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.
Granda is a precision mechatronics manufacturer focusing on semiconductor packaging equipment.
Hanfang New Materials
Seed Round in 2025
Hanfang New Materials is a company that specializes in developing and manufacturing high-end semiconductor adhesives. Their product portfolio includes a range of materials such as conductive and non-conductive adhesives, adhesive films, and high thermal conductivity sintering materials.
Calterah
Series D in 2024
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.
Juexin Technology
Series A in 2023
Juexin Technology is an entity that designs high-speed optoelectronic chips. Its primary focus is on the development of electrical chips for high-speed optical communications.
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.
CMind-SEMI
Series A in 2023
CMind is committed to becoming the new global leader in smartphone communication chips by concentrating on 4G and 5G advanced wireless communication chips and complete solutions.
Orient
Post in 2022
Orient is a manufacturer and developer specializing in optocouplers and infrared chips, which are designed to provide cost-effective solutions across various industries. The company leverages its capabilities in chip core technology and maintains a comprehensive IDM (Integrated Device Manufacturing) industrial chain. Orient's products facilitate the conversion of light and electric energy, enabling efficient control of electric energy for applications in sectors such as aerospace, new energy vehicles, consumer electronics, household appliances, power communications, and medical equipment. By offering these advanced technologies, Orient helps enterprises transfer electrical signals more rapidly, addressing the growing demands of modern technology.
Lattice Microelectronics
Seed Round in 2022
Lattice Microelectronics promote the design and development, module manufacturing and vehicle application of power semiconductors.
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.
Starshine Semiconductor
Venture Round in 2022
Starshine Semiconductor is a developer of RF front-end filters and modules. SAW, TC-SAW, and BAW filters, duplexers, and quadplexer are among Starshine Semiconductor's products. Starshine Semiconductor specializes in mid- to high-end products for markets such as 5G communications and IoT.
HjMicro
Seed Round in 2022
HjMicro, also known as Hongjun Microelectronics, focuses on the development of server processor chips tailored for the data center cloud computing market. The company specializes in creating high-performance general-purpose processors based on the ARM architecture, aiming to enhance efficiency and streamline deployment for cloud services. By concentrating on the needs of data centers, HjMicro provides innovative server CPU solutions that cater to the demands of modern computing environments.
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.
Starshine Semiconductor
Series A in 2022
Starshine Semiconductor is a developer of RF front-end filters and modules. SAW, TC-SAW, and BAW filters, duplexers, and quadplexer are among Starshine Semiconductor's products. Starshine Semiconductor specializes in mid- to high-end products for markets such as 5G communications and IoT.
Wuxi Xinxiang
Series A in 2022
Wuxi Xinxiang is a semiconductor factory production automation CIM solution and services provider. They focus on intelligent automation production solutions and services in the field of wafer manufacturing, packaging and testing.
CYGNUSEMI
Series A in 2022
Cygnus Semi is a semiconductor chip technology company that specializes in developing solutions for 5G Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications. The company focuses on creating advanced connectivity capabilities for smart devices and smart cities. Its products are designed to enhance the performance of electronic devices, allowing manufacturers to integrate high-quality chip technology into their smart products. Through its innovations, Cygnus Semi aims to support the growing demand for enhanced connectivity in various sectors.
ChangXin Memory Technologies
Venture Round in 2022
ChangXin Memory Technologies focuses on the development and manufacture of dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) semiconductor products. The company specializes in integrated circuits designed for data memory and related functions, emphasizing low-power data storage solutions. Its activities encompass research and development, design, production, and sales of these integrated circuits, catering to various industry users.
Guizhou Core Long March Technology (Marching Power)
Series C in 2021
Guizhou Core Long March Technology, also known as Marching Power, is a high-tech company focused on the development of power semiconductor devices. Its product portfolio includes IGBT, coolmos, and SiC chip technologies, which are designed to operate under varying temperatures and voltages. The company's technical team comprises experts from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and skilled professionals from abroad, boasting substantial experience in product development. They oversee the entire process from chip design to manufacturing, packaging, testing, and reliability. Additionally, the company has a proficient marketing and operations management team well-versed in the semiconductor industry. Through its commitment to localizing power chip production, Guizhou Core Long March Technology aims to enable various enterprises to integrate high-quality semiconductors into their electronic products effectively.
