides Carbon Performance Analysis Kits (CPAK), pre-built virtual reference platforms essential for optimizing performance elements like processors and memory controllers. Additionally, Carbon Design Systems supports system validation, software execution, and traffic analysis, while offering consulting, training, and integration services. Their solutions cater to systems, semiconductor, and intellectual property companies in sectors such as wireless communication, networking, and consumer electronics. Founded in 2002 and based in Acton, Massachusetts, Carbon Design Systems operates as a subsidiary of ARM Holdings plc.
Raydiance
Series D in 2012
Raydiance is a leading developer of ultrafast laser technology, focusing on creating compact and reliable femtosecond laser platforms for diverse industries including manufacturing, healthcare, and defense. Founded by technology pioneer Barry Schuler, the company emerged from a DARPA initiative aimed at miniaturizing ultrafast lasers for military use. Raydiance has developed the Smart Light technology, which enables innovative applications ranging from medical micro-devices to clean tech energy solutions. The company operates a high-volume manufacturing facility capable of producing thousands of units annually and has pioneered technologies like its proprietary fiber delivery system to facilitate commercial scalability. By integrating multiple markets onto its platform, Raydiance leverages volume-manufacturing techniques to reduce costs and broaden market access, transforming ultrafast lasers from specialized research tools into widely applicable technologies.
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 specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced electronic materials, particularly electrodes made from silver nanowires. These materials simplify the manufacturing processes for electronic devices while enhancing their performance. The company's flagship product, ClearOhm, consists of silver nanowire coating materials that create transparent conducting layers on various substrates. This technology is applicable to a wide range of products, including touch screens, liquid crystal displays, e-paper, organic light-emitting diodes (OLED), and thin film photovoltaics. Founded in 2002 as Semzyme, Inc., the company rebranded to Cambrios Technologies Corporation in 2004 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Japan and Taiwan. Cambrios aims to leverage its nanostructured materials to improve the efficiency and capabilities of next-generation consumer devices.
Novaled
Venture Round in 2011
Novaled AG is a technology provider specializing in organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technologies, targeting the organic electronics market. Based in Dresden, Germany, and established in 2003, the company focuses on high-efficiency, long-lifetime OLED structures, leveraging its expertise in synthetic and analytical chemistry. Novaled offers complete solutions that include its proprietary Doping technology and materials, catering to customers in various sectors, including televisions and mobile devices. The company has built strong partnerships with major players in the OLED industry and holds a robust intellectual property portfolio, with over 500 patents granted or pending. Additionally, Novaled maintains branch offices in Asia to support its global operations.
nLIGHT
Series E in 2011
nLIGHT, Inc. is a manufacturer of semiconductor and fiber lasers tailored for various applications, including industrial technology, microfabrication, aerospace, and defense. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, the company operates through two primary segments: Laser Products and Advanced Development. The Laser Products segment encompasses a range of offerings, such as industrial and medical fiber lasers, semiconductor lasers, and optical fibers, while the Advanced Development segment focuses on revenue from research and development contracts. nLIGHT employs a vertically integrated business model, enabling it to rapidly introduce innovative products, manage costs effectively, and safeguard intellectual property. The company markets its products primarily through a direct sales force in the United States, China, South Korea, and Finland, in addition to independent sales representatives and distributors across Asia and Europe.
Tilera
Series D in 2011
Tilera Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in designing multicore embedded processors tailored for the networking, digital multimedia, and wireless infrastructure sectors. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional locations in Westborough, Massachusetts, and Beijing, China, Tilera offers a range of products including the TILEPro multicore processor, which provides high-performance computing for various embedded applications. The company also develops multicore software development tools and production boards, such as TILExpress PCIe cards, to support its processors. Tilera's innovations aim to meet the processing and power needs of modern digital and wireless infrastructures.
Inside Secure
Series D in 2010
Inside Secure, established in 1995 and headquartered in Aix en Provence, France, is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in open-standard contactless payment and near field communication (NFC) solutions. It offers a range of products, including contactless reader interface chips, NFC interface circuits, payment platforms, and memory chips, catering to smart cards, mobile phones, and POS devices. The company also provides professional services such as application development and system integration. Its clients include payment card manufacturers, mobile phone producers, systems integrators, and financial institutions. Additionally, Inside Secure acquired MePIN, a white-label strong authentication platform, expanding its offerings to include secure online identity and payment services.
