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Portfolio · 4

RAAAM Memory Technologies

High-Density, Low-Power On-Chip Memory Solutions to replace SRAM

2 rounds $21.5M committed Latest: 2025-11

Polyn Technology

Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing

1 round Latest: 2024-09

Beam Semiconductor

Phased-Array Transceiver Modules for 5G Infrastructure

1 round Latest: 2022-11

5D-Sensing

CMOS Sensors for Smart Cameras

1 round Latest: 2020-06

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Q&A

What is Silicon Catalyst's primary focus as an incubator and accelerator?

Silicon Catalyst is the world's only incubator and accelerator exclusively focused on the semiconductor industry, including chips, chiplets, photonics, MEMS, sensors, materials, IP, and quantum.

When was Silicon Catalyst founded?

Silicon Catalyst was founded in April 2015 in Silicon Valley.

What is the typical duration of Silicon Catalyst's incubation program?

Silicon Catalyst offers a 24-month customized incubation program, guiding startups from concept to prototype.

Can you name some of Silicon Catalyst's strategic partners?

Silicon Catalyst leverages a global ecosystem of 60+ in-kind partners such as TSMC and Arm, and numerous strategic partners including TI, Bosch, and STMicroelectronics.

How many portfolio companies has Silicon Catalyst supported and how much funding have they facilitated?

Silicon Catalyst has supported the growth of over 150 portfolio companies worldwide and facilitated more than $600M in venture funding and over $100M in grants.

Who are the Managing Partners at Silicon Catalyst?

The Managing Partners at Silicon Catalyst are Moshe Zalcberg and Danny Biran.

What is Silicon Catalyst's investment range?

Silicon Catalyst's investment range is $4M - $17.5M.

Which sector does Silicon Catalyst primarily invest in?

Silicon Catalyst primarily invests in the Industrial Technologies sector, with 4 portfolio companies in this area.

Can you name a recent portfolio company and its funding round?

Silicon Catalyst participated in RAAAM Memory Technologies' Series A round, which raised $24.2M. RAAAM Memory Technologies was founded in 2021.

What is an example of a seed-stage investment by Silicon Catalyst?

Silicon Catalyst invested in Polyn Technology, a company founded in 2019 focused on Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing, which raised $4.75M in its Seed round.