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Feed Summary
Investment Trends
Market Details
Exit Outlook
Investors
News
Appendix
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Contents
Feed Summary
Investment Trends
Market Details
Exit Outlook
Investors
News
Appendix
3
Feed Summary
Investment Trend Summary
Exit Outlook Summary
BlueBox
Summary of Key Markets
Notable Companies in the Sector
Recent News

Note: Mega Companies includes IPO’d companies, Mega Acquisitions and Unicorn. Data is taken from Tracxn Platform as on October 22, 2018.
Sensors Feed Summary
4
Sensors > Feed Summary
Sensors are devices that can sense a particular attribute(s) and provide a digital output. The devices mentioned could
either be complete or be a component that fits into another product.
• Inclusions: Various types of industrial sensors such
as pressure, temperature, force sensors etc. Sensors
used for certain applications such as TPMS, structural
health monitoring etc.
• Exclusions: Sensing devices sold to consumers,
analytical instruments (used in laboratories),
spectroscopes, industrial and consumer cameras
(except 3D sensors), sensing devices with dial-based
output for mounting etc.
• Excludes funding information of Chinese companies Feed in Numbers
Overview
$2.7B
Funding
70
Mega
Companies
4151843
FundedCovered on
Tracxn
6
Unicorns
7
Soonicorns
14
Minicorns
53
IPO’d Cos
123
Late Stage Cos
36
121
Acquisitions
42
DeadPooled
1
Acquihired
Series A+ Cos
ON Semiconductor
(1999, Phoenix)
Murata
(1944, Kyoto)
Infineon
(1999, Neubiberg)
Top Companies

Investment Trend Summary
Summary of Funding Activity in Sensors
5
$291M - PE
Allegro MicroSystems (1990, Worcester,
$291M)
$40M - Series D
MineSense (2008, Vancouver, $91.4M)
$200M - Series D
Orbbec (2013, Seattle, $200M)
$38.1M - Series C
Vital Connect (2011, Campbell, $71M)
$55M - Series D
Mantis Vision (2005, Petah Tikva, $83M)
$25.9M - Series B
Vesper MEMS (2009, Boston, $70.9M)
$52M - Series B
Jumo (1998, Fulda, $90M)
$24M - Series A
Aclima (2010, San Francisco, $24M)
$45M - Series C
Vayyar (2011, Yehud, $79M)
$23M - Series B
Top Geos of InvestmentEntrepreneurial Activity Global Funding Trend
*YTD *YTD
Sensors > Feed Summary > Investment Trend Summary
Seed
Parkwalk (#4), High-Tech Grunderfonds (#3), Syddansk
Innovation (#2)
Series A/B Intel Capital (#2), Merck Ventures (#2), Parkwalk (#2)
Series C+ Aurus (#1), Claltech (#1), DAG Ventures (#1)
Incubators Plug and Play Tech Center (#5), Techstars (#5), Venture Kick (#4)
Other Notable
Investors
CFH (#3), European Union (#3), National Science Foundation (#3)
Debt Investors
Kreos Capital (#5), Advantage Capital (#1), Eastward Capital
Partners (#1)
Most Active InvestorsRecent Investments
86
104 107
75
33
3
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018*
Y-o-Y # of Companies Founded 37 38 43 66 46 38
$1.7B
$396M
$319M
$107M
$16.4M
US
Europe
Israel
Canada
Taiwan
$ Funding
$511M
$143M
$235M
$118M $152M
$560M
$1.1B
46
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018*
$ Funding $ Funding Predicted
# Rounds # Rounds Predicted

Summary of exit outlook in Sensors
Exit Outlook Summary
66
Most Active AcquirersTop Investors in Exits
Hyundai Venture
Investment
2
Siliconfile Technologies (2002, Seongnam-si)
Melfas (2000, Seoul)
next47 2
SensorDynamics (2002, Lebring, $36.8M)
First Sensor (1991, Berlin)
Silver Lake 2
PrimeSense (2005, Tel Aviv, $29.4M)
Sensata (2006, Attleboro)
VentureTech
Alliance
2
InvenSense (2003, San Jose, $38M)
Diodes (1959, Plano)
Kreos Capital 2
Heptagon Oy (1993, Zurich, $30.7M)
Dec 2016 InvenSense Acq by TDK for $1.3B
Oct 2016 Heptagon Oy Acq by AMS for $919M
Jul 2015 CST Sensors Acq by Sensata for $1B
Apr 2015 OmniVision Acq by Hua Capital for $1.9B
Jun 2014
Measurement Specialities Acq by TE Connectivity
for $1.7B
Jun 2014 Aptina Imaging Acq by ON Semiconductor for $400M
Sensors > Feed Summary > Exit Outlook Summary
Apple 2 PrimeSense (Nov 2013, $345M), InVisage (Nov 2017)
AMS 7
Heptagon Oy (Oct 2016, $919M), Texas Advanced
Optoelectronic Solutions (Jun 2011, $320M), Acam
Messelectronic (Dec 2014)
Sensata 3
CST Sensors (Jul 2015, $1B), Sensor-Nite Sensors (Jun 2011,
$325M), Kavlico Sensors (Dec 2015)
TDK 2
InvenSense (Dec 2016, $1.3B), Micronas Semiconductor
(Dec 2015, $216M)
Honeywell 1 RAE Systems (Jun 2013, $340M)
Recent IPOs Top Acquisitions
Vishay Precision Group Jun 2010
Developer of force measurement solutions…
IPO MCap: - Current MCap: $500M
Sensata Mar 2010
Sensors and electronics controls
IPO MCap: $3.1B Current MCap: $8.2B
G-Smatt Global Feb 2010
Develops CMOS image sensor chips
IPO MCap: $247M Current MCap: $270M
Melfas Dec 2009
Develops capacitance based touch input solutions
IPO MCap: $205M Current MCap: -
Orange Electronic Aug 2016
Develops tire pressure measurement system…
IPO MCap: - Current MCap: -
NEXT Biometrics Jun 2014
Supplier of fingerprint sensors
IPO MCap: $1.2B Current MCap: -
Kromek Oct 2013
Radiation detection solutions for applica…
IPO MCap: $151M Current MCap: $86.4M
Shibaura Electronics Jul 2013
Provider of temperature sensors for enter…
IPO MCap: - Current MCap: -

FACTSHEET
Marketmap: Sensors
Overview
Companies 1843
Funded 415 Series A+ 123
Funding $2.7B Last 2 yrs $1.1B
Most Active Investors
Seed Parkwalk (4)
Series A/B Intel Capital (2)
Series C+ Aurus (1)
Others CFH (3)
Incubators Plug and Play Tech Center (5)
Top Cities
Bay Area 94 Cos $638M
Worcester 1 Cos $291M
Feed in Numbers
Unicorns 6 Soonicorns 7
Minicorns 14 Editor Picks 71
Acquihired 1 Deadpooled 42
Top Companies
Infineon (1999, Neubiberg)
ON Semiconductor (1999, Phoenix)
Murata (1944, Kyoto)
Exits
IPOs 53 Sensata, NEXT Biometrics
Acquisitions 121 OmniVision, Measurement
Specialities
Top Acquirers AMS, Sensata
IMAGING
POSITIONING AND MOTION
BIOLOGICAL
CHEMICAL
TOUCH
BIOMETERICS
ENVIRONMENTAL*
FLUID ATTRIBUTES*
GENERIC SENSOR DEVELOPERS
SENSOR FUSION
PROCESS MONITORING
SMART INFRASTRUCTURE*
INDUSTRIAL SENSOR DEVELOPERS
AUTOMOTIVE
OIL AND GAS
AGRICULTURE
FOOD
For any Feedback and Query reach out to MyAnalyst@tracxn.com* Upcoming Business Model
Funding data excludes Debt, Grants & Post-IPO rounds. Excludes all details for Chinese companies
Sensors > Feed Summary > BlueBox
7

Key Sub Sectors in Sensors Sector
Summary of Key Markets
8
Top Markets of Investment Activity
# Cos on
Platform
Last 2 Years
$ Invested # Round
Generic Sensor Developers > Imaging >
3D Image Sensor 38 $313M 6
Industry Applications >
Oil & Gas 10 $89.9M 6
Generic Sensor Developers > Sound-based
>
Audio Sensor
13 $81.1M 4
Industry Applications >
Industrial Process Monitoring 39 $16.3M 12
Generic Sensor Developers > Chemical >
Gas Sensing 143 $11.5M 10
Sub Sectors
# Cos
Tracked
#
Funded
Total
Funding
Generic Sensor Developers
Companies involved in developing sensors that
measure a particular attribute
1452 320 $2.4B
Industry Applications
Companies developing sensors meant for a specific
application
369 84 $231M
Sensor Fusion
Companies providing solutions for combining sensor
inputs to arrive at a coherent output
22 11 $100M
Sensors > Feed Summary > Summary of Key Markets

List of Notable Companies in Sensors
Notable Companies in the Sector (1/2)
9
Note: *(Founded Year, Location, Total Funding)
Sensors > Feed Summary > Notable Companies in the Sector
Public
Sensata
(2006, Attleboro)*
ON Semiconductor
(1999, Phoenix)
NEXT Biometrics
(2000, Oslo, $15.8M)
Synaptics
(1986, San Jose, $76.2M)
G-Smatt Global
(2007, Seoul)
Memsic
(1999, Andover)
Melfas
(2000, Seoul)
Kromek
(2003, Sedgefield, $18.8M)
FARO Technologies
(1981, Lake Mary)
Emcore
(1984, Alhambra)
Public
Transense
Technologies
(1991, Bicester)
Panorama Synergy
(2001, Melbourne)
Seek Thermal
(2012, Santa Barbara, $37.2M)
Flexpoint
(1995, Draper, $4.3M)
Transbiotec
(2004, Seal Beach, $3M)
AMS
(1981, Unterpremstatten)
Infineon
(1999, Neubiberg)
Murata
(1944, Kyoto)
Siliconfile Technologies
(2002, Seongnam-si)
Mikros Systems
(1978, Philadelphia)
Public
Opsens
(2005, Quebec City)
paragon
(1988, Delbruck)
Pixart Imaging
(1998, Hsinchu)
Richtek
(1998, Hsinchu)
Biosensor Applications
(1995, Upplands Vasby)
Egis Technology
(2007, Taipei)
Environmental Sensors
(1973, Sidney)
JTouch Corporation
(2001, Taoyuan City)
Shibaura Electronics
(1953, Saitama)
Thinking Electronic
Industrial
(1979, Kaohsiung City)
Public
Zytronic
(2000, Blaydon)
AirTest Technologies
(1996, Delta)
Ametek Sensor
(1930, Horsham)
Creative Sensor
(1998, Taipei)
Keyence
(1974, Osaka)
Orange Electronic
(2005, Taichung)
Photon Control
(1988, Burnaby)
Sensor System
Solutions
(1986, Irvine)
Winland
(1996, Mankato)
Alpha MOS
(1992, Toulouse)
Public
CTS Corporation
(1896, Chicago)
Diodes
(1959, Plano)
First Sensor
(1991, Berlin)
Interlink Electronics
(1985, Camarillo)
Meggitt Sensing
Systems
(1852, Irvine)
Melexis
(1988, Ypres)
Methode
(1946, Camarillo)
MTS Sensor
Technologies
(1966, Ludenscheid)
NVE Corporation
(1989, Eden Prairie)

