Stathera is a technology company.
Stathera is transforming the $10B quartz-based timing market to MEMS-based timing with breakthrough innovation in MEMS timing technology, enhancing performance and reducing power consumption.
Stathera has raised $15.0M across 1 funding round.
Stathera has raised $15.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Stathera is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) timing solutions that replace traditional quartz oscillators in electronics.[1][2][3][4] It develops innovative dual-output MEMS oscillators offering ultra-low power, high stability, and precise timing for wireless devices, IoT, wearables, and consumer electronics, simplifying system design, enabling miniaturization, and reducing costs in bill of materials and overall systems.[1][2][4][5] Serving manufacturers in the $9.4–10 billion timing industry, Stathera addresses limitations of century-old quartz technology with its DualMode™ frequency technology, providing 'plug-and-play' reliability.[2][3][5] Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, the company has raised $15M USD (approximately $20M CAD) in a Series A round two years ago and holds 12 patents in electronic design, microtechnology, and sensors, signaling strong growth momentum.[1][2]
Stathera was founded in 2015 in Montreal, Quebec, by CEO George Xereas and a team focused on disrupting the quartz-dominated timing market.[1][2][4] The idea emerged from recognizing the need to re-architect timing for connected devices, leveraging MEMS to overcome quartz's drawbacks in power efficiency, size, and integration for modern IoT and wireless applications.[2][3][5] Early traction built through breakthrough DualMode™ technology development, leading to a Series A funding round of $20M CAD to commercialize its semiconductor timing tech, as reported by BetaKit.[2] A pivotal moment came in March 2024 with the appointment of industry veteran Dr. Sehat Sutardja—co-founder and former CEO of Marvell Technology, which went public in 2000 under his leadership—to its board, bolstering expertise in scaling semiconductor firms.[1]
Stathera's edge lies in its MEMS innovation over quartz, positioning it among a handful of global players in advanced timing solutions:[3]
Stathera rides the explosive growth of IoT, wearables, and edge computing, where precise, efficient timing is critical for 5G synchronization, low-power connectivity, and miniaturized devices.[2][4] Timing underpins the $10B electronics industry, long dominated by quartz, but MEMS shifts enable the scale needed for billions of connected endpoints amid semiconductor shortages and supply chain pressures.[3][5] Market forces like rising demand for energy-efficient components in consumer electronics and semiconductors favor Stathera, as its fabless model accelerates deployment without heavy capital in fabrication.[2] By influencing timing standards, Stathera contributes to ecosystem-wide transformations, empowering faster innovation in wireless tech from startups to giants like those in Marvell's orbit.[1]
Stathera is primed to capture share in the quartz-to-MEMS transition, with commercialization post-Series A and board reinforcements signaling ramped production and partnerships ahead.[1][2] Trends like AI-driven edge devices and 6G will amplify demand for its low-power timing, potentially driving further funding or acquisition by semis leaders. Its influence could evolve from niche innovator to industry standard-setter, transforming how connected devices sync—echoing its mission to make timing as seamless as the internet itself.[4][5]
Stathera has raised $15.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Stathera's investors include Amplify Partners, Bascom Ventures, BDC Venture Capital, BoxGroup, Celesta, Hitachi Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Lux Capital, MS&AD Ventures, Sand Hill Angels, Ultratech Capital Partners, VanedgeCapital Partners.
Stathera has raised $15.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $15.0M Series A in May 2023.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2023 | $15.0M Series A | Amplify Partners, Bascom Ventures, BDC Venture Capital, BoxGroup, Celesta, Hitachi Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Lux Capital, MS&AD Ventures, Sand Hill Angels, Ultratech Capital Partners, VanedgeCapital Partners, Westlake Village BioPartners, Lisha Li |