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.
CMind-SEMI
Venture Round in 2021
CMind is committed to becoming the new global leader in smartphone communication chips by concentrating on 4G and 5G advanced wireless communication chips and complete solutions.
SJ Semi
Series C in 2021
SJ Semi is a MEOL foundry focused on front-end wafer manufacturing and quality systems. The company specializes in bumping, Cu pillar, RDL, and testing services for 12" wafers while investing in R&D for fan-out, TSV, interposer, and 3D technologies. With over a decade of experience, SJ Semi aims to support advancements in the semiconductor market.
Sineva
Private Equity Round in 2021
Hefei Sineva Intelligent Machine Co., Ltd., established in 2013 and located in Hefei, China, specializes in the research, development, manufacturing, and sales of transfer, test, and service robots. The company operates under the umbrella of Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co., Ltd. Sineva focuses on providing AI-based machine vision solutions and advanced materials that cater to semiconductor production and drug development. Its business encompasses four main areas: intelligent manufacturing machinery, advanced materials, artificial intelligence, and aircraft. By addressing critical technical gaps in the domestic pan-semiconductor industrial robot sector, Sineva positions itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of intelligent manufacturing.
Wuxi Xinxiang
Series A in 2021
Wuxi Xinxiang is a semiconductor factory production automation CIM solution and services provider. They focus on intelligent automation production solutions and services in the field of wafer manufacturing, packaging and testing.
Bolb
Series A in 2021
Bolb Inc. is a technology company based in Livermore, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of UVB/C solid-state emitters designed for disinfection purposes. Utilizing a proprietary epitaxial platform, Bolb produces fully transparent UVC LED components that are recognized for their exceptional performance in germicidal and virucidal applications. Their UVC LEDs can deliver up to 200mW of output per emitter and effectively deactivate harmful pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2, in a short time. These emitters are integrated into a wide range of products, including portable and home appliances, medical devices, and industrial equipment, helping users to sanitize and preserve valuable resources by eliminating bacteria and other harmful microorganisms.
Kandou
Series C in 2020
Kandou Bus SA is a company that specializes in designing high-speed, energy-efficient chip-to-chip links and associated technologies. Founded in 2011 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, Kandou has developed a unique approach to serial link design that enhances data transfer speeds while minimizing power consumption. Their technology is utilized across various electronic devices, including DRAM, graphics cards, server backplanes, mobile devices, and game consoles, effectively increasing data throughput and extending battery life. Additionally, Kandou's solutions address the growing demand for bandwidth in applications such as routers and FPGAs, where they improve performance while reducing pin counts and overall energy usage. The company operates with a team of skilled scientists and engineers across Switzerland, the UK, and the US, focusing on advancing the capabilities of serial links to support innovative electronic designs.
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.
YEESTOR
Series B in 2020
YEESTOR Microelectronics focuses on the developing and sales of storage controllers and manufactures of NAND Flash memory control chips. YEESTOR has been dedicated to continuous technical innovation, professional technical support and one-stop service for customers to achieve faster design cycles, higher resource utilization efficiency, and a more reliable storage system. YEESTOR closely follows the frontier of the market, compactly cooperates with module manufacturers and system manufacturers with overall arrangement, providing customers with complete turnkey solution and customized development platform. YEESTOR has mastered numerous key technologies in the industry, has various core invention patents at home and abroad, and has extensive global market operations experience. YEESTOR’s main product are storage controllers, including PCIe SSD Controller, SATA SSD Controller, UFS Controller, eMMC Controller, USB Controller, SD Controller and Security Storage Controller. Products are widely applied in data centers, servers, PCs, smart phones, tablet computers, smart homes, Internet of things, etc. YEESTOR was established in 2017 with headquarter in Shenzhen, branching in Hong Kong, Taiwan Hsinchu, Shanghai, Hefei and other places. YEESTOR was formed by the merger of SiliconGo (founded in 2007) and Auspitek (founded in 2015). YEESTOR is a significant global supplier of flash memory controller. Up to 2017, the cumulative shipments of YEESTOR and its predecessors reached 700 million units, which makes for a leader position in the industry.
