Walden International, established in 1987, is a California-based private equity firm specializing in early and expansion stage investments. With over three decades of experience, the firm focuses on cross-border investments, leveraging global markets and talent to grow industry-leading companies. Walden International invests across sectors such as Semiconductors, Clean Tech, Internet & Digital Media, and Software, partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs who appreciate the benefits of global talent and market access. The firm's integrated team offers extensive venture expertise and operating experience, providing capital, relationships, and strategic guidance to help portfolio companies thrive.
Calterah specializes in the development of CMOS single-chip millimeter-wave radar sensors aimed at automotive applications. The company produces system-on-chip (SoC) products that integrate radar signal processing baseband technology, facilitating the design and implementation of mmWave radar sensors. These sensors find applications in various sectors, including both industrial and consumer markets, supporting technologies related to environmental sensing, autonomous obstacle avoidance, and radar imaging. Calterah's innovations contribute significantly to advancements in autonomous driving and related technologies.
Hyasic Semiconductor
Series C in 2024
HYASiC is a semiconductor company focused on designing digital power chips and hybrid integrated circuits. The firm specializes in advanced power management solutions, particularly in developing power management integrated circuits (PMIC) for display panels and mini LED drivers. These products cater to mobile devices and household appliances, allowing clients to implement efficient and intelligent energy management from AC to DC. Through its innovative technologies, HYASiC aims to provide energy-saving solutions that enhance the performance and sustainability of electronic systems.
SemiShare
Venture Round in 2023
SemiShare is a manufacturer of advanced wafer probe and semiconductor testing equipment. The company specializes in a range of products including manual, semi-automatic, and fully automatic probe stations. Their offerings are designed to meet the testing requirements of various sectors, including universities, research institutes, semiconductor fabrication (FAB) factories, and panel factories. In addition to probe stations, SemiShare provides probe holders, probe fixtures, and laser repair machines for LCD, OLED, and LCVd technologies, supporting both scientific research and mass production needs.
Qingchun Semiconductor
Series A in 2023
Sichain Semi is a high-tech chip firm focused on the R&D and industrialization of Silicon Carbide semiconductors and its power devices.
PhotonIC Technologies
Series C in 2022
PhotonIC Technologies is a chip company based in Shanghai, China, specializing in the development of integrated optoelectronic circuits. The company focuses on designing and commercializing high-speed, low-power optoelectronic integrated chips that cater to various applications, including data centers, 5G transmission, and 3D time-of-flight smart sensing. Utilizing proprietary CMOS technology, PhotonIC Technologies aims to deliver competitive chips that excel in performance, power efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The company collaborates with research institutions and industry partners to advance its chip technology and support the growing demands of optical networking and Internet of Things (IoT) sensing systems.
Point2
Series B in 2022
Point2 Technology, founded in 2016 and based in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in developing advanced connectivity solutions aimed at meeting the growing bandwidth demands of 5G and cloud-based data centers. The company focuses on creating dielectric waveguide technology that enables high-speed, short-range interconnectivity. Its products are designed to deliver reliable, low-cost, and low-power solutions, facilitating efficient point-to-point connections for data center applications. By addressing the critical needs of modern infrastructure, Point2 Technology positions itself as a key player in enhancing data connectivity for the future.
Heyan Technology
Series B in 2022
Manufacturer of semiconductor special equipment and accessories and consumables. The company focuses on fields including silicon wafers, glass, ceramics, quartz, lithium niobate, sapphire, enabling packaging and testing enterprises with semiconductor products.
Hercules Microsystems
Series B in 2021
Jingwei Qili is a developer of hybrid programmable computing chips. The company's products are mainly FPGA chip series products, as well as development boards and kits, etc., which can be applied to the field of artificial intelligence. At the same time, the company's business also includes providing users with testing and maintenance Circuits and other services.
Trifo
Series C in 2021
Trifo is an AI home robot company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Shenzhen and Beijing, China. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing integrated hardware and software systems for indoor home environments, particularly focusing on vacuum robots. These robots possess advanced sensing, perception, and decision-making capabilities, allowing them to interact with and organize home spaces effectively. Trifo's products leverage artificial intelligence to understand the physical and semantic aspects of their surroundings, enabling them to learn new skills over time. Additionally, the company develops software and a Software Development Kit (SDK) to facilitate the integration of its products into user projects, enhancing the overall user experience in home automation.
