# Tilera Corporation

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

- Industry: Semiconductors
- Headquarters: San Jose, US
- Website: www.tilera.com
- Total disclosed funding: $80M
- Latest round: Series D (Jan 18, 2011)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Tilera Corporation specializes in high-performance, multi-core processor technology, designed to enhance computational efficiency in networking and data center applications.Founded in 2004 in San Jose, US, Tilera Corporation develops advanced multi-core processors for high-performance networking applications. The company was acquired by EZchip Semiconductor Ltd. in a Trade Sale for USD 130 mn in July 2014, which was completed in November 2014. The founders, Ken Steele and Vijay Aggarwal, had previous experience with other technology ventures, contributing to the company's innovative approach to processor architecture.Tilera Corporation provides high-performance multi-core processors tailored for networking and data center environments, focusing on enhancing data throughput and computational efficiency. Their products are utilized across various sectors, including telecommunications and data-intensive applications, targeting service providers and enterprises globally.Tilera Corporation's revenue model is built on direct sales and partnerships within the tech industry, catering to businesses involved in networking and data processing. The company generates income from hardware sales, particularly its advanced processors, which are critical in high-performance computing environments.Tilera Corporation is positioned for future growth by leveraging its acquisition by EZchip Semiconductor Ltd. to enhance its product offerings and expand market reach. The company aims to introduce new processor technologies specifically designed for emerging networking demands. Additionally, it plans to target expansion in North America and Europe by 2025, utilizing the USD 130 mn from the Trade Sale acquisition to support these initiatives and further development.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Jan 18, 2011, $45M — Columbia Capital, Walden Catalyst, Cisco Systems, Bessemer Venture Partners, ARTIS Ventures, Comerica Bank, Samsung Venture Investment, WestSummit Capital
- Series B, Jan 16, 2007, $20M — Columbia Capital, Walden Catalyst, Bessemer Venture Partners
- Series A, Jun 13, 2005, $15M — Walden Catalyst, Bessemer Venture Partners

## Investors

- Walden Catalyst (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/walden-catalyst) — Series A, Series B, Series D
- Bessemer Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bessemer-venture-partners) — Series A, Series B, Series D
- Columbia Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/columbia-capital) — Series B, Series D
- Cisco Systems — Series D
- ARTIS Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/artis-ventures) — Series D
- Comerica Bank — Series D
- Samsung Venture Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/samsung-venture-investment) — Series D
- WestSummit Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/westsummit-capital) — Series D