SINGAPORE, MEYLAN, MONTREAL: Vertex Growth, a Singapore-based growth-stage venture capital fund, has announced a €10 million investment in Dolphin Semiconductor, a leading provider of mixed-signal semiconductor intellectual property (IP) solutions. This strategic investment will support and accelerate Dolphin Semiconductor’s expansion plans and innovation roadmap.
Backed by Vertex Holdings, a subsidiary of global investment firm Temasek, Vertex Growth focuses on scaling high-potential technology companies globally. The new funding reinforces Dolphin Semiconductor’s commitment to advancing next-generation semiconductor IP technologies, especially in power management and data conversion—critical components across modern semiconductor systems.
Dolphin Semiconductor is poised to scale its operations to meet rising global demand across diverse sectors, including industrial, high-performance computing, consumer electronics, automotive, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The company will use the capital to enhance its research and development efforts, expand commercial activities, and pursue consolidation opportunities to strengthen its market position.
This announcement follows a previous commitment of €26 million from Jolt Capital—a private equity firm specialising in deeptech—made in November 2024. With the additional support from Vertex Growth, Dolphin Semiconductor now has a robust foundation to deepen its global presence, particularly in Asia.
“We are excited to support Dolphin Semiconductor alongside our long-time collaborator Jolt Capital,” said Hock Chuan Tam, General Partner at Vertex Growth. “Dolphin has built a remarkable team and an impressive IP portfolio, including innovations in self-adaptive and battery-less power management, on-chip monitoring, and cutting-edge audio solutions such as Class-D amplifiers and ultra-low power codecs. We look forward to facilitating their expansion across Asia and contributing to the semiconductor industry’s evolution.”
Laurent Monge, CEO of Dolphin Semiconductor, welcomed the investment, stating: “This partnership with Vertex Growth is a key milestone for us. Beyond funding, their strong network and strategic insights in the Asian market will significantly accelerate our global growth and market reach.”
Echoing this sentiment, Pierre Garnier, Managing Partner at Jolt Capital, said: “Vertex Growth joining Dolphin Semiconductor’s journey marks a pivotal moment. As we continue to scale the business in North America and Europe, Vertex’s regional expertise and connections in Asia will be invaluable in opening new markets and unlocking long-term value.”
With strong financial and strategic backing from both Jolt Capital and Vertex Growth, Dolphin Semiconductor is well-positioned to advance its technological leadership and expand its footprint in the rapidly evolving semiconductor IP landscape.
