Everett is a technology company.
Everett has raised $120K across 1 funding round.
Everett has raised $120K in total across 1 funding round.
Everett has raised $120K in total across 1 funding round.
Everett's investors include Kraken Ventures.
Everett Charles Technologies (ECT) is a technology company specializing in advanced board test products for semiconductors and printed circuit boards (PCBs), holding over 100 patents and originating the POGO® spring probe contacts.[1][3][4] It serves the electronics manufacturing industry by providing test equipment, sockets, performance boards, fixturing, and services, addressing challenges in testing complex, miniaturized boards amid trends like progressive miniaturization.[1][2] As a subsidiary of Cohu, Inc. since 2018 (following its 2013 acquisition by Xcerra), ECT operates in a $6 billion total addressable market with global manufacturing and a focus on solutions like Fastite wire termination and Diss-Stat static protection, supported by ISO 9001:2015 certification.[1][5]
The company builds products including bare board test systems, flying probe systems, loaded board fixturing, and semiconductor test equipment, targeting electronics manufacturers needing reliable, efficient testing for high-technology boards.[1]
Founded in 1965, ECT pioneered advanced technology board test products, starting with its signature POGO spring probe contacts and accumulating over 100 patents in the field.[1][3][4] The company expanded through acquisitions, broadening into international manufacturing of bare board test systems, flying probe systems, fixturing, test services, and semiconductor test operations.[1] Key milestones include its 2013 acquisition by Xcerra Corporation (Nasdaq: XCRA) and subsequent 2018 acquisition by Cohu, Inc., which enhanced its portfolio and customer base as a global leader in back-end semiconductor and PCB testing.[1][5] Headquartered in Poway, California (via Cohu), with facilities like its ISO-certified site in Fontana, ECT's growth reflects a commitment to R&D driven by a talented engineering team.[1]
ECT rides the wave of semiconductor and PCB miniaturization, where shrinking board sizes demand precise, innovative testing to maintain quality in electronics manufacturing.[1] Its timing aligns with booming demand for back-end test equipment in a $6 billion market, amplified by global supply chains and Cohu's broader ecosystem post-2018 acquisition.[1][5] Market forces like rising complexity in high-tech boards and static discharge risks favor ECT's patented solutions, influencing the ecosystem by enabling faster, more reliable production for appliances, electronics, and manufacturing sectors valued at hundreds of millions in revenue.[1][2] As a Cohu subsidiary, it strengthens the semiconductor test supply chain, supporting industries from consumer electronics to automotive.
ECT's integration into Cohu positions it for sustained growth in semiconductor testing, with R&D emphasizing miniaturization-resistant probes and services amid AI-driven chip complexity.[1] Trends like advanced packaging and 5G/6G proliferation will shape its trajectory, potentially expanding sockets and performance boards. Its influence may evolve through further patents and global partnerships, solidifying leadership in a vital testing niche—echoing its 1965 POGO origins as the backbone for tomorrow's miniaturized tech.[1][3]
Everett has raised $120K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $120K Seed in September 2019.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2019 | $120K Seed | Kraken Ventures |