Ethernovia is focused on creating an advanced Ethernet system capable of meeting the increasing bandwidth demands of modern vehicle integration. By unifying vehicle networks, Ethernovia's technology significantly influences automotive design and manufacturing processes. The system incorporates features such as autonomous expansions, enhanced security intelligence, and optimized sensor bandwidths, allowing clients to innovate and develop vehicles more effectively. Through its sophisticated approach, Ethernovia aims to redefine how cars are architected, ultimately contributing to the evolution of the automotive industry.
Astera Labs, a fabless semiconductor company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, specializes in purpose-built connectivity solutions for data-centric systems. The company designs and supplies a range of products, including system-aware semiconductor integrated circuits, boards, and high-speed connectivity solutions. Its portfolio features Aries PCIe smart retimers and various systems such as riser cards and PCIe-over-cable extender cards. These products cater to applications in server connectivity, distributed machine learning, and high-end gaming graphics. Astera Labs collaborates with leading processor vendors and cloud service providers to enhance performance and eliminate bottlenecks in compute-intensive workloads. Additionally, the company offers design and testing services, along with its COSMOS software suite, which supports observability and predictive analytics to meet the demands of hyperscalers and original equipment manufacturers.
Powervation Ltd. is a semiconductor company that specializes in developing digital power integrated circuit solutions tailored for cloud computing, communication, and high-performance power system applications. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Cork, Ireland, the company offers a range of products, including single-phase and dual-phase controllers, along with a graphical user interface design tool. Powervation's innovative Auto-control digital power IC technology aims to optimize power supply performance and efficiency, simplifying design processes and reducing costs for manufacturers in various sectors, including computing and storage. The company operates globally, with facilities in the United States, Taiwan, and China, and serves its customer base through a network of sales representatives and distributors. Powervation Ltd. is a subsidiary of ROHM Co., Ltd.
Aquantia Corp. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced high-speed communication integrated circuits focused on Ethernet connectivity. The company serves various markets, including data centers, enterprise infrastructure, access, and automotive sectors. Its product offerings encompass corporate data center solutions, enterprise infrastructure products, and access technologies, such as client connectivity and carrier access. Aquantia markets its products to integrated circuit suppliers, original equipment manufacturers, and original design manufacturers through direct sales channels. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Aquantia has established itself as a key player in semiconductor technology, particularly known for its expertise in Ethernet solutions for cloud computing and next-generation enterprise networks. In 2019, Aquantia became a subsidiary of Marvell Technology Group Ltd., enhancing its capabilities and market reach.
Powervation Ltd. is a semiconductor company that specializes in developing digital power integrated circuit solutions tailored for cloud computing, communication, and high-performance power system applications. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Cork, Ireland, the company offers a range of products, including single-phase and dual-phase controllers, along with a graphical user interface design tool. Powervation's innovative Auto-control digital power IC technology aims to optimize power supply performance and efficiency, simplifying design processes and reducing costs for manufacturers in various sectors, including computing and storage. The company operates globally, with facilities in the United States, Taiwan, and China, and serves its customer base through a network of sales representatives and distributors. Powervation Ltd. is a subsidiary of ROHM Co., Ltd.
Powervation Ltd. is a semiconductor company that specializes in developing digital power integrated circuit solutions tailored for cloud computing, communication, and high-performance power system applications. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Cork, Ireland, the company offers a range of products, including single-phase and dual-phase controllers, along with a graphical user interface design tool. Powervation's innovative Auto-control digital power IC technology aims to optimize power supply performance and efficiency, simplifying design processes and reducing costs for manufacturers in various sectors, including computing and storage. The company operates globally, with facilities in the United States, Taiwan, and China, and serves its customer base through a network of sales representatives and distributors. Powervation Ltd. is a subsidiary of ROHM Co., Ltd.
