Last updated 2026-07-26
- Acquired by Pixim Inc., Jun 2011
- Raised $6M C Round Extension led by CIDC Consultants, Jun 2007
- Raised $14M Series C led by Genesis Partners, May 2007
Total raised
$30.0M
Last: Undisclosed Round 2007-07
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2004
Headcount
0
HQ
Ra'anana, Israel
Sector
Industrial Technologies
About
Advasense was an Israeli fabless semiconductor company that developed CMOS image sensor (CIS) products for the mobile phone market. Their technology aimed to provide digital still camera (DSC) image quality in mobile phone form factors, even in challenging lighting conditions. Key innovations included Feedback Controlled Pixel (FCP™) technology for improved image quality, dynamic range, and low-light sensitivity, and On-Chip True Image Stabilization to reduce blurry images from hand shake.
Funding history · 4 rounds · $30.0M total
2007-06
C Round Extension
$6.0M
★ CIDC Consultants
2007-05
C Round
$14.0M
★ Genesis Partners★ BlueRun Ventures★ Giza Venture Capital★ Venture Tech Alliance
2006-03
B Round
$6.0M
★ BlueRun Ventures★ Giza Venture Capital
2004-12
A Round
$4.0M
★ Giza Venture Capital★ Nokia Growth Partners (NGP)
Q&A
- What is Advasense's primary business?
- Advasense was an Israeli fabless semiconductor company that developed CMOS image sensor (CIS) products for the mobile phone market, aiming to provide digital still camera image quality in mobile phone form factors.
- When was Advasense founded?
- Advasense was founded in January 2004.
- What is the current status of Advasense?
- Advasense was acquired by Pixim Inc. in June 2011 and is currently inactive.
- How much total funding did Advasense raise?
- Advasense raised a total of $31,000,000 USD across its funding rounds.
- When did Advasense complete its A Round funding?
- Advasense completed its A Round funding in January 2005, with lead investors Nokia Venture Partners and Giza Venture Capital.
- Which investors participated in Advasense's B Round in April 2006?
- The B Round in April 2006 included lead investors BlueRun Ventures (formerly Nokia Venture Partners).
- When was Advasense acquired and by whom?
- Advasense was acquired by Pixim Inc. in June 2011.
- What was a key technological innovation by Advasense?
- Key innovations included Feedback Controlled Pixel (FCP™) technology for improved image quality, dynamic range, and low-light sensitivity, and On-Chip True Image Stabilization.
Team · 3
Vladimir Koifman
Founder · Co-Founder
Gideon Barak
Founder · Co-Founder
Nathan Baron
Founder · Co-Founder
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Industrial Technologies
Sub-sectors
Industrial TechnologiesMicroelectronics & Photonics Solutions
Business model
B2B
Tags
semiconductors
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Identifiers & details
| Founded | 2004-1 |
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| Status reason | Acquired (Inactive) by Pixim on Jun 2011 - closed due to acquisition |
Acquisitions & public offerings
Acquired by Pixim Inc. 2011-06
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Patents
| EPO | 10 |
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