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NextInput

San Jose, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors

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NextInput builds silicon-based MEMS force-sensing technology and turnkey human-machine interface (HMI) solutions, spanning hardware and software, for a range of applications including mobile phones. The company provides sensing components to device makers and was acquired by Qorvo, Inc. in 2021.

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Founders & leadership

NextInput was founded in 2012 by Ali Foughi.

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Ali FoughiFounder
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Ian CampbellExecutive
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Ryan DiestelhorstNamed on SEC filing

Board

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Steven NasiriBoard director
BYBen Yu
Ben Yuin𝕏Member Board of Directors2015–2021Investor at Sierra Ventures

Investors · 2

Band of AngelsSilicon Valley
Sierra VenturesSan Mateo · $10M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$14M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2015–2016

▶$3MraisedApr 2016 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Steven NasiriDirector
  • Ryan DiestelhorstDirector
  • Ian CampbellExecutive Officer
  • Ali FoughiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ben YuDirector
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$3M
First sale
Mar 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$11MraisedDec 2015 · 27 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Steven NasiriDirector
  • Ian CampbellExecutive Officer
  • Ryan DiestelhorstDirector
  • Ali FoughiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ben YuDirector
Offering amount
$12M
Amount sold
$11M
First sale
Dec 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Competitors · 2

by search overlap
Ti4 shared keywordsTexas Instruments designs and manufactures analog and embedded processing semiconductors, offering over 80,000 products for engineers building automotive, data center, industrial, and personal electronics systems. Its portfolio spans components such as gate drivers, microcontrollers, voltage-level translators, and buck converters.
Danfoss4 shared keywordsDanfoss engineers industrial solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, and lower energy consumption across hydraulics, fluid conveyance, data center applications, and electrification. The company serves industrial and mobile equipment manufacturers globally with a focus on sustainability and efficiency.

Companies competing with NextInput for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

Non-dilutive funding · 3 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Science FoundationPhase II2014$491.6K
National Science FoundationPhase I2014$150K
National Science FoundationPhase I2013$150K

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 NextInput do?
NextInput builds silicon-based MEMS force-sensing technology and turnkey human-machine interface (HMI) solutions, spanning hardware and software, for a range of applications including mobile phones. The company provides sensing components to device makers and was acquired by Qorvo, Inc. in 2021.
Who founded NextInput?
NextInput was founded by Ali Foughi in 2012.
Who are NextInput's investors?
NextInput's investors include Band of Angels, Sierra Ventures.
How much funding has NextInput raised?
NextInput has disclosed $14M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is NextInput headquartered?
NextInput is headquartered in San Jose, US.