United Microelectronics - About the company
United Microelectronics is a public company based in Hsinchu (Taiwan), founded in 1980. It operates as a Provider of semiconductor foundry services and integrated circuit fabrication. The company has 31 active competitors, including 4 funded and 10 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, GF and SMIC.
Company Details
Provider of semiconductor foundry services and integrated circuit fabrication. It is a leading global provider of semiconductor solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of process technologies. The company is committed to advancing the field of microelectronics and providing innovative solutions to its customers. With a strong focus on research and development, It continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in the industry.
- Website
- umc.com
- Email ID
- *****@umc.com
- Phone Number
- +886 **********
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1980
Location
Hsinchu, Taiwan
Stage
Public
Ranked
4th among 31 active competitors
Employee Count
4,540 as on Sep 30, 2026
Investment & Acquisitions
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Exit Details
Public
United Microelectronics's IPO details
United Microelectronics got listed on Sep 19, 2000.
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United Microelectronics's funding and investors
United Microelectronics is a funded company. United Microelectronics has 5 institutional investors.
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United Microelectronics' founders and board of directors
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United Microelectronics has 4,540 employees as of Sep 26. Here is United Microelectronics's employee count trend over the years:
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United Microelectronics's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of United Microelectronics include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, GF and SMIC. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of United Microelectronics, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st |  Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing 1987, Taipei (Taiwan), Public | Semiconductor foundry | - | 70/100 | |
2nd |  GF 2009, Saratoga Springs (United States), Public | Semiconductor contract manufacturing and design | - | 68/100 | |
3rd | Provider of IC foundry and semiconductor manufacturing services | $751M | 68/100 | ||
4th | United Microelectronics 1980, Hsinchu (Taiwan), Public | Provider of semiconductor foundry services and integrated circuit fabrication | - | 65/100 | |
5th | Silex Microsystems 2000, Jarfalla (Sweden), Public | Provider of MEMS foundry services | $34.3M | 60/100 | |
6th | X-FAB Semiconductor Foundries 1997, Tessenderlo (Belgium), Public | Analog/Mixed-Signal Semiconductor Foundry | - | 59/100 | |
7th | Tata Electronics 2020, Mumbai (India), Unfunded | Provider of electronics manufacturing and fabrication, offering precision electronic components to various industries | - | - | 55/100 |
8th | SJ Semiconductor 2014, Wuxi (China), Series D | Provider of semiconductor manufacturing and packaging services | $1.34B | 55/100 | |
9th |  Huahong Semiconductor 1997, Shanghai (China), Public | Pure play foundry services | - | 51/100 | |
10th | Wafer foundry and fabrication services | - | 50/100 |
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United Microelectronics's Investments and acquisitions
United Microelectronics has made 11 investments in companies including Bright Field of Vision and Sensifree. United Microelectronics has also acquired 2 companies including HeJian and Nippon Steel.Here is the list of investments & acquisitions:
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Filter this listDate of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
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Nov 09, 2021 | Investments | 2014 | Chaoyang (China) | |
May 24, 2016 | Investments | 2012 | Cupertino (United States) | |
Jul 31, 2015 | Investments | 2007 | Shanghai (China) |
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Reports related to United Microelectronics
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News related to United Microelectronics
Filter this listMedia has covered United Microelectronics for a total of 50 events in the last 1 year, 22 of them have been about company updates and 8 about partnerships.
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UMC Approves $3.2 Billion for Capacity Expansion Amidst Anticipated Pricing ChangesElectronicsforyou•Oct 29, 2026•United Microelectronics
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UMC Welcomes Jeff Giffin as District Energy Manager to Aid Clients in Sustainable Thermal Energy SolutionsThe Registry Pacific Northwest•Oct 23, 2026•United Microelectronics
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UMC and AP Memory Partner for Advanced Power Delivery Solutions in AI and HPC SystemsPR Newswire•Oct 22, 2026•AP Memory, United Microelectronics
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UMC collects NT$4.79B proceeds from bond offer (UMC:NYSE)Seeking Alpha•Sep 02, 2026•United Microelectronics
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Taiwan Stocks: Investment trusts inject NT$13.1 billion, UMC most favored with over 9,000 shares boughtLiberty Times•Sep 01, 2026•United Microelectronics
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UMC Welcomes Justin Kim, P.E. as Project ExecutiveThe Registry Pacific Northwest•Aug 22, 2026•United Microelectronics
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United Microelectronics reports 18.98% rev growth in July to NT$23.84BSeeking Alpha•Aug 06, 2026•United Microelectronics
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