List of Notable Companies in Sensors
Notable Companies in the Sector (2/2)
10
Sensors > Feed Summary > Notable Companies in the Sector
Public
Odormonitor
(1887, Kobe)
Pixelplus
(2000, Gyeongju)
Taiwan Semiconductor
(1979, Taipei)
Vishay Precision Group
(2010, Malvern)
Acquired
OmniVision
(1995, Santa Clara)
Measurement
Specialities
(1983, Hampton)
InvenSense
(2003, San Jose, $38M)
CST Sensors
(1990, Thousand Oaks)
Heptagon Oy
(1993, Zurich, $30.7M)
Argon ST
(1997, Fairfax)
Aptina Imaging
(2008, Phoenix)
PrimeSense
(2005, Tel Aviv, $29.4M)
RAE Systems
(1991, San Jose)
Sensor-Nite Sensors
(1996, Tessenderlo)
Acquired
Texas Advanced
Optoelectronic
Solutions
(1999, Plano, $3M)
VTI Technologies
(1991, Vantaa)
Kionix
(1993, Ithaca, $29.3M)
Micronas
Semiconductor
(1992, Zurich)
Capella Microsystems
(1997, Taipei)
SensorDynamics
(2002, Lebring, $36.8M)
Unicorns
Orbbec
(2013, Seattle, $200M)

List of Notable Companies by Market in Sensors
Notable Companies by Market (1/10)
12
Sensors > Feed Summary > Notable Companies by Market
Positioning & Motion
MotionTracking sensor system on chips with
integrated motion and sound solutions
Unicorn. Stage: Acquired
Sierra Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures, Artiman
Ventures and 8 Other Investors
Complete Sensing through Light Solutions
Stage: Acquired
Innovacom, GGV Capital, Innovations Kapital and 10
Other Investors
Kionix (1993, Ithaca, $29.3M)
Silicon-micromachined MEMS inertial sensors,
accelerometers and gyroscopes
Stage: Acquired
Cayuga Venture Fund, Advantage Capital, Allen &
Company and 7 Other Investors
Richtek (1998, Hsinchu)
Developer of analog ICs focused on power
management
Stage: Public
Positioning & Motion
Memsic (1999, Andover)
Accelerometers and magnetic sensors based on
MEMS technology and mixed circuit design
Stage: Public
Celtic House Venture Partners, IDG Capital
CTS Corporation (1896, Chicago)
Provides sensing, motion devices & connectivity
components
Stage: Public
VTI Technologies (1991, Vantaa)
3D MEMS sensors like acceleration and angular
momentum sensors
Stage: Acquired
Biological
Transbiotec (2004, Seal Beach, $3M)
Non invasive alcohol sensing system
Stage: Public
Kodiak Capital

13
Imaging
Manufactures 3D cameras
Unicorn. Stage: Series D
Ant Financial, SAIF Partners, Green Pine Capital
Pariners
Develops solutions to view, scan, shoot or share 3D
content on mobile devices or handheld scanners
Soonicorn. Stage: Series D
Samsung Catalyst, Formation 8, Qualcomm
Develops mobile, low-cost 3D imaging sensors
Soonicorn. Stage: Series C
Walden Riverwood Ventures, Claltech, Battery
Imaging
3D sensing device for interaction
Stage: Acquired
Silver Lake, Canaan Partners, Gemini Israel
Analog solutions, sensors, and power management
ICs
Unicorn. Stage: Public
TPG, Francisco Partners
Developer of CMOS image sensor
Soonicorn. Stage: Public
Hyundai Venture Investment
FARO Technologies (1981, Lake Mary)
3D measurement and imaging technology
Minicorn. Stage: Public
Imaging
Pixart Imaging (1998, Hsinchu)
CMOS image sensors and analog IC design
Stage: Public
UMC Capital
Capella Microsystems (1997, Taipei)
Opto electronics ICs and sensors
Stage: Acquired
G-Smatt Global (2007, Seoul)
Stage: Public
Creative Sensor (1998, Taipei)
Develops image sensors with industrial applications
Stage: Public
OmniVision (1995, Santa Clara)
Integrated single chip semiconductor image
sensors
Unicorn. Stage: Acquired
Maton Venture, Stonebrook Capital, Dragon
Venture

14
Imaging
Aptina Imaging (2008, Phoenix)
CMOS image sensors
Stage: Acquired
TPG, Riverwood Capital
Pixelplus (2000, Gyeongju)
Provides high-quality CMOS Image Sensors and
imaging solutions
Stage: Public
Peter Thiel, SkyLake Investment, Lindeman Asia
Investment
Magnetism
$291M)
Power management ICs and magnetic sensors
manufacturer
Soonicorn. Stage: Funded
One Equity Partners, Boundary Free Ventures
Crocus Technology (2004, Santa Clara, $112M)
Magnetic technology based Sensor & RAM
developer
Soonicorn. Stage: Series F
NanoDimension, Innovation Capital, Idinvest
Partners and 9 Other Investors
Touch
Synaptics (1986, San Jose, $76.2M)
Develops touch pads for various uses
Credit Suisse, Avalon Ventures, Oak Investment
Partners
Egis Technology (2007, Taipei)
Provides fingerprint IC sensor and biometric
software solutions
Stage: Public
JAFCO Asia, Enspire Capital, Enspire Capital
JTouch Corporation (2001, Taoyuan City)
Touch sensing solutions based on flexible metal
mesh
Stage: Public
M Venture Investment
Stage: Public
Hyundai Venture Investment, Premier Partners,
Partners Investment and 1 Other Investors

15
Touch
Zytronic (2000, Blaydon)
Design and manufacture products for touch
interfaces
Stage: Public
Biometrics Sensor
NEXT Biometrics (2000, Oslo, $15.8M)
Stage: Public
Ginko Ventures, Greenbridge Partners
Environmental
Kromek (2003, Sedgefield, $18.8M)
Radiation detection solutions for applications in the
medical, nuclear and security screening markets
United States Department of Defense, HSBC Group,
Amphion Innovations and 1 Other Investors

16
Chemical
Panorama Synergy (2001, Melbourne)
Mems technology developer
Stage: Public
Biosensor Applications (1995, Upplands
Vasby)
Device for drugs & explosives detection
Stage: Public
Transferator
RAE Systems (1991, San Jose)
Connected gas detection systems for industries
Stage: Acquired
Alpha MOS (1992, Toulouse)
Sensory analysis of odor, taste and vision via
instruments.
Stage: Public
Jolt Capital, Galileo Partners, Ambrosia Investments
Micronas Semiconductor (1992, Zurich)
Intelligent sensor based solutions
Stage: Acquired
Creathor Venture
Chemical
Odormonitor (1887, Kobe)
Handheld electronic odour monitor for monitoring
smells
Stage: Public
Pressure & Force
Sensor System Solutions (1986, Irvine)
MEMS based sensors for measurement of force and
load
Stage: Public
Cornell Capital Partners
Interlink Electronics (1985, Camarillo)
Patented Force-Sensing Resistor (FSR) for HMIs
Stage: Public
Vishay Precision Group (2010, Malvern)
Developer of force measurement solutions for
industries
Stage: Public

17
Thermal Sensor
Seek Thermal (2012, Santa Barbara, $37.2M)
Manufacturer of thermal camera for smartphones
Editor's Pick. Stage: Public
Shibaura Electronics (1953, Saitama)
Provider of temperature sensors for enterprises
Stage: Public
Thinking Electronic Industrial (1979,
Kaohsiung City)
Develops components for temperature sensing in
electronics
Stage: Public
Photon Control (1988, Burnaby)
Develops fiber-optic temperature sensors for OEMs
Stage: Public
Fluid Attribute
MTS Sensor Technologies (1966,
Ludenscheid)
Develops non-contact position and level sensors
based on magnetostrictive principle
Stage: Public
Current Sensing
Flexpoint (1995, Draper, $4.3M)
Develops sensors based on thin-film sensing
technology
Editor's Pick. Stage: Public

18
Multi-Parameter Sensor Developers
MEMS based multiple sensor developer
Stage: Acquired
DEWB, IPO Beteiligungs-Management, FIDURA and
3 Other Investors
AMS (1981, Unterpremstatten)
Provider of integrated analog microchips and
sensors
Vienna Capital Partners, Quan Fund
VantEdge Partners, Silver Lake, Chicago Growth
Partners
Microcontrollers, communication ICs, power
electronics and ESD protection diodes
Decacorn. Stage: Public
Apollo Global Management
Manufacturer of multiple electronics components
and MEMS based sensors
Decacorn. Stage: Public
Keyence (1974, Osaka)
Developer of sensors and measurement systems
Stage: Public
Measurement Specialities (1983, Hampton)
Designs sensors and sensor-based systems and
offers custom designs for OEM Applications
Stage: Acquired
Sagard Holdings
Winland (1996, Mankato)
Develops sensors for monitoring environment
attributes in critical areas
Stage: Public
Melexis (1988, Ypres)
Mixed signal semiconductor solutions including
sensors, actuators and communication solutions
Quest for Growth
Discrete, analog, and logic semiconductors with
focus on power ICs
Stage: Public
VentureTech Alliance
Develops sensor solutions for industries
Stage: Public
next47, EnjoyVenture, Deutsche Private Equity
Methode (1946, Camarillo)
Provider or multiple sensors, user interfaces, and
power devices
Stage: Public

19
NVE Corporation (1989, Eden Prairie)
Manufacturer of sensors and couplers for multiple
parameters
Stage: Public
Norwest Venture Partners
Taiwan Semiconductor (1979, Taipei)
Semiconductor discrete devices and power
management ICs
Stage: Public
Automotive
paragon (1988, Delbruck)
Developer of sensors, acoustics, and electromobility
solutions
Stage: Public
KIMED Investments and Managemen
Transense Technologies (1991, Bicester)
Tire pressure measurement sensors using Surface
Acoustic Wave technology
Stage: Public
Orange Electronic (2005, Taichung)
Develops tire pressure measurement systems for
automotive sector
Stage: Public
Sensor-Nite Sensors (1996, Tessenderlo)
Temperature sensors for automotive industry
Stage: Acquired
Industrial Process Monitoring
Texas Advanced Optoelectronic
Solutions (1999, Plano, $3M)
Mixed signal and opto-electronic sensors
Stage: Acquired
Vencore Capital
Emcore (1984, Alhambra)
Mixed-signal optical products for high-speed
communication network infrastructures
Mikros Systems (1978, Philadelphia)
Provider of advanced maintenance and monitoring
solutions
Stage: Public
Meggitt Sensing Systems (1852, Irvine)
Various types of sensing solutions for industries
Stage: Public

