Circuits Integrated Hellas (CIH), the Athens, Greece-based developer of semiconductor technologies for space and satellite communications, has secured pre-seed funding from Athens-based deep-tech venture capital firm Evercurious VC. The investment will support CIH’s commercialisation of CI-ONE, its first semiconductor product family of small-form-factor integrated power amplifier (PA) + single-pole double-throw (SPDT) switch modules designed for Ka-band applications.
The devices combine functions conventionally implemented as discrete components into a single compact, surface-mount module, reducing size, cost, component count and design complexity for next-generation Satcom systems.
The Evercurious investment will help CIH advance CI-ONE toward market availability, supporting the company as it moves from technology and product development into commercialisation.
“Evercurious understands both the opportunities and the challenges involved in turning differentiated deep technology into commercial products. Their technology focus, early-stage expertise and commitment to building the deep-tech ecosystem in Greece and across Europe align extremely well with our own ambitions. This investment provides important support as we bring CI-ONE to market and transition our focus from design services to products. Moreover, it establishes a strong foundation from which we can continue executing our broader technology and product roadmap,” said Paolo Fioravanti, CIH co-founder and CEO.
CI-ONE is a single, compact, surface-mount module the discrete power amplifiers and RF switches used in conventional switched Ka-band transmit front-ends, creating a single, optimised device with an integrated high-performance power amplifier and SPDT switch. As a result, CI-ONE modules are approximately three times smaller, up to 50% less costly and up to 25% more efficient than conventional discrete PA + SPDT implementations. Among its applications are high-throughput satellite communications, maritime and in-flight connectivity, defence multi-band systems and emergency response.
