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MCube is a technology company.
mCube is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) motion sensors. It integrates MEMS sensors and ASICs onto a single silicon die using standard CMOS processes. This creates compact, energy-efficient accelerometers, magnetometers, and gyroscopes, offering advantages in size, cost, and power for broad electronic device integration.
Founded in 2009 by Charles Yang and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, mCube's genesis was to innovate motion sensing. Their core insight led to monolithic single-chip MEMS+ASIC products, notably the world's smallest accelerometers. This enabled cost-effective, scalable manufacturing of high-performance sensors for numerous applications.
mCube's sensors are used in smartphone and tablet designs, and by major chip-set partners. Through acquisitions like Xsens, it serves consumer, industrial, medical, and autonomous vehicle sectors with advanced motion tracking. Rebranded as Movella, its vision is to provide innovative global solutions for sensing and analyzing movement data across diverse systems.
MCube has raised $37.0M across 1 funding round.
MCube has raised $37.0M in total across 1 funding round.
MCube has raised $37.0M in total across 1 funding round.
MCube's investors include G2VP, Kleiner Perkins, Bill Gates, DAG Ventures, iD Ventures America, Keytone Ventures, Korea Investment Partners, MediaTek, SK Telecom Venture Capital.
mCube is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) motion sensors, founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Jose, California.[3] It develops monolithic single-chip MEMS+ASIC sensors, including accelerometers, magnetometers, and software-based gyroscopes offering up to 9 degrees of freedom (DoF), serving industries like consumer electronics, industrial applications, medical, sports science, autonomous vehicles, and entertainment.[3] The company solves challenges in size, cost, power consumption, and performance for motion sensing by integrating MEMS with ASICs on a single die using standard CMOS processes, with over 500 million accelerometers shipped as of 2019 and more than 180 patents filed.[3] In 2017, mCube acquired Xsens, enhancing its 3D motion tracking for robotics, drones, and smart farming, while maintaining Xsens as a standalone unit in the Netherlands.[3]
mCube targets OEMs and developers needing compact, high-performance sensors, riding the demand for IoT, wearables, and autonomous systems, with strong growth evidenced by its acquisition and shipment milestones.[3]
mCube was founded in 2009 by semiconductor experts in San Jose, California, focusing on revolutionary MEMS technology to create the world's smallest sensors, as confirmed by Yole Développement in 2014 for its monolithic accelerometer.[3] The idea emerged from advancing fabless manufacturing to integrate sensors and ASICs on one chip, enabling scalability across applications without multi-chip complexities.[3] A pivotal moment came in November 2017 with the acquisition of Xsens from ON Semiconductor, adding expertise in 3D motion tracking and expanding into industrial markets like autonomous vehicles and robotics; Xsens continues operating from Enschede, Netherlands.[3] This evolution shifted mCube from core consumer sensors to joint system solutions with Xsens, shipping over 500 million units by 2019.[3]
mCube rides the explosive growth in MEMS sensors for edge AI, IoT proliferation, and autonomous systems, where compact, low-power motion detection is critical for wearables, drones, robotics, and vehicles.[3] Timing aligns with rising demand for 3D tracking post-2017 Xsens acquisition, amid market forces like semiconductor fabless models reducing costs and enabling rapid scaling in Asia (offices in Hsinchu, Taipei, Shanghai, Shenzhen).[3] It influences the ecosystem by democratizing high-performance sensors—cheaper and smaller than rivals—fueling innovations in industrial automation and consumer tech, while Xsens advances professional applications like VR/AR and sports science.[3]
mCube is poised to expand in AI-driven motion sensing, leveraging Xsens for next-gen robotics, AR/VR, and autonomous tech amid aging populations and welfare tech trends.[3] Expect deeper integration of MEMS with edge AI chips, targeting medical wearables and smart cities, with influence growing via partnerships in Asia and Europe. As sensor fusion becomes standard, mCube's monolithic edge positions it to capture share in a market projected for double-digit CAGR, evolving from sensor maker to full motion platform leader—echoing its origin as the smallest sensor innovator now scaling globally.[3]
MCube has raised $37.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $37.0M Series C in June 2014.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2014 | $37.0M Series C | G2VP, Kleiner Perkins, Bill Gates, DAG Ventures, iD Ventures America, Keytone Ventures, Korea Investment Partners, MediaTek, SK Telecom Venture Capital |