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Oso Semiconductor Closes $5.2M Seed Round to Power the Next Generation of Phased Array Antennas in Satellite Communication, 5G and Radar Systems

Oso Semiconductor Closes $5.2M Seed Round to Power the Next Generation of Phased Array Antennas in Satellite Communication, 5G and Radar Systems

February 19, 2025 Craig Etkin

The company’s novel, patent-pending microchips are ultra-low loss and can provide up to 4x improvement in efficiency compared to existing phased arrays.

February 12, 2025 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oso Semiconductor, a developer of power-efficient, high-performance, low-cost chipsets for next generation wireless communication and sensing applications, today announced it has raised an oversubscribed $5.2 million seed round. Engine Ventures led the round, with Entrada Ventures, Berkeley SkyDeck and J-Ventures also participating. Oso Semiconductor will use the capital to build pre-production beamforming chipsets and evaluation systems for initial customers in the satellite communications (SATCOM) market, and leverage these hardware platforms to secure additional customer commitments across SATCOM, 5G and radar applications.

“One of the biggest challenges for the SATCOM market is the high cost of ESAs, and estimates indicate that wireless microchips represent the bulk of those high costs and steep power consumption”Post this

Phased arrays with electrically steerable antennas (ESAs) offer superior technical capabilities over traditional parabolic antennas, directing concentrated radio beams with both precision and speed. By aligning individual radio waves to reinforce one another, ESAs can increase bandwidth and enhance point-to-point signal quality, ultimately improving wireless communication data transmission, and enabling radar and other sensors to track multiple moving targets. However, the high cost and power consumption required of ESA chipsets are hindering growth for crucial applications, including satellite payloads which are projected to represent a $11.3 billion USD market by 2026, and the planned building and launch of 38,000 new satellites by 2033.

“One of the biggest challenges for the SATCOM market is the high cost of ESAs, and estimates indicate that wireless microchips represent the bulk of those high costs and steep power consumption,” said Dr. Matthew Anderson, founder and CEO of Oso Semiconductor. “Our novel chip design will enable products to provide up to 4x improvement in efficiency compared to existing ESAs, and allow manufacturers and integrated satellite operators to put more antennas on an access point while consuming less power – meaning they can serve more data and generate more revenue.”

Oso Semiconductor has developed novel beamforming circuit technology that has a fraction of the losses of conventional approaches. The innovation was inspired by Dr. Anderson’s work in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science department at the University of California, Berkeley. Oso Semi has devised new algorithmic approaches to phase shifting and combining that allow for a simplified chip design with fewer amplifiers. Oso Semiconductor’s patent-pending beamformers, featuring the company’s unique Combiner-First™ architecture, provide significant power and cost savings for any phased array antennas used for SATCOM, 5G and radar systems, especially those operating at microwave and millimeter-wave frequencies above 6GHz.

“Thanks to insatiable demand for communications bandwidth, ESAs could soon become ubiquitous in all wireless systems, but we desperately need improvements in power, size and weight to support more rapid commercial adoption,” said Reed Sturtevant, General Partner, at Engine Ventures. “Oso Semiconductor’s cost- and power-effective microchips bring unprecedented efficiency and simplicity to phased array systems, and have the potential to dramatically accelerate the communication and sensing landscape.”

The Oso Semiconductor founding team brings extensive hardware system development, wireless architecture and integrated circuit design experience. While at Berkeley, Dr. Anderson specialized in radio frequency, mmWave and mixed signal circuits, and he previously served as an electrical engineer at Apple. The company’s Head of Engineering, Greg LaCaille, developed massive MIMO phased array systems at Berkeley, and has broad expertise in mmWave and RFIC design. For more information on Oso Semiconductor or to view open positions at the company’s Mountain View, California headquarters, visit www.ososemi.com.

About Oso Semiconductor

Founded in 2022 and spun out of the University of California, Berkeley, Oso Semiconductor is building the most power-efficient, high-performance chipsets for next-generation wireless communication and sensing applications. The company’s ultra-low loss beamforming technology provides massive power and cost savings for phased array antennas used across satellite communication, 5G and radar systems. For more information, visit www.ososemi.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.

