Pixelworks

Pixelworks, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in designing, developing, and marketing video and pixel processing solutions for high-end display applications. Its product portfolio includes video display processors, such as image processor integrated circuits (ICs) and video co-processor ICs, which enhance the performance of video systems. The company also offers transcoder ICs for converting bitrates, resolutions, and codecs. Pixelworks' technology is utilized in various devices, including smartphones, tablets, projectors, and large screen LCD panels. The company focuses on several key markets, including mobile, home and enterprise, and cinema, aiming to deliver high-quality visual experiences across different platforms. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Pixelworks sells its products through a direct sales force as well as through distributors and manufacturers' representatives globally. The company holds an extensive intellectual property portfolio related to digital image data processing, underscoring its commitment to innovation in the visual display industry.

Bruce Walicek

President, CEO and Director

Neil Woodall

Executive and Vice President

7 past transactions

ViXS Systems

Acquisition in 2017
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AWS Elemental

Seed Round in 2006
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Equator Technologies

Acquisition in 2005
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Jaldi Semiconductor

Acquisition in 2002
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nDSP Corporation

Acquisition in 2001
nDSP Corporation, a semiconductor company, provides "system on Chip" video solutions for platform builders in the entertainment, Internet, and computing fields. The company offers video processing ICs designed to enhance the picture quality of mainstream consumer televisions, flat panel displays, and multimedia projectors. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Campbell, California.

Jaldi Semiconductor

Funding Round in 2001
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Panstera, Inc

Acquisition in 2000
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