Mike Farmwald
Founder at Carbon Drop
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Mike Farmwald is the founder of Chromatic Research, Inc. (founded in 1993), Carbon Drop (founded in 2021), Rambus, Inc. (founded in 1990), Dash Navigation, Inc. (founded in 2003), Pedestal Networks, Inc. (founded in 2001), and SanDisk Ventures (founded in 1998).
He is also the founder of Hexvarium, Inc. Mr. Farmwald's current job(s) include being a Partner at Skymoon Ventures (since 2000) and a Principal at Sekhmet Ventures LLC (since 2018).
His former job(s) include being a Venture Partner at Benchmark Capital Management Co. LLC (2000-2006) and a Board Member at Kineto Wireless, Inc. Mr. Farmwald's education history includes a doctorate degree from Stanford University (conferred in 1981) and an undergraduate degree from Purdue University (conferred in 1974).
Mike Farmwald active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Sekhmet Ventures LLC
 Sekhmet Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Sekhmet Ventures LLC (Sekhmet Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018. The firm is headquartered in Portola Valley, California. | Private Equity Investor | 2017-12-31 |
| Carbon Drop | Founder | 2021-10-31 |
Skymoon Ventures
 Skymoon Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Skymoon Ventures (Skymoon) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000. The firm is headquartered in San Jose, California. | Private Equity Investor | 1999-12-31 |
Former positions of Mike Farmwald
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Dash Navigation, Inc.
 Dash Navigation, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Dash Navigation, Inc. provided an Internet connected navigation system. It offered dash express, a personal navigation system with Internet connectivity. The company was founded in 2003 by P. M. Farmwald and was headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Founder | 2022-08-30 |
Benchmark Capital Management Co. LLC
 Benchmark Capital Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Benchmark Capital Management Co. LLC (Benchmark Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1995 by Kevin Harvey, Andy Rachleff and Bob Kagle. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Private Equity Investor | 2006-12-30 |
| Pedestal Networks, Inc. | Founder | 2005-12-30 |
SanDisk Ventures
 SanDisk Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2012, SanDisk Ventures is a venture capital firm located in Milpitas, California. The firm is a subsidiary of SanDisk Corp. | Founder | 2005-12-30 |
Chromatic Research, Inc.
 Chromatic Research, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Chromatic Research is the front-runner in a closely watched race to supply the PC and consumer electronics industries with a new type of semiconductor technology for the multimedia age: media processors. Founded in 1993. Acquired by ATI Technologies, November 1998 | Founder | 1998-12-30 |
Training of Mike Farmwald
| Purdue University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Stanford University | Doctorate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| RAMBUS INC. | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 9 |
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Sekhmet Ventures LLC
Sekhmet Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Sekhmet Ventures LLC (Sekhmet Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018. The firm is headquartered in Portola Valley, California. | Finance |
| Carbon Drop | |
Skymoon Ventures
Skymoon Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Skymoon Ventures (Skymoon) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000. The firm is headquartered in San Jose, California. | Finance |
Dash Navigation, Inc.
Dash Navigation, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Dash Navigation, Inc. provided an Internet connected navigation system. It offered dash express, a personal navigation system with Internet connectivity. The company was founded in 2003 by P. M. Farmwald and was headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Technology Services |
Benchmark Capital Management Co. LLC
Benchmark Capital Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Benchmark Capital Management Co. LLC (Benchmark Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1995 by Kevin Harvey, Andy Rachleff and Bob Kagle. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
| Pedestal Networks, Inc. | Technology Services |
SanDisk Ventures
SanDisk Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2012, SanDisk Ventures is a venture capital firm located in Milpitas, California. The firm is a subsidiary of SanDisk Corp. | Finance |
Chromatic Research, Inc.
Chromatic Research, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Chromatic Research is the front-runner in a closely watched race to supply the PC and consumer electronics industries with a new type of semiconductor technology for the multimedia age: media processors. Founded in 1993. Acquired by ATI Technologies, November 1998 | Electronic Technology |
Kineto Wireless, Inc.
 Kineto Wireless, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Kineto Wireless, Inc. use to develop and provide mobile access technology solutions. The company was founded in 2001 and was headquartered in Milpitas, CA. | Communications |
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