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NextInput

San Jose, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation · 7 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors

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74 people in our graph share verified history with the NextInput team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Chris Rustunlockedknows Ali Foughi · together at Atmosic (overlapped)
×10knows the team · via Worcester Polytechnic Institute
knows the team · via Atomica

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.

AFAli Foughi
Ali Foughiin𝕏CEO & FounderFoughi spent 18 years at Maxim Integrated Products as a vice president and general manager before serving as VP of marketing and business development at TDK InvenSense, then co-founded NextInput in 2015 and led it through its acquisition by Qorvo, where he ran the Sensor Fusion business unit. He is now CEO of Atmosic Technologies and has served on the boards of Obsidian Sensors, Atomica, and the nonprofit Moms Against Poverty.
ICIan Campbell
Ian CampbellinFounder and CEO2012–2015Executive Officer, Director at TendoNova
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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 · 5

Band of AngelsSilicon Valley
Sierra VenturesSan Mateo · $10M
Cota CapitalreportedSan Francisco
Intel CapitalreportedSanta Clara · $1M – $20M
UMC CapitalreportedTaipei

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
Luminary Micro4 shared keywordsThe TPSI3052A-Q1 is an integrated isolated switch driver that, paired with an external power switch, forms a complete isolated solid state relay for driving DC or AC power switches and SCRs without a secondary bias supply. It is a semiconductor component marketed as an alternative to mechanical relays and optocouplers, targeting automotive-qualified applications.
Danfoss4 shared keywordsDanfoss is an industrial engineering company providing solutions that enable decarbonization and energy efficiency for businesses across multiple sectors, supporting the transition to sustainable operations aligned with climate goals.

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.

In the news

Qorvo, Inc. acquired NextInput Inc for approximately $170 million. | MarketScreenermarketscreener.com · May 2021NextInput raises funds from Marvell co-founders ...eenewseurope.com · Jul 2018NextInput Raises $13M in Series B Financing - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Jun 2018NextInput Completes $8.0M Funding Round - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Dec 2015NextInput Successfully Closes $8M Series A Funding Round | Business Wirebusinesswire.com · Dec 2015

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, Cota Capital, Intel Capital, UMC Capital.
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.