Celeno is a technology company.
Celeno has raised $114.0M across 6 funding rounds.
Key people at Celeno.
Celeno has raised $114.0M in total across 6 funding rounds.
Celeno has raised $114.0M in total across 6 funding rounds.
Celeno's investors include Aleph VC, MoreVC, OurCrowd, Noah Pickholtz, 83North, Cervin Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Ron Bernal, Pitango Venture Capital, StageOne Ventures, Third Point Ventures, Viola Ventures.
Key people at Celeno.
Celeno is a semiconductor company specializing in advanced Wi-Fi chipsets, edge software, and cloud technology for high-performance connectivity in home networks, smart buildings, enterprise, and industrial applications.[1][2][3] It develops Wi-Fi Doppler Imaging technology and solutions optimized for dense environments, delivering superior quality of service (QoS), coverage, capacity, and features like spectrum analysis, smart antenna steering, and cloud analytics for network management.[1][2][3] Serving OEMs such as Samsung, ARRIS, Technicolor, Compal, Sagemcom, and ZTE, Celeno's products have been deployed in tens of millions of homes by nearly 100 service providers worldwide, addressing challenges in IoT-proliferated settings for hyper-connected, data-driven services.[2][3] Founded in 2005 in Ra'anana, Israel, it raised $116.2M before being acquired by Renesas Electronics in December 2021 for approximately $315M, enhancing Renesas' connectivity portfolio for IoT, infrastructure, industrial, and automotive uses.[1][4]
Celeno, originally known as WiVision Technologies, was founded in 2005 in Ra'anana, Israel, focusing on innovative Wi-Fi solutions.[1] The company emerged to leverage Wi-Fi's ubiquity as the foundation for IoT in homes and beyond, developing chipsets and software "perfected in the home environment" for smart homes, cities, buildings, and industry.[3] Early traction came from field-proven integrations into OEM devices, with global deployment reaching tens of millions of homes via leading service providers like Liberty Global.[2][3] Key milestones include holding 48 patents in areas like cryptography and wireless networking, and exhibiting at events like CES 2018 in semiconductors.[1] In October 2021, Renesas announced its acquisition, completing it on December 20, 2021, integrating Celeno's Israel-based design center and R&D talent into Renesas' global operations.[1][4]
Celeno's strengths lie in its integrated hardware-software-cloud stack, setting it apart in dense, high-demand Wi-Fi scenarios:
These features ensure exceptional user experience and operational efficiency beyond basic connectivity.[3]
Celeno rides the explosive growth of IoT and dense wireless ecosystems, where Wi-Fi dominates as the primary connectivity technology amid surging demand for smart homes, buildings, cities, and Industry 4.0.[3] Its timing aligns with Wi-Fi 6/6E adoption for low-latency, high-capacity needs in 5G-complementary infrastructure, industrial automation, and automotive applications—market forces amplified by post-2021 chip shortages and edge computing shifts.[4] By powering OEMs and service providers globally, Celeno influences the ecosystem through enhanced network manageability and data-driven services, now amplified under Renesas to deliver end-to-end solutions combining MCUs, sensors, and power tech for broader IoT/infrastructure adoption.[1][4] This positions it as a key enabler in hyper-connected worlds, with patents advancing hybrid Wi-Fi/Li-Fi paradigms.[1]
Post-acquisition, Celeno will likely deepen integration into Renesas' portfolio, accelerating Wi-Fi 7 and beyond innovations for automotive, industrial IoT, and edge AI-driven networks.[4] Trends like 6G convergence, AI-optimized spectrum management, and sustainable low-power connectivity will shape its path, leveraging its Israeli R&D hub for global expansion.[1][4] Its influence may evolve from standalone chip provider to core component in comprehensive semiconductor ecosystems, potentially unlocking new revenue via Renesas' automotive and infrastructure scale—cementing Celeno's legacy in smart, managed Wi-Fi as the digital foundation for tomorrow's hyper-connected world.[2][3]
Celeno has raised $114.0M across 6 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $10.0M Series G in January 2019.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2019 | $10.0M Series G | Aleph VC, MoreVC, OurCrowd, Noah Pickholtz | |
| Sep 1, 2016 | $38.0M Series F | 83North, Cervin Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Ron Bernal, Pitango Venture Capital, StageOne Ventures, Third Point Ventures, Viola Ventures, Izhar Shay | |
| Sep 1, 2012 | $24.0M Series E | 83North, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Pitango Venture Capital, Viola Ventures, Izhar Shay | |
| Nov 1, 2010 | $12.0M Series D | 83North, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Pitango Venture Capital, Viola Ventures, Izhar Shay | |
| Jul 1, 2008 | $16.0M Series C | 83North, Viola Ventures | |
| Mar 1, 2007 | $14.0M Series B | 83North, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Pitango Venture Capital, Viola Ventures, Izhar Shay |
