# Movellus

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

- Industry: Semiconductors
- Headquarters: San Jose, US
- Website: www.movellus.com
- Total disclosed funding: $29M
- Latest round: Series B (Sep 20, 2022)
- Investors on record: 10

## About

Movellus, Inc. delivers high-performance infrastructure IP solutions to enhance energy efficiency and system performance in silicon applications, catering to diverse technology sectors, including compute, networking, and artificial intelligence.Founded in 2014, Movellus, Inc. is based in San Jose, US, and specializes in infrastructure IP solutions. The company was established by Jeffrey Fredenburg and Mo Faisal, with Mo Faisal currently serving as CEO. Movellus has raised a total of USD 23.00 mn in funding, with the latest round being a Series B in September 2022 led by Mesh Ventures, alongside participation from multiple investors including Intel Capital and SK Hynix.Movellus specializes in high-performance infrastructure IP solutions designed to enhance energy efficiency and system performance in silicon applications. Their primary offerings include the Aeonic Insight™, Aeonic Power™, Aeonic Generate™, and Aeonic Droop™ product families, which collectively address critical components such as clocking, power delivery, and telemetry. The Aeonic Insight™ provides advanced on-die telemetry for monitoring power grids and clock health, while Aeonic Power™ revolutionizes SoC power delivery through integrated voltage regulation. The Aeonic Generate™ family offers synthesizable clock generation solutions that facilitate architectural innovation, and Aeonic Droop™ focuses on droop detection for improved performance. These products cater to a diverse client base, including companies in the compute, networking, and AI sectors, particularly in North America, Europe, and Asia.Movellus generates revenue through strategic partnerships and direct sales of its infrastructure IP products. The company typically engages in business-to-business transactions, supplying its solutions to semiconductor manufacturers and system integrators who incorporate Movellus’s technology into their products. Revenue is structured around licensing agreements, where clients pay for access to proprietary technology, including flagship products like Aeonic Insight™ and Aeonic Power™. These transactions can involve one-time fees for licensing or ongoing royalties based on product usage or unit sales, supporting a scalable pricing model aligning with the needs of high-performance and energy-efficient applications across various industries.Movellus plans to leverage the USD 23.00 mn raised in their Series B funding round to expand their research and development efforts and enhance marketing and sales functions. They aim to introduce new products into the market, although specifics regarding upcoming launches have not been disclosed. Furthermore, Movellus is targeting expansion into new geographic regions, including Asia and Europe, by 2023, to broaden their client base and grow their market presence.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Sep 20, 2022, $23M — Intel Capital, Stata Venture Partners, In-Q-Tel, SK Hynix, Mesh Ventures, Candou Ventures, Shenzhen Hui Capital, Michigan Capital Network
- Series A, Apr 1, 2019, $6M — Intel Capital, Stata Venture Partners, Sand Hill Angels, Michigan Investment in New Technology Startups

## Investors

- Intel Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/intel-capital) — Series A, Series B
- Stata Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/stata-venture-partners) — Series A, Series B
- Sand Hill Angels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sand-hill-angels) — Series A
- Michigan Investment in New Technology Startups (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/michigan-investment-in-new-technology-startups) — Series A
- In-Q-Tel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/in-q-tel) — Series B
- SK Hynix — Series B
- Mesh Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mesh-ventures) — Series B
- Candou Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/candou-ventures) — Series B
- Shenzhen Hui Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shenzhen-hui-capital) — Series B
- Michigan Capital Network (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/michigan-capital-network) — Series B