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.
Atmosic
Series B in 2019
Atmosic Technologies, Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in Campbell, California, is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in ultra-low power wireless technologies. Its core business is designing innovative solutions that significantly reduce or eliminate battery dependency in Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Atmosic's products, including the ATM2, ATM3, ATM33, and ATM34 series, enable IoT devices to harvest energy from ambient sources like light, radio frequency, thermal, and kinetic, thereby extending battery life or making devices battery-free. This innovation benefits various IoT applications across personal, home, auto, healthcare, industrial, enterprise, and smart cities segments, reducing costs and maintenance efforts for designers, manufacturers, developers, and end users.
Kandou
Series C in 2019
Kandou Bus SA is a company that specializes in designing high-speed, energy-efficient chip-to-chip links and associated technologies. Founded in 2011 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, Kandou has developed a unique approach to serial link design that enhances data transfer speeds while minimizing power consumption. Their technology is utilized across various electronic devices, including DRAM, graphics cards, server backplanes, mobile devices, and game consoles, effectively increasing data throughput and extending battery life. Additionally, Kandou's solutions address the growing demand for bandwidth in applications such as routers and FPGAs, where they improve performance while reducing pin counts and overall energy usage. The company operates with a team of skilled scientists and engineers across Switzerland, the UK, and the US, focusing on advancing the capabilities of serial links to support innovative electronic designs.
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.
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.
Kandou
Series B in 2018
Kandou Bus SA is a company that specializes in designing high-speed, energy-efficient chip-to-chip links and associated technologies. Founded in 2011 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, Kandou has developed a unique approach to serial link design that enhances data transfer speeds while minimizing power consumption. Their technology is utilized across various electronic devices, including DRAM, graphics cards, server backplanes, mobile devices, and game consoles, effectively increasing data throughput and extending battery life. Additionally, Kandou's solutions address the growing demand for bandwidth in applications such as routers and FPGAs, where they improve performance while reducing pin counts and overall energy usage. The company operates with a team of skilled scientists and engineers across Switzerland, the UK, and the US, focusing on advancing the capabilities of serial links to support innovative electronic designs.
CNEX Labs
Series D in 2018
CNEX Labs, Inc. is a developer of semiconductor storage solutions, specializing in NVMe PCIe SSD controller ASICs that support LightNVM/Open-Channel operations. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company also has offices in Copenhagen, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Tokyo. CNEX's products are designed for cloud, hyperscale, and enterprise data centers, offering high performance, low and predictable latency, and flexibility for software-defined storage. The controllers facilitate enhanced capabilities in big data computing and analytics, allowing customers to create differentiated SSD solutions across various form factors such as M.2, U.2, and EDSFF. By partnering with solid-state storage manufacturers and systems customers, CNEX Labs aims to drive innovation in storage technologies necessary for modern data demands.
Hefei Ruike Microelectronics
Series A in 2018
Hefei Ruike Microelectronics Co., Ltd. is jointly invested by well-known domestic and foreign venture capital institutions such as Qingkong Ginkgo, Huashan Capital, China Investment Zhongcai, Walden International, Hefei High Investment, Zhenghe Island Investment, etc., and is listed on NASDAQ in the United States. Semiconductor memory The company Rambus (RMBS) and China A-share listed company Zhaoyi Innovation (603986) provide industrial support as strategic investors and are innovative semiconductor technology enterprises established in Hefei High-tech Zone. The company is mainly committed to the development of advanced new memory chips and interface technologies. The new memory chip is a type of nonvolatile memory that works by changing the resistance of a specific solid dielectric material. The core team of Hefei Sage Scientific comes from the R&D backbones of major semiconductor companies in the world. They have educational backgrounds from famous schools at home and abroad and an average of more than 15 years of experience in memory design, R&D, product experience, and product combat experience. The company advocates a people-oriented, open, and pragmatic engineering culture, with a strong atmosphere of technological innovation, an international perspective, and experience in integrating production, education, and research. product.