20
Smart Infrastructure
Opsens (2005, Quebec City)
Develops fiber optic sensing systems for multiple
industrial applications
Stage: Public
AirTest Technologies (1996, Delta)
Develops sensors that monitor building operations
Stage: Public
Agriculture
Environmental Sensors (1973, Sidney)
Manufactures moisture and water sensors / probes
and accompanying readers
Stage: Public
Aerospace
Ametek Sensor (1930, Horsham)
Develops sensors for the aerospace industry
Stage: Public
CST Sensors (1990, Thousand Oaks)
Sensors and actuators for control and monitoring
Stage: Acquired
PAI Partners

21
Defense
Argon ST (1997, Fairfax)
Develops sensors with application in defense sector
Stage: Acquired

List of Notable Companies in Sensors in China
Notable Companies in the Sector in China
22
Sensors > Feed Summary > Notable Companies in the Sector in China
Acquired
Hamlin Electronics
(1949, Suzhou)

Recent News in Sensors Sector
Recent News
23
Oct 2018
LEO Science & Tech Hub Partners With Epicore Biosystems on
Wearable Skin Sensors, mpo-mag.com
Oct 2018
New VPG Transducers W Series Provides Enhanced Flexibility and
Security, Business Wire
Oct 2018
Silicon Designs introduces lower-cost MEMS accelerometer
modules for inertial navigation, Geospatial Media and Communications
Oct 2018 NVE reports Q2 results, Seeking Alpha
Oct 2018
Swift Navigation and Carnegie Robotics introduce Duro Inertial,
Geospatial Media and Communications
Oct 2018 A Preview Of Taiwan Semiconductor's Q3 Earnings, Benzinga
Oct 2018
Global Hygrometer Market 2018 Testo, Mingle, Anymetre, Deli,
Smart Sensor, Shenzhen Victor Hi-Tech, Mieo, Elitech, truthweek.com
Oct 2018
Sensor Technology’s Transducers Used for Sustainable Vehicles by
AVID Technology, Photonics
Oct 2018
New OmniVision Sensor Can Recognize Faces in the Dark, Find
Biometrics
Oct 2018
Luna Innovations acquires Micron Optics and expand in structural
testing, sensing and communications testing, Seeking Alpha
Oct 2018
Image sensor combines ultra low light and near-infrared
technologies, Electronic Specifier
Oct 2018
Global Field Effect Transistor (FET) Market 2018 Fairchild
Semiconductor, Sensitron Semiconductor, truthweek.com
Oct 2018
FARO and Stormbee announce Airborne 3D Scanning solution,
Geospatial Media and Communications
Key Recent News Key Recent News
Oct 2018
Global Colour Detection Sensors Market 2018 SICK AG, Banner
Engineering Corporation, Rockwell Automation, Inc, truthweek.com
Oct 2018
Huawei Mate 20 Price, Specifications, and More: Everything We
Know Ahead of the Launch, New Delhi Television
Oct 2018
Navsight launches new inertial navigation solution for surveying
applications, Geospatial Media and Communications
Oct 2018
Melexis electronica 2018 booth showcases interactive
demonstrations of sensing technology, CIE - Online
Oct 2018
New OmniVision Image Sensor Combines Ultra Low Light and
Nyxel™ Near-Infrared Technologies for Industry's Best Nighttime
Camera Performance, PR Newswire
Oct 2018
Heilind Electronics Stocking Standex Electronics Reed Switches,
PRWeb
Oct 2018 NRG Acquires Pentalum Lidar Portfolio, Photonics
Oct 2018
Global Portable Refrigerant Leak Detectors Market Outlook 2018-
Inficon, Robinair, Testo, Bacharach, Ritchie Engineering, AGPtek,
truthweek.com
Oct 2018
Global Portable Turbidimeters Market Outlook 2018- Hach, HF
Scientific, Panomex Inc, Hanna Instruments Ltd, AQUALYTIC, DKK-
TOA, truthweek.com
Oct 2018
Global Pressure Gage Market Outlook 2018- Ashcroft, WIKA, Omega
Engineering, Ametek, Emerson, Ashcroft, Baumer, Dwyer
Instruments, truthweek.com
Sensors > Feed Summary > Recent News

Contents
Feed Summary
Investment Trends
Market Details
Exit Outlook
Investors
News
Appendix
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Funding Trends
Median Deal Size and Trend
New Entrants in Funding Club
Distribution of companies by Funding Range
Funding Funnel of the Sector
Top Investments and Investors
Investors in Unicorn club

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Investments ($M) and number of rounds in Sensors; 2011-2018
Global Funding Trends (1/2)
26
Note: Funding excludes Grant, Debt and Post IPO rounds. Excludes all details for Chinese companies
Sensors > Investment Trends > Global Funding Trends
#Rounds
$Funding
3 Year CAGR
6 Year CAGR 7% # of Rounds31% $ Funding
8% # of Rounds
34% $ Funding
$511M
$112M $97M
$143M
$235M
$118M
$152M
$560M
$1.1B
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
$0k
$200M
$400M
$600M
$800M
$1.B
$1.2B
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018*
$ Funding Predicted $ Funding # Rounds Predicted # Rounds

9 8 15 14 22 38 24 8
12
13
12
15
16
24
16
22
8 5 10 9 5
4
6 8
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 YTD
Seed Early Stage Late Stage
29
38
Total # of Rounds
$9M $2M $6M $14M $12M $24M $15M $3M
$32M $57M $47M
$101M
$72M
$91M
$112M $201M
$71M $38M $91M $121M $34M $37M
$433M
$306M
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 YTD
Seed Early Stage Late Stage
27
Note: Mega Rounds = rounds with size > $20M. Funding excludes Grant, Debt and Post IPO rounds. Excludes all details for Chinese companies
Stage-wise Number of RoundsStage-wise $ Invested
New Entrants in Funded Club
Global Funding Trends (2/2)
Investments ($M) and number of rounds in Sensors; 2011-2018
Sensors > Investment Trends > Global Funding Trends
26
20
14
21
32
21
12
146
$2.5M
$5.5M
$0.0M
$5.0M
$10.0M
$15.0M
$20.0M
$25.0M
$30.0M
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 YTD Total
Entrants in Funding Club Avg. Ticket Size
$2.5M $2.1M $5.6M $0.6M $1.3M $2.3M $24M $5.5M
$380M
$20M
$0K $64M
$90M
$43M
$22M
$414M
$836M
7
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0
100000000
200000000
300000000
400000000
500000000
600000000
700000000
800000000
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2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 YTD
$ Funding Predicted $ Funding # of Rounds Predicted # Rounds
Mega Rounds
1 - 2 3 2 1 4 6
$112M
$511M
Total $ Invested

Sensors > Investment Trends > Funding Trends by Geography
Investments ($M) and number of rounds in Sensors
Funding Trends by Geography
Funding Trends by Geography Top Cities of Funding
City $ Funding # Rounds
Bay Area 638M 81
Worcester 291M 1
Seattle 200M 1
Vancouver 91.4M 9
Petah Tikva 82.2M 5
Boston 80.8M 8
Yehud 79M 3
Palm Beach
Gardens
74M 10
Rockville 61M 7
Marlborough 58.5M 12
Total Funding
229
128
38
20
2
5
7
2
# Rounds
$1.7B
$396M
$319M
$107M
$16.4M
$10.3M
$6M
$5M
US
Europe
Israel
Canada
Taiwan
Japan
South Korea
Australia
Note: Excludes funding information of China companies

Trend of Average Deal Size ($M)
$1.3
$0.4 $0.6
$1.2 $1.0 $1.2
$0.7
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
$2.7
$5.1 $4.4 $5.0 $4.6 $4.7
$7.4
$6.2 $5.6
$3.7
$11.2
$12.9
$6.0
$11.6
$10.2 $7.5 $12.9 $17.2 $11.4 $9.3
$86.6
Sensors > Investment Trends > Median Deal Size and Trend
Median and Average Deal Size in $M (per Stage) in Sensors; 2011-2017
Median Deal Size and Trend
Note: Excludes funding information of Chinese companies. *Graph not to scale
Median Deal Size and Range
$10K* $4.1M
$12.7K $24M
$600K $52M
$123K $291M
$10.5M
$5.5M
$3.9M
$500K
Series C+
Series B
Series A
Seed
Stage

Note: 255 companies with undisclosed funding amount are not included
30
<$1M
$1-10M
$10-50M
$50-100M
$100M+
Funding Range
40
73
41
12
3
No. of Companies
Sensors > Investment Trends > Distribution of companies by Funding Range
No. of companies by funding range in Sensors; as of Oct 2018
Distribution of companies by Funding Range
$13M
$299M
$898M
$889M
$603M
$ Investment

Stage No. of Companies
Funding
Funnel
100%
23%
7%
3%
2%
31
Note: Numbers in the brackets show the count of companies
Time to raise
next round
36
56
123
415
1843
Series C+
Series B
Series A
Funded
Founded
Next
Round
100M+
Valuation
Exits
Acqui-
Hired
Dead
Pooled
Others
23% 4%
(74)
4%
(69)
0%
(1)
2%
(42)
75%
(1385)
30% 15%
(61)
13%
(56)
0%
(1)
3%
(13)
67%
(278)
46% 12%
(15)
8%
(10)
- 2%
(3)
52%
(64)
64% 18%
(10)
9%
(5)
- - 36%
(20)
- 19%
(7)
6%
(2)
- - 44%
(16)
Sensors > Investment Trends > Funding Funnel
Number of companies progressing to subsequent funding stages in Sensors
Funding Funnel
17 Months
26 Months
26 Months
Investment backedBootstrapped
7
6
71
42
Soonicorns
Unicorns
Acquisitions
IPOs

Note: Seed Stage (Seed, Angel), Early Stage (Series A, Series B), Late Stage (Series C+, PE)
Sensors > Investment Trends > Notable Investments in last 24 months
Major funding rounds by Stage in Sensors; Oct 2016-Oct 2018
Notable Investments in last 24 months (1/3)
LATE STAGE
$291M - PE Oct 2017
$291M)
Power management ICs and magnetic sensors
manufacturer
One Equity Partners
$200M - Series D May 2018
Pariners
$55M - Series D Jul 2018
Samsung Catalyst
LATE STAGE
$45M - Series C Dec 2017
Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Israel
Cleantech Ventures, Amiti Ventures
$40M - Series D Nov 2017
Developer of mineral sensing platform
JNJ Innovation
$38.1M - Series C Oct 2017
Vital Connect (2011, Campbell, $71M)
Biosensor patch for body vitals monitoring
MVM Life Science Partners, Baxter
$19M - Series C Feb 2017
Caterpillar, Chrysalix Venture Capital, Cycle Capital
Management, Prelude Ventures, Export
Development Canada, Aurus
LATE STAGE
$18.1M - Series D Aug 2018
Prelude Ventures, Caterpillar, Mitsubishi
Corporation, ABB, Cycle Capital Management, Aurus,
Chrysalix Venture Capital
$8M - Series D Mar 2018
Mitsubishi Corporation
Series F Apr 2018
Crocus Technology (2004, Santa Clara, $112M)
Magnetic technology based Sensor & RAM developer

