After the History of Microsystems newsletter, you might be thinking I'd be writing about something other then semiconductors this time. But there's been movement on the Canadian semiconductor front and I'd like to share some thoughts.First, GaN Systems, a company that I worked at and that my Dad co-founded (he was CTO) raised $150M USD ($189ish CAD) from Fidelity. Congrats to the team and investors (and hopefully eventually me). This is a huge win, but keep in mind, it's been over ten years since I was involved in raising the Series A with Rockport Capital and Chrysalix Ventures. A lesson here for everyone: semiconductor companies take a long time, even for the number one developer of Gallium Nitride semiconductors in the world.Speaking of taking a long time…I just saw the most recent Bond film, which was great. My favourite Bond film, though, is A View to a Kill, which features the greatest Bond villain, Maximilian Zorin.
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Thoughts on Canada's Semiconductor Industry
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After the History of Microsystems newsletter, you might be thinking I'd be writing about something other then semiconductors this time. But there's been movement on the Canadian semiconductor front and I'd like to share some thoughts.First, GaN Systems, a company that I worked at and that my Dad co-founded (he was CTO) raised $150M USD ($189ish CAD) from Fidelity. Congrats to the team and investors (and hopefully eventually me). This is a huge win, but keep in mind, it's been over ten years since I was involved in raising the Series A with Rockport Capital and Chrysalix Ventures. A lesson here for everyone: semiconductor companies take a long time, even for the number one developer of Gallium Nitride semiconductors in the world.Speaking of taking a long time…I just saw the most recent Bond film, which was great. My favourite Bond film, though, is A View to a Kill, which features the greatest Bond villain, Maximilian Zorin.