SambaNova Systems
Series D in 2021
SambaNova Systems, based in Palo Alto, California, develops a technology platform that integrates hardware and software solutions for artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on creating systems optimized for data processing, model training, and analytics, enabling high-performance execution of machine learning tasks. SambaNova's technology is designed to be flexible and scalable, catering to various sectors such as healthcare, finance, and autonomous vehicles. By enhancing the efficiency of AI-powered algorithms, SambaNova aims to support organizations in leveraging advanced data analytics effectively.
Biren Technology
Series A in 2020
Biren Technology is a high-tech startup specializing in the design and development of intelligent processors tailored for GPU and DSA computation architectures. The company focuses on creating integrated software and hardware platforms that support intelligent computing applications, including cloud computing, artificial intelligence training, graphics rendering, and high-performance general-purpose computing. With a dedicated team of industry experts and elite engineers, Biren Technology aims to deliver versatile computing solutions that blend general computing capabilities with specific applications. Its research division is committed to advancing key technologies in intelligent computing systems, emphasizing new architectures and advanced compilation techniques, thereby facilitating technological breakthroughs in various high-tech sectors.
QST Corporation
Series B in 2020
QST Corporation, founded in September 2012 and based in Shanghai, China, specializes in the development and manufacturing of micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) sensors and smart applications for mobile consumer electronics and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The company's product lineup includes 3-axis magnetic sensors, accelerometers, gyroscopes, barometers, pressure sensors, and light sensors, which are utilized in smartphones, tablets, wearables, drones, and virtual/augmented reality headsets. QST Corporation employs a virtual IDM model to leverage domestic industrial support, enabling it to customize intelligent applications and services for its clients. The company has experienced rapid growth since its inception, positioning itself as a key player in the sensor solutions market.
SambaNova Systems
Series C in 2020
SambaNova Systems, based in Palo Alto, California, develops a technology platform that integrates hardware and software solutions for artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on creating systems optimized for data processing, model training, and analytics, enabling high-performance execution of machine learning tasks. SambaNova's technology is designed to be flexible and scalable, catering to various sectors such as healthcare, finance, and autonomous vehicles. By enhancing the efficiency of AI-powered algorithms, SambaNova aims to support organizations in leveraging advanced data analytics effectively.
SambaNova Systems
Series B in 2019
SambaNova Systems, based in Palo Alto, California, develops a technology platform that integrates hardware and software solutions for artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on creating systems optimized for data processing, model training, and analytics, enabling high-performance execution of machine learning tasks. SambaNova's technology is designed to be flexible and scalable, catering to various sectors such as healthcare, finance, and autonomous vehicles. By enhancing the efficiency of AI-powered algorithms, SambaNova aims to support organizations in leveraging advanced data analytics effectively.
TBSTest
Series A in 2019
TBSTest Technology is a developer and manufacturer of automatic test equipment for integrated circuits, specializing in ultra-large-scale integrated circuit testing. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Beijing, China, with additional offices in Xi’an and Shanghai, as well as Suwon, South Korea, the company provides a comprehensive range of products, including test boards, software solutions, and memory systems. TBSTest Technology also offers pre-sales and after-sales support for its equipment, accessories, and software systems, along with application development projects. The company serves a diverse clientele, including clients engaged in integrated circuit design and production, as well as scientific research institutions and educational establishments.
Lightbit
Venture Round in 2019
Lightbits Labs, Inc., established in 2015, specializes in data storage solutions for enterprise private clouds, Software-as-a-Service, and Infrastructure-as-a-Service providers. Headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional offices in Israel and New York, the company offers LightOS, a Software Defined Storage solution that integrates with existing datacenter infrastructure, and LightField, a Storage Acceleration Card supporting the LightOS stack. Lightbits' innovative NVMe/TCP protocol enables high-performance block storage, simplifying scalability and reducing costs for cloud-native applications in diverse environments.
