Sean Redmond started his career as a chip designer, helping build one of the first embedded mobile-phone chips using VLSI technology, and he later helped connect Verisity with Arm in a partnership that contributed to Arm's growth and eventual IPO. At Silicon Catalyst, he now runs hands-on programs like ChipStart UK and ChipStart EU that give chip startups real support—from tapeout access to experienced advisors—to reach actual technical milestones, such as helping PULSAR Microelectronics complete a TSMC tapeout, all while staying active as founder/CEO of Vertizan and chairman of Cascoda.
About their Fund
Silicon Catalyst is the only accelerator focused exclusively on the global semiconductor industry, giving startups working on chips, chiplets, materials, silicon photonics, MEMS, sensors, life science, and quantum access to a semiconductor-specific stack of foundry access, EDA tools, IP, packaging, and testing worth millions of dollars, plus a 24-month incubation program, strategic partners like TI, Arm, and NXP who help select and work with startups, and its own investment arms, Silicon Catalyst Angels and Silicon Catalyst Ventures. It operates this model through localized programs in the UK, EU, Israel, Japan, Australia, and Malaysia, connecting local startups to Silicon Valley networks and mentors, and has built an ecosystem that has engaged with over 1,500 semiconductor startups, admitted more than 150, and facilitated over $150 million in in-kind support, $600 million in venture investment, and $100 million in grants.















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