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Investments (USD)
Transactions
Recent transactions in the domain of sensors
| Company | Country | Funding round | Date | |
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Chronocam |
France | Series B USD 15,000,000 (USD 15,000,000) |
24 Oct 2016 |
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Sensity Systems Inc Energy-efficient LED lighting company. |
United States | Acquisition |
12 Sep 2016 |
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Ecobee Inc Smart thermostat maker. |
Canada | Venture USD 35,000,000 (USD 35,000,000) |
19 Aug 2016 |
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Freescale Semiconductor Inc |
United States | Acquisition USD 11,800,000,000 (USD 11,800,000,000) at USD 11,800,000,000 (USD 11,800,000,000) valuation. |
7 Dec 2015 |
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Sensity Systems Inc Energy-efficient LED lighting company. |
United States | Venture USD 36,000,000 (USD 36,000,000) |
20 Jul 2015 |
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OrthoSensor Inc A medical device company developing advanced external and implantable sensor systems for applications in the field of orthopedics. |
United States | Series C USD 19,000,000 (USD 19,000,000) |
23 Mar 2015 |
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Inmotion Technologies Co Ltd High tech enterprise specialised in research and development of SCV (Sensor Control Vehicle). |
China | Series B USD 17,000,000 (USD 17,000,000) |
9 Dec 2014 |
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Neurosky Inc Developer of body and mind monitoring and analysis technologies and brain-computer interface. |
United States | N/A |
4 Nov 2013 |
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OrthoSensor Inc A medical device company developing advanced external and implantable sensor systems for applications in the field of orthopedics. |
United States | Series B USD 12,000,000 (USD 12,000,000) |
15 Oct 2013 |
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Adura Technologies Inc Design, manufacture, and commissioning of energy management solutions for the retrofit of commercial buildings. |
United States | Acquisition |
7 Jan 2013 |
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Damballa Inc Developer of solutions to fight bot armies |
United States | N/A |
31 Dec 2012 |
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OrthoSensor Inc A medical device company developing advanced external and implantable sensor systems for applications in the field of orthopedics. |
United States | Series B USD 15,000,000 (USD 15,000,000) |
4 May 2012 |
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Adura Technologies Inc Design, manufacture, and commissioning of energy management solutions for the retrofit of commercial buildings. |
United States | Series B USD 8,500,000 (USD 8,500,000) |
26 Apr 2012 |
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OrthoSensor Inc A medical device company developing advanced external and implantable sensor systems for applications in the field of orthopedics. |
United States | Series B USD 15,000,000 (USD 15,000,000) |
12 Apr 2012 |
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Adura Technologies Inc Design, manufacture, and commissioning of energy management solutions for the retrofit of commercial buildings. |
United States | Series B |
1 Apr 2012 |
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Sensors for Medicine and Science |
United States | Series D |
1 Nov 2011 |
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Detcon Inc |
United States | N/A |
1 Sep 2011 |
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Membrane Instruments and Technology Pte Ltd Membrane instrumentation and optimization technology for monitoring and controlling water quality in filtration-based water treatment plants |
Singapore | N/A |
17 Feb 2011 |
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Damballa Inc Developer of solutions to fight bot armies |
United States | N/A |
1 Feb 2011 |
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OrthoSensor Inc A medical device company developing advanced external and implantable sensor systems for applications in the field of orthopedics. |
United States | Series B USD 21,000,000 (USD 21,000,000) |
27 Jan 2011 |
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Anaxsys Technology Ltd |
United Kingdom | N/A |
31 Dec 2010 |
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Advanced Photonix Inc Anomaly detection technology |
United States | N/A |
1 Nov 2010 |
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Healthsense Inc Provider of a technology solutions for the future of aging services. |
United States | N/A |
1 Aug 2010 |
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Neurosky Inc Developer of body and mind monitoring and analysis technologies and brain-computer interface. |
United States | Series A USD 11,800,000 (USD 11,800,000) |
24 Jun 2010 |
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Legacy Technologies Inc Provider of a wide range of Glass to Metal Seal capabilities. |
United States | N/A |
1 Apr 2010 |
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Oxsensis Ltd Manufacturer of optical sensors for harsh environments. |
United Kingdom | N/A |
1 Mar 2010 |
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Adura Technologies Inc Design, manufacture, and commissioning of energy management solutions for the retrofit of commercial buildings. |
United States | Series B USD 12,000,000 (USD 12,000,000) |
22 Feb 2010 |
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Adura Technologies Inc Design, manufacture, and commissioning of energy management solutions for the retrofit of commercial buildings. |
United States | Series B |
1 Feb 2010 |
