DSP Group Overview
- Year 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
Manufacturer of standards-based home networking chipsets intended for reliable networking and distribution of multimedia entertainment content. The company offers wireless chipsets for converged communications, delivering system solutions that combine semiconductors and software with reference designs and integrating DECT, Wi-Fi, PSTN, and VoIP technologies with state-of-the-art application processors.
Contact Information
Website
www.dspg.comCorporate Office
- 2055 Gateway Place
- Suite 480
- San Jose, CA 95110
- United States
Corporate Office
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Merger/Acquisition | 02-Dec-2021 | $549M | Completed | Profitable | ||
| 4. Share Repurchase | 30-Jun-2018 | Completed | Profitable | |||
| 3. Merger/Acquisition | 17-Nov-1999 | Completed | Profitable | |||
| 2. IPO | 11-Feb-1994 | Completed | Profitable | |||
| 1. Early Stage VC | 01-Jan-1992 | Completed | Product Development |
DSP Group Comparisons
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DSP Group Competitors (7)
One of DSP Group’s 7 competitors is DTS, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Calabasas, CA.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTS | Formerly PE-Backed | Calabasas, CA | ||||
| HiSilicon | Corporation | Shenzhen, China | ||||
| Altair Semiconductor | Venture Capital-Backed | Hod HaSharon, Israel | ||||
| Qualcomm | Corporation | San Diego, CA | ||||
| Arteris | Formerly VC-backed | Campbell, CA |
DSP Group Patents
DSP Group Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP-2014112830-A | Enhanced stereo recording system and method in portable device | Pending | 08-Nov-2012 | ||
| JP-2014112831-A | System for managing plurality of microphones and speakers | Pending | 08-Nov-2012 | ||
| WO-2014052413-A1 | Cmos based rf antenna switch | Inactive | 25-Sep-2012 | ||
| WO-2014052417-A1 | Cmos based tx/rx switch | Inactive | 25-Sep-2012 | ||
| WO-2014047573-A1 | Linear row array integrated power combiner for rf power amplifiers | Inactive | 23-Sep-2012 | H04B1/40 |
DSP Group Signals
DSP Group Former Investors (6)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessemer Venture Partners | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Blumberg Capital | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Giza Venture Capital | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Intel | Corporation | Majority | ||
| OphirTech | Venture Capital | Minority |
DSP Group Investments & Acquisitions (11)
DSP Group’s most recent deal was a Early Stage VC with AlgoBulls for . The deal was made on 06-Dec-2022.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlgoBulls | 06-Dec-2022 | Early Stage VC | Financial Software | ||
| JetSynthesys | 09-Jul-2020 | Later Stage VC | Entertainment Software | ||
| Soundchip | 01-Jul-2020 | Merger/Acquisition | IT Consulting and Outsourcing | ||
| Pocket Aces | 06-Jan-2020 | Later Stage VC | Movies, Music and Entertainment | ||
| VoicePump | 05-Mar-2019 | Merger/Acquisition | Telecommunications Service Providers |
DSP Group Affiliates
Subsidiaries (2)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSP Investment Managers | Mumbai, India | 1996 | |
| Rf Integrated Systems | San Jose, CA |
DSP Group FAQs
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When was DSP Group founded?
DSP Group was founded in 1987.
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Where is DSP Group headquartered?
DSP Group is headquartered in San Jose, CA.
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What is the size of DSP Group?
DSP Group has 352 total employees.
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What industry is DSP Group in?
DSP Group’s primary industry is General Purpose Semiconductors.
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Is DSP Group a private or public company?
DSP Group is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of DSP Group?
The current valuation of DSP Group is .
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What is DSP Group’s current revenue?
The current revenue for DSP Group is .
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Who are DSP Group’s investors?
Bessemer Venture Partners, Blumberg Capital, Giza Venture Capital, Intel, and OphirTech are 5 of 6 investors who have invested in DSP Group.
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Who are DSP Group’s competitors?
DTS, HiSilicon, Altair Semiconductor, Qualcomm, and Arteris are some of the 7 competitors of DSP Group.
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When was DSP Group acquired?
DSP Group was acquired on 02-Dec-2021.
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Who acquired DSP Group?
DSP Group was acquired by Synaptics.
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