Qualcomm MEMS Technologies Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1996

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $198M

Qualcomm MEMS Technologies General Information

Description

Developer of micro-electro-mechanical display systems intended for mobile hardware integration. The company utilizes a specialized architecture combining micro-electro-mechanical structures with thin film optics to generate images through light interference without requiring active backlighting or traditional color filters, which reduces electrical consumption in wireless phones, global positioning units, and industrial equipment, enabling electronic equipment manufacturers to incorporate energy-efficient visual interfaces that maintain high legibility in bright ambient environments.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
Iridigm Display Corp.
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 5775 Morehouse Drive
  • San Diego, CA 92121
  • United States
Primary Industry
Electronic Equipment and Instruments
Acquirer
Qualcomm
Vertical(s)
TMT, Mobile
Corporate Office
  • 5775 Morehouse Drive
  • San Diego, CA 92121
  • United States

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Qualcomm MEMS Technologies Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
3. Merger/Acquisition 01-Oct-2004 $198M Completed Generating Revenue
2. Later Stage VC (Series B) 30-Jun-2004 Completed Generating Revenue
1. Later Stage VC (Series A) 26-Apr-2002 $17.9M $17.9M Completed Generating Revenue
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Qualcomm MEMS Technologies Cap Table

Stock # of Shares
Authorized		 Par Value Dividend Rate ($) Original
Issue Price		 Liquidation Liquidation
Pref. Multiple		 Conversion Price % Owned
Series B
Series A
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Qualcomm MEMS Technologies Patents

  • 1,645

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 140

    Granted

  • 92

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Qualcomm MEMS Technologies Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
WO-2017044236-A1 Electromechanical systems device with segmented electrodes and thin film transistors for increasing stable range Inactive 11-Sep-2015
WO-2016200538-A1 Electromechanical systems device with hinges for reducing tilt instability Inactive 11-Jun-2015
WO-2016191082-A1 System and method to achieve a desired white point in display devices by combining a tinted native white color with a complementary primary color Inactive 27-May-2015
WO-2016178751-A1 Frontlight system with multiple angle light-turning features Inactive 04-May-2015
WO-2016171829-A1 Conduit for coupling light source into thin waveguide film Inactive 24-Apr-2015 G02B6/0028
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Qualcomm MEMS Technologies Former Investors (8)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
August Capital Venture Capital Minority
DynaFund Ventures Venture Capital Minority
Gabriel Venture Partners Venture Capital Minority
Prudence Capital Venture Capital Minority
Qualcomm Ventures Corporate Venture Capital Minority
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Qualcomm MEMS Technologies FAQs

  • When was Qualcomm MEMS Technologies founded?

    Qualcomm MEMS Technologies was founded in 1996.

  • Where is Qualcomm MEMS Technologies headquartered?

    Qualcomm MEMS Technologies is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

  • What industry is Qualcomm MEMS Technologies in?

    Qualcomm MEMS Technologies’s primary industry is Electronic Equipment and Instruments.

  • Is Qualcomm MEMS Technologies a private or public company?

    Qualcomm MEMS Technologies is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Qualcomm MEMS Technologies?

    The current valuation of Qualcomm MEMS Technologies is .

  • What is Qualcomm MEMS Technologies’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Qualcomm MEMS Technologies is .

  • How much funding has Qualcomm MEMS Technologies raised over time?

    Qualcomm MEMS Technologies has raised $43.5M.

  • Who are Qualcomm MEMS Technologies’s investors?

    August Capital, DynaFund Ventures, Gabriel Venture Partners, Prudence Capital, and Qualcomm Ventures are 5 of 8 investors who have invested in Qualcomm MEMS Technologies.

  • When was Qualcomm MEMS Technologies acquired?

    Qualcomm MEMS Technologies was acquired on 01-Oct-2004.

  • Who acquired Qualcomm MEMS Technologies?

    Qualcomm MEMS Technologies was acquired by Qualcomm.

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