Trifo
Series A in 2018
Trifo is an AI home robot company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Shenzhen and Beijing, China. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing integrated hardware and software systems for indoor home environments, particularly focusing on vacuum robots. These robots possess advanced sensing, perception, and decision-making capabilities, allowing them to interact with and organize home spaces effectively. Trifo's products leverage artificial intelligence to understand the physical and semantic aspects of their surroundings, enabling them to learn new skills over time. Additionally, the company develops software and a Software Development Kit (SDK) to facilitate the integration of its products into user projects, enhancing the overall user experience in home automation.
Avegant
Venture Round in 2018
Avegant, established in 2012, is a California-based technology company specializing in the development of advanced display technology for augmented reality (AR) experiences. The company leverages its expertise in human visual science and head-mounted display ergonomics, along with consumer electronics manufacturing experience, to create displays that enable realistic AR experiences for consumers. Avegant's core product is a light field display technology designed for mixed-reality applications, allowing users to visualize virtual objects across multiple focal planes, mimicking the way we perceive natural objects and enhancing AR interactions in various aspects of life, such as learning, playing, working, and socializing.
Lightbit
Series B in 2018
Lightbits Labs, Inc., established in 2015, specializes in data storage solutions for enterprise private clouds, Software-as-a-Service, and Infrastructure-as-a-Service providers. Headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional offices in Israel and New York, the company offers LightOS, a Software Defined Storage solution that integrates with existing datacenter infrastructure, and LightField, a Storage Acceleration Card supporting the LightOS stack. Lightbits' innovative NVMe/TCP protocol enables high-performance block storage, simplifying scalability and reducing costs for cloud-native applications in diverse environments.
SambaNova Systems
Series A in 2018
SambaNova Systems, based in Palo Alto, California, develops a technology platform that integrates hardware and software solutions for artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on creating systems optimized for data processing, model training, and analytics, enabling high-performance execution of machine learning tasks. SambaNova's technology is designed to be flexible and scalable, catering to various sectors such as healthcare, finance, and autonomous vehicles. By enhancing the efficiency of AI-powered algorithms, SambaNova aims to support organizations in leveraging advanced data analytics effectively.
TBSTest
Angel Round in 2018
TBSTest Technology is a developer and manufacturer of automatic test equipment for integrated circuits, specializing in ultra-large-scale integrated circuit testing. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Beijing, China, with additional offices in Xi’an and Shanghai, as well as Suwon, South Korea, the company provides a comprehensive range of products, including test boards, software solutions, and memory systems. TBSTest Technology also offers pre-sales and after-sales support for its equipment, accessories, and software systems, along with application development projects. The company serves a diverse clientele, including clients engaged in integrated circuit design and production, as well as scientific research institutions and educational establishments.
Huaqin Technology
Series A in 2017
Huaqin Technology Co Ltd is a leading player in the global smartphone and tablet original design manufacturing (ODM) industry. The company specializes in the research, development, design, and production of a wide range of intelligent hardware products, including smartphones, tablets, notebooks, servers, and IoT devices. As a partner of Google, Huaqin facilitates the creation of Android devices certified for security and functionality by Google Mobile Services. The company serves a diverse clientele across more than 100 countries and regions, focusing on delivering competitive and innovative products. By 2015, Huaqin had shipped over 200 million mobile phones and more than 5 million tablets annually, with a commitment to providing advanced 4G products. Guided by principles of integrity, diligence, focus, and innovation, Huaqin aims to enhance its product offerings and contribute to sustainable development in the technology sector.
SENASIC
Angel Round in 2017
SENASIC is a company based in Shanghai, China, founded in 2015, specializing in the research, development, manufacture, and supply of advanced sensors and high-performance chips for automotive and industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company's primary focus is on automotive tire pressure monitoring sensors, including models that measure pressure, temperature, radial acceleration, and power supply voltage. SENASIC also develops a range of other sensors, such as MAN sensors and industrial-grade wireless temperature sensors. With a strong emphasis on low-power microcontroller technology, high-precision analog-to-digital converters, and reliable chip packaging and testing processes, SENASIC has established a reputation for producing high-quality products that meet automotive standards. Their tire pressure sensors have achieved AEC-Q10 certification, reflecting the company's commitment to enhancing vehicle safety and reliability through innovative sensor solutions.
