indie Semiconductor
indie Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company based in Aliso Viejo, California, founded in 2007 and originally known as AyDeeKay LLC until its rebranding in December 2014. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing custom mixed-signal microcontrollers tailored for automotive, medical, industrial, and consumer applications. With a strong focus on empowering the Autotech revolution, indie Semiconductor develops next-generation automotive semiconductors and software platforms, particularly for edge sensors in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, including LiDAR and connected car technologies. Their solutions enhance user experience and support electrification applications, forming the backbone of electric and autonomous vehicles. The company integrates various functions, such as sensing, processing, and communication, within its microcontroller-based chips. Additionally, indie Semiconductor is recognized as an approved vendor to Tier 1 partners and provides optimized chips for leading automotive original equipment manufacturers globally, generating significant revenue from markets in Greater China, the United States, Europe, and South Korea.
5 past transactions
Expedera
Corporate Round in 2024
Expedera is a technology company that specializes in developing scalable neural engine semiconductor intellectual property. The firm focuses on creating artificial intelligence inference accelerators that enhance performance, reduce power consumption, and minimize latency while also lowering costs. Expedera's innovative pipelined architecture is designed to run neural network models natively, simplifying the software stack and allowing businesses to significantly boost their system performance. By providing these advanced solutions, Expedera aims to facilitate the integration of artificial intelligence in various applications, making it more accessible and efficient for its clients.
Exalos
Acquisition in 2023
Exalos is a Swiss technology-driven company established in 2003, specializing in the design, development, manufacturing, and sales of advanced light source solutions. The company focuses on Superluminescent Light Emitting Diodes (SLEDs) and External Cavity Tunable Lasers, known as Swept Sources. Additionally, Exalos offers a product portfolio that includes Driver Electronics, OCT Engines, and Balanced Receivers, which complement its light source offerings. Since its inception, Exalos has shipped over 250,000 SLEDs, serving various sectors such as medical and industrial imaging, navigation, optical sensing, metrology, and scientific research. The company has maintained ISO 9001:2015 certification since 2004, underscoring its commitment to quality in its product offerings.
Silicon Radar
Acquisition in 2023
Silicon Radar GmbH, founded in 2006 and based in Frankfurt, Germany, specializes in the design and delivery of millimetre wave integrated circuits for various applications, including radar solutions, phased-array systems, and wireless communications. As a fabless company, it focuses on the development and supply of both customer-specific and standard high-frequency integrated circuits. The company's product offerings include advanced circuits for distance measurement, terahertz imaging, and bio-sensing applications, manufactured using cost-effective silicon-germanium technology. Silicon Radar provides a comprehensive range of services, including consultancy, feasibility studies, development, testing, assembly, and sales, all from a single source. The founders and designers possess extensive expertise in analog high-frequency IC design, gained through significant research at IHP Innovations for High Performance Microelectronics, a member of the Leibniz Association.
GEO Semiconductor
Acquisition in 2023
GEO Semiconductor Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development and distribution of video processors for automotive and other applications. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional operations in Toronto, Orlando, and Bengaluru, the company offers advanced geometric processing, image signal processing, and video compression solutions. GEO's products, including system-on-chip processors and evaluation boards, are utilized in a variety of markets such as automotive cameras, security IP cameras, projectors, and consumer electronics. The company's technology enables high-definition imaging and video quality, supporting applications in home monitoring, automotive surveillance, and various display systems. GEO Semiconductor serves clients through representatives and distributors both domestically and internationally.
TeraXion
Acquisition in 2021
TeraXion Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture, and supply of photonic components, including fiber Bragg gratings, low-noise lasers, and integrated photonics. Founded in 2000 and based in Quebec, Canada, the company serves a diverse range of industries such as telecommunications, medical equipment, aerospace, and defense. TeraXion's product offerings include high-power and ultrafast laser system components, optical communication solutions for data center interconnects and enterprise networks, and optical sensing components for applications like LiDAR. The company is recognized for its expertise in chromatic dispersion compensation, providing Telcordia-qualified low-loss dispersion compensators and emulators for both manufacturing and research purposes. TeraXion's commitment to innovation is evident in its ability to transform complex technologies into high-quality, manufacturable products tailored for emerging markets, enhancing power, speed, and precision in optical applications.
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