Silicon Designs, Inc.

Silicon Designs, Inc. is a veteran-owned small business, founded in 1983 in the United States. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing high-accuracy, low-cost inertial and industrial grade MEMS DC accelerometer chips and modules. Their products cater to a wide range of industries, including defense, aviation, space, automotive, transportation, energy, environmental, and industrial applications. One of the key differentiators for Silicon Designs is that they are the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of their MEMS DC accelerometers and chips. This enables them to provide exclusive benefits to their customers, such as in-house production at their state-of-the-art worldwide corporate headquarters and R&D center located near Seattle, Washington. This allows for superb quality, custom specifications, and private-label solutions with industry-leading lead times. The company's commitment to quality is evident in their ISO 9001:2015 certification and adherence to military standards for production, ensuring a level of quality rarely found in similar MEMS DC accelerometers. Silicon Designs has received critical industry acclaim, including numerous SBIR grant awards, Tibbetts Award recognition, and induction into the Space Technology Hall of Fame. In terms of funding, Silicon Designs secured a $9.20M Series B investment on 29 November 2004 from Viola Ventures, Gilo Ventures LLC, and Gemini Funds. The company's track record, commitment to quality, and innovative technology make it an intriguing prospect for potential investors looking at the MEMS market.