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.
Teknovus
Venture Round in 2009
Teknovus, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor and software solutions company based in Petaluma, California, specializing in access chips and embedded software for the fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) market. The company develops Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) integrated chips designed for both central office and customer premises applications, as well as EPON customer premises equipment. Teknovus also offers TDM transport chips that facilitate circuit emulation on various Ethernet switched networks, alongside evaluation kits aimed at supporting original equipment manufacturers and service providers. Their EPON optical line terminal (OLT) solutions utilize a system-on-a-chip architecture, and the TK3401 Intelligent EPON Node Controller helps service providers adapt to diverse network topologies and subscriber densities. Teknovus markets its products through distributors across the United States, Europe, and China, and maintains additional sales and support centers in Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and San Jose. Founded in 2002, Teknovus focuses on delivering innovative communication chipset solutions for digital broadband networks.
Intematix
Series D in 2008
Intematix Corporation specializes in the development, manufacturing, marketing, and sale of advanced materials for the light and imaging markets. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Fremont, California, with a technology center in Yang Mei, Taiwan, the company focuses on producing phosphor materials for various lighting technologies, including LEDs, CCFLs, and CFLs, as well as applications in security and detection. Intematix's innovative LED phosphors enable a wide range of color spectrum applications, making them suitable for displays, general lighting, and automotive lighting. Additionally, the company is involved in energy storage and clean energy technologies, offering solutions for fuel cells and batteries, and provides chips and silicones primarily in the greater China market.
Inside Secure
Series C in 2008
Inside Secure, established in 1995 and headquartered in Aix en Provence, France, is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in open-standard contactless payment and near field communication (NFC) solutions. It offers a range of products, including contactless reader interface chips, NFC interface circuits, payment platforms, and memory chips, catering to smart cards, mobile phones, and POS devices. The company also provides professional services such as application development and system integration. Its clients include payment card manufacturers, mobile phone producers, systems integrators, and financial institutions. Additionally, Inside Secure acquired MePIN, a white-label strong authentication platform, expanding its offerings to include secure online identity and payment services.
Serus
Venture Round in 2007
Serus Corporation specializes in intelligent operations management solutions for enterprises that outsource their manufacturing processes. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services aimed at enhancing business performance across various sectors, including semiconductor, consumer electronics, and original equipment manufacturing. Their offerings include transaction automation, operations planning, and WIP management solutions that improve network visibility and lot genealogy. Additionally, Serus delivers supply chain and demand planning tools, purchase order management, fulfillment solutions, and sales order management systems. The company also focuses on data aggregation and error resolution, offering managed services that encompass data modeling, process planning, and application management. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Serus operates with a commitment to facilitating seamless integration of business processes among trading partners through its subscription and hosted service models.
Teknovus
Series D in 2007
Teknovus, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor and software solutions company based in Petaluma, California, specializing in access chips and embedded software for the fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) market. The company develops Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) integrated chips designed for both central office and customer premises applications, as well as EPON customer premises equipment. Teknovus also offers TDM transport chips that facilitate circuit emulation on various Ethernet switched networks, alongside evaluation kits aimed at supporting original equipment manufacturers and service providers. Their EPON optical line terminal (OLT) solutions utilize a system-on-a-chip architecture, and the TK3401 Intelligent EPON Node Controller helps service providers adapt to diverse network topologies and subscriber densities. Teknovus markets its products through distributors across the United States, Europe, and China, and maintains additional sales and support centers in Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and San Jose. Founded in 2002, Teknovus focuses on delivering innovative communication chipset solutions for digital broadband networks.
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.
SiGe Semiconductor
Venture Round in 2007
SiGe Semiconductor, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in designing and manufacturing radio frequency (RF) integrated circuits and multi-chip modules for the wireless consumer electronics market. The company provides a range of products, including wireless LAN front end modules, dual band front end modules, discrete power amplifiers, WiMAX power amplifiers, GPS radio integrated circuits, GPS receivers, and Bluetooth power amplifiers. SiGe Semiconductor distributes its RF solutions through a network of distributors, catering to computing, home entertainment, and mobile device applications across regions including Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America.
