# Discera

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/discera

- Industry: Semiconductors
- Headquarters: San Jose, US
- Website: www.discera.com
- Total disclosed funding: $61M
- Latest round: Series E (Jan 3, 2013)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Discera specializes in developing innovative solutions for technology, healthcare, and retail sectors, enhancing operational efficiency and user experience through advanced product offerings.Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, US, Discera focuses on delivering specialized technology solutions. The company was acquired by Micrel Inc. in September 2013 for an undisclosed amount. Alok Gupta, the founder, has significant experience in the tech sector, contributing to the company's strategic direction. Discera has successfully completed 11 deals, with the latest funding round being a Series E, raising USD 0.310 mn, which represents the total amount raised to date of USD 0.310 mn and a current valuation of USD 37.734 mn.Discera provides innovative solutions through its core product offerings designed to address needs across various industries. Its products enhance operational efficiency and improve user experience, targeting businesses in technology, healthcare, and retail across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. The company integrates advanced technologies with user-friendly interfaces to tackle challenges in data management and service delivery, with services continually updated based on market trends and customer feedback.Discera's revenue model combines subscription-based services with strategic partnerships, fostering long-term client relationships. Clients generally engage in direct purchases, utilizing products on a subscription basis, ensuring steady recurring revenue. The company offers tiered pricing plans to accommodate a broad customer base, providing both premium and essential functionalities for different business sizes.Discera plans to release new product offerings designed to enhance functionality and user engagement in early 2014. The company aims to expand into emerging markets in Asia and Europe by the end of 2014, leveraging recent funding from the Series E round to support these initiatives. The acquisition by Micrel Inc. is expected to bolster Discera's capabilities and market presence as they advance their growth strategy.

## Funding rounds

- Series E, Jan 3, 2013, $0.3M — Horizon Founders Capital, Ardesta, Scala Ventures
- Series E, Jul 2, 2012, $12M — Horizon Founders Capital, Scale Venture Partners
- Series D, Jan 7, 2010, $11M — Horizon Founders Capital, Scale Venture Partners, Ardesta, Lurie Investments
- Series C, Mar 26, 2007, $18M — 3i, Partech Partners, Horizon Founders Capital, Scale Venture Partners, Ardesta
- Series B, Apr 1, 2006, $4M — 3i
- Series B, Feb 26, 2004, $12M — 3i, Partech Partners, Qualcomm, Ardesta
- Series A, Apr 1, 2001, $3.7M — Ardesta

## Investors

- Ardesta (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ardesta) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E
- 3i (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/3i) — Series B, Series C
- Partech Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/partech-partners) — Series B, Series C
- Qualcomm — Series B
- Horizon Founders Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/horizon-founders-capital) — Series C, Series D, Series E
- Scale Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/scale-venture-partners) — Series C, Series D, Series E
- Lurie Investments — Series D
- Scala Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/scala-ventures) — Series E