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Tignis

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Seattle, US · Founded 2017 · Washington corporation · 5 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.

JHJon Herlocker
Jon HerlockerFounderJon 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.
MR
Matthew R McLaughlinNamed on SEC filing

Board

ASAshmeet Sidana
Ashmeet SidanaBoard directorFounder and Chief Engineer at Engineering Capital

Investors · 5

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 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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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, The Hive.
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.