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Anokiwave

San Diego, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

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Anokiwave is a fabless semiconductor company that designs highly integrated millimeter-wave silicon ICs used to build phased array active antennas. Its products serve 5G, SATCOM, and defense and aerospace markets, and the company was acquired by Qorvo in 2024.

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Founders & leadership

Anokiwave was founded in 2016 by Deepti Jain.

DJDeepti Jain
Deepti JainCo Founder & Treasurer2013–2024Deepti Jain was an executive officer at Anokiwave, a fabless semiconductor company designing millimeter-wave silicon ICs for phased array antennas in 5G, SATCOM, and defense markets, before the company was acquired by Qorvo in 2024. She subsequently founded Keseriya, a home textiles company producing hand block printed linens made by artisans in India.
DDDeborah Dendy
Deborah DendyExecutive
WW
William W. BoeckeNamed on SEC filing
DW
David W. CormanNamed on SEC filing
CF
Christopher F. DavisNamed on SEC filing
RS
Robert S. DonahueNamed on SEC filing
NJNitin Jain
Nitin JainNamed on SEC filing
WT
W. Timothy CareyNamed on SEC filing
JC
Jean-Pierre CarneyNamed on SEC filing
WT
Wayne T. BoulaisNamed on SEC filing

Board

TC
Timothy CareyBoard director

Investors · 3

Boston Capital QSBSinferredNewark

How we know: board seat on SEC Form D · Not right? Tell us

InnerProduct PartnersreportedSan Francisco

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$39.6M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2015–2022

▶$4.8MraisedJan 2023 · 23 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • MICHAEL MURPHYDirector
  • WILLIAM BOECKEExecutive Officer, Director
  • W. TIMOTHY CAREYDirector
  • ROBERT S. DONAHUEExecutive Officer, Director
  • WAYNE T. BOULAISDirector
  • NITIN JAINExecutive Officer, Director
  • RAVI VIGDirector
  • JOHN MCCLELLANDirector
  • BRYAN INGRAMDirector
  • DEEPTI JAINExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$20M
Amount sold
$4.8M
Sales commissions
$35.3K
Placement agents
U S BOSTON CAPITAL CORPORATION
First sale
Dec 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$14.9MraisedAug 2018 · 32 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • W. Timothy CareyDirector
  • Jean-Pierre CarneyDirector
  • David W. CormanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Wayne T. BoulaisDirector
  • Robert S. DonahueExecutive Officer, Director
  • William W. BoeckeExecutive Officer
  • Christopher F. DavisDirector
  • Nitin JainExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$15.4M
Amount sold
$14.9M
Sales commissions
$400K
Placement agents
U.S. Boston Capital Corporation
First sale
Aug 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$10.5MraisedMay 2017 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Christopher F. DavisDirector
  • Robert S. DonahueExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jean-Pierre CarneyDirector
  • David W. CormanExecutive Officer, Director
  • W. Timothy CareyDirector
  • Nitin JainExecutive Officer, Director
  • Wayne T. BoulaisDirector
  • William BoeckeExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$10.5M
Amount sold
$10.5M
Finders' fees
$594K
Placement agents
U.S. Boston Capital Corporation
First sale
May 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4.8MraisedMay 2017 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • William W. BoeckeExecutive Officer
  • David W. CormanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Christopher F. DavisDirector
  • Robert S. DonahueExecutive Officer, Director
  • Nitin JainExecutive Officer, Director
  • W. Timothy CareyDirector
  • Jean-Pierre CarneyDirector
  • Wayne T. BoulaisDirector
Offering amount
$8.5M
Amount sold
$4.8M
First sale
May 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4.6MraisedJun 2015 · 23 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Nitin JainExecutive Officer, Director
  • Deepti JainExecutive Officer
  • David CormanDirector
  • Jean-Pierre CarneyDirector
  • Wayne BoulaisExecutive Officer, Director
  • Deborah DendyExecutive Officer
  • Timothy CareyDirector
  • Robert DonahueExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$4.6M
Amount sold
$4.6M
First sale
Jun 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, California
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
Missile Defense AgencyPhase ISTTR2010$99.8K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

Frequently asked questions

What does Anokiwave do?
Anokiwave is a fabless semiconductor company that designs highly integrated millimeter-wave silicon ICs used to build phased array active antennas. Its products serve 5G, SATCOM, and defense and aerospace markets, and the company was acquired by Qorvo in 2024.
Who founded Anokiwave?
Anokiwave was founded by Deepti Jain in 2016.
Who are Anokiwave's investors?
Anokiwave's investors include Gefinor Capital, Boston Capital QSBS, InnerProduct Partners.
How much funding has Anokiwave raised?
Anokiwave has disclosed $39.6M raised across 5 rounds.
Where is Anokiwave headquartered?
Anokiwave is headquartered in San Diego, US.