Innovium
Series D in 2018
Innovium, Inc. specializes in developing and deploying advanced switching silicon solutions for cloud, enterprise, and edge data centers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional location in Bengaluru, India, the company offers products such as TERALYNX 7 for large-scale public and private cloud applications and TERALYNX 5 for top-of-rack, enterprise, edge, and 5G data centers. Innovium also provides a cloud-based, open-source network operating system, along with standard APIs and a software development kit. The company's technology focuses on delivering scalable Ethernet switch solutions that enhance performance, programmability, and low latency, helping data centers address complex challenges effectively. Innovium is backed by several prominent venture capital firms.
YEESTOR
Series A in 2018
YEESTOR Microelectronics focuses on the developing and sales of storage controllers and manufactures of NAND Flash memory control chips. YEESTOR has been dedicated to continuous technical innovation, professional technical support and one-stop service for customers to achieve faster design cycles, higher resource utilization efficiency, and a more reliable storage system. YEESTOR closely follows the frontier of the market, compactly cooperates with module manufacturers and system manufacturers with overall arrangement, providing customers with complete turnkey solution and customized development platform. YEESTOR has mastered numerous key technologies in the industry, has various core invention patents at home and abroad, and has extensive global market operations experience. YEESTOR’s main product are storage controllers, including PCIe SSD Controller, SATA SSD Controller, UFS Controller, eMMC Controller, USB Controller, SD Controller and Security Storage Controller. Products are widely applied in data centers, servers, PCs, smart phones, tablet computers, smart homes, Internet of things, etc. YEESTOR was established in 2017 with headquarter in Shenzhen, branching in Hong Kong, Taiwan Hsinchu, Shanghai, Hefei and other places. YEESTOR was formed by the merger of SiliconGo (founded in 2007) and Auspitek (founded in 2015). YEESTOR is a significant global supplier of flash memory controller. Up to 2017, the cumulative shipments of YEESTOR and its predecessors reached 700 million units, which makes for a leader position in the industry.
Eta Compute
Series A in 2018
Eta Compute, Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, operates in the technology sector, focusing on the development of energy-efficient edge vision sensors. The company aims to assist enterprises in monitoring resources and enhancing health, safety, energy efficiency, and utilization. By providing battery-operated AI vision sensors and modules that are easy to deploy, Eta Compute delivers innovative solutions across various business segments, contributing to increased productivity and sustainability.
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.
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.
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.
Credo Semiconductor
Series A in 2015
Credo Semiconductor, Inc. specializes in mixed-signal semiconductor solutions targeting data centers, enterprise networking, and high-performance computing markets. The company offers Serializer-Deserializer (SerDes) intellectual property and interconnect solutions designed to scale bandwidth and ensure signal integrity for next-generation platforms, supporting connectivity rates of 25G, 50G, and 100G. Additionally, Credo provides line card solutions, including retimers and gearboxes, as well as optical DSP solutions for high-capacity optical interconnects in cloud-scale and hyperscale data center expansions, with a focus on 50G to 400G PAM4 optical modules. The company also develops HiWire active electrical cables for data center applications and SerDes IP and chiplets suitable for custom switch fabric, artificial intelligence, or high-performance computing ASIC applications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Credo has expanded its presence with offices in Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, and Japan.
CNEX Labs
Series B in 2015
CNEX Labs, Inc. is a developer of semiconductor storage solutions, specializing in NVMe PCIe SSD controller ASICs that support LightNVM/Open-Channel operations. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company also has offices in Copenhagen, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Tokyo. CNEX's products are designed for cloud, hyperscale, and enterprise data centers, offering high performance, low and predictable latency, and flexibility for software-defined storage. The controllers facilitate enhanced capabilities in big data computing and analytics, allowing customers to create differentiated SSD solutions across various form factors such as M.2, U.2, and EDSFF. By partnering with solid-state storage manufacturers and systems customers, CNEX Labs aims to drive innovation in storage technologies necessary for modern data demands.
CNEX Labs
Series A in 2014
CNEX Labs, Inc. is a developer of semiconductor storage solutions, specializing in NVMe PCIe SSD controller ASICs that support LightNVM/Open-Channel operations. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company also has offices in Copenhagen, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Tokyo. CNEX's products are designed for cloud, hyperscale, and enterprise data centers, offering high performance, low and predictable latency, and flexibility for software-defined storage. The controllers facilitate enhanced capabilities in big data computing and analytics, allowing customers to create differentiated SSD solutions across various form factors such as M.2, U.2, and EDSFF. By partnering with solid-state storage manufacturers and systems customers, CNEX Labs aims to drive innovation in storage technologies necessary for modern data demands.
