Avishay Katz
Founder at GIGINTERNATIONAL1, INC.
Net worth: 8 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Avishay S.
Katz founded GigOptix LLC in 2007, where he worked as Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer in 2007, GigPeak, Inc. in 2007, where he worked as Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer from 2007 to 2017, APU-Global in 2005, where he worked as Chairman, and various other companies.
Dr. Katz also founded GIG Acquisitions LLC, where he is working as Managing Member, Gignext, LLC, where he is working as Managing Member, GigFounders LLC, where he is working as Managing Member, and various other companies.
Dr. Katz also currently works at Gig Optix-Terasquare Korea Co., Ltd., as Chief Executive Officer from 2015, NextGen Pharmaceutical Development LLC, as Executive Chairman, UpHealth, Inc., as Non-Executive Chairman from 2022, and various other companies.
Dr. Katz also formerly worked at Endwave Corp., as Chairman, President, CEO & Secretary, Equator LLC, as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director in 2003, Intransa, Inc., as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2003 to 2005, and various other companies.
Dr. Katz received his undergraduate degree in 1979 from United States Naval Academy, undergraduate degree in 1985 and doctorate degree in 1988 from Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, and undergraduate degree in 1976 from Israeli Naval Academy.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
30.46% | 2024-03-24 | 6,530,000 ( 30.46% ) | 7 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
| 2024-03-12 | 523,375 ( 0.33% ) | 1 M $ | 2024-03-30 | |
UPHEALTH INC
0.61% | 2024-01-30 | 113,886 ( 0.61% ) | 118 441 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Avishay Katz active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| GIGINTERNATIONAL1, INC. | Founder | 2021-02-22 |
| UPHEALTH, INC. | Chairman | 2019-02-28 |
| GigAcquisitions6 LLC | Founder | - |
| Gigmanagement, LLC | Founder | - |
GigCapital6, Inc.
 GigCapital6, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance GigCapital6, Inc. operates as a blank check company. It is a special purpose acquisition company which is incorporated for the purpose of entering into a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or similar business combination. The company was founded by Raluca Dinu and Avishay S. Katz on January 19, 2021 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Founder | 2021-01-18 |
| GigInternational1 Sponsor LLC | Founder | - |
| GigAcquisitions4 LLC | Founder | - |
| GigAcquisitions3 LLC | Founder | - |
| GigAcquisitions2 LLC | Founder | - |
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Training of Avishay Katz
| United States Naval Academy | Undergraduate Degree |
| Technion-Israel Institute of Technology | Doctorate Degree |
| Israeli Naval Academy | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| KALEYRA, INC. | Communications |
| LIGHTNING EMOTORS, INC. | Consumer Durables |
| Private companies | 39 |
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Endwave Corp.
 Endwave Corp. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Endwave Corp. designs and manufactures radio frequency modules that enable the transmission, reception and processing of high-frequency signals in telecommunications networks, defense electronics and homeland security systems. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Equator LLC
 Equator LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Equator LLC provides software solutions for servicers, real estate agents, vendors and other mortgage and real estate industry professionals. Its infrastructure software as a service (iSaaS) solutions include EQ Workstation, EQ Marketplace, EQ Midsource and EQ Portals, which can be used a la carte or as an end-to-end solution. The firm's software automates a client’s daily processes, facilitating efficiency, transparency and compliance. Its eCommerce solutions enable people to work together through a safe and secure online environment. The company was founded in 2003 by Mark A. McKinley and Christopher L. Saitta and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Technology Services |
Intransa, Inc.
 Intransa, Inc. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Intransa, Inc. provides intelligent Internet protocol storage solutions. Its products are client proven infrastructure choice for video surveillance, access control, industrial video and video analytics software. The firm’s product customers are found in environments, including retail and banking, public safety and law enforcement, gaming and hospitality, schools and education, manufacturing and supply chain, government, transportation, hospitals and medical centers and many others. The company was founded by Peter Wang and Ismail Dalgic in September 2000 and is headquartered in Cupertino, CA. | Electronic Technology |
| iTerra Communications LLC | Electronic Technology |
| Watkins Johnson Co. | Producer Manufacturing |
Astex Therapeutics Ltd.
 Astex Therapeutics Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Astex Therapeutics Ltd. engages in the provision of drug discovery and development activities. Its proprietary fragment-based drug discovery platform, Pyramid, delivers drug leads on therapeutic targets and disease areas.The company was founded by Harren Jhotin, Roberto Solari, Stephen W. Bunting, Christopher Abell, and Thomas L. Blundell in 1999 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom. | Health Technology |
Bell Laboratories
 Bell Laboratories Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Bell Laboratories provides research and development services. It provides communications technologies including transistors, digital networking, signal processing, lasers and fiber-optic communications systems, communication satellites, cellular telephony, electronic switching of calls, touch-tone dialing and modems. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Murray Hill, NJ. | Commercial Services |
GigOptix-Helix AG
 GigOptix-Helix AG SemiconductorsElectronic Technology GigOptix-Helix AG designs and manufactures semiconductors. Its chips are used in optical transceiver modules in the tele and data communications market. The company was founded in 1990 by Dr. Jörg Wieland and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. | Electronic Technology |
GigOptix LLC
 GigOptix LLC SemiconductorsElectronic Technology GigOptix LLC manufactures integrated circuits for optically connected communication systems. Its products include modulator drivers & receivers which are used for ultra long haul, long haul, metro, and access network applications. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA | Electronic Technology |
GigPeak, Inc.
