Tallwood Venture Capital

Tallwood Venture Capital is a venture capital firm specializing in semiconductor and semiconductor-related technologies.

Venture Capital Active Menlo Park, United States Est. 2000
Last updated 2026-07-20
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About

Tallwood Venture Capital, founded in 2000, is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California. The firm focuses on investing in the semiconductor and semiconductor-related technologies sectors, seeking out differentiated technologies and products that are expected to significantly impact the semiconductor industry. Tallwood Venture Capital manages over $600 million and invests primarily at the early- to late-stage venture level. The firm was founded by managing partner Dado Banatao, a Filipino-American semiconductor pioneer and serial entrepreneur, alongside general partner Luis Arzubi.

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1 portfolio exit on record.

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Industrial Technologies1

Q&A

What is Tallwood Venture Capital's most notable exit?
Tallwood Venture Capital notably exited Wilocity in July 2014 when it was acquired by Qualcomm for $300M.
Which sectors does Tallwood Venture Capital primarily invest in?
Tallwood Venture Capital shows a concentration in the Industrial Technologies sector, with all of its recorded portfolio companies and exits falling within this area.
What is Tallwood Venture Capital's investment range?
Tallwood Venture Capital typically invests between $20M and $35M.
Can you name a key portfolio company for Tallwood Venture Capital?
A key portfolio company for Tallwood Venture Capital was Wilocity, a company focused on wireless chipsets for notebook and peripheral markets, which was later acquired.
What is the most recent investment activity recorded for Tallwood Venture Capital?
Tallwood Venture Capital's most recent recorded investment round occurred in October 2013.
What types of funding rounds has Tallwood Venture Capital participated in?
Tallwood Venture Capital has participated in Seed, C Round, and D Round funding stages.
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Founded2000-6

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EPO1