EnVerv
Series C in 2014
EnVerv Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in San Jose, California, with additional offices in San Diego and China. The company specializes in System on Chip (SoC) solutions designed for smart grid, metering, and control applications. EnVerv's power line communication (PLC) devices facilitate high-performance communications over low and medium voltage power lines, serving as a key component for advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and other power line-based smart control applications. Their products support a variety of energy management solutions, including smart electrical grids, revenue protection networks, and solar power plant monitoring. EnVerv's technology is utilized in diverse markets such as home automation, Internet of Things, and lighting networks, making it a significant player in the evolving landscape of smart energy solutions. The company was established in 2009 and was previously known as Pervasive, Inc. before rebranding in 2011.
Kolo Medical
Series A in 2013
Kolo Medical Inc. is a San Jose, California-based company that specializes in designing and manufacturing semiconductor ultrasound transducer technology. Founded in 2009, Kolo Medical is recognized as a leader in next-generation silicon ultrasound transducer technology, specifically through its innovative SiliconWave transducer probes. The company has developed its proprietary SiEra (Silicon Era) transducer technology as a practical alternative to traditional PZT transducers, setting a new performance standard in clinical diagnostic imaging. Kolo Medical's products provide exceptional ultra-high resolution imaging capabilities, meeting the evolving diagnostic needs of healthcare institutions and enabling new applications previously limited by existing technology. With a team of experts from the medical ultrasound and semiconductor sectors, including founders from Stanford University’s research group, Kolo Medical holds over 40 patents, positioning itself as a key player in the field of ultrasound imaging.
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.
EnVerv
Series B in 2011
EnVerv Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in San Jose, California, with additional offices in San Diego and China. The company specializes in System on Chip (SoC) solutions designed for smart grid, metering, and control applications. EnVerv's power line communication (PLC) devices facilitate high-performance communications over low and medium voltage power lines, serving as a key component for advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and other power line-based smart control applications. Their products support a variety of energy management solutions, including smart electrical grids, revenue protection networks, and solar power plant monitoring. EnVerv's technology is utilized in diverse markets such as home automation, Internet of Things, and lighting networks, making it a significant player in the evolving landscape of smart energy solutions. The company was established in 2009 and was previously known as Pervasive, Inc. before rebranding in 2011.
Tilera
Series D in 2011
Tilera Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in designing multicore embedded processors tailored for the networking, digital multimedia, and wireless infrastructure sectors. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional locations in Westborough, Massachusetts, and Beijing, China, Tilera offers a range of products including the TILEPro multicore processor, which provides high-performance computing for various embedded applications. The company also develops multicore software development tools and production boards, such as TILExpress PCIe cards, to support its processors. Tilera's innovations aim to meet the processing and power needs of modern digital and wireless infrastructures.
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.
Silicon Mitus
Series B in 2009
Silicon Mitus, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Seongnam, South Korea, founded in 2007. The company specializes in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of high-performance power management integrated circuits (PMIC) tailored for various electronic applications, including laptops, monitors, tablets, and mobile phones. By focusing on innovative design and advanced technology, Silicon Mitus aims to deliver customized solutions that enhance performance while reducing system costs for its customers. The company's expertise in semiconductor chips extends to LED-related products, making it a key player in the electronics industry.
Beceem Communications
Venture Round in 2009
Beceem Communications is a fabless semiconductor company focused on the WiMAX market, providing essential components for mobile broadband communications devices. The company specializes in baseband and radio frequency (RF) chips, along with integrated circuits and reference designs, enabling customers to incorporate its 4G solutions into various end-user devices such as modems, mobile routers, and smartphones. Beceem has established itself as a leader in the industry, achieving milestones such as being the first to market with a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005 and subsequently releasing the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. Their comprehensive hardware and software solutions support a wide range of applications, making them a key player in the development of mobile broadband technologies.
