About Electronic Design Automation Tools
There are 1.04K companies in the Electronic Design Automation Tools sector across the world, with 452 funded companies having collectively raised $9.81B in venture capital money and private equity. Overall 312 of these are Series A+ funded and the sector has seen the creation of 2 Unicorns.
Electronic Design Automation Tools sector has seen 195 acquisitions and 33 IPOs. This represents almost 21.8% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.0% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies providing software tools that are used to design, simulate, analyze and manufacture semiconductor integrated circuits and printed circuit boards.
Electronic Design Automation Tools sector is also known as Electronic Modeling Tools.
Companies included in Electronic Design Automation Tools sector
Companies that provide EDA Tools for design and simulation, verification, design and automation of semiconductor manufacturing, yield management. Also, include companies providing IPs for designing and verification of semiconductor circuits.Companies excluded in Electronic Design Automation Tools sector
Companies that provide diversified design tools for various industrial applications, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools, design services for ICs, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment.Market Map of Electronic Design Automation Tools
The market map of Electronic Design Automation Tools gives a visual overview of the sector, showing key business models, their interactions in the value chain, and industry evolution. Trending business models in Electronic Design Automation Tools sector are IC Design and Simulation Tools and IP Cores.
Reports related to Electronic Design Automation Tools
Here are some reports related to Electronic Design Automation Tools sector:
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Electronic Design Automation Tools - Sector Report
Edition: September, 2026 (69 Pages)
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Electronic Design Automation Tools Investor Landscape
Edition: November, 2025 (12 Pages)
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Electronic Design Automation Tools Exit Landscape
Edition: August, 2026 (15 Pages)
View all reports related to Electronic Design Automation Tools. Sign up today!Top Companies in Electronic Design Automation Tools
There are more than 1.04K companies in Electronic Design Automation Tools. VeriSilicon is the top Electronic Design Automation Tools company globally, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Electronic Design Automation Tools companies globally:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Provider of silicon platform-as-a-service which provides design solutions for SOC and SIPs | Shanghai (China) | 2001 | Public | $92.3M | |
Developer of solutions for algorithm development | Natick (United States) | 1984 | Funding Raised | - | |
Provider of customizable RISC-V processor IP and high-performance compute core solutions for AI | Santa Clara (United States) | 2015 | Series G | $766M | |
Provider of engineering solutions from silicon to systems, including EDA tools, semiconductor IP, and systems verification | Sunnyvale (United States) | 1986 | Public | - | |
A semiconductor packaging company specializing in chiplet integration and panel-level packaging technology | Singapore (Singapore) | 2021 | Series B | $658M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Electronic Design Automation Tools sector
27 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Electronic Design Automation Tools sector. 30 Electronic Design Automation Tools startups were founded in 2018 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 27 |
2025 | 29 |
2024 | 26 |
2023 | 22 |
2022 | 12 |
2021 | 26 |
2020 | 26 |
2019 | 24 |
2018 | 30 |
2017 | 26 |
Companies founded across countries in the Electronic Design Automation Tools sector
United States has 420 Electronic Design Automation Tools startups, the most by any country, followed by India which has 83 startups and United Kingdom which has 60.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
United States | 420 |
India | 83 |
United Kingdom | 60 |
China | 56 |
Germany | 54 |
Canada | 40 |
France | 31 |
Israel | 29 |
Netherlands | 17 |
Japan | 16 |
Stage-wise distribution of the Electronic Design Automation Tools sector
Out of the total 1,044 Electronic Design Automation Tools companies, 452 have secured funding. Among them, 312 have reached Series A or higher, and 260 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 1,044
Funded - 452
Series A+ - 312
Series B+ - 260
Series C+ - 241
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 1,044 |
Funded | 452 |
Series A+ | 312 |
Series B+ | 260 |
Series C+ | 241 |
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- 1K+ Total Companies
- $9.81B+ Total Funding
- 450+ Funded Companies
- 30+ IPOs
- 190+ Acquisitions
- 5 Reports
Funding Trends in the Electronic Design Automation Tools sector
Total funding year-on-year in the Electronic Design Automation Tools sector
The Electronic Design Automation Tools sector saw a total funding of more than $6.84B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2025 at more than $2.61B. There has been a total funding of $1.36B in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $1.36B |