EARLY STAGE
$52M - Series B Sep 2018
Jumo (1998, Fulda, $90M)
Develops sensors and control systems for various
industries
Goldman Sachs Investment Partners, Proparco,
Finnfund, Vostok Emerging Finance, LeapFrog
Investments, Gemcorp
$25.9M - Series B Aug 2018
Piezoelectric MEMS micrphones
American Family Ventures, Accomplice, Baidu,
Hyperplane Venture Capital, Sands Capital, Shure,
Synaptics, ZZ Capital International, Bose, Alexa Fund
$24M - Series A Jun 2018
Aclima (2010, San Francisco, $24M)
Connected sensor networks for environment
awareness
Social Capital, Schmidt Family Foundation, Radicle
Impact Partners, Rethink Impact, Plum Alley
Investments, Kapor Capital, First Philippine Holding,
Emerson Collective
EARLY STAGE
$23M - Series B May 2018
Synaptics, Shure, Sands Capital, Bose, Baidu
Ventures, Accomplice, American Family Ventures,
Hyperplane Venture Capital, The Alexa Fund
$19.4M - Series A Jan 2017
Accomplice, Amazon, AAC Technologies, Hyperplane
Venture Capital
$12.4M - Series A Oct 2017
Peratech (1996, Richmondshire, $15.7M)
Touch sensing based on proprietary materials
Merck Ventures, Arie Capital
$4.9M - Series B Oct 2017
Consumer Physics (2011, Herzliya, $30.4M)
Spectrometer for chemical composition of eatables
$3.9M - Series B Dec 2016
EARLY STAGE
$955k - Series B Oct 2016
$669k - Series B Jun 2018
Consumer Physics (2011, Herzliya, $30.4M)
Spectrometer for chemical composition of eatables

SEED STAGE
$1.8M - Seed Jun 2017
Petasense (2014, San Francisco, $3.6M)
Makes ready-to-deploy, intelligent, wireless sensors
True Ventures, Felicis Ventures

Sensors > Investment Trends > Notable Investments in last 24 months in China
Notable Investments in last 24 months in China
LATE STAGE
$28.9M - Series C Oct 2018
Senodia (2008, Shanghai, $28.9M)
MEMS sensor chip solution provider
Swiss capital
EARLY STAGE
$39.3M - Series B May 2018
Hesai Tech (2014, Shanghai, $55.2M)
LiDAR sensors for autonomous vehicles
Lightspeed China Partners, Baidu Ventures

Most Active Investors (VC, PE) by Stage in Sensors; Last 5 years (Oct 2013-Oct 2018)
Most Active VC & PE Investors
36
Sensors > Investment Trends > Most Active VC & PE Investors
SEED STAGE
Parkwalk(4 Investments)
PrOXisense, Inductosense, 8power
1
High-Tech Grunderfonds(3 Investments)
Bentekk, Zolitron, EnShape
2
Syddansk Innovation(2 Investments)
ElastiSense, Ceko Sensors
3
Walden International
PerceptIn
4
Matrix Partners China
PerceptIn
5
Almi
Imagimob
6
Inventure
Spectral Engines
7
BM IT investment management
thuringen
FBGS
8
Stoaf
Imagimob
9
Qualcomm Ventures
Sense360
10
EARLY STAGE
Robert Bosch Venture Capital (2
Investments)
Pyreos, Unispectral
1
Intel Capital (2 Investments)
NextInput, Ad Hawk Microsystems
2
Parkwalk(2 Investments)
Cambridge Touch Technologies, Sorex Sensors
3
Walden International(2 Investments)
Vayyar, Eminent Electronic Technology
4
TransLink Capital (2 Investments)
Guardian Optical Technologies, Sensifree
5
Merck Ventures(2 Investments)
Peratech, Biolinq
6
Qualcomm Ventures
Mantis Vision
7
Innovacom
Aryballe Technologies
8
Hyperplane Venture Capital
Vesper MEMS
9
CEA Investissement
Aryballe Technologies
10
LATE STAGE
Kleiner Perkins
mCube
1
Aurus
MineSense
2
Gulf Islamic Investments
Valencell
3
Samsung Catalyst
Mantis Vision
4
SAIF Partners
Orbbec
5
DAG Ventures
mCube
6
Green Pine Capital Pariners
Orbbec
7
MVM Life Science Partners
Vital Connect
8
Walden Riverwood Ventures
Vayyar
9
One Equity Partners
Allegro MicroSystems
10

Sensors > Investment Trends > Most Active Ecosystem Investors
Top Ecosystem Investors in Sensors; Last 5 years (Oct 2013-Oct 2018)
Most Active Ecosystem Investors
INCUBATOR/ACCELERATOR
Plug and Play Tech Center(5 Investments)
TRX Systems, Edyn, StretchSense
1
Techstars(5 Investments)
IR Sensors, OmniPreSense, Jolt
2
Venture Kick(4 Investments)
Fastree3D, MIRO Analytical Technologies, Axiamo
3
Y Combinator(2 Investments)
Edyn, Scansilver
4
AlphaLab
FreshTemp
5
Boost VC
3D-SensIR
6
CEMEX Ventures
Concrete Sensors
7
The Alexa Fund
Vesper MEMS
8
Digital Entertainment Ventures
RNSLab
9
FireSpring Fund
Sensatek
10
OTHER NOTABLE INVESTORS
CFH(3 Investments)
Baselabs, Sentex, Intelligente Sensorsysteme
1
European Union(3 Investments)
Spectral Engines, Alert Technology, Michell Instruments
2
National Science Foundation(3
Investments)
Stratio, SynTouch, SupraSensor
3
BDC(2 Investments)
Alert Labs, Satlantic
4
Cambridge Capital Group(2 Investments)
Sorex Sensors, Cambridge CMOS Sensors
5
Castor Ventures(2 Investments)
Consumer Physics, C2Sense
6
IMechE(2 Investments)
PrOXisense, Inductosense
7
Innovation Works(2 Investments)
FreshTemp, SenSevere
8
IP Group(2 Investments)
Inductosense, 8power
9
State of Ohio(2 Investments)
Eccrine Systems, ProteoSense
10
DEBT INVESTORS
Kreos Capital(5 Investments)
Crocus Technology, PrimeSense, Advasense
1
Advantage Capital
Nevada Nano
2
Eastward Capital Partners
Hillcrest Labs
3
Export Development Canada
MineSense
4
Finnfund
Jumo
5
Idinvest Partners
Exxelia
6
TPG
Aptina Imaging
7

Sensors > Investment Trends > Investors in Unicorn club
Investors in Unicorn Club (1/2)

Sensors > Investment Trends > Investors in Unicorn club
Investors in Unicorn Club (2/2)

Sensors > Investment Trends > Unicorn Investors in the Sector
Unicorn Investors in the Sector

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Investment Trend
Market Details
Exit Outlook
Investors
News
Appendix
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Key Sub Sectors
Detailed Sector Taxonomy
Top Markets of Early Stage Investors
Other Notable Markets
Market Deep Dive

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Key Sub Sectors
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Key Sub Sectors in Sensors
Market Top Companies
# Cos
Tracked
#
Funded
Total
Funding
Companies involved in developing sensors that measure a particular attribute
Synaptics (1986, San Jose, Public)
$291M)
1452 320 $2.4B
Companies developing sensors meant for a specific application
FiberSensing (2004, Maia, Acquired)
369 84 $231M
Sensor Fusion
Companies providing solutions for combining sensor inputs to arrive at a coherent output
Movea (1989, Grenoble, Acquired)
Hillcrest Labs (2001, Rockville, $60.7M)
22 11 $100M
Sensors > Market Details > Key Sub Sectors

Detailed Sector Taxonomy (1/10)
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Sensors > Market Details > Detailed Sector Taxonomy

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49

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Rank Market
Last 2 Years
$ Invested # Round Top Funded Company
1
(-)
Generic Sensor Developers > Imaging > 3D Image Sensor
Companies developing sensor for 3D image sensing with a depth sensor
(Companies covered 38 | Funded 19 | Total Funding $473M)
$313M
(+$266M)
6
(-3)
Orbbec
(2013, Seattle, $200M)
2
(+2)
Industry Applications > Oil & Gas
Companies developing sensors used in Oil & Gas industry
$89.9M
(+$89.9M)
6
(+5)
MineSense
(2008, Vancouver, $91.4M)
3
(+2)
Generic Sensor Developers > Sound-based > Audio Sensor
Companies developing sensors that can be employed to sense audio
$81.1M
(+$81.1M)
4
(+3)
Vesper MEMS
(2009, Boston, $70.9M)
4
(-1)
Industry Applications > Industrial Process Monitoring
Companies developing sensors for industrial process and machine monitoring needs
(Companies covered 39 | Funded 12 | Total Funding $20.8M)
$16.3M
(+$13.1M)
12
(+9)
Infinite Uptime
(2015, Berkeley, $6.1M)
5
(-3)
Generic Sensor Developers > Chemical > Gas Sensing
Companies developing sensors used for generic or toxic gas detection in industries
(Companies covered 143 | Funded 37 | Total Funding $52.7M)
$11.5M
(+$2.3M)
10
(+1)
C2Sense
(2013, Cambridge, $3.9M)
55
Note: The numbers in the bracket represent the change in a 2 year period.
Top Markets by Funding in Sensors in last 2 years (October 2016 - September 2018)
Sensors > Market Details > Top Markets of Investment Activity

Rank Market # Investments Key Investments
1
Generic Sensor Developers > Imaging > 3D Image Sensor
Companies developing sensor for 3D image sensing with a depth sensor
(Companies created 38 | Funded 19 | Total Funding $473M )
1 Ad Hawk Microsystems (2015, Kitchener,
$4.6M)
Note: Investors considered - Sequoia Capital, Accel Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, NEA, Greylock Partners, General Catalyst Partners, Benchmark Capital, KPCB, Khosla Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Founders Fund, SV Angel, Index Ventures, Bessemer
Venture Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Venrock, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Institutional Venture Partners, Intel Capital, Battery Ventures
56
Top Markets of Early Stage Investors
Top Markets where Early Stage Investors are investing in last 2 years (October 2016 - September 2018)
Sensors > Market Details > Top Markets of Early Stage Investors