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Joby Aviation, a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, announced the successful closing of the first $250 million tranche of a previously announced strategic investment from Toyota Motor Corporation. The funding marks a significant milestone in strengthening the long-term collaboration between the two companies and supports their shared vision for the future of air mobility. The investment is aimed at supporting certification and commercial production of Joby’s electric air taxi. This underscores the mutual commitment to deepening integration and delivering next generation travel to global markets. This investment also puts the two companies a step closer toward a strategic manufacturing alliance.

In a statement JoeBen Bevirt, founder and CEO of Joby said, “We’re already seeing the benefit of working with Toyota in streamlining manufacturing processes and optimizing design.” “This is an important next step in our alliance with Toyota to scale the promise of electric flight. With this capital and Toyota’s legendary production expertise, we’re enhancing our ability to scale cutting-edge design and manufacturing to meet the demands of our partners and customers.”

Joby Aviation is a California-based transportation company developing an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing air taxi which it intends to operate as part of a fast, quiet, and convenient service in cities around the world. Powered by six electric motors, their aircraft takes off and lands vertically, giving it the flexibility to serve almost any community. Flying with Joby might feel more like getting into an SUV than boarding a plane. The company's aerial ridesharing service will combine the ease of conventional ridesharing with the power of flight. A green alternative to driving that's bookable at the touch of an app. With more than 30,000 miles flown on full-scale prototype aircraft, their aircraft is designed to meet the uncompromising safety standards set by the FAA and other global aviation regulators. Joby Aviation is now engaged in a multi-year testing program with the FAA to certify their vehicle for commercial operations, and have completed the first three of five stages.
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Infinite Reality, an innovation company powering the next generation of immersive media, AI, and ecommerce, today announced a landmark real estate partnership with renowned real estate investment, development and management firm Sterling Bay to co-develop a 60-acre site in Fort Lauderdale into a next-generation technology and entertainment campus. This ambitious redevelopment—expected to open in 2026—will serve as Infinite Reality’s new global headquarters and is the cornerstone of iR’s long-term real estate strategy, which begins with this flagship project in South Florida. The public-private project marks one of the largest creative economy investments in the area to date, aiming to generate more than 1,000 new jobs with an average salary of six figures and deliver long-term economic growth to the region. Located at 1400 NW 31st Avenue on the site of a remediated former Superfund property, the development features over 100,000 square feet of Class A office space for media, tech, and enterprise clients. Construction is expected to begin in early 2026, pending completion of permitting and design phases.

In a statement John Acunto, co-founder and CEO of Infinite Reality said, “This isn’t just a headquarters—it’s the heart of Infinite Reality’s future. As a proud South Florida resident, this project is deeply personal to me.” “It’s about transforming a community I love into a global hub for immersive technology and creativity. We’re building opportunity, fueling innovation, and laying the foundation for a lasting legacy. Partnering with a world-class development firm like Sterling Bay ensures that this vision is realized at the highest level—and that Fort Lauderdale becomes a defining force in the future of the digital economy.”

In addition to serving as a corporate campus, the site will include flexible spaces for retail, production, digital broadcasting, and entertainment ventures. The development also includes educational initiatives in partnership with local institutions to train and hire future talent in STEM, immersive tech, and creative production. Infinite Reality is an innovation company powering the next generation of digital media and ecommerce through spatial computing, artificial intelligence, and other immersive technologies. Infinite Reality’s suite of cutting-edge software, production, marketing services, and other capabilities empower brands and creators to craft inventive digital experiences that uplevel audience engagement, data ownership, monetization, and brand health metrics.
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In a statement Tamera Fenske, chief supply chain officer at Kimberly-Clark said, “Our investment in Warren is a pivotal step forward in our North America business and strategy.” “By establishing a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ohio, we’re enhancing our ability to serve millions of consumers across the Midwest and Northeast with greater speed, agility, and resilience. It’s a once-in-a-career opportunity to build a facility from the ground up that reflects the future of manufacturing, and with the support of local partners like JobsOhio, the Department of Development, Lake to River, Western Reserve Port Authority, and local governments, we have the unique opportunity to create high-quality jobs and long-term economic impact in the region.”

Based in Dallas and employing 46,000 people in 34 countries, the company’s portfolio of brands also includes Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll. Its products are sold in more than 175 countries and territories.
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