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OrthoSensor Inc A medical device company developing advanced external and implantable sensor systems for applications in the field of orthopedics. |
United States | Venture USD 3,000,000 (USD 3,000,000) |
20 Jan 2010 |
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CardioMEMS Inc Medical device company that develops wireless medical pressure sensors. |
United States | Series F |
9 Oct 2009 |
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OrthoSensor Inc A medical device company developing advanced external and implantable sensor systems for applications in the field of orthopedics. |
United States | Series A USD 1,000,000 (USD 1,000,000) |
30 Jun 2009 |
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OrthoSensor Inc A medical device company developing advanced external and implantable sensor systems for applications in the field of orthopedics. |
United States | Series A USD 1,600,000 (USD 1,600,000) |
31 Mar 2009 |
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Validity Sensors Inc Biometric authentication devices for mobile devices and personal computers |
United States | Series C |
11 Mar 2009 |
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GlobeRanger Corp Provider of RFID, mobility and sensor-based edge software solutions. |
United States | Series C |
1 Mar 2009 |
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Adura Technologies Inc Design, manufacture, and commissioning of energy management solutions for the retrofit of commercial buildings. |
United States | Series A USD 5,000,000 (USD 5,000,000) |
16 Oct 2008 |
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Adura Technologies Inc Design, manufacture, and commissioning of energy management solutions for the retrofit of commercial buildings. |
United States | Series A |
1 Oct 2008 |
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EnOcean GmbH Developer and marketer of innovative wireless sensors that are powered solely by their environment. |
Germany | Series D |
1 Aug 2008 |
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Accord Biosciences Inc |
United States | N/A |
1 Apr 2008 |
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Anaxsys Technology Ltd |
United Kingdom | N/A |
31 Dec 2007 |
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Oxsensis Ltd Manufacturer of optical sensors for harsh environments. |
United Kingdom | N/A |
31 Dec 2007 |
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Perpetuum Ltd The leading manufacturer of vibration energy harvesting devices. |
United Kingdom | Series B |
31 Dec 2007 |
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CardioMEMS Inc Medical device company that develops wireless medical pressure sensors. |
United States | Series E |
1 Dec 2007 |
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Validity Sensors Inc Biometric authentication devices for mobile devices and personal computers |
United States | N/A |
1 Dec 2007 |
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LV Sensors Inc Developer of wireless MEMS sensors. |
United States | Series B |
7 May 2007 |
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Pixim Inc Advanced image capture sensors and capabilities. |
United States | N/A |
1 May 2007 |
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Ziptronix Inc Ziptronix, a leader in developing next-generation semiconductor integration strategies and processes. |
United States | Series D |
1 Jan 2007 |
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Sensata Technologies Inc Producer of sensor and controls. |
United States | N/A |
31 Dec 2006 |
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GlySure Ltd Develops an intravascular sensor capable of continuously monitoring a patient’s glucose for the length of their stay in the ICU. |
United Kingdom | N/A |
31 Dec 2006 |
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Chameleon BioSurfaces Ltd |
United Kingdom | Venture USD 938,000 (USD 938,000) |
19 Oct 2006 |
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InSync Software Inc |
United States | Series A |
1 Jan 2006 |
Companies
Best funded companies in sensors
A medical device company developing advanced external and implantable sensor systems for applications in the field of orthopedics.
Design, manufacture, and commissioning of energy management solutions for the retrofit of commercial buildings.
High tech enterprise specialised in research and development of SCV (Sensor Control Vehicle).
Developer of body and mind monitoring and analysis technologies and brain-computer interface.
Manufacturer of patented water-treatment devices and sensor technologies for use in spa, pool, fountain, and cooling-tower applications.
Develops and manufactures advanced, continuous corrosion monitoring systems for the Oil and Gas industries.
Develops and commercializes sensors based on optical technology.
Develops sensors and algorithms to monitor including mine roofs, highway bridges and tunnels
global leader providing innovative solutions for materials testing and extrusion-control monitoring for the plastics industry.
A Belgium-based leader in active pixel CMOS image sensor technology. Sold to Cypress Semiconductor Inc in 2004 for $123m.
Leading supplier of wireless sensor technology and inertial MEMS sensors for navigation and control.
Biometric authentication devices for mobile devices and personal computers
Venture-financed company located in Silicon Valley that licenses algorithmic software and platforms for mobile consumer applications.
An electronics hardware system company, designs and manufactures thermal imaging sensors and cameras.
Commercializes a novel platform analytical technology to characterize liquids for industrial and medical use
Developer of “chip-level” software for wireless sensor networks using the ZigBee (802.15.4) wireless standard.
Developer and marketer of an ultra low power integrated wireless video sensor platform.