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.
3Peak
Pre Seed Round in 2008
3Peak is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the research, development, design, and production of high-speed, ultra-precision, low-power, and low-noise analog integrated circuits (ICs) and their associated systems. The company’s offerings cater to a diverse range of applications, including industrial equipment, medical devices, automotive electronics, communication systems, and information security. With funding from venture capital firms in Silicon Valley and China, 3Peak also provides sales services and after-sales support for its products, ensuring comprehensive solutions for its clients.
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.
Aquest Systems
Series B in 2007
Aquest Systems Corporation provides automation equipment for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. It offers No-Wait-Manufacturing, which improves fab productivity by reducing fab cycle-time and improving equipment utilization, as well as increasing flexibility of fab layout and expansion in an IC fab; No-Wait-Productivity Improvement that optimizes material movement in an existing fab by eliminating or minimizing bottlenecks; and FabEX Transporter, which creates FOUP transportation. Aquest Systems Corporation was founded in 2004 and is based in Sunnyvale, California. It has operations and locations in Sunnyvale, California; Tokyo, Japan; Taichung, Taiwan; Bangalore, India; and Singapore, Singapore.
Tilera
Series B in 2007
Tilera Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in designing multicore embedded processors tailored for the networking, digital multimedia, and wireless infrastructure sectors. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional locations in Westborough, Massachusetts, and Beijing, China, Tilera offers a range of products including the TILEPro multicore processor, which provides high-performance computing for various embedded applications. The company also develops multicore software development tools and production boards, such as TILExpress PCIe cards, to support its processors. Tilera's innovations aim to meet the processing and power needs of modern digital and wireless infrastructures.
Beceem Communications
Series D in 2007
Beceem Communications is a fabless semiconductor company focused on the WiMAX market, providing essential components for mobile broadband communications devices. The company specializes in baseband and radio frequency (RF) chips, along with integrated circuits and reference designs, enabling customers to incorporate its 4G solutions into various end-user devices such as modems, mobile routers, and smartphones. Beceem has established itself as a leader in the industry, achieving milestones such as being the first to market with a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005 and subsequently releasing the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. Their comprehensive hardware and software solutions support a wide range of applications, making them a key player in the development of mobile broadband technologies.
Beceem Communications
Series D in 2006
Beceem Communications is a fabless semiconductor company focused on the WiMAX market, providing essential components for mobile broadband communications devices. The company specializes in baseband and radio frequency (RF) chips, along with integrated circuits and reference designs, enabling customers to incorporate its 4G solutions into various end-user devices such as modems, mobile routers, and smartphones. Beceem has established itself as a leader in the industry, achieving milestones such as being the first to market with a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005 and subsequently releasing the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. Their comprehensive hardware and software solutions support a wide range of applications, making them a key player in the development of mobile broadband technologies.
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.
Ambarella
Series C in 2006
Ambarella, Inc. is a developer of semiconductor processing solutions focused on high-definition video capture, analysis, sharing, and display. The company specializes in system-on-a-chip designs that integrate HD video processing, image processing, computer vision, and audio processing functionalities, all aimed at delivering high-quality video and low power consumption. Ambarella's products are utilized in a variety of applications, including wearable cameras, automotive cameras, drones, virtual reality cameras, and Internet Protocol security cameras for both professional and home use. The company markets its solutions primarily to original design manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers through direct sales and distributors. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Ambarella has a significant revenue presence in Taiwan and serves various markets across Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America.
Centrality Communications
Series D in 2005
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.
Inphi
Series D in 2005
Inphi Corporation is a provider of high-speed analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, primarily serving the communications, data center, and computing markets in the United States. The company specializes in products that enhance data transmission capabilities, including amplifiers, encoders, multiplexers, and clock recovery devices, operating at speeds up to 100 Gbps. These solutions are integral to the functionality of servers, routers, switches, and storage systems, addressing bandwidth bottlenecks and optimizing throughput while minimizing latency. Inphi collaborates with system vendors to create proprietary simulation models that predict performance prior to semiconductor fabrication. The company's extensive product line also supports applications in test and measurement equipment and military radar systems. Inphi sells its products directly to original equipment manufacturers and indirectly through module manufacturers and original design manufacturers. Founded in 2000 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Inphi was previously known as TCom Communications, Inc. before rebranding in 2001.