PhotonIC Technologies
Series B in 2017
PhotonIC Technologies is a chip company based in Shanghai, China, specializing in the development of integrated optoelectronic circuits. The company focuses on designing and commercializing high-speed, low-power optoelectronic integrated chips that cater to various applications, including data centers, 5G transmission, and 3D time-of-flight smart sensing. Utilizing proprietary CMOS technology, PhotonIC Technologies aims to deliver competitive chips that excel in performance, power efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The company collaborates with research institutions and industry partners to advance its chip technology and support the growing demands of optical networking and Internet of Things (IoT) sensing systems.
Rokid Technology
Series B in 2016
Rokid Technology, established in 2014, is a California-based company specializing in artificial intelligence and robotics. It develops and manufactures smart devices, including AI-powered smart speakers and augmented reality (AR) smart glasses. Rokid's products, such as the Rokid Glass, incorporate advanced AI capabilities like facial recognition, language translation, and voice control, providing users with an interactive experience by overlaying digital information onto the physical world. The company's offerings cater to both consumer and industrial markets, aiming to enhance human-computer interaction through superior industrial design and user experience.
MEMSDrive
Series B in 2016
MEMS Drive Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development and marketing of advanced MEMS actuators. Its primary focus is on hardware applications for mobile imaging in portable electronics, particularly in cellphone cameras. The company designs an optical image stabilization actuator that employs electrostatic forces between electrically conductive combs to deliver fast and precise image stabilization, addressing motion in camera systems. Supported by its customers in the mobile device sector, MEMS Drive Inc. is positioned at the forefront of innovation in imaging technology, catering to the evolving demands of the portable electronics market.
Trifo
Seed Round in 2016
Trifo is an AI home robot company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Shenzhen and Beijing, China. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing integrated hardware and software systems for indoor home environments, particularly focusing on vacuum robots. These robots possess advanced sensing, perception, and decision-making capabilities, allowing them to interact with and organize home spaces effectively. Trifo's products leverage artificial intelligence to understand the physical and semantic aspects of their surroundings, enabling them to learn new skills over time. Additionally, the company develops software and a Software Development Kit (SDK) to facilitate the integration of its products into user projects, enhancing the overall user experience in home automation.
Rokid Technology
Series A in 2015
Rokid Technology, established in 2014, is a California-based company specializing in artificial intelligence and robotics. It develops and manufactures smart devices, including AI-powered smart speakers and augmented reality (AR) smart glasses. Rokid's products, such as the Rokid Glass, incorporate advanced AI capabilities like facial recognition, language translation, and voice control, providing users with an interactive experience by overlaying digital information onto the physical world. The company's offerings cater to both consumer and industrial markets, aiming to enhance human-computer interaction through superior industrial design and user experience.
DFRobot
Series A in 2015
DFRobot, established in 2008 by Ricky Ye, is a global leader in open-source hardware and STEM education solutions. The company specializes in creating engaging learning kits and DIY robots for students, utilizing platforms like Arduino, micro:bit, Raspberry Pi, and LattePanda. DFRobot's products cater to pre-school through university levels, promoting skill development in STEM subjects and emerging technologies such as AI and IoT. With a presence in over 100 countries and having delivered over one million open-source modules, DFRobot serves over 8,000 schools worldwide, fostering a community of future creators and learners.
essemi
Series A in 2012
essemi provides integrated circuit products such as radio frequency chips and touch chips used in consumer electronics, home appliances, industrial control, automotive electronics, instrumentation, personal care, medical, and other fields.
GigaDevice
Series E in 2012
GigaDevice is a prominent fabless semiconductor company based in Mainland China, established in 2005. Specializing in Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) devices, GigaDevice designs and produces a diverse array of high-speed, low-power memory products, including SPI NOR and SPI NAND flash memory, as well as microcontrollers based on the ARM Cortex-M3 architecture. The company has made significant contributions to the industry by introducing several pioneering products, such as China's first SPI NOR and NAND flash, as well as its first series of microcontrollers. GigaDevice maintains a strong focus on research and development, with over 55% of its workforce dedicated to this area, ensuring its competitive edge in the market. The company operates through a collaborative manufacturing model with foundry partners, which allows it to remain agile and cost-effective compared to traditional integrated device manufacturers. GigaDevice's products cater to various applications, including embedded systems, consumer electronics, and mobile communications, positioning it as a key player in the domestic storage and Internet of Things (IoT) chip industry.