 GigPeak, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology GigPeak, Inc. supplied semiconductor and electro-optical component products. Its products include telecom, distribution, contribution and datacom wireless and RF MMICs. The company was founded by Avishay S. Katz and Andrea Betti-Berutto in March 2008 and was headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Israel Venture Network
 Israel Venture Network Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Israel Venture Network is venture network of high-technology entrepreneurs, business executives, venture capitalists, corporations, and philanthropists from Israel and the United States of America. Its products include Tandem Fund, Yozma Fund, and Seed Fund. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Herzliya, Israel. | Commercial Services |
| GigOptix Ltd. | |
| APU-Global | |
Humavox Ltd.
 Humavox Ltd. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Humavox Ltd. provides wireless charging solutions. It solutions include wireless charging for consumer electronics, and healthcare and professional applications. The company was founded by Omri Lachman and Asaf Elssibony in 2010 and is headquartered in Kfar Saba, Israel. | Producer Manufacturing |
Anagog Ltd.
 Anagog Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Anagog Ltd. engages in the provision of on-device artificial intelligence (Edge-AI) solutions. It creates smartphone sensor detection and analysis tools. The company was founded by Gil Levy and Yaron Aizenbud in 2010 and is headquartered in Ramat Gan, Israel. | Technology Services |
Gig Optix-Terasquare Korea Co., Ltd.
 Gig Optix-Terasquare Korea Co., Ltd. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology GigOptix-Terasquare Korea (GTK) Co., Ltd. manufactures and distributes communications semiconductor components. Its products include clock data recovery devices and electrical dispersion compensators. The company was founded by Yoon Hyung-Suk and Bae Hyeon-Min on December 2, 2010 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. | Electronic Technology |
| Equator Technologies, Inc. | Technology Services |
GigCapital, Inc.
 GigCapital, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance GigCapital, Inc. is an emerging growth company. It intends to effect a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, recapitalization or other similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded by Avishay S. Katz on October 9, 2017 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Finance |
GIG Acquisitions LLC
 GIG Acquisitions LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance GIG Acquisitions LLC provides investment services. The private company is based in Jacksonville Beach, FL. The company was founded by Avishay S. Katz. | Finance |
NextGen Pharmaceutical Development LLC
 NextGen Pharmaceutical Development LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology NextGen Pharmaceutical Development LLC develops pharmaceutical products. The private company is based in Palo Alto. | Health Technology |
Gignext, LLC
 Gignext, LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Gignext, LLC provides consulting and investment services. The private company is based in Santa Monica. The American company was founded by Avishay S. Katz. | Commercial Services |
GigFounders LLC
 GigFounders LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services GigFounders LLC provides business consulting and investment services. The private company is based in Wilmington. The American company was founded by Avishay S. Katz. | Commercial Services |
GigCapital2, Inc.
 GigCapital2, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance GigCapital2, Inc. is a blank check company. The firm is formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, recapitalization or other similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded by Avishay S. Katz on June 6, 2019 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Finance |
| GigAcquisitions2 LLC | |
Cognizer, Inc.
 Cognizer, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Cognizer, Inc. provides software solutions. The company was founded by Avishay S. Katz, Jack Porter and Soundar Velu and is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA. | Technology Services |
| Photonics | |
GigCapital3, Inc.
 GigCapital3, Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables GigCapital3, Inc. is a development stage company. It engages in effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. The company was founded on February 3, 2020 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Consumer Durables |
| GigAcquisitions3 LLC | |
GigCapital4, Inc.
 GigCapital4, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance GigCapital4, Inc. is a blank check company formed for the purpose of entering into a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded by Avishay S. Katz and Raluca Dinu in December 2020 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Finance |
| Gigmanagement, LLC | |
| GigAcquisitions4 LLC | |
GigCapital5, Inc.
 GigCapital5, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance GigCapital5, Inc. operates as a blank check company. It is a special purpose acquisition company which was incorporated for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, recapitalization, or other similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded by Raluca Dinu and Avishay S. Katz on January 19, 2021 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Finance |
GigCapital6, Inc.
GigCapital6, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance GigCapital6, Inc. operates as a blank check company. It is a special purpose acquisition company which is incorporated for the purpose of entering into a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or similar business combination. The company was founded by Raluca Dinu and Avishay S. Katz on January 19, 2021 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Finance |
| GigAcquisitions5 LLC | |
| GigAcquisitions6 LLC | |
GigInternational1, Inc.
 GigInternational1, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance GigInternational1, Inc. is a blank check company, which was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more entities. The company was founded by Avi S. Katz and Raluca Dinu on February 23, 2021 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Finance |
| GigInternational1 Sponsor LLC | |
| UpHealth, Inc. | |
| BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. |
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