Incubators Venture Kick (#1), Boost VC (#1)
Seed Matrix Partners China (#1), TSVC Capital (#1)
Series A/B Walden International (#2), Globespan Capital Partners (#1)
Series C+ Qualcomm Ventures (#1), Ant Financial (#1)
EnShape Oct - 2016
Acq by Cognex
Tyto Lidar May - 2016
Acq by Otto
PrimeSense Nov - 2013
Acq by Apple for $345M
AJAT Jun - 2009
Acq by xCounter
3DV Systems Feb - 2009
Acq by Microsoft for $35M
Photon-X Dec - 2003
Acquired
$55M - Series D
Mantis Vision (2005, Petah Tikva,
$83M)
$200M - Series D
$45M - Series C
$4.6M - Series A
Ad Hawk Microsystems (2015,
Kitchener, $4.6M)
$8M - Series A
PerceptIn (2016, Sunnyvale, $11M)
Series A
Ad Hawk Microsystems (2015,
Kitchener, $4.6M)
Oct 2018
Swift Navigation and Carnegie Robotics introduce Duro
Inertial, Geospatial Media and Communications
Oct 2018 Scanning laser camera for guided assembly, Machinery Market
Oct 2018
New Automotive Sensor Kit Combines the Best of LiDAR &
Radar Technologies, EverythingRF
Oct 2018
FARO® Introduces New 6DoF Laser Tracker Platform, PR
Newswire
Oct 2018
Vayyar Imaging is Bridging the Gap between LiDar and
Radar, Business Wire
Oct 2018
Vayyar’s 3D sensors can capture a car’s environment to
improve driver safety, VentureBeat
Sep 2018
LMI Technologies to Unveil Three New FactorySmart® 3D
Inspection Products at Vision 2018 in Stuttgart, Newswire
Sep 2018
FARO put its Focus lidar on a UAV for wide-area scanning,
SPAR 3D Editor
Aug 2018
FARO® Introduces SCENE 2018 for Public Safety and
Forensics, CNW
Aug 2018
Digital Laser Scanning Head Achieves High Accuracy,
MMSOnline
Aug 2018
FARO Design ScanArm 2.5C Brings Color to 3D Scanning,
PressReleasePoint
Jul 2018
Mini-Circuits and Vayyar Team up on RF educational kits,
European Business Press
Jul 2018
Mantis Vision raises $55 million in round led by Luenmei,
Samsung, Reuters
Jul 2018 FARO Technologies acquires Lanmark Controls, Seeking Alpha
News
7
6
10
19
38
M&A/IPO
Series C+
Series A+
Funded
Companies
Covered
Funding Funnel
Generic Sensor Developers > Imaging > 3D Image Sensor: Market Factsheet
57
Exits
Recent InvestmentsCompanies developing sensor for
3D image sensing with a depth
sensor
Orbbec
(2013, Seattle, $200M)
Mantis Vision
(2005, Petah Tikva, $83M)
Vayyar
(2011, Yehud, $79M)
Pelican Imaging
(2008, Mountain View, $37M)
PrimeSense
(2005, Tel Aviv, $29.4M)
Top Companies
#1 Top Markets of Investment Activity
Sensors > Market Details > Market: 3D Image Sensor
Companies Created 38 | Funded 19 | Total Funding $473M
0
2
4
6
$0k
$200M
$400M
$600M
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Predicted Funding YoY Funding
Rounds Predicted Rounds
YoY Funding and Rounds
Market: 3D Image Sensor

Generic Sensor Developers > Imaging > 3D Image Sensor: Top Companies
Analyst’s Pick
Unicorn. Stage: Series D
Pariners
Soonicorn. Stage: Series D
Samsung Catalyst, Formation 8, Qualcomm
Soonicorn. Stage: Series C
Analyst’s Pick
AJAT (2001, Espoo)
Developer of 3D imaging sensors for multiple
applications
Editor's Pick. Stage: Acquired
Finnish Industry Investment
Toposens (2014, Munich)
Developing 3D sensor technology for position
detection
Editor's Pick. Stage: Funded
Techfounders

Note: Overall Rating is a combination of Funding and Team rating, along with Execution, Size and Growth metrics
59
Generic Sensor Developers > Imaging > 3D Image Sensor: Leaderboard
Better than Market Average
Overall
Rating
Company
Name
Foun
ded
Year
Location Stage Funding Team
Execution Quality Size Metrics 6M Growth Metrics
App
Rating
App
UX
Web
UX
News
Web
Traffic
Rank
Social
Follow
ing
Mobile
Downl
oads
# App
Revie
ws
Web Traffic
Rank
Mobile
Downloads
Social
Following
Δ % Δ % Δ %
5.0
FARO
Technologies
1981 Lake Mary Public - - 4 - - 44 110k - 3k 4 -4k -3% 1 8% - -
4.9 Mantis Vision 2005 Petah Tikva Series D $83M 5 - - - 7 1.4M 472 750 - 533k 62% - - 57 14%
4.7 Photon-X 1999 Kissimmee Acquired - - - - 3 - 10M 20 - - - - - - 1 5%
4.6 PerceptIn 2016 Sunnyvale Series A $11M - - - 3 5 2.7M - - - 3M 308% - - - -
4.5 Vayyar 2011 Yehud Series C $79M - - - - 22 1.2M 633 - - -169k -16% - - 126 24%
4.3 Stereolabs 2008
San
Francisco
Funded - - - - - 1 225k 1.7k - - 46k 26% - - 150 10%
4.2
Ad Hawk
Microsystems
2015 Kitchener Series A $4.6M - - - 3 1 4.8M - - - 2M 41% - - - -
4.1 Structure 2008 Boulder Unfunded - - - - - - 314k 4.9k - - 95k 43% - - 192 4%
3.9 Orbbec 2013 Seattle Series D $200M 5 - - - 2 602k 2.8k - - 1k - - - -49 -2%
3.8
LMI
Technologies
2011
New
Westminste
r
Unfunded - - - - - 6 310k 1.7k - - -39k -11% - - 5 -
3.6
Carnegie
Robotics
2010 Pittsburgh Seed $594k - - - - 3 523k - - - -56k -10% - - - -
3.5 Duo3D 2005 Henderson Unfunded - - - - 3 - 2.1M 255 - - 476k 44% - - -1 -1%
3.4 PrimeSense 2005 Tel Aviv Acquired $29.4M - - - - 6 10M - - - - - - - - -

Incubators
Seed Mic (#1)
Series A/B Prelude Ventures (#1), Export Development Canada (#1)
Series C+ ABB (#1), Mitsubishi Corporation (#1)
CrystalTech
Acq by Gooch & Housego
$18.1M - Series D
$8M - Series D
$40M - Series D
$19M - Series C
$3.9M - Series B
$955k - Series B
Series B
Series A
$1.5M - Series A
$8M - Series A
Silixa (2007, London, $18M)
Seed
PiMON (2010, Munich)
Aug 2018
Pipeline Security 2018 Global Market – Challenges, Drivers,
Outlook, Growth Opportunities – Analysis to 2025,
iCrowdNewswire
Aug 2018
MineSense finds $18m capital deposit, Global Corporate
Venturing
Aug 2018
MineSense closes $23.5 million to reduce CO2 emissions in
mining, BetaKit
Jul 2018
AOMS Technologies Announces the Launch of LumiCon™, a
New Generation of Concrete Sensors, Newswire
Feb 2018
MineSense Partners With Mitsubishi Corporation To Expand
Mining Industry, Trillions
Jan 2018
AOMS Delivers End-To-End Hardware And Software
Solutions Integrated With State-Of-Art Industrial Internet Of
Things, SuperbCrew
Oct 2017
AOMS Technologies Announces Deployment of Patented
Fiber Optic Sensing Technology in Environmental Projects in
Europe, PR Newswire
Jun 2015
MineSense Technologies Closes Multi-Million Dollar Series B
Financing – Chrysalix, Chrysalix Venture Capital
Mar 2013 MineSense receives Venture Capital Investment, MineSense
News
1
1
2
5
10
M&A/IPO
Series C+
Series A+
Funded
Companies
Covered
Funding Funnel
Industry Applications > Oil & Gas: Market Factsheet
60
Exits
Recent InvestmentsCompanies developing sensors
used in Oil & Gas industry
MineSense
(2008, Vancouver, $91.4M)
Silixa
(2007, London, $18M)
AOMS Technologies
(2013, Mississauga)
Applied Physics Systems
(1976, San Francisco)
CrystalTech
(1996, Duncan)
Top Companies
Sensors > Market Details > Market: Oil & Gas
0
1
2
3
$0k
$50M
$100M
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Market: Oil & Gas

Industry Applications > Oil & Gas: Top Companies
Market: Oil & Gas
Analyst’s Pick
Minicorn. Stage: Series D
Prelude Ventures, Caterpillar, Mitsubishi
Corporation and 6 Other Investors
GeoOptics (2014, Somerville)
Fiber Optic sensors for oil and gas industry
Editor's Pick. Stage: Unfunded

62
Industry Applications > Oil & Gas: Leaderboard
Market: Oil & Gas
Overall
Rating
Company
Name
Foun
ded
Year
App
Rating
App
UX
Web
UX
News
Web
Traffic
Rank
Social
Follow
ing
Mobile
Downl
oads
# App
Revie
ws
Web Traffic
Rank
Mobile
Downloads
Social
Following
Δ % Δ % Δ %
5.0 Silixa 2007 London Series A $18M - - - - 1 4.7M 607 - - 464k 11% - - 260 73%
4.4
Applied
Physics
Systems
1976
San
Francisco
Unfunded - - - - 4 - 4.9M 11 - - 6M 267% - - - -
3.8 MineSense 2008 Vancouver Series D $91.4M 5 - - - 10 3.3M 322 - - -3M -58% - - 25 8%
3.1 CrystalTech 1996 Duncan Acquired - - - - 4 - 10M - - - - - - - - -
2.5
AOMS
Technologies
2013 Mississauga Funded - - - - - 3 3.6M 71 - - -868k -20% - - 13 20%
1.3 PiMON 2010 Munich Seed - - - - - - 10M - - - 67k 1% - - - -
1.3 Subsea Sensors 2017 Stafford Unfunded - - - - 3 - 10M - - - 4M 17% - - - -
0.6 Innoseis 2013 Amsterdam Unfunded - - - - - - 10M - - - 20k - - - - -
0.0 GeoOptics 2014 Somerville Unfunded - - - - - - 10M - - - - - - - - -

Incubators The Alexa Fund (#1)
Seed Atlas Venture (#1)
Series A/B Mobius Venture Capital (#1), 3M (#1)
Series C+ FueTrek (#1), Radiant Venture Capital (#1)
Sonion Jul - 2014
Acq by Novo Holdings
Akustica Aug - 2009
Acq by Bosch
$25.9M - Series B
$23M - Series B
$12.8M - Series A
Usound Radio (2014, Graz, $12.8M)
$19.4M - Series A
Series C
VocalZoom (2010, Yokneam Illit,
$12M)
$9M - Series C
$12M)
$2.5M - Seed
$3M - Series B
$12M)
$12M - Series B
Akustica (2001, Pittsburgh, $27M)
$15M - Series B
Oct 2018
Vesper Expands International Footprint with Two New
Offices in Asia, PR Newswire
Sep 2018
Arrays could extend MEMS speaker applications, says
USound, eeNews Analog
Jun 2018 Valencell Secures $10.5M in Series E Funding, PRWeb
Jun 2018
Sonion and Valencell Partner to Make Biometrics Universal
in Hearables and Hearing Health Markets, ITWeb
May 2018
Vesper Named Company of the Year by the New England
Venture Capital Association at 6th Annual NEVY Awards,
DirectorsTalk Interviews
Mar 2018
Vesper and Unisem Announce Assembly Partnership,
Citybizlist
Jan 2018
STMicroelectronics and USound deliver first advanced MEMS
silicon micro-speakers, Solid State Technology
Jun 2017
Vesper Wins Engineering Excellence Award at Sensors Expo
2017, Marketwired
May 2017 MEMS mike draws almost no power, New Electronics
Mar 2017
Akustica announces three new MEMS microphones for
smartphones , Business Wire
Jan 2017
Usound raises €12 million from eQventure and ARM
founder, Tech.eu
Jan 2017
Vesper and DSP Group Demo Near-Zero-Power Voice-
Activation for Battery-Powered Devices, Sensors Online
News
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Exits
Recent InvestmentsCompanies developing sensors
that can be employed to sense
audio
Vesper MEMS
(2009, Boston, $70.9M)
Akustica
(2001, Pittsburgh, $27M)
Usound Radio
(2014, Graz, $12.8M)
VocalZoom
(2010, Yokneam Illit, $12M)
4S Sensors
(2016, Rochester)
Top Companies
Sensors > Market Details > Market: Audio Sensor
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2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
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Generic Sensor Developers > Sound-based > Audio Sensor: Top Companies
Analyst’s Pick
Minicorn. Stage: Series B
American Family Ventures, Accomplice, Baidu and
14 Other Investors
Usound Radio (2014, Graz, $12.8M)
Manufacturer of MEMS based audio sensors
Editor's Pick. Stage: Series A
EQventure, Hermann Hauser

