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Bluespec

Framingham, US · Founded 2003 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

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Bluespec develops tools and IP for hardware and embedded systems developers, with a focus on RISC-V technology for core evaluation, software development, acceleration, and verification. The company also maintains an open source family of RISC-V cores.

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Founders & leadership

Bluespec was founded in 2003 by Arvind Mithal.

AMArvind Mithal
Arvind MithalFounder
CH
Charles Hauck, Jr.Executive
PPPaul Pedevillano
Paul PedevillanoPart Time CFOPaul Pedevillano has over 30 years of experience in venture-backed and bootstrapped companies, including roles as CFO at four high-tech firms where he led two IPOs, and VP-level positions in business development, manufacturing, and sales across SaaS, hardware, robotics, and CAD sectors. He founded VE Advisors to provide CFO and controller services to early-stage companies and has advised clients on over $1 billion in venture fundraising.
CHCharlie Hauck
Charlie HauckChief Executive OfficerHe joined Bluespec in 2006 after serving as USA General Manager at Faraday, Vice President of Engineering at Lexra, and Director of ASIC Development at LSI Logic. He has also served on the boards of the OpenHW Group and RISC-V International.
BM
Brian McAloonNamed on SEC filing
DLDave Lemont
Dave LemontAdvisor/Board MemeberExecutive Chairman at Acelab
JM
Jeffrey McCarthyNamed on SEC filing

Board

GR
Gene RobinsonBoard director

Investors · 3

Atlas VenturereportedCambridge · $500K – $1M

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North Bridge Venture Partners & Growth EquityreportedWellesley

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$6.5M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2006–2021

▶$5MraisedFeb 2023 · 4 investors · Computers
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Brian McAloonDirector
  • Dave LemontDirector
  • Arvind MithalDirector
  • Charles Hauck, Jr.Executive Officer, Director
  • Jeffrey McCarthyDirector
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$5M
First sale
Feb 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.5MraisedJan 2012 · 4 investors · Computers
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Charles Hauck, Jr.Executive Officer, Director
  • Arvind MithalDirector
  • Gene RobinsonDirector
  • Brian McAloonDirector
  • Jeff McCarthyDirector
  • Paul PedevillanoExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$1.5M
First sale
Jan 2012
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

In the news

Bluespec 3/9/2006 Capital Raise - Gaebler.com Venture Capital Databasegaebler.com · Mar 2006

Frequently asked questions

What does Bluespec do?
Bluespec develops tools and IP for hardware and embedded systems developers, with a focus on RISC-V technology for core evaluation, software development, acceleration, and verification. The company also maintains an open source family of RISC-V cores.
Who founded Bluespec?
Bluespec was founded by Arvind Mithal in 2003.
Who are Bluespec's investors?
Bluespec's investors include Accomplice, Atlas Venture, North Bridge Venture Partners & Growth Equity.
How much funding has Bluespec raised?
Bluespec has disclosed $6.5M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Bluespec headquartered?
Bluespec is headquartered in Framingham, US.