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NextInput
San Jose, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation · 7 employees on LinkedIn · 5 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.
Founders & leadership
NextInput was founded in 2012 by Ali Foughi.
Board
Investors · 5
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$14M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2015–2018
- Undisclosed amountSeries BJun 2018Source ↗
▶$3MraisedApr 2016 · 2 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- 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
▶$11MraisedDec 2015 · 27 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- 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
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
2 people who came through NextInput went on to found or lead other companies.
Related companies · 2
Companies working in the same space as NextInput.
Non-dilutive funding · 3 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2014 | $491.6K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2014 | $150K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2013 | $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, Cota Capital, Sierra Ventures, Intel Capital, UMC Capital.
- How much funding has NextInput raised?
- NextInput has disclosed $14M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
- Where is NextInput headquartered?
- NextInput is headquartered in San Jose, US.