Mark J. Murphy

National Semiconductor Corp. develops and manufactures analog intensive and mixed-signal integrated circuits. The firm’s product portfolio includes power management circuits, audio and operational amplifiers, analog-to-digital or digital-to-analog converters, communication interface circuits, lighting and display circuits, adaptive voltage scaling circuits, and radio frequency integrated circuits, as well as power references, regulators, and switches. The company was founded by Arie Brish on June 29, 1959 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Siliconix, Inc. manufactures semiconductors and switches. Its products are used to manage and convert power in computers, cell phones, and the communications infrastructure. The company also controls motion in computer disk drives and automotive systems. Siliconix was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Founded in 1976, Apax Partners, Inc. is a venture capital/private equity firm located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of London-based Apax Partners LLP

ATI Technologies, Inc. designs, makes and, sells graphics accelerators and multimedia solutions. It offers visual and graphics processors for displaying images on personal computer monitors. It also supplies graphics, video and, multimedia products for desktop, workstation & notebook personal computers, digital televisions, cell phones, and game consoles. The company sells its products through personal computer original equipment manufacturers, system integrators, add-in board manufacturers, retail stores & consumer electronics manufacturers in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. The firm was founded by Kwok Yuen Ho in 1985 and is located in Markham, Canada.

SigmaTel LLC designs, develops, and markets integrated circuits. Its products are used in the digital media players, printers, and televisions. The firm has operations in Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, and Japan. The company was founded by Spence H. Jackson in 1993 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Vertical Circuits Inc. is a global supplier of advanced die level vertical interconnect packaging technology, products, services and intellectual property for the manufacture of low-cost, ultra high-speed/high-density semiconductor components. They develop cost effective advanced interconnect technology for high density and high performance applications. Its patented ViP™ (vertical interconnect pillar) process bridges the gap between current wire bond based product solutions and tomorrow's through silicon via technology. They enable packaging solutions for Memory and Mixed Die applications including a broad range of server, networking & handheld portable consumer electronics systems products.

Advanced Analogic Technologies, Inc. provides specialized power management semiconductors for use in a variety of computing, communications, and consumer electronics applications. It develops power management semiconductors for mobile consumer electronic devices, such as wireless handsets, notebook and tablet computers, smartphones, digital cameras, and digital audio players. The company was founded in August 1997 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. designs and manufactures mixed-signal semiconductors for digital media and communication markets. It provides end-to-end interface connectivity semiconductor solutions for DisplayPort under its SlimPort brand, including signal conditioners and mobile display controllers such as timing controller solutions. The firm enables mobile devices to display movies, games, and applications on internal system screens, computer monitors, and televisions. The company was founded by Kewei Yang, Ted Rado, and Shuran Wei in March 2002 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Zenverge, Inc. operates as a holding company, which engages in the manufacture of semiconductors for digital media convergence. It develops video compression algorithms, builds advanced media, and network processors. The firm offers its products and services to the providers and consumer electronics manufacturers. The company was founded by Amir Mobini and Tony Masterson in January 2006 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Texas Instruments Tucson Corp. develops and manufactures precision linear components, data converters, and mixed signal integrated circuits. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Tucson, AZ.

Part of Nationwide Building Society, Sun Bank Plc provides financial and other monetary services. The company is based in Stevenage, UK. Sun Bank was acquired by Portman Building Society from Sun Life Financial, Inc. on November 30, 2001 for $139.81 million.

Battery Ventures is a private equity and venture capital firm is founded in 1983. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Part of ADT, Inc., ATI Ltd. is a British company that monitors alarm systems. The company is based in Croydon, UK. ATI was acquired by Protection One UK Plc on March 01, 1999. Harish Khaitan has been the CEO of the company since 1991.

Mercer Management Consulting, Inc. provides management consulting services. The company offers business design innovation, brand strategy, operational excellence, transformation, and portfolio strategy services. The firm was founded in 1990 and is located in New York, NY.

Globespan Capital Management LLC (Globespan Cap Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2003 by Barry J. Schiffman and Andy P. Goldfarb. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

inSilica, Inc. provides ASIC and system-on-chip solutions. The firm develops innovative camera and video processors for a variety of consumer products. It offers multimedia and printing processors for various imaging and printing devices, including digital multimedia, digital printing, and mobile imaging. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Brecis Communications, Inc. develops software solutions for use with semiconductors.

Channel Technology, Inc. designs and installs custom Intel servers and computer workstations for commercial and residential clients. It also offers network wiring, wi-fi design and set up, video surveillance systems, access control systems, intercom systems, and security and fire alarm systems. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Tonawanda, NY.

Aurora Networks, Inc. develops and manufactures optical cable systems for broadband networks. The firm delivers solutions, such as fiber deep architecture and digital return technology to address specific cable-related issues. The company was founded by Guy Sucharczuk, Krzysztof Pradzynski, and Charles E. Barker in November 1999 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Berkeley VC International LLC (Berkeley VC International) is venture capital firm founded in 1977 by Arthur I. Trueger. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Sharp Electronics Corp. develops and manufactures electronic equipment, appliances, and components. Its products include solar, mobile electronics, entertainment, and business electronic products. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Montvale, NJ.

Exponential Technology, Inc. manufactures semiconductors and related products. The private company is based in Campbell, CA.

Cyneta Networks, Inc. provides wireless internet network infrastructure services. It focuses on delivering products and solutions to service providers that optimize wireless IP communications in substantial ways. The company was founded by Jogen Pathak and Shridhar Krishnamurthy in January 2000 and is headquartered in Richardson, TX.

Ambiq Micro, Inc. provides semiconductor technology services. It develops ultra-low power integrated circuits for power-sensitive applications. The firm develops a patented subthreshold power optimized technology platform that dramatically reduces the amount of power consumed by semiconductors. The company was founded by Scott Hanson, Dennis Sylvester, and David Blaauw in 2010 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Allseen Alliance, Inc. provides an open source Internet of Things (IoT) framework for the Internet. It offers adoption of products, systems, and services that support the Internet of everything with an open, universal development framework that is supported by a vibrant ecosystem and thriving technical community. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Wingspan Ventures LLC (Wingspan Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.