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§ Private Profile · Markham, ON, Canada
Fabless semiconductor company developing silicon tuners and integrated circuits for universal TV reception in consumer electronics.
Fresco Microchip is a Markham, Ontario-based fabless semiconductor company that develops radio frequency, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing architectures for the consumer television broadcast market. The enterprise designs silicon tuners and integrated circuits that facilitate the universal reception of analog, digital terrestrial, and cable transmissions while eliminating redundant components in hybrid televisions. Operating with a workforce of 100 to 250 employees, the firm maintains additional design centers in Ottawa and Irvine, California. The company secured a $9 million Series C venture funding round in 2011 backed by institutional investors including Celtic House Venture Partners, Ventures West, and the Ontario Venture Capital Fund. Fresco Microchip ultimately executed a merger agreement with RedMere Technology to establish a new combined entity known as Spectra7. The business was originally founded in 2004 by Lance Greggain and Scott Baker.
Fresco Microchip has raised $18.5M across 2 funding rounds.
Fresco Microchip has raised $18.5M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Fresco Microchip has raised $18.5M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Fresco Microchip's investors include Brian Antonen, Ian Carew, Ted Anderson, Celtic House Venture Partners, Ventures West.
Fresco Microchip has raised $18.5M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $9.0M Series C in June 2011.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2011 | $9M Series C | — | Brian Antonen, IAN Carew, TED Anderson | Announced |
| Oct 8, 2009 | $9.5M Venture Round | Celtic House Venture Partners, Ventures West | — | Announced |