Certess

Certess is an electronic design automation (EDA) startup that offers functional qualification solutions for enterprises involved in creating and integrating intricate design blocks or intellectual property (IP). Founded in 2005 and located in Campbell, California, the company's slogan "Empowering verification engineers with objective tools to enhance design quality and streamline SoC integration" reflects its mission to enhance verification quality. Despite the availability of specialized tools and methodologies, Certess recognized that functional logic errors persist as the primary culprits behind chip respins. However, the company equips design and verification engineers with an unbiased method to assess and refine the thoroughness of their verification environments, resulting in a more efficient and predictable process for integrating SoC designs and ensuring superior quality. The last recorded investment of $2.00M in a Venture Round was made at 21 December 2007, with contributions from Capricorn Venture Partners, Index Ventures, and Quest for Growth. In March 2009, Certess was acquired by SpringSoft, LLC. Certess stands out as a pioneering company in the Hardware industry, addressing the critical need for objective tools to enhance design quality and streamline SoC integration.