2025 | $2.61B |
2024 | $484M |
2023 | $342M |
2022 | $473M |
2021 | $526M |
2020 | $589M |
2019 | $230M |
2018 | $103M |
2017 | $123M |
Total funding across countries in the Electronic Design Automation Tools sector
In the last 10 years, Electronic Design Automation Tools startups in United States have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $4.49B. Singapore follows with $689M and United Kingdom with $467M.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
United States | $4.49B |
Singapore | $689M |
United Kingdom | $467M |
Israel | $274M |
China | $175M |
Germany | $172M |
France | $115M |
South Korea | $112M |
India | $71.4M |
Canada | $25.3M |
Total funding amount raised by stage in the Electronic Design Automation Tools sector
Over the last 10 years, the Electronic Design Automation Tools sector have seen $330M into Seed Stage funding rounds, $2.12B into Early Stage funding rounds and $1.35B go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Post IPO | $2.15B |
Early Stage | $2.12B |
Late Stage | $1.35B |
Debt | $403M |
Grant | $385M |
Seed Stage | $330M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Electronic Design Automation Tools
In the year 2026, till September 2026, Electronic Design Automation Tools companies have raised $1.29B in equity funding across 33 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till September 2025), Electronic Design Automation Tools companies had raised $344M across 19 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 273.69% rise in funding in Electronic Design Automation Tools companies as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Electronic Design Automation Tools:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 3511 | Sep 22, 2026 | and 4 more | |
Series A | 1262 | Sep 16, 2026 | ||
Seed | 1220 | Sep 02, 2026 | ||
Seed | 3127 | Aug 26, 2026 | - | |
Seed | 4862 | Aug 24, 2026 |
Top Investors in Electronic Design Automation Tools
Europa is the top investor in Electronic Design Automation Tools companies based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Electronic Design Automation Tools:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Arlington (United States) | ||
Santa Clara (United States) | ||
Oak Ridge (United States) | ||
Austin (United States) |
M&A activity in Electronic Design Automation Tools
In the year 2026, till June 2026, 5 acquisitions happened in Electronic Design Automation Tools sector. Last year, in 2025, a total of 11 acquisitions happened in Electronic Design Automation Tools sector.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Electronic Design Automation Tools:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jun 18, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 19, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 17, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 05, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 17, 2026 |
Acquisition trends in Electronic Design Automation Tools
Here are the acquisition trends in Electronic Design Automation Tools:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 5 |
2025 | 11 |
2024 | 13 |
2023 | 9 |
2022 | 6 |
2021 | 6 |
2020 | 10 |
2019 | 9 |
2018 | 8 |
2017 | 15 |
IPOs in Electronic Design Automation Tools
In the year 2025, till December 2025, 2 IPOs happened in Electronic Design Automation Tools sector.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Electronic Design Automation Tools:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Dec 29, 2025 | Korea Exchange (KRX) | |
Dec 09, 2025 | Korea Exchange (KRX) | |
May 09, 2024 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Mar 07, 2023 | Korea Exchange (KRX) | |
Sep 26, 2022 | Korea Exchange (KRX) |
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Colleges which produce the most Electronic Design Automation Tools companies
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Electronic Design Automation Tools sector
Most number of Electronic Design Automation Tools startups have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, University of California (Berkeley) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Stanford University | 18 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 17 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 11 |
Carnegie Mellon University | 7 |
Harvard University | 7 |
IIT Bombay | 7 |
IIT Delhi | 6 |
Tel Aviv University | 6 |
University of Cambridge | 6 |
University of Toronto | 6 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the the Electronic Design Automation Tools sector
In the last 10 years, Carnegie Mellon University graduates' Electronic Design Automation Tools companies have raised the most funding among top colleges. University of California (Berkeley) alumni are second, and University of Cambridge alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Carnegie Mellon University | $2.17B |
University of California (Berkeley) | $1.85B |
University of Cambridge | $827M |
Duke University | $824M |
Harvard Business School | $710M |
Columbia University | $690M |
Hanyang University | $689M |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $554M |
Stanford University | $409M |
Technion Israel Institute Technology | $306M |
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