1. Silicon Catalyst Ventures has been launched to support semiconductor startups with an investment range of $10M to $20M in its first series. 2. The venture is led by experienced professionals like Dr. Shih-Wei Sun, former CEO of UMC, and focuses on early-stage entrepreneurial teams. 3. Initial investments have been made in companies like Applied Brain Research and Eridan Communications, sourced primarily from the Silicon Catalyst Incubator.

1. Silicon Catalyst Ventures (SCV) plans to invest $10-20 million in early-stage semiconductor startups this year. 2. SCV focuses on transformative innovations in semiconductors, targeting companies in North America, UK, EU, and Israel. 3. The investment team, led by Dr. Shih-Wei Sun, leverages deep industry insight and strong ties with the Silicon Catalyst incubator to de-risk and support promising startups.