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Alien Technology Trusted Performance™ for RFID

Morgan Hill, United StatesFounded 1994Edtech
Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2010
Headcount 100–500 Current team size
Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding
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About Alien Technology

Alien Technology was founded in 1994 by a group of visionary entrepreneurs, including J. Stuart Fishelson, who sought to revolutionize the way industries track and manage inventory. Based in San Jose, California, the company quickly became a leader in the development of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology.

Alien Technology's journey was marked by significant milestones, including a major funding round that raised $298 million, enabling the company to expand its operations and enhance its product offerings. The company's innovative approach to RFID technology, particularly its patented Fluidic Self Assembly (FSA) process, set it apart from competitors and established it as a key player in the industry.

In 2006, Alien Technology filed for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) to raise up to $138 million, signaling its growth and ambition to further cement its position in the market. Although the IPO was eventually withdrawn, the move highlighted the company's potential and the interest it garnered from investors.

Throughout its history, Alien Technology has remained committed to advancing RFID technology, providing solutions that improve efficiency and accuracy in various sectors, including manufacturing, logistics, and retail. The company's dedication to innovation and excellence continues to drive its success and influence in the RFID industry.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
1994
Headquarters
Morgan Hill, United States
Employees
127
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
69.9/100
Industry
Education
Sector
Edtech, Retail, Spinout, Space Tech
Business model
Manufacturing

Funding history

10 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
GROWTH EQUITY VCOther financing Oct 2014 $35M — Undisclosed —
GROWTH EQUITY VCOther financing Nov 2011 $15M — Advanced Equities Inc. —
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Growth signals

Alien Technology website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Alien Technology is 8K monthly website visits, up 135.3% over the last three months. Alien Technology's team grew 1.6% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits8K 3-month web change+135.3% 1-year team growth+1.6%
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Investments and acquisitions

Capital deployed

Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.

Investors

10 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Series B and later9 investors entered at this stage

  • Toray Industries
  • DuPont
  • Rho Ventures
  • Philips Healthcare
  • NEA
  • Advanced Equities Inc.
  • H&S Ventures
  • Forsythe
  • Sunbridge Partners

Other known investors1 additional known investor

  • University of California, Berkeley
Team profiled 19 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 3 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
8 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States67.5%
🇨🇳 China15%
🇮🇳 India5%
🇲🇽 Mexico2.5%
🏳️ Syria2.5%
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Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

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