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Xilinx Technology Ventures

Xilinx Technology Ventures (XTV) is the investment arm of Xilinx, Inc. Our global mission is to identify and invest in early-stage companies with innovative technologies that advance our vision and create strategic value for Xilinx, while also delivering favorable long-term financial returns. As a minority equity investor, our initial investments are typically $1M to $3M and often accompany some form of mutually beneficial strategic or commercial engagement with Xilinx.

Areas of Interest

  • Programmable logic circuits and associated software, intellectual property, and tools technology
  • Multi-core and heterogeneous computing
  • Embedded software and embedded system design
  • Waveform processing, packet processing, video/image processing
  • Advanced packaging
  • Advanced interface, I/O, SERDES, and timing solutions

How to Apply

If you’re planning a future capital raise and have differentiated technology, a strong value proposition, and a solid business plan that aligns well with Xilinx interests, then we would definitely like to hear from you. We will carefully review any materials we receive and attempt to provide initial feedback and follow-up within 2-3 weeks.

To get started, contact us and provide the following non-confidential information:

  • Summary of the investment opportunity
  • Description of the company; including history, investors, product(s), target market(s), unique value proposition, competitive alternatives, and vision for engagement with Xilinx
  • Management team CVs including contact information
  • Summary of any recent contact with Xilinx personnel; including who, when, and the topic and outcome of the discussion

Active Investments

Company Sector Description
Software and Services Oasys Design Systems, Inc. develops and supplies electronic design automation software. It focuses on Chip Synthesis platform, a fundamental shift in how synthesis is applied to the design and implementation of integrated circuits.
High-Performance Computing Convey Computer Corporation provides hybrid-core computing solutions. It offers hybrid-core computers, compilers, personality development kits for coprocessors, and cluster framework solutions for datacenters.
Power Management Semiconductors Enpirion provides an extensive family of DC-DC power management solutions that integrate the controller, power FETs, compensation network, and inductor in a single package. These power system-on-chip (PowerSoC) solutions enable the industry’s smallest solution footprint and are recognized for their high efficiency, low noise, exceptional thermal performance, high reliability and ease of use.