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 Mar 2026, VentureTech Alliance is an active investor, having invested in 78 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 A round of Eridu AI Overall, VentureTech Alliance portfolio has seen 2 unicorns, 14 IPOs and 36 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 A, Series C & 3 more
Portfolio IPOs
Portfolio Acquisitions
VentureTech Alliance's List of Top Investments
VentureTech Alliance has a portfolio of 78 companies, including 2 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Optichron and SiMa.ai.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 A, Series C 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 31, 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 36 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: 57,644 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: Western Technology Investment, Greyrock Investments and 20 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: 65,428 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: VentureTech Alliance, Economy And Finance and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Dec 01, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Public
Manufacturer of analog and embedded processing chips for various applications. The company provides solutions for industrial, automotive, data center, and communications equipment. It offers products such as amplifiers, data converters, microcontrollers, power management, and wireless connectivity. The company also provides reference designs, design and simulation tools, and educational resources.
Key facts about Texas Instruments
- Founded Year: 1930
- Location: Dallas (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Employee Count: 33,545 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: Alcor Fund, Elliott Management and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, May 28, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Public
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: 911 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: GlobalLink1 Capital, Fidelity Investments 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 78 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 Mar 2026, it has made 2 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Eridu AI and most recent follow-on round was in Ayar Labs.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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 11 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $66.6M, 11 investments in Series C stage with an average round size of $50.5M, 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 A | 11 |
Series C | 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 59 Tech companies, 57 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 44 Tech hardware companies and at least 27 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Semiconductors | 26 |
High Tech | 14 |
Enterprise Applications | 5 |
Internet of Things - Industry Applications | 5 |
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 (33), followed by Ireland where it has made 1 investment.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 33 |
Ireland | 1 |
Israel | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
VentureTech Alliance's recent investments
VentureTech Alliance has made 2 investments in 2026 so far - Eridu AI and Lyte.Here are the most recent investments by VentureTech Alliance:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Mar 06, 2026 | United States | Series A | 3175 | [+9] | |
Jan 05, 2026 | United States | Series A | 1668 | [+3] | |
Dec 01, 2025 | United States | Series B | 7571 | [+15] | |
Sep 18, 2025 | United States | Series D | 7410 | [+6] | |
Sep 17, 2025 | United States | Series A | 3403 | [+7] |
Unicorns in VentureTech Alliance's Portfolio
VentureTech Alliance has 2 unicorns in its portfolio - Eliyan and Ayar Labs. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Eliyan. It became a unicorn in 2026, 1 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 | Manufacturer of enterprise and server class chips | 2021 | Santa Clara | Series C | edeqnuk | ||
66 | Developer of optical interconnect solutions for artificial intelligence infrastructure applications | 2015 | San Jose | Series E | lzp{pzh |
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 | 1044 | |
Nov 20, 2020 | - | - | 6175 | |
Jul 21, 2016 | Dec 16, 2005 | Series D | 5341 | |
Mar 25, 2015 | - | - | 1913 | |
Apr 23, 2014 | - | - | 7263 |
Acquired companies in VentureTech Alliance's Portfolio
36 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 | 7577 | |
Oct 01, 2025 | Apr 16, 2024 | Series A | 7593 | |
Jul 13, 2020 | - | - | 9230 | |
May 06, 2019 | Feb 15, 2008 | Series B | 8883 | |
Feb 22, 2019 | - | - | 6536 |
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, 344 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 123 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: 126 investors entered a company along with VentureTech Alliance. These include investors like USVP (4 companies).
- Invested after VentureTech Alliance: A total of 93 investors have invested in VentureTech Alliance's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include AMD (2 companies), Sequoia Capital (2 companies) and Samsung Venture Investment (2 companies).
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