Investors
Top investors in the domain of sensors
| Investor | Profile | Country | Investments | |
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Boston Millennia Partners LP | United States | 5 | |
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Arboretum Ventures | United States | 5 | |
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Intel Capital Corp | Intel's strategic investment program for equity investments/ acquisitions to grow the Internet economy in support of Intel's strategic interests. | Cayman Islands | 4 |
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Midven Ltd | United Kingdom | 4 | |
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3i Group PLC | Major, long established, quoted private equity investor | United Kingdom | 4 |
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Claremont Creek Ventures | Venture capital firm investing in early stage information technology companies. | United States | 3 |
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InterWest Partners | Diversified venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley. | United States | 3 |
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Alteon Capital Partners LLC | United States | 3 | |
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NGEN Partners LLC | United States | 3 | |
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Medtronic Inc | Medical technology company specializing in implantable and invasive therapies. | United States | 3 |
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Audax Group | United States | 3 | |
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Advantage Capital Partners | Investment firm focused on businesses located in states and communities that are underserved by traditional sources of risk capital. | United States | 3 |
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VantagePoint Capital Partners | Venture capital firm with investments in the cleantech, information technology, and healthcare sectors. | United States | 3 |
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Radius Ventures LLC | A venture capital firm focused on health and life sciences companies | United States | 2 |
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Panorama Capital | United States | 2 | |
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Aperture Venture Partners LLC | United States | 2 | |
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Taiwan United Venture Capital Corp | Taiwan | 2 | |
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Guidant Corp | 2 | ||
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Northwest Technology Ventures | United States | 2 | |
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The Riverside Co | Global investment firm. | United States | 2 |
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Western Technology Investment | Venture debt firm investing debt and equity capital in venture-backed technology, healthcare and clean technology companies. | United States | 2 |
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Healthcare Ventures LLC | Venture capital firm focused on life sciences companies in pre-clinical and early clinical stage. | United States | 2 |
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Vision Capital Americas LLC | United States | 2 | |
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In-Q-Tel Inc | Non-profit venture capital firm, sponsored by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) that invests agency funds in promising early stage companies | United States | 2 |
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IP Group PLC | British-based Intellectual property business investing in technology companies, based in London, England. | United Kingdom | 2 |
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Wolverine Venture Fund | United States | 2 | |
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TPG Capital LP | Private equity firm | United States | 2 |
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CenterPoint Ventures | United States | 2 | |
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Arcapita Ventures | A USD 200 million investment fund launched in October 2005, which focuses on growth stage enterprises primarily in the United States | United States | 2 |
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TPG Growth LLC | The middle market and growth equity investment platform of TPG. | United States | 2 |
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Innovation Works Inc | The Ben Franklin Technology Partner in the Pittsburgh area. | United States | 2 |
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Rockport Venture Partners | United States | 2 | |
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The Carlyle Group LP | United States | 2 | |
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WR Hambrecht & Co LLC | United States | 2 | |
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Paladin Capital Group | Private equity firm | United States | 2 |
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Qualcomm Ventures | The corporate venturing arm of Qualcomm. | United States | 2 |
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Johnson & Johnson Innovation LLC | Accelerator of early-stage innovation worldwide that forms collaborations between entrepreneurs and Johnson & Johnson’s global healthcare businesses. | United States | 2 |
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The Blackstone Group LP | Private equity firm | United States | 2 |
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DFJ Esprit LLP | Venture capital firm. | United Kingdom | 2 |
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Albion Ventures LLP | Albion Ventures was established to generate long term investment returns through making venture capital investments in smaller companies | United Kingdom | 2 |
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Sevin Rosen Funds | Texas-based venture capital firm credited with pioneering the personal computing revolution in the 1980s and also venture investing in Dallas. | United States | 2 |
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Deerfield Capital Management LLC | 2 | ||
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Texas Instruments Inc | United States | 2 | |
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Mayfield Fund | Venture capital firm. | United States | 2 |
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Marubeni Corp | Japan | 2 | |
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Easton Capital Investment Group | United States | 2 | |
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North Coast Technology Investors LP | United States | 2 | |
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BlueTree Allied Angels | Western Pennsylvania’s leading angel network. | United States | 1 |
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IQ Capital Partners LLP | United Kingdom | 1 | |
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New Enterprise Associates Inc | Global venture capital firm focused on helping entrepreneurs build transformational businesses across multiple stages, sectors and geographies. | United States | 1 |
Acquirers
Top acquirers in the domain of sensors
| Investor | Profile | Country | Acquisitions | |
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NXP Semiconductors NV | Semiconductor company | 1 | |
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Verizon Communications Inc | Global broadband and telecom company. | United States | 1 |
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Acuity Brands Lignting Inc | One of the world's leading providers of lighting solutions for both indoor and outdoor applications. | United States | 1 |
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KLA Tencor | 1 |