Quantenna adds new funds for wireless video chips

Quantenna, maker of chipsets used to improve video functionality in televisions and laptop, has added an unspecified amount to its third round of funding, which previously amounted to $13.8 million.

Based in Fremont, Calif., the company has now raised $44 million to date ($2 million more than it reported having in April), according to VentureWire. Its backers include Grazia Equity, Sequoia Capital, Sigma Partners, Southern Cross Venture Partners and Venrock.

Quantenna channels $14M for HD home networking chips

Quantenna Communications, a provider of silicon chips for high-speed, wireless networking services, announced today that it brought in $13.85 million in a third round of funding to build its brand and expand its sales and engineering operations. Southern Cross Venture Partners led the round, which included Grazia Equity, Sequoia Capital, Sigma Partners and Venrock Associates.

Based in Fremont, Calif., the company focuses on chip sets that can support high-definition media content served wirelessly through set-top boxes,… Continue Reading

Quantenna, building a better wireless chip

Quantenna, building a better wireless chip

Quantenna Communications, seeking to exploit the rising number of mobile device users globally, says it is building a better semiconductor chip for wireless signal transmission in phones, laptops and other devices.

The chip includes multiple inputs and outputs for wireless signal transmission, and will be smaller, less power-hungry and more reliable than what competitors currently offer, the company claims.

Sunnyvale, California-based Quantenna has just announced a $12.7 million funding round from high profile investors: Sigma Partners led… Continue Reading