Beceem Communications
Series B in 2005
Beceem Communications is a fabless semiconductor company focused on the WiMAX market, providing essential components for mobile broadband communications devices. The company specializes in baseband and radio frequency (RF) chips, along with integrated circuits and reference designs, enabling customers to incorporate its 4G solutions into various end-user devices such as modems, mobile routers, and smartphones. Beceem has established itself as a leader in the industry, achieving milestones such as being the first to market with a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005 and subsequently releasing the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. Their comprehensive hardware and software solutions support a wide range of applications, making them a key player in the development of mobile broadband technologies.
Inphi
Series C in 2004
Inphi Corporation is a provider of high-speed analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, primarily serving the communications, data center, and computing markets in the United States. The company specializes in products that enhance data transmission capabilities, including amplifiers, encoders, multiplexers, and clock recovery devices, operating at speeds up to 100 Gbps. These solutions are integral to the functionality of servers, routers, switches, and storage systems, addressing bandwidth bottlenecks and optimizing throughput while minimizing latency. Inphi collaborates with system vendors to create proprietary simulation models that predict performance prior to semiconductor fabrication. The company's extensive product line also supports applications in test and measurement equipment and military radar systems. Inphi sells its products directly to original equipment manufacturers and indirectly through module manufacturers and original design manufacturers. Founded in 2000 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Inphi was previously known as TCom Communications, Inc. before rebranding in 2001.
BroadLogic Network Technologies
Series C in 2004
BroadLogic Network Technologies, Inc. specializes in designing and supplying video-processing mixed signal semiconductors tailored for broadband network operators. The company provides essential services such as video-on-demand, digital video, voice, and high-speed data to consumers. Its flagship product, TeraPIX, is a multi-channel video processor that decodes digital video streams and creates both analog and digital service tiers, allowing cable-ready devices like televisions, DVRs, and PCs with tuner cards to access various programming. Additionally, BroadLogic offers a Wideband Receiver designed for new subscriber devices. The company supports system operators and manufacturers with its innovative solutions and has established strategic partnerships with several major industry players. Founded in 1998, BroadLogic is headquartered in San Jose, California, and also maintains a development center in Beijing, China.
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.
Ambarella
Series B in 2004
Ambarella, Inc. is a developer of semiconductor processing solutions focused on high-definition video capture, analysis, sharing, and display. The company specializes in system-on-a-chip designs that integrate HD video processing, image processing, computer vision, and audio processing functionalities, all aimed at delivering high-quality video and low power consumption. Ambarella's products are utilized in a variety of applications, including wearable cameras, automotive cameras, drones, virtual reality cameras, and Internet Protocol security cameras for both professional and home use. The company markets its solutions primarily to original design manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers through direct sales and distributors. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Ambarella has a significant revenue presence in Taiwan and serves various markets across Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America.
Ikanos
Series E in 2004
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.
Ambarella
Series A in 2004
Ambarella, Inc. is a developer of semiconductor processing solutions focused on high-definition video capture, analysis, sharing, and display. The company specializes in system-on-a-chip designs that integrate HD video processing, image processing, computer vision, and audio processing functionalities, all aimed at delivering high-quality video and low power consumption. Ambarella's products are utilized in a variety of applications, including wearable cameras, automotive cameras, drones, virtual reality cameras, and Internet Protocol security cameras for both professional and home use. The company markets its solutions primarily to original design manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers through direct sales and distributors. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Ambarella has a significant revenue presence in Taiwan and serves various markets across Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America.
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.
Inphi
Series B in 2002
Inphi Corporation is a provider of high-speed analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, primarily serving the communications, data center, and computing markets in the United States. The company specializes in products that enhance data transmission capabilities, including amplifiers, encoders, multiplexers, and clock recovery devices, operating at speeds up to 100 Gbps. These solutions are integral to the functionality of servers, routers, switches, and storage systems, addressing bandwidth bottlenecks and optimizing throughput while minimizing latency. Inphi collaborates with system vendors to create proprietary simulation models that predict performance prior to semiconductor fabrication. The company's extensive product line also supports applications in test and measurement equipment and military radar systems. Inphi sells its products directly to original equipment manufacturers and indirectly through module manufacturers and original design manufacturers. Founded in 2000 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Inphi was previously known as TCom Communications, Inc. before rebranding in 2001.