Neoconix specializes in miniaturized low-profile electrical connectors. It supplies miniaturized, low-profile, high-performance electrical connectors for mobile, enterprise IT, and industrial markets. The company’s patented PCBeamTM technology leverages standard Printed Circuit Lithographic processes used for PCBs, enabling rapid development and delivery of custom electrical connector solutions at very competitive price points.
With over 60 patents issued or pending, Neoconix PCBeamTM Technology delivers the lowest profile electrical connectors in the industry, coupled with very high reliability and extreme performance (at over 25Gb/s) for applications such as mobile consumer electronics, medical devices, wearable electronics, telecommunications and much more.
Aquantia Corp. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced high-speed communication integrated circuits focused on Ethernet connectivity. The company serves various markets, including data centers, enterprise infrastructure, access, and automotive sectors. Its product offerings encompass corporate data center solutions, enterprise infrastructure products, and access technologies, such as client connectivity and carrier access. Aquantia markets its products to integrated circuit suppliers, original equipment manufacturers, and original design manufacturers through direct sales channels. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Aquantia has established itself as a key player in semiconductor technology, particularly known for its expertise in Ethernet solutions for cloud computing and next-generation enterprise networks. In 2019, Aquantia became a subsidiary of Marvell Technology Group Ltd., enhancing its capabilities and market reach.
Placeport is a full service web solution that handles everything from the initial wireframe to a fully functioning website. It creates a fully managed environment for the creation, design, and administration of websites. The tools provided by Placeport help professionals, developers, and entrepreneurs as well as bloggers, artists, and visionaries to present appealing messages. It was launched in 2012 and is based in Munich, Bayern.
Private Equity Round in 2011
Stion Corporation is a solar photovoltaics company that specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of high-efficiency thin-film solar modules. These modules are designed for a variety of applications, including residential, commercial, government, utility, and off-grid uses. By focusing on reducing material and processing costs, Stion aims to lower the overall installed costs of photovoltaic systems. The company markets its products through a network of authorized dealers both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2006 and based in San Jose, California, Stion operates a manufacturing facility in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Aquantia Corp. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced high-speed communication integrated circuits focused on Ethernet connectivity. The company serves various markets, including data centers, enterprise infrastructure, access, and automotive sectors. Its product offerings encompass corporate data center solutions, enterprise infrastructure products, and access technologies, such as client connectivity and carrier access. Aquantia markets its products to integrated circuit suppliers, original equipment manufacturers, and original design manufacturers through direct sales channels. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Aquantia has established itself as a key player in semiconductor technology, particularly known for its expertise in Ethernet solutions for cloud computing and next-generation enterprise networks. In 2019, Aquantia became a subsidiary of Marvell Technology Group Ltd., enhancing its capabilities and market reach.
Tilera Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in designing multicore embedded processors tailored for the networking, digital multimedia, and wireless infrastructure markets. Established in 2004 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional locations in Westborough, Massachusetts, and Beijing, China, Tilera provides a range of products including the TILEPro multicore processor, which is engineered to meet the performance demands of embedded applications. The company also offers multicore software development tools and TILExpress PCIe production cards, supporting various processing and power requirements. Tilera's focus on multicore technology enables efficient computing solutions for diverse applications in its targeted industries.
Founded in 2000 and based in San Jose, California, Validity Sensors is a leader in fingerprint sensor technology for authentication. The company specializes in Natural ID™ solutions, which utilize unique human characteristics, such as fingerprints, voice, and facial recognition, to provide secure and user-friendly authentication methods. Validity's fingerprint sensors are designed for various applications, including mobile payment transactions, touch-based navigation systems, and identity verification for corporate network security. This technology addresses the growing demand for effective security measures in a digital landscape where traditional passwords and PINs often fall short. By offering high performance, cost-effectiveness, and design flexibility, Validity Sensors enables businesses to enhance user experience while ensuring robust security for portable data and physical access control.
