About Semiconductors
There are 41K companies in the Semiconductors sector across the world, with 8.54K funded companies having collectively raised $314B in venture capital money and private equity. Overall 6K of these are Series A+ funded and the sector has seen the creation of 42 Unicorns.
Semiconductors sector has seen 2.68K acquisitions and 1.77K IPOs. This represents almost 10.9% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.4% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies engaged in manufacturing or developing their own semiconductor ICs, electronic components, and software for designing them.
Semiconductors sector is also known as Semiconductors & Electronics, Chip Technology or IC Tech.
Companies included in Semiconductors sector
Includes companies that manufacture ICs like digital, analog, MEMs, Sensors, photonics , embedded hardwares and softwares, display devices, and softwares like EDA toolsCompanies excluded in Semiconductors sector
Excludes companies that act as distributer of semiconductor and electronic components, equipment manufacturers using electronic components, semiconductor manufacturing equipments, design service providers.Market Map of Semiconductors
The market map of Semiconductors gives a visual overview of the sector, showing key business models, their interactions in the value chain, and industry evolution.
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There are more than 41K companies in Semiconductors. Nvidia is the top Semiconductors company globally, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Semiconductors companies globally:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Developer of hardware and software solutions for artificial intelligence computing | Santa Clara (United States) | 1993 | Public | $5M | |
Provider of semiconductor products and wireless technology solutions powering mobile communications | San Diego (United States) | 1985 | Public | - | |
Developer of automated driving systems and vehicle safety sensor technology | Jerusalem (Israel) | 1999 | Public | $530M | |
Developer of a prototype to production connectivity platform for IoT | San Francisco (United States) | 2011 | Acquired | $135M | |
Manufacturer of memory and storage solutions for various applications | Boise (United States) | 1978 | Public | $1.3B |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Semiconductors sector
147 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Semiconductors sector. 1,227 Semiconductors 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 | 147 |
2025 | 96 |
2024 | 215 |
2023 | 685 |
2022 | 818 |
2021 | 900 |
2020 | 976 |
2019 | 1,165 |
2018 | 1,227 |
2017 | 1,000 |
Companies founded across countries in the Semiconductors sector
United States has 8,388 Semiconductors startups, the most by any country, followed by China which has 5,834 startups and India which has 3,518.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
United States | 8,388 |
China | 5,834 |
India | 3,518 |
Germany | 2,460 |
United Kingdom | 1,989 |
Taiwan | 1,072 |
South Korea | 933 |
Canada | 824 |
Japan | 707 |
France | 631 |
Stage-wise distribution of the Semiconductors sector
Out of the total 40,977 Semiconductors companies, 8,535 have secured funding. Among them, 6,002 have reached Series A or higher, and 5,184 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 40,977
Funded - 8,535
Series A+ - 6,002
Series B+ - 5,184
Series C+ - 4,805
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 40,977 |
Funded | 8,535 |
Series A+ | 6,002 |
Series B+ | 5,184 |
Series C+ | 4,805 |
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- 41K+ Total Companies
- $314B+ Total Funding
- 8.5K+ Funded Companies
- 1.8K+ IPOs
- 2.7K+ Acquisitions
- 170+ Reports
Funding Trends in the Semiconductors sector
Total funding year-on-year in the Semiconductors sector
The Semiconductors sector saw a total funding of more than $229B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2025 at more than $33.7B. There has been a total funding of $26.2B in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $26.2B |
2025 | $33.7B |
2024 | $31.3B |
2023 | $13.9B |
2022 | $14.5B |
2021 | $22.4B |
2020 | $24.6B |
2019 | $25.9B |
2018 | $28.6B |
2017 | $7.76B |
Total funding across countries in the Semiconductors sector
In the last 10 years, Semiconductors startups in United States have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $119B. China follows with $44.3B and Germany with $5.83B.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
United States | $119B |
China | $44.3B |
Germany | $5.83B |
Canada | $5.6B |
Netherlands | $5.56B |
United Kingdom | $4.95B |
Israel | $3.75B |
France | $3.09B |
Switzerland | $2.87B |
India | $1.39B |
Total funding amount raised by stage in the Semiconductors sector
Over the last 10 years, the Semiconductors sector have seen $3.93B into Seed Stage funding rounds, $32.8B into Early Stage funding rounds and $51.8B go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Post IPO | $60.2B |
Late Stage | $51.8B |
Debt | $42.6B |
Early Stage | $32.8B |
Grant | $31.3B |
Seed Stage | $3.93B |
PE | $3.81B |
Other-Equity | $3.53M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Semiconductors
