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Palo Alto, US · 5 known investors

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Magnefy develops hybrid magnetic sensing and signal-processing hardware combined with AI/ML for monitoring critical infrastructure in harsh, real-world environments. The company applies sensor, connectivity, and data-infrastructure technologies to energy and industrial applications.

Deep TechHardwareIoT

Founders & leadership

JKJoseph Kao
Joseph KaoCEO & Co-FounderJoseph Kao is CEO and co-founder of Magnefy, a Stanford spinout that develops magnetic sensing and AI-based monitoring for critical infrastructure. He brings over 10 years of experience in business operations, hardware R&D, and product management, including work on polymer nanocomposite materials for AR/VR applications.
DDDerrick Du
Derrick DuFounding Product ManagerDerrick Du has 15+ years of experience in software and hardware product development, having launched multiple products and shipped over one million units. He previously served as Co-Founder and CEO of IoTank, where he led product development and executed a strategic pivot to grease interceptor hardware, and held a customer success role at Particle focused on enterprise relationships.
AMAsma Mahar
Asma MaharHead of Hardware - Sensors & Signal ProcessingAsma Mahar is an analog and mixed-signal IC design engineer with over 8 years of experience in sensor interfaces, energy-efficient analog circuits, and ASIC development, with expertise spanning system definition through validation and 7 successful tape-outs. Her background includes readout interface design for magnetic and temperature sensors as well as ultra-low-power and energy harvesting systems for wireless sensing.

Investors · 5

Dolby Family Ventureslisted by Dolby Family VenturesSan Francisco

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Impact Ventures Management Pty Ltdlisted by Impact Ventures Management Pty LtdChippendale
StartXlisted by StartXStanford · $10K – $1M

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Sunna Ventureslisted by Sunna VenturesSantiago

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2 people who came through Magnefy went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Magnefy do?
Magnefy develops hybrid magnetic sensing and signal-processing hardware combined with AI/ML for monitoring critical infrastructure in harsh, real-world environments. The company applies sensor, connectivity, and data-infrastructure technologies to energy and industrial applications.
Who founded Magnefy?
Magnefy was founded by Joseph Kao.
Who are Magnefy's investors?
Magnefy's investors include Dangerous Ventures, Dolby Family Ventures, Impact Ventures Management Pty Ltd, StartX, Sunna Ventures.
Where is Magnefy headquartered?
Magnefy is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.