Stion Corporation is a solar photovoltaics company that specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of high-efficiency thin-film solar modules. These modules are designed for a variety of applications, including residential, commercial, government, utility, and off-grid uses. By focusing on reducing material and processing costs, Stion aims to lower the overall installed costs of photovoltaic systems. The company markets its products through a network of authorized dealers both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2006 and based in San Jose, California, Stion operates a manufacturing facility in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Aquantia Corp. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced high-speed communication integrated circuits focused on Ethernet connectivity. The company serves various markets, including data centers, enterprise infrastructure, access, and automotive sectors. Its product offerings encompass corporate data center solutions, enterprise infrastructure products, and access technologies, such as client connectivity and carrier access. Aquantia markets its products to integrated circuit suppliers, original equipment manufacturers, and original design manufacturers through direct sales channels. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Aquantia has established itself as a key player in semiconductor technology, particularly known for its expertise in Ethernet solutions for cloud computing and next-generation enterprise networks. In 2019, Aquantia became a subsidiary of Marvell Technology Group Ltd., enhancing its capabilities and market reach.
Powervation Ltd. is a semiconductor company that specializes in developing digital power integrated circuit solutions tailored for cloud computing, communication, and high-performance power system applications. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Cork, Ireland, the company offers a range of products, including single-phase and dual-phase controllers, along with a graphical user interface design tool. Powervation's innovative Auto-control digital power IC technology aims to optimize power supply performance and efficiency, simplifying design processes and reducing costs for manufacturers in various sectors, including computing and storage. The company operates globally, with facilities in the United States, Taiwan, and China, and serves its customer base through a network of sales representatives and distributors. Powervation Ltd. is a subsidiary of ROHM Co., Ltd.
Powervation Ltd. is a semiconductor company that specializes in developing digital power integrated circuit solutions tailored for cloud computing, communication, and high-performance power system applications. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Cork, Ireland, the company offers a range of products, including single-phase and dual-phase controllers, along with a graphical user interface design tool. Powervation's innovative Auto-control digital power IC technology aims to optimize power supply performance and efficiency, simplifying design processes and reducing costs for manufacturers in various sectors, including computing and storage. The company operates globally, with facilities in the United States, Taiwan, and China, and serves its customer base through a network of sales representatives and distributors. Powervation Ltd. is a subsidiary of ROHM Co., Ltd.
Founded in 2000 and based in San Jose, California, Validity Sensors is a leader in fingerprint sensor technology for authentication. The company specializes in Natural ID™ solutions, which utilize unique human characteristics, such as fingerprints, voice, and facial recognition, to provide secure and user-friendly authentication methods. Validity's fingerprint sensors are designed for various applications, including mobile payment transactions, touch-based navigation systems, and identity verification for corporate network security. This technology addresses the growing demand for effective security measures in a digital landscape where traditional passwords and PINs often fall short. By offering high performance, cost-effectiveness, and design flexibility, Validity Sensors enables businesses to enhance user experience while ensuring robust security for portable data and physical access control.
Audience, Inc provides engineering talent focused on audio processing solutions for mobile devices.
Audience, Inc. provides voice and audio solutions for mobile devices in South Korea, China, the United States, and internationally. Its platform consists of proprietary, purpose-built digital signal processors and audio codecs, analog and mixed signal circuits, and algorithms for voice isolation and noise suppression.
InvenSense, Inc. designs and manufactures sensor systems on a chip, specializing in accelerometers, gyroscopes, and microphones for various market segments, including mobile devices, wearables, smart home products, gaming, industrial applications, and automotive systems. The company's technology, which includes MotionTracking sensor systems and sound solutions, enhances user interfaces through improved performance and accuracy. Its products are utilized in smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, digital cameras, and automotive safety systems, among other devices. InvenSense collaborates with partners such as Panasonic to develop innovative sensor technology solutions. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company operates offices in several countries including China, Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan, and it serves a diverse clientele that includes consumer electronics manufacturers and original design manufacturers. InvenSense is a subsidiary of TDK U.S.A. Corporation.
