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SPARK Microsystems

SPARK Microsystems is a Canadian fabless semiconductor company based in Montreal, Quebec.

Funding reportedLast round: Series B

SemiconductorsMontreal, Canada

About SPARK Microsystems

SPARK Microsystems is a Canadian fabless semiconductor company based in Montreal, Quebec.

Founded in 2016 by researchers from the Université du Québec à Montréal, the company specializes in short-range wireless communication technologies, particularly Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology. Their proprietary LE-UWBTM technology offers ultra-low power consumption, sub-millisecond latency, and high throughput, making it ideal for various applications, including IoT, gaming, and consumer electronics. The company provides a range of services, including custom wireless solution development, technical consulting, product evaluation, and training. Their flagship product line, the SR1000 UWB IC family, features ultra-low-power transceivers designed for personal area networks. SPARK Microsystems serves diverse industries, including gaming, consumer electronics, industrial, and medical applications, focusing on delivering reliable, battery-efficient wireless solutions. With a strong emphasis on research and development, the company continues to innovate and expand its product offerings to meet the growing demand for advanced wireless connectivity.

What company datasets say SPARK Microsystems raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all48.5Min the source's currency
Rounds8
Last roundSeries B
Last round size730k
Last round dateMar 2023
Investors listed13

Founders and team

From SPARK Microsystems's own website: 4 founders, 7 on the team.

Dominic DeslandesCo-founder & Chief Scientific Officer
Frederic NabkiCo-founder & Chief Technology Officer
Michiel SoerCo-founder & Chief Designer
Mohammad TaherzadehCo-founder & Principal RF & Mixed-Signal Designer
  • Fares MubarakChief Executive Officer
  • Dhiraj SoganiChief Commercial Officer
  • Gale ArmourVP, Finance & Administration
  • George TaylorVP of Sales, Americas
  • Sylvain JalbertVP, Engineering
  • Bruce LinSenior Director of Sales, APAC
  • Jocelyn CarrouéSenior Director of Technical Support & EMEA Sales

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Investors who name them

Each firm lists SPARK Microsystems on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

hardwarelow latency communicationsemiconductor manufacturinglow power semiconductorshigh data rate wirelessinternet of thingsinformation technology & servicesinformation technologytelecommunicationsgaming hardwaresemiconductorslow power wirelessultrawidebmobile devicesultra lowpower connectivity devicesinternet

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Sector
Semiconductors
Industry code
NAICS 334413
Region
Quebec
Revenue
9M a year, as listed
Full record
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