In the year 2026, till August 2026, Semiconductors companies have raised $14B in equity funding across 250 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till August 2025), Semiconductors companies had raised $3.39B across 208 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 313.62% rise in funding in Semiconductors companies as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Semiconductors:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series C | 6156 | Aug 06, 2026 | ||
Series A | 9397 | Aug 04, 2026 | ||
Series D | 2387 | Aug 03, 2026 | and 3 more | |
Series E | 5918 | Jul 30, 2026 | ||
Series C | 6714 | Jul 29, 2026 |
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Top Investors in Semiconductors
Europa is the top investor in Semiconductors companies based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Semiconductors:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Oak Ridge (United States) | ||
Arlington (United States) | ||
Washington, DC (United States) | ||
Brussels (Belgium) |
M&A activity in Semiconductors
In the year 2026, till August 2026, 81 acquisitions happened in Semiconductors sector. Last year, in 2025, a total of 163 acquisitions happened in Semiconductors sector.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Semiconductors:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Aug 06, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 31, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 24, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 22, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 21, 2026 | - |
Acquisition trends in Semiconductors
Here are the acquisition trends in Semiconductors:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 81 |
2025 | 163 |
2024 | 135 |
2023 | 189 |
2022 | 182 |
2021 | 233 |
2020 | 148 |
2019 | 162 |
2018 | 194 |
2017 | 157 |
IPOs in Semiconductors
In the year 2026, till August 2026, 38 IPOs happened in Semiconductors sector.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Semiconductors:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Aug 04, 2026 | Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) | |
Jul 30, 2026 | Singapore stock exchange. ( SGX) | |
Jul 30, 2026 | Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG) | |
Jul 16, 2026 | Taiwan Stock Exchange (TPE) | |
Jul 10, 2026 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) |
Colleges which produce the most Semiconductors companies
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Semiconductors sector
Most number of Semiconductors startups have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and University of California (Berkeley).
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Stanford University | 130 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 116 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 69 |
Tel Aviv University | 51 |
Harvard University | 45 |
University of California (Los Angeles) | 45 |
University of Cambridge | 44 |
Cornell University | 42 |
Technion Israel Institute Technology | 38 |
BITS Pilani | 30 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the the Semiconductors sector
In the last 10 years, Stanford University graduates' Semiconductors companies have raised the most funding among top colleges. Massachusetts Institute of Technology alumni are second, and Harvard Business School alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Stanford University | $49.7B |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $49.1B |
Harvard Business School | $35.2B |
IIT Delhi | $34.5B |
Ben-Gurion University of The Negev | $34.2B |
University of California (Berkeley) | $10.7B |
University of Cambridge | $4.97B |
Stanford Business School | $3.74B |
Tel Aviv University | $3.05B |
University of California (Los Angeles) | $3.02B |
Top News in Semiconductors
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Molex Breaks Ground on Expansion and Renovation of Global HeadquartersPR Newswire•Aug 07, 2026•Molex
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Silicon Motion Launches MonTitan SSD Reference Design Kit for AI InfrastructureWorld Business Outlook•Aug 06, 2026•Silicon Motion
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Sitime outlines Q3 revenue of $285M-$295M following renesas timing close (NASDAQ:SITM)Seeking Alpha•Aug 06, 2026•SiTime
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MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2026 Financial ResultsGlobeNewswire•Aug 06, 2026•MACOM
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Fujifilm Considering Spin-Off of Fujifilm Business Innovation UnitWirth Consulting•Aug 06, 2026•Fujifilm
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SiTime Non-GAAP EPS of $2.34 beats by $0.39, revenue of $157.43M beats by $10.97M (NASDAQ:SITM)Seeking Alpha•Aug 05, 2026•SiTime
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Broadcom's AI Chip Business Drives Strong Financials, Promising Long-Term Investor ReturnsThe Globe and Mail•Aug 05, 2026•Broadcom, Alphabet, Meta
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DuPont Q2 2026 Sales Rise 4% Driven by Strong Water Business Performance, M&A Explorationigrownews.com•Aug 05, 2026•DuPont