Bridgelux, Inc. develops and manufactures solid-state lighting technologies and solutions, specializing in high-power, energy-efficient LED products. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Fremont, California, the company offers a diverse range of products, including LED arrays, chips, subsystems, and surface mounts, designed for various applications such as retail, hospitality, healthcare, and outdoor lighting. Bridgelux's solutions enable customers to transition from traditional lighting technologies, like incandescent and fluorescent lamps, to more efficient solid-state lighting alternatives, thus supporting global clean energy initiatives by reducing energy consumption. The company also provides testing, application engineering, and reference design services to enhance customer experience. Bridgelux has established strategic partnerships with industry players such as Kaistar and Epistar to further its innovation in LED technology.
TZero Technologies designs and develops ultra wideband semiconductors for video distribution. The company offers wirelessly connects devices and ultra wideband chipsets, which connect audiovisual components, such as televisions, set-top boxes, and digital video recorders. It serves consumer electronics, service providers, and computer manufacturers. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
NextIO, Inc was an information technology company based in Austin, Texas.
Aquantia Corp. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced high-speed communication integrated circuits focused on Ethernet connectivity. The company serves various markets, including data centers, enterprise infrastructure, access, and automotive sectors. Its product offerings encompass corporate data center solutions, enterprise infrastructure products, and access technologies, such as client connectivity and carrier access. Aquantia markets its products to integrated circuit suppliers, original equipment manufacturers, and original design manufacturers through direct sales channels. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Aquantia has established itself as a key player in semiconductor technology, particularly known for its expertise in Ethernet solutions for cloud computing and next-generation enterprise networks. In 2019, Aquantia became a subsidiary of Marvell Technology Group Ltd., enhancing its capabilities and market reach.
Power Analog Microelectronics, Inc. (PAM), founded in 2004 in Silicon Valley, specializes in the development of advanced analog and high-voltage power integrated circuits. The company aims to provide environmentally friendly, highly efficient, and space-saving integrated circuits that enable customers to deliver cutting-edge and cost-effective solutions. PAM's product offerings include digital audio amplifiers, power management semiconductors, LED backlighting drivers, and mixed-signal integrated circuits. With an emphasis on sustainability, PAM supports electrical equipment manufacturers by supplying a diverse range of eco-friendly semiconductors. In addition to its headquarters, PAM has established technical support centers in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Taipei to enhance its customer service and technical assistance.
Optichron, Inc. specializes in nonlinear signal processing technology, designing and manufacturing integrated circuits that enhance cost and performance in communications applications. Established in January 2003, the company addresses the longstanding engineering challenge of nonlinear distortion, a significant barrier to optimizing performance in various signal processing fields. Optichron's proprietary mathematical approach has led to the development of a robust integrated circuit architecture, which forms the basis of its linearization products. These products effectively eliminate nonlinear distortion, improving overall system design parameters while reducing component count, cost, and power consumption. Optichron's technology is applicable across a wide range of sectors, including wireless communications, software-defined radio, medical imaging, satellite communications, radar, infrared imaging, and test and measurement instrumentation. Additionally, the company offers a digital pre-distortion development tool suite to facilitate design and migration for multiple protocols.
Quellan, Inc. designs, develops, and markets analog signal processing and radio frequency noise cancellation integrated circuits (IC) for application in automotive, computing, data center, storage, consumer electronics, and wireless markets. The company’s products include noise cancellers that sense unwanted noise and then apply an opposite signal to the receive path; system developer kits for mobile television applications and GPS applications; quad lane extenders ICs, which deliver analog signal integrity to data center equipment and interconnects; single lane extenders ICs; evaluation boards and kits; cable modules and active cables; and cable module kits. Its products are used in various data center applications, such as active cable, linecard, and backplane; and wireless applications, including global positioning systems and mobile television. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. As of August 6, 2009, Quellan, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Intersil Corp.
Miradia specializes in the design and manufacture of micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) products. The company utilizes advanced technology to integrate MEMS structures directly onto complementary metal-oxide semiconductors, as well as employing wafer scale packaging techniques. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Miradia was originally known as XHP Microsystems, Inc. In 2009, it became a subsidiary of Touch Micro-system Technology, enhancing its capabilities in the MEMS field.
