DSP Group Overview
- Founded
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1987

- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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352

- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Latest Deal Amount
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$549M
DSP Group General Information
Description
DSP Group Inc provides wireless chipset solutions for converged communications, delivering system solutions that combine semiconductors and software with reference designs. It provides a broad portfolio of wireless chipsets integrating DECT, Wi-Fi, PSTN, and VoIP technologies with state-of-the-art application processors. It also enables converged voice and data connectivity across diverse and enterprise consumer products, from cordless and VoIP phones to home gateways and connected multimedia screens. The company operates in three segments: Home, Unified Communications, and SmartVoice. The majority of the revenue is generated from the sale of wireless chipset solutions for converged communication at home. Its geographical segments are Hong Kong, Japan, Europe, China, Taiwan, and others.
Contact Information
(Operating Subsidiary)
- 2055 Gateway Place
- Suite 480
- San Jose, CA 95110
- United States
DSP Group Valuation & Funding
Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6. Merger/Acquisition | 02-Dec-2021 | $549M | 00000 | Completed | Generating Revenue/Not Profitable | |
5. Share Repurchase | 30-Jun-2018 | 00.00 | Completed | Profitable | ||
4. Merger/Acquisition | 08-Nov-2006 | Completed | Profitable | |||
3. Merger/Acquisition | 17-Nov-1999 | 00.000 | 00.000 | Completed | Profitable | |
2. IPO | 11-Feb-1994 | Completed | Profitable | |||
1. Early Stage VC | 01-Jan-1992 | Completed | Product Development |
DSP Group Comparisons
Industry
Financing
Details
DSP Group Competitors (4)
Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Altair Semiconductor | Formerly VC-backed | Hod HaSharon, Israel | 000 | 00000 | 000000&0 | 00000 |
0000000 0000000000 | Formerly VC-backed | Colombes, France | 000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
00000000 (0000000 | Formerly PE-Backed | San Jose, CA | 00000 | 000.00 | 000000 - 000 | 000.00 |
000000000 | Venture Capital-Backed | Shanghai, China | 00000 | 00000000000 | 00000 |
DSP Group Patents
DSP Group Recent Patent Activity
Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
US-9271076-B2 | Enhanced stereophonic audio recordings in handheld devices | Active | 08-Nov-2012 | 000000000 | 0 |
US-20140126726-A1 | Enhanced stereophonic audio recordings in handheld devices | Active | 08-Nov-2012 | 000000000 | 0 |
EP-2731352-A2 | Enhanced stereophonic audio recordings in handheld devices | Inactive | 08-Nov-2012 | 000000000 | |
JP-2014112830-A | Enhanced stereo recording system and method in portable device | Pending | 08-Nov-2012 | 000000000 | |
JP-2014003592-A | Bone conduction vibrator device control system and apparatus | Pending | 03-May-2012 | H04W8/22 |
DSP Group Executive Team (13)
DSP Group Board Members (8)
Name | Representing | Role | Since |
---|---|---|---|
Hemendra Kothari | DSP Group | Founder & Chairman | 000 0000 |
DSP Group Signals
DSP Group Former Investors (6)
Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bessemer Venture Partners | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | |
Blumberg Capital | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | |
Intel | Corporation | Majority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | |
Marvell International | Corporation | Majority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | |
OphirTech | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 |
DSP Group Investments & Acquisitions (10)
Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
000000000 | 06-Dec-2022 | 00000 0000 | 000 | Brokerage | |
000000000000 | 09-Jul-2020 | 00000 0000 | 000.00 | Entertainment Software | |
000000000 | 01-Jul-2020 | 0000000000 | 0000 | Electronic Equipment and Instruments | 0000 0000 |
000000 0000 | 06-Jan-2020 | 00000 0000 | 00.00 | Movies, Music and Entertainment | |
VoicePump | 05-Mar-2019 | Merger/Acquisition | Telecommunications Service Providers | 000 00000 |
DSP Group Subsidiaries (2)
Company Name | Industry | Location | Founded |
---|---|---|---|
Soundchip | Electronic Equipment and Instruments | Canton of Vaud, Switzerland | 2010 |
000 0000000000 000 | Wealth Management Firm | San Jose, CA | 0000 |