# ROHM Semiconductor

> ROHM Semiconductor is a VC fund in Kyoto backing Semiconductor and Sensor. See 3 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Kyoto, Japan
- Total investments: 3
- Last investment: Nov 2023
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rohm-semiconductor-america
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/rohmsemi
- Website: http://www.rohm.com/web/global/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/ROHM-Semiconductor/116429947578

ROHM Semiconductor is a VC fund in Kyoto focused on Semiconductor and Sensor. ROHM Semiconductor is the industry leader in system LSI, discrete components and module products, utilizing the latest in semiconductor technology.ROHM's proprietary production system, which includes some of the most advanced automation technology, is a major factor in keeping it at the forefront of the electronic component manufacturingindustry.In addition to its development of electronic components, ROHM has also developed its own production system so that it can focus on specific aspects of customized product development.ROHM employs highly skilled engineers with expertise in all aspects of design, development and production. This allows ROHM the flexibility to take on a wide range of applications and projects and the capability to serve valuable clients in the automotive, telecommunication and computer sectors as well as consumer OEMs.

## Contacts

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## Round sizes

| Stage | Round size |
| --- | --- |
| Series A | $6.5M–$25M |

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Semiconductor | 2 | 67% |
| Sensor | 1 | 33% |
| Biometrics | 1 | 33% |
| Industrial | 1 | 33% |
| Electronics | 1 | 33% |

8 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series A | 2 | 67% |
| Seed | 1 | 33% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United States | 2 | 67% |
| Taiwan | 1 | 33% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Satoshi Sawamura | President & CEO | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/satoshi-sawamura |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| SiLC Technologies | SiLC Technologies is a Silicon Photonics start up focusing on photonic Sensor and 3D imaging applications. It develops new and novel technologies and integrated solutions to address the growing needs of an autonomous and smart new world. | $25M | Series A | Nov 15, 2023 | https://www.silc.com |
| Ancora Semiconductor | Ancora Semiconductor is a fabless design company focusing in GaN devices and its integration. | $14.7M | Seed | Sep 14, 2022 | https://www.ancora-semi.com |
| Arieca | Arieca manufactures and distributes a thermally conductive rubber composite. Arieca's composite is a stretchable, thermally conductive rubber that combines elasticity of soft silicone with the thermal of metal to be used as circuit wiring, sensors, and passive heat exchangers, allowing manufacturers to deploy an alternative form of rubber thatimprove the performance electronics and help them to safely interact with humans. | $6.5M | Series A | May 17, 2022 | http://www.arieca.com |

3 of 3 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Innovation Works](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/innovation-works) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [412 Venture Fund](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/412-venture-fund) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Alter Venture Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/alter-venture-partners) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Carnegie Mellon University](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/carnegie-mellon-university) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Dell Technologies Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/dell-technologies-capital) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Delta Electronics Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/delta-electronics-capital) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does ROHM Semiconductor invest in?

ROHM Semiconductor invests primarily in Semiconductor, Sensor and Biometrics startups, most often at Series A and Seed stage. Most of the 3 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### What is ROHM Semiconductor's check size?

ROHM Semiconductor typically joins rounds of $6.5M–$25M at Series A. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds ROHM Semiconductor participates in.

### How do I contact ROHM Semiconductor?

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### Who are the partners at ROHM Semiconductor?

The team at ROHM Semiconductor includes Satoshi Sawamura (President & CEO). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

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