Neoconix specializes in miniaturized low-profile electrical connectors. It supplies miniaturized, low-profile, high-performance electrical connectors for mobile, enterprise IT, and industrial markets. The company’s patented PCBeamTM technology leverages standard Printed Circuit Lithographic processes used for PCBs, enabling rapid development and delivery of custom electrical connector solutions at very competitive price points.
With over 60 patents issued or pending, Neoconix PCBeamTM Technology delivers the lowest profile electrical connectors in the industry, coupled with very high reliability and extreme performance (at over 25Gb/s) for applications such as mobile consumer electronics, medical devices, wearable electronics, telecommunications and much more.
Advasense is a fabless semiconductor company based in Ra'anana, Israel, founded in 2004. It specializes in the development of CMOS image sensor products tailored for the mobile phone market. The company focuses on creating multi-mega pixel CMOS image sensors that enhance image quality, particularly in low-light conditions. By leveraging advanced imaging technologies, Advasense aims to improve the performance of cameras in mobile applications, providing vibrant and sharp images to users.
Impinj, Inc. operates a platform that enables wireless connectivity to everyday items, delivering vital information regarding identity, location, and authenticity to various business and consumer applications. The company specializes in RAIN RFID solutions, which include endpoint integrated circuits (ICs) that attach to items, as well as connectivity products such as readers, gateways, and reader ICs. These components work together to wirelessly identify, locate, authenticate, and engage items, facilitating bidirectional communication and power supply. Impinj's software offerings, notably ItemSense, enhance enterprise management through deployment tools and APIs for developers. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including retail, healthcare, automotive, and logistics, through partnerships with distributors and system integrators across the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Impinj is recognized for its comprehensive and widely adopted RAIN RFID product portfolio.
Axiom Microdevices, Inc. provides integrated complementary metal oxide semiconductor power amplifiers for the cellular telephone market. Its technology offers the advances in radio frequency integration, enabling customers to reduce design complexities and bill of materials. The company has operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Taiwan, and South Korea. Axiom Microdevices, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is based in Irvine, California. As of June 2, 2009, Axiom Microdevices, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions Inc.
Founded in 2000 and based in San Jose, California, Validity Sensors is a leader in fingerprint sensor technology for authentication. The company specializes in Natural ID™ solutions, which utilize unique human characteristics, such as fingerprints, voice, and facial recognition, to provide secure and user-friendly authentication methods. Validity's fingerprint sensors are designed for various applications, including mobile payment transactions, touch-based navigation systems, and identity verification for corporate network security. This technology addresses the growing demand for effective security measures in a digital landscape where traditional passwords and PINs often fall short. By offering high performance, cost-effectiveness, and design flexibility, Validity Sensors enables businesses to enhance user experience while ensuring robust security for portable data and physical access control.
Miradia specializes in the design and manufacture of micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) products. The company utilizes advanced technology to integrate MEMS structures directly onto complementary metal-oxide semiconductors, as well as employing wafer scale packaging techniques. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Miradia was originally known as XHP Microsystems, Inc. In 2009, it became a subsidiary of Touch Micro-system Technology, enhancing its capabilities in the MEMS field.
TZero Technologies designs and develops ultra wideband semiconductors for video distribution. The company offers wirelessly connects devices and ultra wideband chipsets, which connect audiovisual components, such as televisions, set-top boxes, and digital video recorders. It serves consumer electronics, service providers, and computer manufacturers. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
Power Analog Microelectronics, Inc. (PAM), founded in 2004 in Silicon Valley, specializes in the development of advanced analog and high-voltage power integrated circuits. The company aims to provide environmentally friendly, highly efficient, and space-saving integrated circuits that enable customers to deliver cutting-edge and cost-effective solutions. PAM's product offerings include digital audio amplifiers, power management semiconductors, LED backlighting drivers, and mixed-signal integrated circuits. With an emphasis on sustainability, PAM supports electrical equipment manufacturers by supplying a diverse range of eco-friendly semiconductors. In addition to its headquarters, PAM has established technical support centers in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Taipei to enhance its customer service and technical assistance.
