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Cavendish Kinetics
A MEMS platform that reduces the cost of incorporating MEMS components into semiconductors
About Cavendish Kinetics
Cavendish Kinetics, headquartered in Silicon Valley, specializes in RF MEMS (Radio Frequency Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) technology, primarily targeting the 5G market. The company develops advanced RF MEMS components that significantly improve the performance and connectivity of 5G networks. Their technology is crucial for small cell applications, which are essential for the deployment of 5G infrastructure. Cavendish Kinetics serves telecommunications companies and network equipment manufacturers, providing them with cutting-edge solutions to enhance signal quality and network efficiency. The business operates on a B2B (business-to-business) model, generating revenue through the sale of its proprietary RF MEMS components and technology licensing. The company has a strong backing from leading venture capital firms and strategic corporate investors, including Qorvo and Qualcomm. Cavendish Kinetics leverages its extensive expertise in the RF semiconductor and MEMS ecosystem to maintain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving telecommunications market.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 1994
- Headquarters
- San Jose, United States
- Employees
- 16
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 25.7/100
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Sector
- Semiconductors, Consumer Electronics, Fabless, Microelectronics, Spinout, Wearable, Semiconductor Designers and Manufacturers, UKSU, Horizon Europe, DT and LS, science-based
- Technology
- Hardware
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Oct 2019 | $0 | — | Qorvo | — |
| SERIES DOther financing | Aug 2015 | $36M | $144M | Intel Corporation · Qualcomm · TriQuint Semiconductor | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Cavendish Kinetics is 240 monthly website visits, down 74.7% over the last three months. Cavendish Kinetics's team grew 0% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series A6 investors entered at this stage
- TCTallwood Venture Capital
Wellington Partners- TITorteval Investments
Clarium Capital Management
Celtic House Venture Partners
Qualcomm
Series B and later4 investors entered at this stage
- Qualcomm Ventures
- WFWellington Financial
Intel Corporation
TriQuint Semiconductor
Other known investors2 additional known investors
Qorvo
University of Cambridge
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