
VentureTech Alliance
Description
VentureTech Alliance is a specialized venture investment management firm based in San Jose, California, dedicated exclusively to the semiconductor industry. Established with a clear mandate to foster innovation within this capital-intensive sector, the firm strategically targets companies developing cutting-edge technologies in areas such as artificial intelligence chips, RISC-V architectures, and high-performance computing. Their geographical proximity to Silicon Valley's core semiconductor ecosystem provides them with a strategic advantage in identifying and nurturing promising startups that are poised to disrupt the global technology landscape.
The firm typically engages with companies in their growth stages, primarily from Series B onwards, where significant capital is often required for product development, scaling manufacturing, and market penetration. VentureTech Alliance is known for participating in substantial funding rounds alongside other prominent venture capital firms and strategic corporate investors. Their portfolio includes notable players like SambaNova Systems, a developer of advanced AI chip technology, which has collectively raised over $1.1 billion in funding, and SiFive, a leader in RISC-V processor IP, which secured over $350 million. These investments highlight VentureTech Alliance's commitment to supporting the foundational technologies that underpin future digital infrastructure.
While specific individual check sizes are not publicly disclosed, VentureTech Alliance's participation in multi-million and multi-billion dollar funding rounds for capital-intensive semiconductor startups suggests a significant commitment. Based on the typical funding requirements of their portfolio companies at the Series B and later stages, their initial investments are estimated to range from $2 million to $20 million. The firm often acts as a key co-investor, leveraging its deep industry expertise and network to support its portfolio companies beyond just capital injection, contributing to their strategic growth and market positioning within the highly competitive semiconductor space.
Investor Profile
VentureTech Alliance has backed more than 59 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 7% of its total and boasts 24 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series C, Series D, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Germany, Taiwan.
- Strong thematic focus on Semiconductor, Manufacturing, Software.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $2M – $20M.
Stage Focus
- Series C (31%)
- Series D (17%)
- Series B (15%)
- Series A (10%)
- Series Unknown (10%)
- Series E (8%)
- Debt Financing (2%)
- Series G (2%)
- Private Equity (2%)
- Angel (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (95%)
- Germany (2%)
- Taiwan (2%)
- Israel (2%)
Industry Focus
- Semiconductor
- Manufacturing
- Software
- Electronics
- Hardware
- Mobile
- Information Technology
- Video
- Enterprise Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
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