Pixim Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1999

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

Pixim General Information

Description

Provider of digital imaging systems that allow camera developers to design and build cameras. The company's products include chipsets that comprise digital image sensors, digital image processors, and software, which is used in various applications, such as security and video surveillance, network/IP cameras, machine vision, broadband video conferencing, traffic, and automotive; and camera development kits.

Contact Information

Website
www.pixim.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 1730 North First Street
  • San Jose, CA 95112
  • United States
Primary Industry
Electronic Equipment and Instruments
Other Industries
Application Specific Semiconductors
Acquirer
Sony Semiconductor Solutions
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • 1730 North First Street
  • San Jose, CA 95112
  • United States

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Pixim Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
10. Merger/Acquisition 30-Sep-2012 Completed Generating Revenue
9. Early Stage VC (Series B) Completed Startup
8. Early Stage VC (Series A) Completed Startup
7. Later Stage VC 12-Sep-2011 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Later Stage VC (Series C2) 26-Jan-2009 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Later Stage VC (Series C1) 17-Dec-2008 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Later Stage VC (Series B1) 12-Mar-2008 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Later Stage VC (Series A1) 05-Apr-2005 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Later Stage VC (Series D) 16-Apr-2003 $22M $38.5M Completed Startup
1. Later Stage VC (Series C) 29-Oct-2001 $16.5M $16.5M Completed Startup
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Pixim Comparisons

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Provider of digital imaging systems that allow camera developers to design and build cameras. The company's products inc
Electronic Equipment and Instruments
San Jose, CA

Santa Clara, CA
 

Chelmsford, United Kingdom
 
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Pixim Competitors (6)

One of Pixim’s 6 competitors is Omnivision Technologies, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Santa Clara, CA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Omnivision Technologies Formerly PE-Backed Santa Clara, CA
Teledyne e2v Formerly PE-Backed Chelmsford, United Kingdom
Almalence Formerly PE-Backed Austin, TX
Caeleste Corporation Mechelen, Belgium
Applied Materials Corporation Santa Clara, CA
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Pixim Patents

  • 107

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 25

    Granted

  • 2

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Pixim Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20160093016-A1 Bayer-consistent raw scaling Active 25-Sep-2014
US-20160093017-A1 Sigma-delta adc with integrated raw image scaling filter Active 25-Sep-2014
WO-2015167702-A1 Image sensor with floating diffusion interconnect capacitor Inactive 30-Apr-2014
US-20150311240-A1 Deep well photodiode for nir image sensor Inactive 28-Apr-2014
WO-2015167723-A1 Deep well photodiode for nir image sensor Inactive 28-Apr-2014 H10F39/199
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Pixim Former Investors (19)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Arm Corporation Minority
Atrium Capital Venture Capital Minority
Big Basin Partners Venture Capital Minority
Bridgescale Venture Capital Minority
CDIB Capital Group Asset Manager Minority
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Pixim Acquisitions (1)

Pixim’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Advasense Technologies. The deal was made on 15-Jun-2011.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Advasense Technologies 15-Jun-2011 Merger/Acquisition Application Specific Semiconductors
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Pixim FAQs

  • When was Pixim founded?

    Pixim was founded in 1999.

  • Where is Pixim headquartered?

    Pixim is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

  • What industry is Pixim in?

    Pixim’s primary industry is Electronic Equipment and Instruments.

  • Is Pixim a private or public company?

    Pixim is a Private company.

  • What is Pixim’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Pixim is .

  • How much funding has Pixim raised over time?

    Pixim has raised $95.1M.

  • Who are Pixim’s investors?

    Arm, Atrium Capital, Big Basin Partners, Bridgescale, and CDIB Capital Group are 5 of 19 investors who have invested in Pixim.

  • Who are Pixim’s competitors?

    Omnivision Technologies, Teledyne e2v, Almalence, Caeleste, and Applied Materials are some of the 6 competitors of Pixim.

  • When was Pixim acquired?

    Pixim was acquired on 30-Sep-2012.

  • Who acquired Pixim?

    Pixim was acquired by Sony Semiconductor Solutions.

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