Tignis
AcquiredSeattle, US · Founded 2017 · Washington corporation · 4 known investors
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Cohu supplies test, automation, inspection, metrology, and software analytics products and services to the semiconductor industry, helping manufacturers optimize yield and productivity. Its portfolio supports applications including artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, automotive and autonomous systems, medical equipment, and connectivity.
Founders & leadership
Tignis was founded in 2017 by Jon Herlocker.
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Jon HerlockerinFounder · Vice President and General Manager, Software Analytics GroupJon Herlocker founded Tignis and previously served as VP and CTO at VMware's Cloud Management Business Unit, CTO at Mozy, and CTO of EMC's Cloud Services division. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota and was a tenured professor at Oregon State University, with research contributions recognized by the 2010 ACM Software System Award.
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Matthew R McLaughlinNamed on SEC filing
Board
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Investors · 4
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$15.1M disclosed across 4 of 5 rounds · 2017–2022
▶$7.2MraisedMay 2022 · 9 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$7.2MraisedMay 2022 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jonathan L. HerlockerExecutive Officer, Director
- Matthew McLaughlinExecutive Officer, Director
- Steve SchlenkerDirector
- Paul MaritzDirector
- Christopher J. RustDirector
- Offering amount
- $10M
- Amount sold
- $7.2M
- First sale
- Apr 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Washington, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$4.7MraisedMay 2019 · 4 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$4.7MraisedMay 2019 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Matthew McLaughlinExecutive Officer
- Christopher J. RustDirector
- Paul MaritzDirector
- Jonathan HerlockerExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $4.7M
- Amount sold
- $4.7M
- First sale
- May 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Washington, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2.8MraisedJun 2018 · 7 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$2.8MraisedJun 2018 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Matthew R McLaughlinExecutive Officer, Director
- Ashmeet SidanaDirector
- Jonathan L HerlockerExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $2.8M
- Amount sold
- $2.8M
- First sale
- Jun 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Washington, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$450KraisedSep 2017 · 2 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$450KraisedSep 2017 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- JONATHAN L HERLOCKERExecutive Officer, Director
- MATTHEW MCLAUGHLINExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $750K
- Amount sold
- $450K
- First sale
- Aug 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Washington, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Tignis do?
- Cohu supplies test, automation, inspection, metrology, and software analytics products and services to the semiconductor industry, helping manufacturers optimize yield and productivity. Its portfolio supports applications including artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, automotive and autonomous systems, medical equipment, and connectivity.
- Who founded Tignis?
- Tignis was founded by Jon Herlocker in 2017.
- Who are Tignis's investors?
- Tignis's investors include Clear Ventures, DN Capital, M Ventures, Engineering Capital.
- How much funding has Tignis raised?
- Tignis has disclosed $15.1M raised across 4 of its 5 known rounds.
- Where is Tignis headquartered?
- Tignis is headquartered in Seattle, US.
