Third Wave Ventures

Third Wave Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Beverly Hills, California, founded in 1996. The firm specializes in investing in seed-stage companies, primarily focusing on sectors such as semiconductors, clean energy, and the Internet of Things. Third Wave Ventures emphasizes company building over short-term financial returns, fostering strong alignment between investors and entrepreneurs. This approach requires significant commitment and hard work, reflecting the firm's dedication to supporting the long-term success of its portfolio companies.

Babak Cyrus Razi

Managing General Partner

4 past transactions

Ingenu

Venture Round in 2015
Ingenu Inc. specializes in developing wireless networks that facilitate long-range connectivity for Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) devices. Founded in 2008 and based in San Diego, California, the company focuses on creating a dedicated network for machines, utilizing its RPMA technology to enable reliable communication across various industries, including asset tracking, agriculture, connected cars, environmental monitoring, and fleet management. Ingenu's offerings allow for smart metering, remote monitoring, and data gathering, enhancing operational efficiency for its clients. However, as of July 27, 2020, Ingenu filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of California.

VideoAmp

Seed Round in 2014
VideoAmp is a software and data company that aims to transform the advertising landscape by integrating television and digital video advertising. Its platform offers measurement and optimization tools that unify audiences across traditional TV, streaming video, and digital media. This functionality enables advertisers and media owners to connect media exposures to sales outcomes, facilitating transactions across various devices. By providing independent measurement as a multi-platform media currency, VideoAmp allows advertisers, agencies, and media sellers to collaborate more effectively, optimizing brand marketing investments and creating efficiencies within the advertising ecosystem.

WiLinx

Series C in 2007
WiLinx Corporation is a semiconductor company. It provides single-chip complementary metal oxide semiconductor ultra-wideband solutions. WiLinx enables a Wimedia-based wireless connectivity for wireless personal area networks. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.
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