GoPro
Series A in 2011
GoPro, Inc. is a company that develops and sells cameras, drones, and mountable and wearable accessories aimed at capturing high-definition images and videos, particularly in extreme action contexts. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, GoPro offers a range of products including the HERO7 and HERO8 waterproof cameras, the MAX 360-degree camera, and various accessories such as mounts, housings, and batteries. The company also provides cloud-based solutions like GoPro Plus for storage and sharing, along with editing applications such as Quik and the GoPro App. GoPro markets its products through specialty retailers and online channels worldwide, with a significant portion of its revenue generated through direct sales. The company has a global presence, particularly in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, with the Americas contributing over half of its total revenue.
Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment
Series D in 2010
Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. is a Chinese company that specializes in manufacturing micro-fabrication equipment for the semiconductor industry and high-tech sectors. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Shanghai, the company is a key supplier of essential equipment used in the production of micron-sized and nanoscale devices. Its product offerings include plasma etching equipment, deep silicon etching equipment, and metal-organic chemical vapor deposition systems. These technologies play a critical role in the development of advanced integrated circuits and LED chips, which are foundational for innovations in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics. Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. serves a growing customer base across China and Asia, contributing to advancements in the semiconductor manufacturing landscape.
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.
Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment
Series C in 2008
Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. is a Chinese company that specializes in manufacturing micro-fabrication equipment for the semiconductor industry and high-tech sectors. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Shanghai, the company is a key supplier of essential equipment used in the production of micron-sized and nanoscale devices. Its product offerings include plasma etching equipment, deep silicon etching equipment, and metal-organic chemical vapor deposition systems. These technologies play a critical role in the development of advanced integrated circuits and LED chips, which are foundational for innovations in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics. Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. serves a growing customer base across China and Asia, contributing to advancements in the semiconductor manufacturing landscape.
Quintic
Series B in 2008
Quintic (Beijing) Microelectronics Co., Ltd. is a Chinese chip design company focused on providing consumers with low power consumption and cost-effective wireless access solutions. Quintic was established on September 29, 2006. Its core design and architecture engineers come from leading global companies with technical expertise covering WLAN, Bluetooth, WiMax, mobile TV, ultra wideband, and other communications standards. Since early 2007, Quintic started the development of the FM production line, and incorporated high-performance FM transmitter chips in the field of personal wireless audio connectivity applications.
Telegent Systems
Series C in 2007
Telegent Systems, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California, established in 2004. The company specializes in the development and marketing of high-performance analog CMOS RF and mixed-signal system-on-a-chip solutions. Telegent Systems focuses on creating products that facilitate the reception, processing, and output of free-to-air analog broadcast television, primarily for mobile handsets and portable media devices. By leveraging its expertise in RF mixed-signal design, communications signal processing, and multimedia processing, Telegent aims to capitalize on new market opportunities in communications and computing platforms. Its operations extend across various regions, including Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, China, and the Russian Federation/CIS.
Photop Technologies
Venture Round in 2007
Photop Technologies, Inc. specializes in the design, integration, and manufacturing of photonic devices and systems. The company's product offerings encompass a wide range of applications, including components and modules for fiber optic communication, as well as various types of diode laser pumped lasers—specifically in green and infrared wavelengths. Additionally, Photop produces instrumental, telecom, and laser optics, along with nonlinear optical and compound semiconductor crystals. Their expertise extends to optics components suited for the optics instrument, telecom, and laser industries, and they provide photonics manufacturing services such as contract manufacturing, optical component foundry services, and module assembly. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Fuzhou, China, Photop operates facilities in Sunnyvale and Chatsworth, California; Traunstein, Germany; Gyeonggi-Do, Korea; and Shanghai, China.
Actelis Networks
Series E in 2007
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.
Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment
Series B in 2006
Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. is a Chinese company that specializes in manufacturing micro-fabrication equipment for the semiconductor industry and high-tech sectors. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Shanghai, the company is a key supplier of essential equipment used in the production of micron-sized and nanoscale devices. Its product offerings include plasma etching equipment, deep silicon etching equipment, and metal-organic chemical vapor deposition systems. These technologies play a critical role in the development of advanced integrated circuits and LED chips, which are foundational for innovations in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics. Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. serves a growing customer base across China and Asia, contributing to advancements in the semiconductor manufacturing landscape.
GalaxyCore
Seed Round in 2006
GalaxyCore Inc. is a fabless image sensor company based in Shanghai, China, specializing in the design, development, and marketing of CMOS image sensor devices and LCD driver chips for the global mobile device and consumer electronics markets. Founded in 2003, the company produces high-quality CMOS image sensors that capture optical images and convert them into digital signals, primarily used in mobile devices such as feature phones, smartphones, and tablets. Additionally, GalaxyCore develops LCD driver chips that enable LCD panels to display image data. The company serves a diverse clientele, including CMOS camera module manufacturers, LCD module manufacturers, end device manufacturers, and design houses. With a focus on innovative design and efficient manufacturing processes, GalaxyCore is well-positioned to expand its presence in the image sensor and LCD driver industries.
Actelis Networks
Series D in 2005
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.
Greenfield Networks
Series C in 2004
Greenfield Networks provides Ethernet switch silicon technology solutions for enterprise and metro applications primarily in India and internationally. The company offers a series of packet processors; G135 Intelligent Mux, which is a 12-port gigabit Ethernet (GE) intelligent multiplexer for GE linecards for enterprise and metro edge chassis systems; and G900 switch fabric that delivers wirespeed switching performance for its 10 Gbps fabric ports.
Calypto Design Systems
Series B in 2004
Calypto Design Systems, Inc. specializes in technologies for hardware design, focusing on high-level synthesis, RTL power optimization, and functional verification. The company's flagship products include PowerPro, which automates RTL power optimization and can significantly reduce power consumption in designs, and the Catapult platform, which allows designers to create production-quality RTL from high-level descriptions using ANSI C++ or SystemC. This capability streamlines the design and verification process in hardware development. Additionally, Calypto offers SLEC, a sequential equivalence checker that verifies the correctness of RTL implementations against system-level models. Headquartered in San Jose, California, and with offices across Japan, India, Europe, and North America, Calypto serves a diverse clientele, including numerous Fortune 500 companies such as NVIDIA and Qualcomm. The company has established partnerships with leading Electronic Design Automation firms, further enhancing its position in the market since its founding in 2002.
Ubicom
Series B in 2004
Ubicom specializes in developing communications and media processor (CMP) and software platforms tailored for real-time interactive applications and multimedia content delivery in the digital home. The company offers optimized system-level solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), supporting a variety of products such as wireless routers, access points, VoIP gateways, streaming media devices, and print servers. Ubicom's advanced multithreaded processor design, along with its real-time operating system and application-level solutions, ensures a high-quality user experience characterized by ease of use. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Ubicom is a privately held, venture-backed company.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International
Series C in 2003
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) is a leading semiconductor foundry based in Shanghai, China, established in 2000. It specializes in the design and manufacturing of integrated circuits (IC) and offers a comprehensive range of services including computer-aided design, wafer fabrication, testing, packaging, and assembly. SMIC operates advanced fabrication facilities, including 300mm and 200mm fabs in various locations such as Beijing, Tianjin, and Shenzhen, and provides technology services for process nodes ranging from 0.35 microns to 28 nanometers. The company serves a diverse clientele, including integrated device manufacturers, fabless semiconductor firms, and system companies, with its products utilized in sectors such as artificial intelligence, data centers, automotive, consumer electronics, and the Internet of Things. SMIC is recognized as the largest foundry in China and ranks fifth globally in the semiconductor industry, employing over 20,200 people and maintaining a presence in markets across North America, Europe, Japan, and Taiwan.
