People · Operator
Named in public records as an officer, director or promoter · active 2009–2009 · Other Technology
| Company | Role | Sector | Stage | Raised · real | Value · est | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaai Inc | — | Other Technology | Seed | $3.5M | $119.3M | 2009 |
Shuji Nakamura at the center, the companies they're named on, and every other operator named alongside them — an interlock map of shared founding teams, boards and funds. Name-matched, so treat as a research lead.
People named alongside Shuji Nakamura on the same companies — an interlock signal (shared founding team, board, or fund). Name-matched, so verify before acting.
| Operator | Shared | Their companies |
|---|---|---|
| FORD TAMER | 1 | 6 |
| Steven DenBaars | 1 | 5 |
| James Speck | 1 | 2 |
| Chung H. Lee | 1 | 1 |
| Richard Craig | 1 | 1 |
People are matched by normalized name across records; a common name may merge distinct individuals. Treat as a research lead, the same way modeled valuations are directional, not quoted.