Centrality Communications, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development of platform solutions for the navigation infotainment devices and systems market. The company offers a range of GPS navigation processors, including the Atlas-I, designed for entry-level systems targeting mainstream consumers, and the Atlas-II, aimed at more advanced GPS navigation infotainment systems. Additionally, Centrality provides the ATLAS-H processor, which integrates functionality for portable navigation devices and handheld terminals. Its semiconductor devices support various applications, including GPS handhelds, personal digital assistants, smartphones, and automotive navigation systems, along with peripheral devices and supporting software drivers. Centrality Communications has positioned itself as a key player in addressing challenges related to cost, GPS performance, and multimedia functionality in navigation solutions.
Impinj, Inc. operates a platform that enables wireless connectivity to everyday items, delivering vital information regarding identity, location, and authenticity to various business and consumer applications. The company specializes in RAIN RFID solutions, which include endpoint integrated circuits (ICs) that attach to items, as well as connectivity products such as readers, gateways, and reader ICs. These components work together to wirelessly identify, locate, authenticate, and engage items, facilitating bidirectional communication and power supply. Impinj's software offerings, notably ItemSense, enhance enterprise management through deployment tools and APIs for developers. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including retail, healthcare, automotive, and logistics, through partnerships with distributors and system integrators across the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Impinj is recognized for its comprehensive and widely adopted RAIN RFID product portfolio.
Britestream Networks specializes in hardware-based data privacy solutions, focusing on the security market. The company, which was formerly known as Layer N Networks, has developed a patented architecture called Instream Security Processing. This innovative design integrates powerful performance with enhanced security, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, including servers, load balancers, firewalls, and content switches. Additionally, it addresses emerging needs in areas such as SSL VPNs, XML/Web Services, and secure email gateways. By manufacturing semiconductors tailored for network security, Britestream Networks facilitates the high-volume processing of secure online transmissions, effectively simplifying the deployment of comprehensive security measures across various platforms.
AGEIA Technologies, Inc. develops hardware-accelerated physics for PC games. It offers PhysX, a physics engine and processor that bridges the gap between static virtual worlds and responsive unscripted physical reality. The company’s PhysX processor also provides hardcore gamers and gaming enthusiasts with simulations of collisions, explosions, complex jointed geometries, fabrics, dense smoke and liquids, multiple objects and particles, and other physical effects. It also offers a software development kit to simplify physics programming and gaming consoles. AGEIA Technologies was founded in 2002 and is based in Santa Clara, California with an additional office in Mountain View, California. As of February 10, 2008, AGEIA Technologies, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of NVIDIA Corporation.
Teknovus, Inc., a fabless semiconductor and software solutions company, develops and supplies access chips and embedded software for the FTTx market. It offers Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) integrated chips for central office and customer premises applications; EPON customer premises equipment ONU; TDM transport chips that provide the circuit emulation of T1/E1/J1 on various Ethernet switched networks; evaluation kits, which support original equipment manufacturers and service provider customers; EPON OLT solutions that offer a system-on-a-chip approach to the original equipment manufacturers; and TK3401 Intelligent EPON Node Controller that enables service providers to meet various needs of network topologies and subscriber densities. The company’s system-on-a-chips incorporate firmware for the embedded processor to control the hardware. Teknovus, Inc. markets its products through distributors in the United States, Europe, and China.
Teknovus, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Petaluma, California with sales and support centers in Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. The company also has a location in San Jose, California.