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Rating
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App
Rating
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5.0 VocalZoom 2010
Yokneam
Illit
Series C $12M - - - - 3 7.2M 117 - - -846k -11% - - 1 -
4.6 Usound Radio 2014 Graz Series A $12.8M 5 - - - 6 5.9M 15 - - 6M 250% - - -1 -6%
4.2 Akustica 2001 Pittsburgh Acquired $27M - - - - 1 10M - - - 12M 91% - - - -
3.8 Schallsensor 1997 Schwerin Unfunded - - - - 4 - - - - - - - - - - -
3.3 Optoacoustics 1992 Mazor Unfunded - - - - - - 2.8M 10 - - -1.7M -38% - - 1 11%
2.9 Vesper MEMS 2009 Boston Series B $70.9M 4 - - - 13 1.7M - - - -1.6M -47% - - - -
2.5 Sonion 2009 Roskilde Acquired - - - - - 2 2.1M - - - -223k -10% - - - -
2.1 GMems 2003 Sunnyvale Unfunded - - - - 3 - 5.7M - - - -469k -9% - - - -
1.7 4S Sensors 2016 Rochester Unfunded - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1.3 Clampon 1994 Laksevag Unfunded - - - - - - 2M - - - 980k 62% - - - -
0.8 SensComp 2002 Livonia Unfunded - - - - - - 7.4M - - - 6M 121% - - - -
0.4 Massa 1945 Hingham Unfunded - - - - - - 8M - - - 3M 40% - - - -
0.0 Silicon Audio 2007 Austin Unfunded - - - - - - 10M - - - -3.1M -22% - - - -

Sensors > Market Details > Market: Industrial Process Monitoring
Companies Created 39 | Funded 12 | Total Funding $20.8M
Market: Industrial Process Monitoring

Sensors > Market Details > Market: Gas Sensing
Companies Created 143 | Funded 37 | Total Funding $52.7M
Market: Gas Sensing

Market: Gas Sensing

Public Companies
Contents
Feed Summary
Investment Trend
Market Details
Exit Outlook
Investors
News
Appendix
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Notable Acquisitions
Top Acquirers
Acqui-hires

Public companies (1/6)
74
Performance indicators of public companies in Sensors
IPO Date Company
Current
MCap
IPO
Mcap
Revenue P/E
Exchange
Ticker
Aug 2016
Orange Electronic (2005, Taichung)
Develops tire pressure measurement systems for automotive sector
$20.5M TPE:4554
Jun 2014
NEXT Biometrics (2000, Oslo)
$1.2B $10.7M OSE:NEXT
Oct 2013
Kromek (2003, Sedgefield)
Radiation detection solutions for applications in the medical, nuclear
and security screening markets
$86.4M $151M $11.6M LON:KMK
Jul 2013
Shibaura Electronics (1953, Saitama)
Provider of temperature sensors for enterprises
$198M TYO:6957
Jun 2010
Vishay Precision Group (2010, Malvern)
Developer of force measurement solutions for industries
$500M $225M 23.32 NYSE:VPG
Mar 2010
$8.2B $3.1B $3.2B 18.44 NYSE:ST
Feb 2010
G-Smatt Global (2007, Seoul)
$270M $247M $74.7M 33.1 KOSDAQ:114570
Dec 2009
$205M $69.1M KOSDAQ:96640
Apr 2008
Egis Technology (2007, Taipei)
Provides fingerprint IC sensor and biometric software solutions
$51.6M TPE:6462
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IPO Date Company
Current
MCap
IPO
Mcap
Revenue P/E
Exchange
Ticker
Dec 2007
Memsic (1999, Andover)
Accelerometers and magnetic sensors based on MEMS technology
and mixed circuit design
$226M $63.8M NASDAQ:MEMS
Sep 2007
JTouch Corporation (2001, Taoyuan City)
Touch sensing solutions based on flexible metal mesh
$16.5M TPE:3584
Oct 2006
Opsens (2005, Quebec City)
Develops fiber optic sensing systems for multiple industrial
applications
CVE:OPS
May 2006
Pixart Imaging (1998, Hsinchu)
CMOS image sensors and analog IC design
$134M TPE:3227
Dec 2005
Pixelplus (2000, Gyeongju)
Provides high-quality CMOS Image Sensors and imaging solutions
$96.9M $18.8M NASDAQ:PXPL
May 2005
Creative Sensor (1998, Taipei)
Develops image sensors with industrial applications
$84.2M $134M 16.89 TPE:8249
May 2004
AMS (1981, Unterpremstatten)
Provider of integrated analog microchips and sensors
$4.5B 30.67 SWX:AMS
Jan 2002
Synaptics (1986, San Jose)
Develops touch pads for various uses
$1.5B $251M $1.7B NASDAQ:SYNA
Nov 2001
Panorama Synergy (2001, Melbourne)
Mems technology developer
$15.9M $6.4M $35.2k ASX:PSY

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IPO Date Company
Current
MCap
IPO
Mcap
Revenue P/E
Exchange
Ticker
Nov 2000
paragon (1988, Delbruck)
Developer of sensors, acoustics, and electromobility solutions
$201M FRA:PGN
Sep 2000
Thinking Electronic Industrial (1979, Kaohsiung City)
Develops components for temperature sensing in electronics
$319M $167M 11.03 TPE:2428
Apr 2000
Analog solutions, sensors, and power management ICs
$7.6B $2.7B $3.9B 8.35 NASDAQ:ON
Mar 2000
Microcontrollers, communication ICs, power electronics and ESD
protection diodes
$25.7B $7.3B 20.12 FRA:IFX
Jan 2000
NVE Corporation (1989, Eden Prairie)
Manufacturer of sensors and couplers for multiple parameters
$484M $28.3M 33.3 NASDAQ:NVEC
Dec 1999
Transense Technologies (1991, Bicester)
Tire pressure measurement sensors using Surface Acoustic Wave
technology
$7.5M $44.3M $2.6M LON:TRT
Jul 1999
Develops sensor solutions for industries
$199M $159M 38.76 FRA:SIS
May 1999
Keyence (1974, Osaka)
Developer of sensors and measurement systems
6861
Jan 1999
Interlink Electronics (1985, Camarillo)
Patented Force-Sensing Resistor (FSR) for HMIs
$25M $11.9M 33.86 NASDAQ:LINK

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IPO Date Company
Current
MCap
IPO
Mcap
Revenue P/E
Exchange
Ticker
Sep 1997
$1B $117M $326M NASDAQ:FARO
Mar 1997
Emcore (1984, Alhambra)
Mixed-signal optical products for high-speed communication
network infrastructures
$126M $49.5M $92M NASDAQ:EMKR
Oct 1982
Methode (1946, Camarillo)
Provider or multiple sensors, user interfaces, and power devices
$1.2B $816M 20.66 NYSE:MEI
Jan 1978
Ametek Sensor (1930, Horsham)
Develops sensors for the aerospace industry
$16.2B 26.28 NYSE:AME
Jan 1978
Discrete, analog, and logic semiconductors with focus on power ICs
$1.6B $942M 61.7 NASDAQ:DIOD
Jan 1978
CTS Corporation (1896, Chicago)
Provides sensing, motion devices & connectivity components
$1.1B $397M 75.89 NYSE:CTS
Apr 1947
Meggitt Sensing Systems (1852, Irvine)
Various types of sensing solutions for industries
$61.9M 16.6 LON:MGGT
AirTest Technologies (1996, Delta)
Develops sensors that monitor building operations
$806k $5.3M $2.3M CVE:AAT
Seek Thermal (2012, Santa Barbara)
Manufacturer of thermal camera for smartphones
Transbiotec (2004, Seal Beach)
Non invasive alcohol sensing system

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Current
MCap
IPO
Mcap
Revenue P/E
Exchange
Ticker
Flexpoint (1995, Draper)
Develops sensors based on thin-film sensing technology
Winland (1996, Mankato)
Develops sensors for monitoring environment attributes in critical
areas
Mikros Systems (1978, Philadelphia)
Provider of advanced maintenance and monitoring solutions
Manufacturer of multiple electronics components and MEMS based
sensors
Melexis (1988, Ypres)
Mixed signal semiconductor solutions including sensors, actuators
and communication solutions
MELE
Richtek (1998, Hsinchu)
Developer of analog ICs focused on power management
Taiwan Semiconductor (1979, Taipei)
Semiconductor discrete devices and power management ICs
Alpha MOS (1992, Toulouse)
Sensory analysis of odor, taste and vision via instruments.
ALM
Photon Control (1988, Burnaby)
Develops fiber-optic temperature sensors for OEMs
$23.9M CVE:PHO

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IPO Date Company
Current
MCap
IPO
Mcap
Revenue P/E
Exchange
Ticker
Biosensor Applications (1995, Upplands Vasby)
Device for drugs & explosives detection
MTS Sensor Technologies (1966, Ludenscheid)
Develops non-contact position and level sensors based on
magnetostrictive principle
Zytronic (2000, Blaydon)
Design and manufacture products for touch interfaces
Sensor System Solutions (1986, Irvine)
MEMS based sensors for measurement of force and load
Environmental Sensors (1973, Sidney)
Manufactures moisture and water sensors / probes and
accompanying readers
$61.2M $8.3k CVE:ESV
Odormonitor (1887, Kobe)
Handheld electronic odour monitor for monitoring smells
Developer of CMOS image sensor