Bermai
Series B in 2003
Bermai is pioneering high performance, ultra-integrated chipsets for wireless applications and delivering innovative systems for single and multi-band connectivity that support the IEEE 802.11 family of standards. Bermai's designs with unmatched integration are optimized to deliver extended range and performance, power efficiency and flexibility at a significant cost advantage. These ultra-integrated solutions greatly simplify product development and enable wireless equipment manufacturers to design high performance products faster and with dramatic cost efficiencies. With a "done it before" management team, over 50 decades of combined engineering experience, and core competencies in RF analog, digital signal processing, OFDM and CMOS disciplines, Bermai is strongly positioned to play a key role in advancing wireless communications technologies. Founded in March 2001, Bermai's renowned co-founders are Dr. Ramesh Harjani, a recognized authority in the fields of CMOS radio frequency circuits, low-power analog design and mixed-signal testing, and Dr. Jaekyun Moon, a recognized authority in the fields of channel characterization and signal processing for digital communications. Bruce Sanguinetti, wireless industry veteran and former president and co-founder of BreezeCOM (now known as Alvarion), leads Bermai as president and chief executive officer. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Bermai has received a total of $34 million in financing from key venture capitalists and strategic investors including Advanced Technology Ventures, Blueprint Ventures, Brightstone Capital, Mobius Venture Capital (formerly Softbank), the STIC Ventures fund backed by LG Electronics, and Walden International Investment Group.
Vivato
Series C in 2003
Vivato is a provider of Wi-Fi infrastructure solutions, specializing in the design and delivery of connectivity systems for mobile carriers and operators both in the United States and internationally. The company offers advanced indoor Wi-Fi base stations that enhance range and coverage for large spaces such as warehouses, stadiums, convention centers, and office parks. Additionally, Vivato provides outdoor Wi-Fi base stations capable of delivering high data rates to extensive outdoor areas, which include urban and rural Wi-Fi projects, educational campuses, resorts, and various public facilities like airports and train terminals. Its products aim to meet the increasing demand for bandwidth driven by mobile device usage, thereby supporting a wide array of industries and environments.
Terawave Communications
Series E in 2003
Terawave Communications, Inc. is a manufacturer of converged access and multi-service networking solutions, specializing in multi-service aggregation and passive optical network (PON) products. These offerings facilitate the convergence of data, voice, video, and circuit services, catering to a diverse clientele that includes service providers, government agencies, and enterprise customers across the globe, including the United States, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Hayward, California, Terawave also maintains additional offices in Canada, Asia, and Europe, enhancing its operational reach. The company is a subsidiary of Occam Networks Inc.
Global Communication Devices
Series B in 2001
Global Communication Devices is engaged in the design of fabless RF and mixed-signal ICs (integrated circuits) and RF and mixed-signal.
Actelis Networks
Series C in 2001
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.
Ubicom
Venture Round in 2000
Ubicom specializes in developing communications and media processor (CMP) and software platforms tailored for real-time interactive applications and multimedia content delivery in the digital home. The company offers optimized system-level solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), supporting a variety of products such as wireless routers, access points, VoIP gateways, streaming media devices, and print servers. Ubicom's advanced multithreaded processor design, along with its real-time operating system and application-level solutions, ensures a high-quality user experience characterized by ease of use. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Ubicom is a privately held, venture-backed company.
Terawave Communications
Series B in 2000
Terawave Communications, Inc. is a manufacturer of converged access and multi-service networking solutions, specializing in multi-service aggregation and passive optical network (PON) products. These offerings facilitate the convergence of data, voice, video, and circuit services, catering to a diverse clientele that includes service providers, government agencies, and enterprise customers across the globe, including the United States, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Hayward, California, Terawave also maintains additional offices in Canada, Asia, and Europe, enhancing its operational reach. The company is a subsidiary of Occam Networks Inc.
Actelis Networks
Series A in 1999
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.
Ubicom
Series B in 1999
Ubicom specializes in developing communications and media processor (CMP) and software platforms tailored for real-time interactive applications and multimedia content delivery in the digital home. The company offers optimized system-level solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), supporting a variety of products such as wireless routers, access points, VoIP gateways, streaming media devices, and print servers. Ubicom's advanced multithreaded processor design, along with its real-time operating system and application-level solutions, ensures a high-quality user experience characterized by ease of use. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Ubicom is a privately held, venture-backed company.
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