DenseLight Semiconductors secured a seed funding of US$1.2 million in October 2000 and a further US$30 million as first-round funding in February 2001, from 3i and 3i Asia Pacific Technology Fund.
More about 3i:
Founded in 1945, 3i is a leading international venture capital company,
bringing capital, knowledge and connections to the creation and development
of businesses around the world. 3i invests in a wide range of opportunities
from start-ups to buy-outs and buy-ins, focusing on businesses with high
growth potential and strong management. Listed on the London Stock Exchange,
3i has a portfolio of over 2,500 investments in a wide range of industries
and invests across three continents through local investment teams in
Europe, Asia Pacific and the USA. For further information, visit 3i's
website at
www.3i.com
Cap Vista is the strategic venture
investment arm of the Defence Science and Technology Agency. Cap Vista's
mission is to identify and make strategic venture investments in local and
overseas emerging and early - stage companies that develop cutting-edge
technologies that can serve Singapore's defence and security needs.
Cap Vista value-adds by opening doors to its extensive network of defence
partners, both locally and overseas, as well as other Singapore government
agencies. For prospective companies focused on commercial markets, Cap Vista
helps to identify the dual-use potential of their cutting-edge technologies.
For further information visit:
http://www.capvista.com.sg/
More about EDBI:
EDB Investments (EDBI) was set up in 1991 to be an investment arm of the
Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). In addition to generating
long-term capital gains, EDBI seeks to develop industry clusters in
Singapore, accelerate the development of enterprises, and promote emerging
industries and innovative technologies through our investments.
EDBI has a long history of investing in high-growth and impactful
early-stage/growth companies. EDBI has strong relationships and an R&D
network with Asian companies, public institutions, and academia, as well as
a large financing network of partners with global funds and companies.
For further information visit: http://www.edbi.com/