Notable Acquisitions (1/10)
80
Notable Acquisitions in Sensors
Sensors > Exit Outlook > Notable Acquisitions
2018 YTD
Acquirer: Luna Innovations
MicronOptics (1990, Atlanta)
Develops optical sensors and laser-based
components for sensing and telecommunication
applications
Acquirer: Watsco
Alert Labs (2015, Kitchener)
Developer of range of monitoring devices for
basements
Acquirer: Watervale Equity Partners
EMX Industries (1987, Cleveland)
Develops various types of optical sensors for
photometry
Acquirer: Strat Aero Deal: $349k
Gyrometric (2007, Nottingham)
Rotary shaft monitoring systems based on
rotational encoding technique
Acquirer: Advanced Energy Deal: $85M
LumaSense (2006, Santa Clara)
Thermal imaging cameras and thermal sensors
2018 YTD
Acquirer: Process Sensing
Dynament (2001, Mansfield)
Develops gas sensing elements and sensor kits
Acquirer: Bruker
Sierra Sensors (2006, Hamburg)
Developer of biosensors based solution for life
sciences and clinical diagnostics market
Acquirer: m-u-t AG
Spectral Engines (2014, Helsinki, $3M)
Spectral Sensor for Industrial Applications
Acquirer: ON Semiconductor
SensL (2004, Cork, $3.3M)
Develops photomultipliers for multiple industrial
applications
Acquirer: Novanta
Zettlex (2004, Cambridge)
Develops position sensors and angle encoders with
industrial applications
2018 YTD
Acquirer: Analog Devices
Symeo (2005, Munich)
Develops sensing devices for absolute positioning
and distance measurement
Acquirer: TDK
Chirp Microsystems (2013, Berkley)
Ultrasonic gesture recognition technology
Acquirer: SBIR
Radiation Pager (1997, Santa Barbara)
Hand held radiation sensor for special forces

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2017
Acquirer: START TODAY
StretchSense (2012, Auckland, $500k)
Develop and manufacture sensors to measure
stretch, pressure, shear and bend
Acquirer: mCube Deal: $26M
Xsens (2000, Enschede)
3D motion tracking products
Acquirer: Apple
InVisage (2006, Menlo Park, $70.5M)
Developing new image sensor technology
Acquirer: CVD Equipment
MesoScribe (2002, Central Islip)
Manufacturer of heaters and heat flux sensors
Acquirer: Wartsila
Guidance Marine (1991, Leicester)
Develops positioning sensors exclusively for marine
sector
2017
Acquirer: Bertin
Exensor Technology (1987, Lund)
Developer of Networked Unattended Ground Sensor
for the homeland and military sector
Acquirer: Quarterhill Deal: $1.1M
Icoms Detections (1993, Louvain-la-neuve)
Develops radar sensors with smart traffic
management applications
Acquirer: Littelfuse
US Sensors (1989, Orange)
Developer of temperature sensing solutions
Acquirer: Smartmonitoring Group
Rmoni Wireless (2005, Bilzen)
Develops a host of remote temperature monitoring
solutions
Acquirer: JF Lehman and Company
BEI Precision Systems (2006, Maumelle)
Optical encoders and sensing solutions
2017
Acquirer: Pyrotek
IPA Manufacturing (1972, Richmond)
Develops temperature sensors and assorted
components
Acquirer: Micronas Semiconductor
ICsense (2004, Leuven)
Analog, Mixed signal and high voltage IC design
company
Acquirer: Abilia
EMFit (1990, Vaajakoski)
Develops OEM sensor films for monitoring body
vitals
Acquirer: Indutrade
RS Technics (1991, Roden)
Develops sensors and measurement
instrumentation of different types

82
2016
Acquirer: TDK Deal: $1.3B
MotionTracking sensor system on chips with
integrated motion and sound solutions
Acquirer: Panasonic
Sunx Sensors (2000, Iowa)
Develops various types of sensors for industrial
applications
Acquirer: Mesa Labs
FreshLoc Technologies (1999, Addison)
Develops wireless temperature sensors for various
industries
Acquirer: Digi International
FreshTemp (2012, Pittsburgh)
Temperature monitor for sensitive products
Acquirer: Battery Ventures
Michell Instruments (1974, Ely)
Develops moisture and humidity control devices for
process analysis
2016
Acquirer: Cognex
EnShape (2014, Jena)
Developer of 3D vision sensors
Acquirer: AMS Deal: $919M
Complete Sensing through Light Solutions
Acquirer: MSA Safety
Senscient (2012, Poole, $24.1M)
Develops sensors for industrial gas detection
Acquirer: AMS
MAZeT (1992, Jena)
Develops color sensors and spectral sensors
Acquirer: AMS
JENCOLOR (1992, Jena)
Manufacturer of sensors color spectral and optical
sensing
2016
Acquirer: Integrated Device Technology
Synkera (2003, Longmont)
Electro chemical sensors, ceramic membranes and
nanocomposites
Acquirer: MTS Systems
PCB Piezotronics (1967, Depew)
Develops sensors for industrial measurement needs
Acquirer: AMS
Cambridge CMOS Sensors (2008, Cambridge)
Gas sensors based on a miniature heating element
(micro-hotplate) design
Acquirer: GHM Messtechnik
Delta Ohm (1978, Padua)
Develops various types of sensors for industrial
measurements
Acquirer: Otto
Tyto Lidar (2012, San Leandro)
Lidar sensors for 3D mapping and remote sensing

83
2015
Acquirer: TDK Deal: $216M
Micronas Semiconductor (1992, Zurich)
Intelligent sensor based solutions
Acquirer: Vishay Precision Group
Deal: $20M
Stress-Tek (1978, Kent)
Develops load sensors to measure different type of
forces
Acquirer: Intel
RealityCap (2012, San Francisco)
Spatial sensing for mobile devices
Acquirer: Sensata
Kavlico Sensors (1958, Thousand Oaks)
Developer of pressure and position sensors
Acquirer: CTS Corporation
Filter Sensing Technologies (2008,
Massachusetts)
Sensing technology for measurement of level of
particulate matter
2015
Acquirer: Union Park Capital
Process Sensors IR (2008, Franklin Lakes)
Temperature measurement devices using infra-red
technology
Acquirer: Sensata Deal: $1B
CST Sensors (1990, Thousand Oaks)
Sensors and actuators for control and monitoring
Acquirer: TeleCommunication Systems
Loctronix (2006, Woodinville)
Fully autonomous positioning and navigation
solutions
Acquirer: Google Deal: $85M
Lumedyne Technologies (2006, San Diego,
$3.6M)
Designs MEMS based displacement sensors for
various indusries
Acquirer: i1 Biometrics
The ShockBox (2010, Seattle)
Sensors for sports Helmets
2015
Acquirer: Kuriyama Holdings
SUN-A Corporation (1969, Miyoshi, $3.1M)
Urea quality and fuel quality sensor
Acquirer: Smarteag
fibrisTerre (2010, Berlin)
Distributed fiber optic sensing systems
Acquirer: Paradox Engineering
Tinynode (2012, Lausanne)
Sensor based smart parking solutions
Acquirer: Hua Capital Deal: $1.9B
OmniVision (1995, Santa Clara)
Integrated single chip semiconductor image sensors
Acquirer: Kongsberg
Contros Systems & Solutions (2003, Kiel)
Underwater chemical sensors

84
2014
Acquirer: AMS
Acam Messelectronic (1996, Blankenloch)
Integrated circuits for high precision time
management solutions
Acquirer: Hbm
FiberSensing (2004, Maia, $3.1M)
Fiber Bragg Grating sensors for monitoring and
measurement.
Acquirer: Laborie Medical
Unisensor (1992, Boston)
Manufacturer of microsensors for medical industry
applications
Acquirer: E2v Technologies Deal: $39.2M
Anafocus (2004, Seville)
High-speed CMOS camera systems on-chip (camera
SoC)
Acquirer: CMOSIS
AWAIBA (2004, Antwerp)
Develops CMOS Image sensors for industrial
applications and cameras
2014
Acquirer: Novo Holdings
Sonion (2009, Roskilde)
Micro acoustic and MEMS solutions for hearing aids
Acquirer: Vishay Intertechnology
Deal: $201M
Capella Microsystems (1997, Taipei)
Opto electronics ICs and sensors
Acquirer: InvenSense Deal: $60.9M
Movea (1989, Grenoble, $18.7M)
Developed motion sensing and data fusion solution
Acquirer: InvenSense Deal: $24M
Trusted Positioning (2009, Calgary)
Sensor fusion algorithm developer for location
detection
Acquirer: Audience Deal: $41M
Sensor Platforms (2004, San Jose)
Software and algorithm to interpret sensor data
2014
Acquirer: TE Connectivity Deal: $1.7B
Measurement Specialities (1983, Hampton)
Designs sensors and sensor-based systems and
offers custom designs for OEM Applications
Acquirer: ON Semiconductor Deal: $400M
Aptina Imaging (2008, Phoenix)
CMOS image sensors
Acquirer: AMS
Applied Sensor (2000, Reutlingen)
Provider of gas sensor solutions
Acquirer: QTI Sensing Solutions
Redfish Sensors (2007, Meridianville)
Temperature sensors with USB connectivity for
real-time monitoring
Acquirer: ON Semiconductor Deal: $92M
Truesense Imaging (2011, Rochester)
High-performance image sensors

85
2013
Acquirer: Apple Deal: $345M
3D sensing device for interaction
Acquirer: Honeywell Deal: $340M
RAE Systems (1991, San Jose)
Connected gas detection systems for industries
Acquirer: Littelfuse Deal: $145M
Hamlin Electronics (1949, Suzhou)
Sensor products for automotive industry
2012
Acquirer: Aqualabo Group
Neosens (2001, Toulouse, $5.3M)
Develops sensors for monitoring water quality
Acquirer: Thales Group
InterSense (1996, Billerica)
Developer of motion tracking products
Acquirer: Lord
MicroStrain Sensing Systems (1924,
Williston)
Inertial and displacement sensors and data
acquisition nodes
Acquirer: JVC Kenwood Corporation
AltaSens (2004, Westlake Village, $15.1M)
High-Definition CMOS image sensor technology
Acquirer: Halma Deal: $38M
Sensorex (1972, Garden Grove)
Optical and electrochemical water quality sensors
2012
Acquirer: Halma Deal: $37.5M
Sensorex (1985, Archamps)
Developer of position and inertial sensing
equipment
Acquirer: TE Connectivity Deal: $11.5M
Cosense (1989, Virginia)
Level sensors based on ultrasonic technology
Acquirer: Murata Deal: $256M
VTI Technologies (1991, Vantaa)
3D MEMS sensors like acceleration and angular
momentum sensors

86
2011
Acquirer: QTI Sensing Solutions
Cornerstone Sensors (1992, Alpine County)
Developer of temperature sensors and thermistors
Acquirer: First Sensor Deal: $91.1M
Sensortechnics (1982, Rugby)
Pressure and Flow measurement sensors
Acquirer: Industrial Safety Technologies
Detcon (1983, The Woodlands)
Develops sensing devices for gas detection at
industries
Acquirer: Battery Ventures
Gas Measurement Instruments (1947,
Renfrew)
Develops product solutions for gas sensing in
industries
Acquirer: Bacharach
Murco (1993, Dublin)
Develops gas detection sensors for industries
2011
Acquirer: Maxim Integrated Deal: $130M
MEMS based multiple sensor developer
Acquirer: AMS Deal: $320M
Texas Advanced Optoelectronic Solutions
(1999, Plano, $3M)
Mixed signal and opto-electronic sensors
Acquirer: Pixim
Advasense (2004, Raanana, $24M)
CMOS image sensors
Acquirer: Sensata Deal: $325M
Sensor-Nite Sensors (1996, Tessenderlo)
Temperature sensors for automotive industry
Acquirer: Sea
Satlantic (1990, Halifax)
Develops various types of sensors used in chemical
analysis and research
2011
Acquirer: BAE Systems Deal: $86M
BAE Systems Imaging Solutions (1973,
Basking Ridge)
Solid-state electronic imaging components,
cameras, and systems.

