Smac Partners

Smac Partners is a venture capital firm based in Unterhaching, Germany, founded in 2001. The firm specializes in early-stage investments in information and communication technology (ICT) startups, with a particular focus on sectors such as speech technology, mobile data optimization, radio networks, optical laser components, and mobile broadband. Smac Partners primarily invests in small and mid-sized companies across Europe and Israel, leveraging a global network to enhance its investment strategies. Over the years, the firm has executed several notable transactions, including secondary investments that offer customized solutions to optimize asset value for corporate and institutional venture capital portfolios. With a strong emphasis on supporting entrepreneurs, Smac Partners has established a reputation for guiding companies toward success through its extensive industry experience and connections.

Ingo Potthof

Partner and Co-Founder

Dietrich Ulmer

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

27 past transactions

Mobixell Networks

Venture Round in 2010
Mobixell Networks specializes in providing intelligent mobile Internet solutions tailored for mobile operators, focusing on optimizing data networks and enhancing data profitability. Its flagship product, Seamless Access, allows mobile operators to effectively manage and monetize increasing mobile data and video traffic while ensuring a high-quality user experience for subscribers. Founded in 2000, Mobixell has a global presence with offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Israel, and additional operations in Germany, Switzerland, Finland, India, Indonesia, and China. The company has established partnerships with numerous leading telecommunications firms, including Verizon, Vodafone, Bharti, Orange, XLcom, TIM, and Telefonica, underscoring its significant role in the mobile multimedia and advertising sectors.

Oversi Networks

Series C in 2010
Oversi is an Israeli company specializing in over-the-top (OTT) caching and content delivery solutions. It provides a multi-service platform designed to accelerate the delivery of internet video and peer-to-peer (P2P) content, thereby helping service providers manage the increasing traffic on their networks. Oversi's video caching and P2P caching technologies enhance the quality of experience for subscribers, which not only improves user satisfaction but also opens new avenues for monetization and enables the delivery of tiered services. This ultimately contributes to an increase in average revenue per user. The company's systems are implemented by service providers globally, with a presence in EMEA, the US, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.

BCD Semiconductor Manufacturing

Venture Round in 2010
BCD Semiconductor specializes in the design and marketing of analog and mixed-signal interface circuits, offering a diverse range of products that include linear regulator interface circuits, AC/DC and DC/DC switching converters, standard linear interface circuits, motor drivers, and audio power amplifiers. The company serves various markets, particularly in computing, consumer electronics, and communications, supplying components for personal computers, flat-panel televisions, mobile phone chargers, and other portable electronic devices. Headquartered in Fremont, California, BCD Semiconductor operates as a subsidiary of BCD Semiconductor Manufacturing Limited, with a significant presence in Shanghai, China.

Alchip Technologies

Venture Round in 2010
Alchip Technologies, Limited is a company that specializes in silicon design and manufacturing solutions, particularly for application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC) and system-on-chip (SoC) designs. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, Alchip offers a range of services including SoC design, production, intellectual property solutions, and multi-project wafer services. Its products are utilized in various applications such as networking, storage, computing devices, HDTVs, mobile phones, digital cameras, entertainment systems, and medical equipment. The company operates globally, with significant revenue generated from the United States, and maintains a commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable services that meet the complex demands of its clients, ensuring timely production and successful product launches.

Actelis Networks

Venture Round in 2009
Actelis Networks, Inc. specializes in high-performance broadband solutions over copper, enabling the delivery of Ethernet and broadband access services. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Fremont, California, the company offers a range of products, including aggregation switches, Ethernet access devices, and various broadband amplifiers. Its solutions cater to service operators and government customers, addressing needs in residential broadband, business Ethernet, small cell and Wi-Fi backhaul, as well as intelligent traffic systems and municipal networks. Actelis Networks effectively transforms copper infrastructure into a strategic asset, facilitating reliable and cost-effective connectivity for Internet of Things (IoT) projects across diverse environments such as cities, campuses, and military bases. The company emphasizes security in its networking solutions, ensuring protection for critical IoT data through advanced coding and encryption technologies. Actelis distributes its products via a network of resellers and maintains research and development facilities in Tel Aviv, alongside regional sales offices globally.

nLIGHT

Series D in 2009
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.

Mobixell Networks

Series D in 2008
Mobixell Networks specializes in providing intelligent mobile Internet solutions tailored for mobile operators, focusing on optimizing data networks and enhancing data profitability. Its flagship product, Seamless Access, allows mobile operators to effectively manage and monetize increasing mobile data and video traffic while ensuring a high-quality user experience for subscribers. Founded in 2000, Mobixell has a global presence with offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Israel, and additional operations in Germany, Switzerland, Finland, India, Indonesia, and China. The company has established partnerships with numerous leading telecommunications firms, including Verizon, Vodafone, Bharti, Orange, XLcom, TIM, and Telefonica, underscoring its significant role in the mobile multimedia and advertising sectors.