Beceem Communications
Series D in 2007
Beceem Communications is a fabless semiconductor company focused on the WiMAX market, providing essential components for mobile broadband communications devices. The company specializes in baseband and radio frequency (RF) chips, along with integrated circuits and reference designs, enabling customers to incorporate its 4G solutions into various end-user devices such as modems, mobile routers, and smartphones. Beceem has established itself as a leader in the industry, achieving milestones such as being the first to market with a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005 and subsequently releasing the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. Their comprehensive hardware and software solutions support a wide range of applications, making them a key player in the development of mobile broadband technologies.
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.
Intematix
Series C in 2006
Intematix Corporation specializes in the development, manufacturing, marketing, and sale of advanced materials for the light and imaging markets. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Fremont, California, with a technology center in Yang Mei, Taiwan, the company focuses on producing phosphor materials for various lighting technologies, including LEDs, CCFLs, and CFLs, as well as applications in security and detection. Intematix's innovative LED phosphors enable a wide range of color spectrum applications, making them suitable for displays, general lighting, and automotive lighting. Additionally, the company is involved in energy storage and clean energy technologies, offering solutions for fuel cells and batteries, and provides chips and silicones primarily in the greater China market.
Atrenta
Venture Round in 2006
Atrenta is a provider of innovative solutions for the semiconductor and consumer electronics industries, specializing in design efficiency through its SpyGlass Predictive Analysis software platform. This platform offers early design insights into the performance, power, and area requirements of complex system on chips (SoCs), which are essential for modern consumer electronics. By enabling design engineers to identify structural, coding, and consistency issues in register transfer language (RTL), Atrenta's technology allows for enhanced testability during RTL creation. The company's patented solutions are utilized by over two hundred companies and thousands of design engineers globally, helping to mitigate risks and reduce costs before the deployment of traditional electronic design automation (EDA) tools. SpyGlass serves as an interactive guidance system, optimizing the implementation process for complex SoCs and ensuring greater efficiency and confidence in design outcomes.
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
Series D in 2005
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.
Sonics
Series D in 2005
Sonics is a leading provider of network-on-chip (NoC) technology, specializing in intelligent on-chip communications solutions for various applications, including home entertainment, wireless networking, and mobile devices. Established in 1996 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, the company offers a comprehensive portfolio of silicon-proven intellectual property (IP) that addresses the memory bottlenecks and data flow challenges associated with complex, high-speed system-on-chip (SoC) designs. By enabling heterogeneous, multi-core SoC architectures, Sonics integrates essential subsystems, such as security, power, and memory, to deliver high performance and low power consumption. Its innovative technology has facilitated the shipment of over 750 million units globally, positioning Sonics as a key player in the embedded market.
GCT Semiconductor
Series D in 2005
GCT Semiconductor, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in designing and marketing integrated circuits for the wireless communications industry. The company offers advanced system-on-chip solutions that combine radio frequency, baseband modem, and digital signal processing capabilities on a single die, catering primarily to the 4G Long-Term Evolution and Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access markets. GCT's products, which include CMOS RF transceivers and solutions for 3G and 4G mobile devices, are utilized in smartphones, wireless routers, and other communication equipment. The company serves original equipment manufacturers and original design manufacturers, primarily in the United States, Korea, China, Japan, and Taiwan. Additionally, GCT has formed strategic collaborations, including an agreement with Anapass to develop mobile application processors for smartphones. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Jose, California, GCT Semiconductor continues to focus on providing high-performance, cost-effective semiconductor solutions with low power consumption and compact designs.
Teknovus
Series C in 2005
Teknovus, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor and software solutions company based in Petaluma, California, specializing in access chips and embedded software for the fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) market. The company develops Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) integrated chips designed for both central office and customer premises applications, as well as EPON customer premises equipment. Teknovus also offers TDM transport chips that facilitate circuit emulation on various Ethernet switched networks, alongside evaluation kits aimed at supporting original equipment manufacturers and service providers. Their EPON optical line terminal (OLT) solutions utilize a system-on-a-chip architecture, and the TK3401 Intelligent EPON Node Controller helps service providers adapt to diverse network topologies and subscriber densities. Teknovus markets its products through distributors across the United States, Europe, and China, and maintains additional sales and support centers in Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and San Jose. Founded in 2002, Teknovus focuses on delivering innovative communication chipset solutions for digital broadband networks.
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.
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