About VentureTech Alliance
VentureTech Alliance is a venture capital firm founded in 2001. It is primarily based out of San Jose, United States. As of Sep 2026, VentureTech Alliance is an active investor, having invested in 80 companies, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series C round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from High Tech to Semiconductors and Enterprise Applications. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series C round of Positron Overall, VentureTech Alliance portfolio has seen 5 unicorns, 14 IPOs and 37 acquisitions including key companies like Nvidia, Qualcomm and Thales. A lot of funds co-invest with VentureTech Alliance, with names like USVP sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. VentureTech Alliance has team of 4 people including 3 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series C, Series A & 3 more
Portfolio IPOs
Portfolio Acquisitions
Portfolio Soonicorns
Deals in last 12 months
VentureTech Alliance's List of Top Investments
VentureTech Alliance has a portfolio of 80 companies, including 5 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in SiMa.ai and Optichron.Their portfolio spans across United States, Taiwan, Canada and 5 more locations. They have invested in High Tech, Semiconductors, Enterprise Applications and 16 other sectors, across stages such as Series C, Series A and 3 more. Here is the list of top investments by VentureTech Alliance:1. Nvidia
Developer of hardware and software solutions for artificial intelligence computing. The company provides platforms for cloud services, data centers, embedded systems, and workstations. It offers graphics cards, networking products, and software tools. The business delivers solutions for industries including automotive, healthcare, manufacturing, and telecommunications.
Key facts about Nvidia
- Founded Year: 1993
- Location: Santa Clara (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Jan 25, 2026
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $5M
- Employee Count: 42,000 as on Jan 31, 2026
- Investors: Worldview Technology Partners, Black Capital Investments and 38 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), May 26, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Qualcomm
Provider of semiconductor products and wireless technology solutions powering mobile communications. It specializes in creating semiconductors, software, and services related to wireless technology, addressing major industries such as manufacturing, automotive, and education. It technology breakthroughs focus on intelligent computing, enabling the development of on-device AI, high-performance computing, and low-power consumption. Its offerings range from chipsets and software development kits to cloud-based platforms, supporting the growth of various sectors, including 5G, automotive, and IoT.
Key facts about Qualcomm
- Founded Year: 1985
- Location: San Diego (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Sep 30, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Employee Count: 57,909 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Western Technology Investment, Greyrock Investments and 22 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Nov 01, 2018, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. Thales
AI-based software suites for navigation applications. It provides users with a platform that designs and develops online solutions for air traffic management, navigation management, flight deck management, and inflight connectivity. It is used also in defence, aeronautics, space, transportation, digital identity, and security markets.
Key facts about Thales
- Founded Year: 1893
- Location: Paris (France)
- Annual Revenue: €1B+ as on Dec 31, 2024
- Stage: Public
- Employee Count: 66,125 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: VentureTech Alliance, Economy And Finance and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Dec 01, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Public
4. Ayar Labs
Developer of optical interconnect solutions for artificial intelligence infrastructure applications. The company provides optical I/O chiplets and light sources for enhanced bandwidth and power efficiency. These solutions aim to improve the performance and scalability of AI and high-performance computing systems. The company's products are intended for use in data centers and other advanced technology applications.
Key facts about Ayar Labs
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: San Jose (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $1.02B
- Employee Count: 259 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Intel, Rising Tide Fund and 58 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Sep 10, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Astera Labs
Key facts about Astera Labs
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Santa Clara (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $500M - $1B as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $232M
- Employee Count: 1,245 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Fidelity Investments, GlobalLink1 Capital and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Nov 17, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Public
VentureTech Alliance's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
VentureTech Alliance has invested in 80 companies over the last 24 years, with an average of 2 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 5 investments, while as of Sep 2026, it has made 4 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Positron and most recent follow-on round was in Ayar Labs.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 4 | 0 | 4 |
2025 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
2024 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
2023 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
VentureTech Alliance's Investments by Stage
VentureTech Alliance has made 13 investments in Series C stage with an average round size of $116M, 11 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $66.6M, 8 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $93.2M, 4 investments in Series D stage with an average round size of $32.7M and 1 investment in Series E stage with an average round size of $15M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series C | 13 |
Series A | 11 |
Series B | 8 |
Series D | 4 |
Series E | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
VentureTech Alliance's Investments by Sector