Olive Software

Venture Round in 2008
Olive Software, Inc. specializes in content processing technology solutions that facilitate the conversion of publications into XML format. The company offers a range of products, including Olive Dynamic Newsstand, which enhances the content experience for publishers and creates monetization opportunities; Olive Dynamic Book, designed for one-channel publishers to manage their direct-to-consumer sales; and Olive iReader, which allows content delivery to iPad users. Additionally, Olive provides the Olive ActivePaper Archive, a SaaS solution for digitizing and preserving historical microfilm, print, and electronic content. Serving a diverse clientele, including enterprises, publishers, libraries, universities, and government institutions both domestically and internationally, Olive Software's platform enables cross-media publishing, audience engagement, and digital archiving through a unified workflow. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Aurora, Colorado, the company also has research and development facilities in Israel. Olive Software was acquired by Ignite Technologies, Inc. in January 2019.

Airwide Solutions

Venture Round in 2008
Airwide Solutions is a global leader in mobile infrastructure software, providing essential services that enhance and ensure mobile communications for over 70 wireless operators worldwide. Founded in 2004 through the merger of Schlumberger Messaging Solutions and Taral Networks, the company has a history of innovation, having sent the first commercial SMS in 1992 and launched the first application-to-person MMS push gateway in 2004. With regional offices located in England, Canada, India, Australia, Singapore, and the United States, Airwide Solutions continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the mobile communications landscape.

CRF Health

Venture Round in 2008
CRF Health, headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, develops electronic clinical outcome assessment (eCOA) solutions for phase I-IV clinical trials across various therapeutic areas and patient populations, both in the United States and internationally. The company's offerings include Patient Reported Outcomes, Observer Reported Outcomes, and Clinician Reported Outcomes, along with a suite of tools such as TrialMax Touch, TrialMax Slate, and TrialMax Web, which cater to different phases of clinical trials. These tools facilitate data collection through handheld devices, web-based platforms, and site-specific applications. In addition, CRF Health provides services like project management, data management, and patient-facing helpdesk support. The company focuses on studies related to central nervous system disorders, gastrointestinal issues, infectious diseases, pain management, respiratory conditions, and vaccines, serving pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. Founded in 2000, CRF Health has expanded its presence with locations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Finland, and Romania.

Flash Networks

Acquisition in 2007
Flash Networks is a global provider of intelligent mobile Internet solutions that enable operators to improve quality of experience, reduce network operational expenses and manage and monetize the mobile Internet. Providing a faster, safer, richer and more personalized user experience, Flash Networks' Internet services gateway helps operators achieve significant cost savings through intelligent data traffic optimization, and applies intelligent policies for targeted marketing and charging. With offices in Europe, Asia and North America, Flash Networks' installed base of top-tier mobile carriers includes O2, Orange, SingTel Group, T-Mobile, Telefonica, Telenor, Verizon Wireless, Vodafone and Wind.

Exit Games

Series B in 2007
Exit Games GmbH specializes in developing multiplayer mobile and online games, with a focus on real-time communication and networking solutions for the video game industry. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, with additional offices in Portland, Oregon, and Tokyo, Japan, the company is best known for its Photon platform. Photon enables real-time, multiplayer, cross-platform gaming, allowing developers to create seamless experiences across various devices, including mobile, PC, console, and VR/AR. The high-performance Photon Server and Photon Cloud are utilized by over 330,000 game developers, including major industry players like Square Enix, Ubisoft, and Disney. Exit Games also offers self-hosted servers and comprehensive communication tools, facilitating ease of game development and supporting a high player count for its clients.

MedSim

Venture Round in 2007
MedSim specializes in ultrasound simulation technology aimed at enhancing medical training. Its flagship product, the UltraSim®, allows students and residents to gain realistic hands-on experience in ultrasound scanning without the necessity of live patients. This innovative simulator enables medical professionals to practice sonographic examinations on a mannequin while viewing real-time images, thereby improving their skills and competency in ultrasound. With a customer base of over 390 worldwide, MedSim is recognized as a preferred solution for doctors, trainees, and ultrasound experts seeking to refine their abilities in this essential medical field.

Mobixell Networks

Venture Round in 2006
Mobixell Networks specializes in providing intelligent mobile Internet solutions tailored for mobile operators, focusing on optimizing data networks and enhancing data profitability. Its flagship product, Seamless Access, allows mobile operators to effectively manage and monetize increasing mobile data and video traffic while ensuring a high-quality user experience for subscribers. Founded in 2000, Mobixell has a global presence with offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Israel, and additional operations in Germany, Switzerland, Finland, India, Indonesia, and China. The company has established partnerships with numerous leading telecommunications firms, including Verizon, Vodafone, Bharti, Orange, XLcom, TIM, and Telefonica, underscoring its significant role in the mobile multimedia and advertising sectors.

Dblur Technologies

Series B in 2006
Dblur Technologies specializes in software lens technology designed for various camera types, including cellular, digital, security, medical, and automotive cameras. Established in 2000 and located in Herzliya Pituach, Israel, the company focuses on delivering innovative software solutions primarily to camera manufacturers. Dblur Technologies also provides cost-effective solutions for mobile phone camera vendors, assisting in the design of miniature cameras.

