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Western Technology Investment
2010 North First Street
Suite 310
San Jose, CA 95131
United States

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KANDO id: 30123

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WTI
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Venture debt firm investing debt and equity capital in venture-backed technology, healthcare and clean technology companies.

Overview

Western Technology Investment (WTI) is a venture capital firm that was founded in 1979. It is based in Palo Alto, California, and it focuses on providing early-stage and growth-stage financing to technology and life sciences companies. WTI has invested in a wide range of companies, including well-known brands such as Dropbox, Netgear, and SunPower. WTI is a leading venture capital firm, and it has raised more than $2 billion in capital over the course of its history. The firm is known for its expertise in identifying and investing in high-potential companies, and it has a track record of helping its portfolio companies grow and succeed. In addition to providing financing, WTI also offers a range of other services to its portfolio companies, including strategic advice, business development support, and access to its network of industry contacts. The firm is dedicated to helping its portfolio companies succeed, and it is committed to fostering innovation and growth in the technology and life sciences industries. Overall, Western Technology Investment (WTI) is a leading venture capital firm that is focused on providing early-stage and growth-stage financing to technology and life sciences companies. The firm is known for its expertise in identifying and investing in high-potential companies, and it has helped many of its portfolio companies grow and succeed.



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healthcare (3)  
music (2)  
automotive (2)  
(1)  
YCW07 (1)  
software (1)  
gaming (1)  
(1)  
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Actual initial investment stage
N/A (11)
Venture (1)

Investment activity status
Active investor

Selected investments

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Neutral Tandem Inc N/A
Teknovus Inc EPON chipsets company that support IPTV-triple-play services via optical fiber networks. N/A
Tela Innovations Inc Developer of innovative design solutions for nanometer scale integrated circuits. N/A
Telecruz Technology Inc N/A
Tessera Developer of chip scale packaging technology for wireless communications and Internet access. N/A
Torrex Developer of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. N/A
Transmeta Corp N/A
TriCN Provider of a complete portfolio of interface IP for high-speed semiconductors N/A
Triscend Corp Developer of configurable system-on-chip devices and customizable microcontrollers. N/A
Zenverge Inc A fabless semiconductor company creating innovative solutions for digital media convergence. N/A
Nanostellar Designer of advanced nano-materials for various cleantech applications N/A
NeoConix Provider of advanced electrical interconnect solutions. N/A
LipoScience Inc Diagnostic company developing clinical applications of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. N/A
OpSource Inc N/A
ORYXE Energy International Improving fuel performance and reducing emissions. N/A
Paxera Developer of universal tunable lasers and tunable filters for the metro, long haul, and CATV markets. N/A
PlantSense Developer of planting sensors and web-based technology for home gardeners N/A
Relume Technologies Inc Relume designs, manufacturers and markets highly efficient, environmentally friendly and cost effective LED lighting products. N/A
Sezmi Corp Developer of digital video delivery platform N/A
SG Micro Ltd China-based analog semiconductor company N/A
Soliant Energy Provider of innovative solar solutions for commercial rooftops N/A
Sub-One Tech Developer of internal coating technology. N/A
Svaya Nanotechnologies N/A
Tag Networks N/A
Trade sale
Profile Country Funding
VxTel Inc Silicon solutions company for next-generation broadband communications networks. N/A Initial investment Exited Trade sale

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