About Us
Who Are we
We are electronic focused venture capital firm with more than 100 years of collective operation, engineering and investment experience, Our extensive knowledge of the industry and global network with foundries, system, and fabless companies enables inventors to capture opportunities and build next generation of deep tech companies. We back the bold and daring innovators at the edge of scientific innovations
Fund Characteristics
We provide patient capital and typically invest in series A through late stage start-up with typical cheque size of $1 to $5M
With our extensive partner network we can make larger investments for founders with proven track record of disrupting the market and scaling the companies
Team
Kathy Pesic Limited Partner
Kathy co-founded Silvaco in 1984 and has served as a member of Silvaco board of directors since November 2012 and as chair of board of directors since December 2021. In addition, Ms. Ngai-Pesic founded Kipee in March 2001 and has served as its President since inception and founded the Lee Ho Yee Foundation in April 2021 and has served as chair of its board of directors since inception. Mrs. Ngai-Pesic has served as president of the Marriott Business Center HOA Association since October 2012. Ms. Ngai-Pesic also has an endowed associate professorship at Purdue University’s Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. Ms. Ngai-Pesic received a B.S. in chemistry and an M.S. in electrical engineering from Santa Clara University.
Iliya Pesic
Sanjay kumar General Partner
Sanjay is a former Senior Director at the U.S. CHIPS Program Office (Department of Commerce), where he led investment evaluations and negotiations for large-scale semiconductor manufacturing, packaging, and supply chain projects, contributing to nearly $30 billion in capital expenditures. With deep expertise in decision-making at the intersection of technology and policy, Sanjay has shaped critical initiatives within the semiconductor industry. Before his work in the public sector, he held leadership roles at companies including Meta, Intel, Broadcom, Omnivision and NXP, where he spearheaded product development, corporate strategy, investments, and joint ventures. His extensive engagement with industry leaders across globe equips him with unique insights into innovation trends