menlomicro-bg
Ithaca, US · Founded 2016 · 77 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors
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Menlo Micro develops MEMS-based electronic switch technology, spun out of General Electric's Global Research Center, offering switching solutions used across a range of electronic systems including RF, industrial, and communications applications. The company operates its own wafer fab ("Ideal Fab") in Ithaca, NY, and serves semiconductor and electronic systems markets.
Founders & leadership
menlomicro-bg was founded in 2016 by Risa Stack and Chris Keimel.
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Risa StackinCo-Founder & Board MemberRisa Stack co-founded Veracyte and Menlo Microsystems and has served on boards of life sciences and industrial companies for over 20 years, with experience in strategy, business development, operations, and corporate governance.
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Chris Keimelin𝕏Co-Founder & CTOSpent more than a decade as a senior engineer at GE Global Research before joining Menlo Micro in 2016. His work there spanned microelectromechanical systems and related device engineering that underpins the company's switch technology.
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Russ GarciainCEORuss Garcia is a technology executive with over 40 years of leadership experience in the high-tech industry, including roles in M&A integration, start-up fundraising, and corporate strategy; he serves as CEO of Menlo Micro, which develops MEMS-based electronic switch technology.
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Rich SimoncicinChief Executive OfficerRich Simoncic is CEO of Menlo Micro, which develops MEMS-based electronic switch technology spun out of General Electric's Global Research Center. He previously held leadership roles at Microchip Technology, where he helped scale the analog business to over $2 billion in annual revenue and led integration of numerous acquisitions.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does menlomicro-bg do?
- Menlo Micro develops MEMS-based electronic switch technology, spun out of General Electric's Global Research Center, offering switching solutions used across a range of electronic systems including RF, industrial, and communications applications. The company operates its own wafer fab ("Ideal Fab") in Ithaca, NY, and serves semiconductor and electronic systems markets.
- Who founded menlomicro-bg?
- menlomicro-bg was founded by Risa Stack, Chris Keimel in 2016.
- Who are menlomicro-bg's investors?
- menlomicro-bg's investors include Vertical Venture Partners, GE Ventures, Standard Investments, DBL Partners, PETRONAS Ventures.
- Where is menlomicro-bg headquartered?
- menlomicro-bg is headquartered in Ithaca, US.