Realeyes3D

Series B in 2005
Realeyes3D is a prominent provider of advanced image processing applications specifically designed for camera phones. Founded in 2001, the company anticipated the rapid growth of mobile imaging technology and has since developed applications that enhance various uses, including messaging, gaming, and personal productivity. By leveraging its technological expertise, Realeyes3D has successfully licensed its applications to leading handset manufacturers worldwide, with over 80 million units shipped by mid-2009. The company is headquartered in Saint Cloud, near Paris, France, and maintains subsidiaries in Hong Kong and the United States. Realeyes3D has also secured multiple rounds of venture capital financing to support its growth and innovation in the mobile application market.

NordNav Technologies

Series A in 2005
NordNav Technologies is a Stockholm-based company specializing in the development of software GPS receivers tailored for the mobile and automotive sectors. The firm focuses on creating innovative global navigation satellite system receivers, positioning itself as a key player in enhancing navigation technology for various applications. By leveraging advanced software solutions, NordNav aims to meet the growing demand for accurate and reliable positioning systems in today's mobile-driven world.

Razz

Series A in 2005
Razz, Inc. provides content service of next-generation audio entertainment for mobile content and social network users. The company's suite of products provides mobile and social network audio content distribution channel and revenue streams for content owners, while giving consumers the ability to mix their favorite audio content into their social communications. It publishes entertainment software and services for mobile phones and other voice communication platforms. The company's flagship mobile handset application, the Razz Player, enables consumers to interject stored sound clips into live conversations, outgoing messages, and voicemail.

Exit Games

Series A in 2004
Exit Games GmbH specializes in developing multiplayer mobile and online games, with a focus on real-time communication and networking solutions for the video game industry. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, with additional offices in Portland, Oregon, and Tokyo, Japan, the company is best known for its Photon platform. Photon enables real-time, multiplayer, cross-platform gaming, allowing developers to create seamless experiences across various devices, including mobile, PC, console, and VR/AR. The high-performance Photon Server and Photon Cloud are utilized by over 330,000 game developers, including major industry players like Square Enix, Ubisoft, and Disney. Exit Games also offers self-hosted servers and comprehensive communication tools, facilitating ease of game development and supporting a high player count for its clients.

SVOX

Series B in 2003
SVOX is a global provider of advanced text-to-speech and voice recognition solutions, primarily serving the automotive and mobile sectors. The company focuses on enhancing user experience by converting written text into natural-sounding speech, thereby making interactions with electronic devices more accessible and enjoyable. SVOX's offerings include a comprehensive application development framework and various components such as speech recognition, speech output, and complete speech dialog solutions. With a presence in over 30 countries, SVOX is dedicated to partnering with customers to support their success and improve the usability of their products through innovative voice technology.

Rock Mobile

Series A in 2003
Rock Mobile is a digital publisher of music and audiovisuals. It offers services to the music industry. They also help creators collect royalties and connect with global music collection groups.

Diodes Incorporated

Post in 2002
Diodes is a global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality, application-specific standard products within the broad discrete and analog semiconductor markets, serving the consumer electronics, computing, communications, industrial and automotive markets. Diodes' products include diodes, rectifiers, transistors, MOSFETs, protection devices, functional specific arrays, power management devices including DC-DC switching and linear voltage regulators, amplifiers and comparators, and Hall-effect sensors.

SVOX

Series A in 2002
SVOX is a global provider of advanced text-to-speech and voice recognition solutions, primarily serving the automotive and mobile sectors. The company focuses on enhancing user experience by converting written text into natural-sounding speech, thereby making interactions with electronic devices more accessible and enjoyable. SVOX's offerings include a comprehensive application development framework and various components such as speech recognition, speech output, and complete speech dialog solutions. With a presence in over 30 countries, SVOX is dedicated to partnering with customers to support their success and improve the usability of their products through innovative voice technology.

Motion Bridge

Venture Round in 2002
MotionBridge was a provider of mobile search technology, specializing in a search engine tailored for mobile networks. The company developed research technology specifically designed for mobile operators and the mobile internet. In February 2006, MotionBridge was acquired by Microsoft, which aimed to enhance its offerings in the mobile technology sector.

Scaraboo

Venture Round in 2001
Scaraboo is a German company that specializes in developing and marketing interactive entertainment applications for mobile devices. The company offers a diverse range of products, including platforms for betting on sports such as football, tennis, and Formula 1, as well as participating in presidential elections, quizzes, and lotteries. By leveraging various media channels—including the internet, mobile phones, fixed-line phones, and interactive television—Scaraboo enables users to engage in different types of games at an affordable cost.

Runcom

Series B in 2000
Runcom Technologies develops, manufactures and markets superior technological standards and products that target the emerging beyond 3G market, enabling the delivery of enhanced communications services to cellular phones and other mobile and fixed devices. A privately owned company headquartered in Rishon LeZion, Israel, Runcom is the recognized pioneer of OFDMA® (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access) NLOS (Non-Line Of Sight) technology, which has been adopted by ETSI for wireless telecom applications and by the WiMAX Forum® for its IEEE 802.16e standard.
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