Nova Crystals
Series D in 2002
Nova Crystals develops and manufactures fiber-optic data/telecommunications components based on their proprietary process and wafer technologies, as well as high efficiency LEDs for display and illumination applications.
Virtual Silicon Technology
Series C in 2002
Virtual Silicon Technology is a provider of SIP solutions to manufacturers and designers of system-on-chip semiconductors.
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.
Ikanos
Series C in 2001
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.
Morphics Technology
Series C in 2001
Morphics Technology, Inc. specializes in communications systems, focusing on the development of Wireless Signal Processors (WSPs) and Intellectual Property (IP) Cores for wireless infrastructure and terminal products. The company combines its knowledge in communications theory, digital signal processing, computer architecture, and silicon engineering to provide high-performance signal processing solutions that are both cost-effective and scalable for next-generation wireless networks. Morphics' off-the-shelf WSPs are designed to meet the cost-reduction demands of 3G basestation manufacturers by delivering efficient baseband processing with high channel density. These programmable processors allow equipment vendors to integrate proprietary radio-link and network performance features while supporting various leading 3G wireless standards.
Virtual Silicon Technology
Series B in 2000
Virtual Silicon Technology is a provider of SIP solutions to manufacturers and designers of system-on-chip semiconductors.
Nova Crystals
Series C in 2000
Nova Crystals develops and manufactures fiber-optic data/telecommunications components based on their proprietary process and wafer technologies, as well as high efficiency LEDs for display and illumination applications.
BroadLogic Network Technologies
Series B in 2000
BroadLogic Network Technologies, Inc. specializes in designing and supplying video-processing mixed signal semiconductors tailored for broadband network operators. The company provides essential services such as video-on-demand, digital video, voice, and high-speed data to consumers. Its flagship product, TeraPIX, is a multi-channel video processor that decodes digital video streams and creates both analog and digital service tiers, allowing cable-ready devices like televisions, DVRs, and PCs with tuner cards to access various programming. Additionally, BroadLogic offers a Wideband Receiver designed for new subscriber devices. The company supports system operators and manufacturers with its innovative solutions and has established strategic partnerships with several major industry players. Founded in 1998, BroadLogic is headquartered in San Jose, California, and also maintains a development center in Beijing, China.
Morphics Technology
Series B in 1999
Morphics Technology, Inc. specializes in communications systems, focusing on the development of Wireless Signal Processors (WSPs) and Intellectual Property (IP) Cores for wireless infrastructure and terminal products. The company combines its knowledge in communications theory, digital signal processing, computer architecture, and silicon engineering to provide high-performance signal processing solutions that are both cost-effective and scalable for next-generation wireless networks. Morphics' off-the-shelf WSPs are designed to meet the cost-reduction demands of 3G basestation manufacturers by delivering efficient baseband processing with high channel density. These programmable processors allow equipment vendors to integrate proprietary radio-link and network performance features while supporting various leading 3G wireless standards.
BroadLogic Network Technologies
Series A in 1999
BroadLogic Network Technologies, Inc. specializes in designing and supplying video-processing mixed signal semiconductors tailored for broadband network operators. The company provides essential services such as video-on-demand, digital video, voice, and high-speed data to consumers. Its flagship product, TeraPIX, is a multi-channel video processor that decodes digital video streams and creates both analog and digital service tiers, allowing cable-ready devices like televisions, DVRs, and PCs with tuner cards to access various programming. Additionally, BroadLogic offers a Wideband Receiver designed for new subscriber devices. The company supports system operators and manufacturers with its innovative solutions and has established strategic partnerships with several major industry players. Founded in 1998, BroadLogic is headquartered in San Jose, California, and also maintains a development center in Beijing, China.
Virtual Silicon Technology
Series A in 1998
Virtual Silicon Technology is a provider of SIP solutions to manufacturers and designers of system-on-chip semiconductors.
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