Cavendish Kinetics
Founded Year
1994Stage
Acquired | AcquiredTotal Raised
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Cavendish Kinetics Patents
Cavendish Kinetics has filed 62 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- Capacitors
- Electrical engineering
- Oscillators

Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
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11/14/2016 | 10/18/2022 | Microtechnology, Radio electronics, Capacitors, Electrical engineering, Electronic design | Grant |
Application Date | 11/14/2016 |
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Grant Date | 10/18/2022 |
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Related Topics | Microtechnology, Radio electronics, Capacitors, Electrical engineering, Electronic design |
Status | Grant |
Latest Cavendish Kinetics News
Nov 13, 2019
Author 13 November 2019 One of our oldest portfolio companies has been sold: Cavendish Kinetics was a spinout from the physics department at Cambridge University and early investors included founder members of Cambridge Capital Group. Qorvo® (Nasdaq:QRVO), a leading provider of innovative RF solutions that connect the world, today announced that it has acquired Cavendish Kinetics, Inc., the world’s leading provider of high-performance RF MEMS technology for antenna tuning applications. The Cavendish Kinetics (CK) team will continue to advance RF MEMS technology for applications across Qorvo’s product lines and transition the technology into high-volume manufacturing for mobile devices and other markets. Two other trade sales and a secondary sale as part of a large VC investment into another portfolio company has made 2019 a good year for our members following a standout 2016, which also saw four exits.
Cavendish Kinetics Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Cavendish Kinetics founded?
Cavendish Kinetics was founded in 1994.
Where is Cavendish Kinetics's headquarters?
Cavendish Kinetics's headquarters is located at 2960 North 1st Street, San Jose.
What is Cavendish Kinetics's latest funding round?
Cavendish Kinetics's latest funding round is Acquired.
How much did Cavendish Kinetics raise?
Cavendish Kinetics raised a total of $68.5M.
Who are the investors of Cavendish Kinetics?
Investors of Cavendish Kinetics include Qorvo, Tallwood Ventures, Wellington Partners, Qualcomm Ventures, Celtic House Venture Partners and 7 more.
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