Daring to Dream and
Redefine What’s Possible

We have been the earliest investor with dozens of teams that have dared to pursue their vision—creating and leading new markets, and shaping the future.

Meet the companies that inspire us every day.

Our Companies

LogicVision

LogicVision

LogicVision was a pioneer of test and yield learning software for the semiconductor design-for-test sector. Now part of the Mentor Graphics portfolio, the company offers a portfolio of products for the automated development, integration, and deployment of embedded test technology. Its products comprise technology products, which include the embedded test technology that enables customers to design and manufacture the company’s embedded test circuit structures.

  • Founded: 1992
  • Round Partnered: Seed
  • Year Partnered: 1992
  • Fund: Founder
  • Clear Partner(s): Rajeev Madhavan
  • Status: IPO
  • Date of IPO: 2001
  • Ticker Symbol: LGVN
  • Market Cap at IPO: $ 160,990,000
  • Peak Market Cap: $ 160,990,000

TEAM

  • Nigel Duffy

    Founder

  • Simon Wilkinson

    Head of Engineering

  • Ryan McMahon

    Chief of Staff

Results Matter, Success Counts

Four of the companies our team co-founded produced over $1.7 billion of market cap from 2 IPOs and 2 acquisitions.

The Clear investment team has funded over 70 companies, 90% as the first investors, and has had 54 exits valued at a $85 billion market cap.

Before we became VCs, we had already founded 5 successful companies.

Portfolio Breakdown