VentureTech Alliance has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Semiconductors, High Tech, Enterprise Applications, Internet of Things - Industry Applications and Business Services. Notably, it has invested in 61 Tech companies, 59 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 46 Tech hardware companies and at least 28 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Semiconductors | 27 |
High Tech | 17 |
Enterprise Applications | 5 |
Internet of Things - Industry Applications | 4 |
Business Services | 2 |
Others | 12 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
VentureTech Alliance's Investments by Geography
VentureTech Alliance has made most investments in United States (35), followed by Ireland where it has made 1 investment.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 35 |
Ireland | 1 |
Israel | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
VentureTech Alliance's recent investments
VentureTech Alliance has made 4 investments in 2026 so far. Positron and Hyperlight are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by VentureTech Alliance:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Sep 10, 2026 | United States | Series C | 2518 | ||
Apr 02, 2026 | United States | Series C | 4231 | [+10] | |
Mar 06, 2026 | United States | Series A | 7493 | [+9] | |
Jan 05, 2026 | United States | Series A | 7992 | [+3] | |
Dec 01, 2025 | United States | Series B | 9080 | [+15] |
Unicorns in VentureTech Alliance's Portfolio
VentureTech Alliance has 5 unicorns in its portfolio - SiMa.ai, Lyte, Eliyan and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is SiMa.ai. It became a unicorn in 2026, 3 years after VentureTech Alliance first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in VentureTech Alliance's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62 | Developer of hardware and software platform for physical artificial intelligence | 2018 | San Jose | Series C | hwnkdva | ||
51 | Developer of an artificial intelligence platform for transportation and logistics optimization | 2017 | Mountain View | Series C | mx{ha{w | ||
66 | Manufacturer of enterprise and server class chips | 2021 | Santa Clara | Series C | ptjgnug | ||
59 | Developer of purpose-built hardware to accelerate multimodal AI | 2023 | Reno | Series C | t{{hqox | ||
73 | Developer of optical interconnect solutions for artificial intelligence infrastructure applications | 2015 | San Jose | Series E | jtuebgs |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in VentureTech Alliance's Portfolio
14 of VentureTech Alliance's portfolio companies have become public. Astera Labs got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Mar 2024 at marketcap of $5.49B and Sentelic got listed on the Taipei Stock Exchange (TT).Here are VentureTech Alliance's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 20, 2024 | Sep 27, 2021 | Series C | 7095 | |
Nov 20, 2020 | - | - | 3706 | |
Jul 21, 2016 | Dec 16, 2005 | Series D | 9829 | |
Mar 25, 2015 | - | - | 6283 | |
Apr 23, 2014 | - | - | 1247 |
Acquired companies in VentureTech Alliance's Portfolio
37 companies from VentureTech Alliance's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Celestial AI in Dec 2025 by Marvell for $*****.Here are VentureTech Alliance's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 02, 2025 | Feb 25, 2025 | Series C | 1491 | |
Oct 01, 2025 | Apr 16, 2024 | Series A | 5303 | |
Sep 22, 2025 | Nov 20, 2024 | Series C | 2382 | |
Jul 13, 2020 | - | - | 9773 | |
May 06, 2019 | Feb 15, 2008 | Series B | 6403 |
Team profile of VentureTech Alliance
VentureTech Alliance has a team of 4 members including 3 Partners located in United States. VentureTech Alliance's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in VentureTech Alliance:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | San Jose | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - | - |
Co-investors of VentureTech Alliance
Over the past 24 years, 384 investors have co-invested in VentureTech Alliance's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before VentureTech Alliance: Intel Capital, IAG Capital Partners and 138 others have invested in rounds before VentureTech Alliance. There are 5 companies where Intel Capital has invested before VentureTech Alliance and 3 companies where IAG Capital Partners has invested before VentureTech Alliance.
- Top Co-investors of VentureTech Alliance: 142 investors entered a company along with VentureTech Alliance. These include investors like USVP (4 companies).
- Invested after VentureTech Alliance: A total of 102 investors have invested in VentureTech Alliance's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include AMD (2 companies), Sequoia Capital (2 companies) and Cisco Investments (2 companies).
Recent News related to VentureTech Alliance
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HyperLight Secures Series C Funding with VentureTech Alliance Joining to Enhance Semiconductor Ecosystem IntegrationNewswire•Sep 10, 2026•Hyperlight, VentureTech Alliance
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Ex-Apple Face ID Engineers Launch Robotics Startup Lyte with $107M FundingSiliconAngle•Jan 06, 2026•Apple, Lyte, Fidelity Investments, Exor and 4 others
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Movandi Secures $40M to Power Next-Generation IntelligentTMC•Oct 14, 2025•Movandi, ITHCA, Murata, 5G Ventures and 5 others
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Omni Design Technologies Raises Over $35M in Series A FundingFinSMEs•Sep 17, 2025•Ten Capital, Foothill Ventures, Tipping Point Capital, Omni Design Technologies and 7 others
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Celestial AI Closes $255M Series C1
FinSMEs•Aug 13, 2025•Celestial AI, Samsung Catalyst Fund, VentureTech Alliance, Usitfund and 12 others
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Avicena Announces $65M Series B Funding Led by Tiger Globalintelligence360•May 21, 2025•Avicena, Tiger Global Management, Maverick Silicon, Prosperity7 Ventures and 5 others
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Avicena Secures Undisclosed Series B Funding, Totaling $120MFinSMEs•May 14, 2025•Avicena, Tiger Global Management, Maverick Silicon, Prosperity7 Ventures and 5 others
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EnCharge AI raises $100M to build faster, more efficient AI computing solutions.Business Wire•Feb 13, 2025•EnCharge, Tiger Global Management, Maverick Silicon, SIP Global Partners and 19 others
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Nvidia, Intel And AMD Back Startup That Could Shake Up AI System DesignCRN•Dec 12, 2024•Ayar Labs, Nvidia, Intel, AMD and 2 others
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Ayar Labs Secures Investments from AMD, Intel Capital, NVIDIA in $155 RoundinsideHPC•Dec 11, 2024•Ayar Labs, Advent International, Light Street Capital, AMD and 13 others