87
2010
Acquirer: Silicon Laboratories
ChipSensors (2007, Limerick, $4.1M)
Developer of mixed signal chip sensors
Acquirer: Boeing Deal: $775M
Argon ST (1997, Fairfax)
Develops sensors with application in defense sector
Acquirer: Chequers Capital
Thermocoax (1957, Caen)
Manufacturer of engineered thermal products and
sensors
2009
Acquirer: Rohm Semiconductor
Deal: $233M
Kionix (1993, Ithaca, $29.3M)
Silicon-micromachined MEMS inertial sensors,
accelerometers and gyroscopes
Acquirer: Bosch
Fabless semiconductor company that develops
MEMS microphones
Acquirer: Endicott Interconnect
Technologies
eV Products (1992, Saxonburg)
Develops X-Ray and Gamma Ray detection sensors
Acquirer: xCounter
AJAT (2001, Espoo)
Developer of 3D imaging sensors for multiple
applications
Acquirer: Microsoft Deal: $35M
3DV Systems (1997, Yokneam Illit, $15M)
3D video imaging technology developer
2009
Acquirer: Measurement Specialities
Deal: $6.2M
Atexis (2006)
Developed temperature sensors for industrial
applications

88
Before 2008
Acquirer: Sigma Corporation
Foveon (1997, San Jose)
Developer of CMOS image sensors
Acquirer: Nagano Keiki
S3C (2005, Sunnyvale)
High performance pressure sensors
Acquirer: Leister
IR Microsystems (2000, Lausanne)
Developer of gas infrared sensors, detectors, and
detection systems
Acquirer: Ceradyne Deal: $27.5M
Minco (1956, Minneapolis)
Custom sensors manufacturer for industrial
applications
Acquirer: AST Sensors
Macro Sensors (1945, Pennsauken Township)
Position sensors based on LVDT technology
Before 2008
Acquirer: Meggitt
Wilcoxon Research (1960, Germantown)
Develops sensors for measuring vibration in
industrial machines
Acquirer: Qualium Investissement
Exxelia (2009, Paris)
Manufacturer of position sensors
Acquirer:
Photon-X (1999, Kissimmee)
Develops a 3D imaging sensor with multiple
applications
Acquirer: Mikron Infrared
Impac Electronic (Frankfurt Am Main)
Developer of infrared based temperature
measurement sensors
Acquirer: Elmos Deal: $6.5M
Silicon Microstructures (1991, Milpitas)
MEMS-based pressure sensors
Before 2008
Acquirer: Thermo Electron Deal: $94.9M
Analytical Technology (1990, Collegeville)
Water quality monitors and gas detection
equipment
Acquirer: Magnetrol
Introtek (1981, New York City)
Developer of non-invasive fluid detection devices
Acquirer: Panasonic
Qualtre (2008, Marlborough, $53M)
Developing solid state silicon MEMS motion sensors
Acquirer: Parker
Senova Systems (2007, San Francisco, $12.4M)
Sensors to measure pH level
Acquirer:
Giner (2000, Newton)
Develops PEM fuel cells

89
Acquirer: Hudson
HW group (1997, Prague)
Develops IP enabled sensors for industrial
measurements
Acquirer:
Fredericks (2007, Philmont)
Sensors for vacuum and tilt measurement
Acquirer: Gooch & Housego
CrystalTech (1996, Duncan)
Quartz pressure sensor manufacturer for oil and gas
industry
Acquirer: hitec sensor solution
Sensor Developments (1976, Lake Orion)
Force and torque measurement sensors built using
strain gauges
Before 2008

Most Active Acquirers
90
Sensors > Exit Outlook > Most Active Acquirers

Acqui-hires
91
List of Acqui-hires in Sensors
Excludes all details for Chinese companies
Date Target
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Details on VC & PE Investors
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Early Stage
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Sensors > Investors > Index of Most Active VC & PE Investors
Index of Top Investors (VC, PE) by Stage in Sensors; Last 5 years (Oct 2013 - Sep 2018)
Index of Most Active VC & PE Investors
SEED STAGE
Parkwalk (4 Investments)
High-Tech Grunderfonds (3 Investments)
Syddansk Innovation (2 Investments)
Samsung Catalyst
Qualcomm Ventures
Walden International
Upfront Ventures
Lemnos
SK Ventures
Uncork Capital
FirstMark
Founder Collective
True Ventures
CincyTech
Xandex Investments
EARLY STAGE
Intel Capital (2 Investments)
Walden International (2 Investments)
Merck Ventures (2 Investments)
Robert Bosch Venture Capital (2 Investments)
Parkwalk (2 Investments)
TransLink Capital (2 Investments)
SAIF Partners
Hyperplane Venture Capital
Samsung Catalyst
Baidu Ventures
Gemcorp
Goldman Sachs Investment Partners
Vostok Emerging Finance
American Family Ventures
Cycle Capital Management
LATE STAGE
One Equity Partners
SAIF Partners
Green Pine Capital Pariners
Samsung Catalyst
Claltech
Walden Riverwood Ventures
MVM Life Science Partners
Aurus
DAG Ventures
ID Ventures America
Keytone Ventures
Kleiner Perkins
Gulf Islamic Investments
Radiant Venture Capital
Rosetta Capital

Parkwalk
95
Portfolio in Sensors | Exits | Funds Link | Website | LinkedIn | Twitter
Sensors > Investors > Parkwalk
People
Investments
[Soonicorn] Oxford Photovoltaics (2010, Oxford, $100M,
Series D)
Develops perovskite solar cells
[Soonicorn] YASA (2009, Kidlington, $49.3M, Series C)
Manufacturer and supplier of electric motors & controllers
[Minicorn] Undo (2005, Cambridge, $19.3M, Series B)
Recording and Debugging tools for C/C++ tools on Linux and Android
[Minicorn] Oxbotica (2014, Oxford, $18.4M, Series A)
Platform agnostic operating system for autonomous vehicles
[Minicorn] Jukedeck (2012, London, $3.8M, Series A)
Automated music creation platform
[Editor's Pick] Phoremost (2015, Cambridge, $18.7M, Series A)
Phenotypic screening platform to identify specific targets/pathways
for "undruggable" diseases
[Editor's Pick] Bodle Technologies (2015, Oxford, $8.5M, Series
A)
Patented smart material manufacturing technology for smart display
applications
[Editor's Pick] Ditto (2017, Manchester, $5.5M, Series A)
Automated software bot for advisory and technical guidance
[Editor's Pick] Bibliotech (2013, London, $4.3M, Series A)
Subscription based college book rental platform
[Editor's Pick] Zegami (2016, England, $3M, Series A)
Visual search and data exploration platform
[Editor's Pick] Loop Energy Saver (2014, Woodbridge, Series A)
Energy monitoring for homes and tariff comparison
[Editor's Pick] Psyomics (2015, Cambridge, Seed)
App for mental health diagnostics in workplace & clinical trials
Other Notable Portfolio
Top Exits
Recent News on Fund & Portfolio
Moray Wright
Co-Founder
Alastair Kilgour
Co-Founder & CIO
Geographical Spread Stage of Entry
Jul 2018
Cambridge touchscreen developer attracts Chinese cash,
eeNews Analog
Jun 2018
Downing Ventures adds two companies to its portfolio,
Angel News
Jun 2018
3D multi-touch startup raises $5.5m in Series A1 round,
smart2zero.eu
Jun 2018
University of Cambridge spin-out raises £1.2m, New
Electronics
May 2018
Cambridge Touch Technologies taps new investmnent,
Cambridge Network
Nov 2017
8power recruits in Cambridge to fuel next stage of
company growth, Cambridge Network
Nov 2017
Martin Jackson joins 8power Limited as VP, Engineering,
Cambridge Network
Oct 2017
8power launches Track 200 self-powered sensors for
global wireless applications, Cambridge Network
Sep 2017
UK engineers’ institution invests in ultrasonic sensor firm,
Power Engineering International
Cambridge CMOS Sensors
(2008, Cambridge)
Acq by AMS - Jun 2016
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3
1
1
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Follow On New Investments
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2
4
Undisclosed
Series C+
Series B
Series A
Seed6
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Europe

High-Tech Grunderfonds
96
Portfolio in Sensors | Exits | Funds Link | Website | LinkedIn | Twitter
Sensors > Investors > High-Tech Grunderfonds
Investments
[Soonicorn] Heliatek (2006, Dresden, $117M, Series D)
Manufactures organic solar films.
[Soonicorn] Windeln (2010, Munich, $72.7M, Public)
Online Baby Shop in Germany
[Soonicorn] OUTFITTERY (2012, Berlin, $59.8M, Series D)
Curated shopping service for men’s clothing
[Soonicorn] JUNIQE (2014, Berlin, $22.2M, Series B)
Online marketplace for independent designers
[Minicorn] Mister Spex (2007, Berlin, $69.6M, Series E)
Online eye-wear retailer
[Minicorn] Immunic Therapeutics (2016, Martinsried,
$35.9M, Series A)
German, clinical-stage immunotherapy biotech developing small
molecule immunomodulators for auto-immune diseases
[Minicorn] Fazua (2011, Munich, $11.2M, Series B)
Developer of e-bike drive system
[Minicorn] NFON (2009, Munich, $5.3M, Public)
Cloud telephony services provider
[Minicorn] Inventorum (2012, Berlin, $5.1M, Series A)
Business Management suite
[Minicorn] contentbird (2012, Berlin, $2.5M, Seed)
Content marketing workflow platform
[Minicorn] Thermosome (2014, Munich, $2.2M, Series A)
Developing thermosensitive drug-loaded nanocarriers to treat cancer
[Editor's Pick] Asana Rebel (2015, Berlin, $23.9M, Series B)
Freemium app providing yoga workout videos
Other Notable Portfolio
Top Exits Recent News on Fund & Portfolio
Geographical Spread Stage of Entry
Jun 2018
HTGF ends 12-year Sierra Sensors investments with sale
to Bruker Corp, AltAssets
Jun 2018
Bruker Acquires Sierra Sensors to Expand Real-Time,
Label-Free Detection Portfolio for Pharma and Biopharma
Drug Discovery, PR Newswire
Apr 2018 Zolitron Technology Raises Undisclosed Funding, FinSMEs
Apr 2016
bentekk Receives Six-Figure Seed Funding Round
|FinSMEs, FinSMEs
Apr 2015
High-Tech Gründerfonds invests in EnShape: Accurate
and Rapid 3D-Measurement for Industrial Automation |
High-Tech Gründerfonds, High-Tech Grunderfonds
Apr 2015
EnShape receives investment from the High-Tech
Gründerfonds in Bonn, Germany – EnShape, EnShape
EnShape
(2014, Jena)
Acq by Cognex - Oct 2016
Sierra Sensors
(2006, Hamburg)
Acq by Bruker - Jun 2018
Contros Systems &
Solutions
(2003, Kiel)
Acq by Kongsberg - Mar 2015
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2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Follow On New Investments
2
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3
Undisclosed
Series C+
Series B
Series A
Seed5
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Europe

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