Optichron, Inc. specializes in nonlinear signal processing technology, designing and manufacturing integrated circuits that enhance cost and performance in communications applications. Established in January 2003, the company addresses the longstanding engineering challenge of nonlinear distortion, a significant barrier to optimizing performance in various signal processing fields. Optichron's proprietary mathematical approach has led to the development of a robust integrated circuit architecture, which forms the basis of its linearization products. These products effectively eliminate nonlinear distortion, improving overall system design parameters while reducing component count, cost, and power consumption. Optichron's technology is applicable across a wide range of sectors, including wireless communications, software-defined radio, medical imaging, satellite communications, radar, infrared imaging, and test and measurement instrumentation. Additionally, the company offers a digital pre-distortion development tool suite to facilitate design and migration for multiple protocols.
Nucore Technology is a developer of digital and analog imaging devices for cameras and video cameras. The company has 72 employees. Nucore Technology, founded in May 1997, has undergone five rounds of equity financing amounting to US$84 million, the company's Web site says.
Miradia specializes in the design and manufacture of micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) products. The company utilizes advanced technology to integrate MEMS structures directly onto complementary metal-oxide semiconductors, as well as employing wafer scale packaging techniques. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Miradia was originally known as XHP Microsystems, Inc. In 2009, it became a subsidiary of Touch Micro-system Technology, enhancing its capabilities in the MEMS field.
Ikanos Communications, Inc. designs and develops semiconductor and integrated firmware products for the connected home on a global scale. The company specializes in digital subscriber line (DSL) processors and a variety of semiconductor solutions tailored for carrier infrastructure and customer premises equipment. Its offerings include gateway processors that facilitate high-speed access and value-added services for connected homes, as well as multi-mode communications processors for residential gateways. These products support diverse network topologies such as DSL, Ethernet, and LTE, serving telecommunications carriers and cable operators. Ikanos markets its products through direct sales and through partnerships with network equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and distributors. Established in 1999 and based in Fremont, California, Ikanos Communications operates as a subsidiary of Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.
Pixim is a hardware company specializing in the development of advanced chipsets for video cameras, utilizing its innovative Digital Pixel System® technology. This technology enhances image capture by allowing individual pixels to self-adjust to varying lighting conditions, thereby improving the overall image quality. Pixim's chipsets include digital image sensors, processors, and associated software, which are applicable across a range of industries such as security, video surveillance, machine vision, and automotive systems. By enabling cameras to capture clear, high-resolution images under diverse lighting scenarios, Pixim's solutions provide users with accurate, actionable information while minimizing visual noise such as glare and reflections.
Axiom Microdevices, Inc. provides integrated complementary metal oxide semiconductor power amplifiers for the cellular telephone market. Its technology offers the advances in radio frequency integration, enabling customers to reduce design complexities and bill of materials. The company has operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Taiwan, and South Korea. Axiom Microdevices, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is based in Irvine, California. As of June 2, 2009, Axiom Microdevices, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions Inc.
Ikanos Communications, Inc. designs and develops semiconductor and integrated firmware products for the connected home on a global scale. The company specializes in digital subscriber line (DSL) processors and a variety of semiconductor solutions tailored for carrier infrastructure and customer premises equipment. Its offerings include gateway processors that facilitate high-speed access and value-added services for connected homes, as well as multi-mode communications processors for residential gateways. These products support diverse network topologies such as DSL, Ethernet, and LTE, serving telecommunications carriers and cable operators. Ikanos markets its products through direct sales and through partnerships with network equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and distributors. Established in 1999 and based in Fremont, California, Ikanos Communications operates as a subsidiary of Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.
Litchfield Communications
Series A in 2000
Litchfield Communications, Inc. (LCI) was founded in October 2000 by Steve Watts, Dave Danenberg and Tom Johnson. LCI shareholders include Kodiak Venture Partners, Commonwealth Capital, PMC-Sierra and Venture Tech Alliance (the investment arm of TSMC). LCI's mission is to be a premier supplier of standards-based semiconductor technology, reference designs, and support software for the next-generation of networking equipment with a principal focus in emulation of non-IP protocols over packet-switched infrastructures (such as MPLS, Optical Ethernet, Resilient Packet Ring, and IP).