Spreadtrum Overview
- Year Founded
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2001
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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4,500
- Latest Deal Type
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PIPE
- Investors
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1
Spreadtrum General Information
Description
Developer of baseband and RF processor designed to offer wireless communications services. The company's baseband and RF processor provides integrated baseband processor services that support a range of wireless communications standards, including global system for mobile communications (GSM), general packet radio service (GPRS) and time division synchronous code division multiple access (TD-SCDMA), enabling customers to develop customized wireless products that are feature-rich to meet their cost and time-to-market requirements.
Contact Information
Website
www.spreadtrum.comCorporate Office
- Building 1, Spreadtrum Center
- Number 2288, Zuchongzhi Road Zhangjiang High-Tech Park
- Shanghai, 201203
- China
Corporate Office
- Building 1, Spreadtrum Center
- Number 2288, Zuchongzhi Road Zhangjiang High-Tech Park
- Shanghai, 201203
- China
Spreadtrum Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7. PIPE | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||||
| 6. Merger/Acquisition | 23-Dec-2013 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 5. PIPE | 25-Mar-2010 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 4. Debt - General | 05-May-2009 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 3. IPO | 27-Jun-2007 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 2. Later Stage VC (Series D) | 31-Oct-2006 | $10M | $45.2M | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 1. Later Stage VC (Series C) | 04-Jun-2004 | $35.2M | $35.2M | Completed | Startup |
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Spreadtrum Competitors (3)
One of Spreadtrum’s 3 competitors is RunEL, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Rishon LeZion, Israel.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RunEL | Venture Capital-Backed | Rishon LeZion, Israel | ||||
| Nordic Semiconductor | Corporation | Trondheim, Norway | ||||
| Sierra Wireless | Formerly VC-backed | Richmond, Canada |
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Spreadtrum Patents
Spreadtrum Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20080228474-A1 | Methods and apparatus for post-processing of speech signals | Active | 16-Mar-2007 | ||
| US-8175866-B2 | Methods and apparatus for post-processing of speech signals | Active | 16-Mar-2007 | ||
| US-20080222485-A1 | Error correction methods and apparatus for mobile broadcast services | Active | 27-Feb-2007 | ||
| US-8347188-B2 | Error correction methods and apparatus for mobile broadcast services | Active | 27-Feb-2007 | ||
| US-20090190559-A1 | Td-scdma based sfn network and associated methods | Active | 31-Jan-2007 | H04L25/0212 |
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Spreadtrum Former Investors (18)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CampVentures | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| China Canada Angels Alliance | Angel Group | Minority | ||
| Fortune Venture Investment Group | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Fortunetech Investment Fund | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Hua Hong International Americas | Venture Capital | Minority |
Spreadtrum Investments & Acquisitions (7)
Spreadtrum’s most recent deal was a Early Stage VC with OnMicro for . The deal was made on 23-Mar-2015.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OnMicro | 23-Mar-2015 | Early Stage VC | Application Specific Semiconductors | ||
| Broadchip | 18-Dec-2013 | Later Stage VC | General Purpose Semiconductors | ||
| Micromax Informatics | 15-Mar-2012 | Corporate | Computers, Parts and Peripherals | ||
| MobilePeak Systems | 03-Oct-2011 | Merger/Acquisition | Application Specific Semiconductors | ||
| Telegent Systems | 04-Aug-2011 | Merger/Acquisition | General Purpose Semiconductors |
Spreadtrum Affiliates
Subsidiaries (1)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spreadtrum Communications | San Jose, CA | 2003 |
Spreadtrum FAQs
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When was Spreadtrum founded?
Spreadtrum was founded in 2001.
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Where is Spreadtrum headquartered?
Spreadtrum is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
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What is the size of Spreadtrum?
Spreadtrum has 4,500 total employees.
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What industry is Spreadtrum in?
Spreadtrum’s primary industry is Wireless Communications Equipment.
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Is Spreadtrum a private or public company?
Spreadtrum is a Private company.
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What is Spreadtrum’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Spreadtrum is .
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How much funding has Spreadtrum raised over time?
Spreadtrum has raised $233M.
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Who are Spreadtrum’s investors?
CampVentures, China Canada Angels Alliance, Fortune Venture Investment Group, Fortunetech Investment Fund, and Hua Hong International Americas are 5 of 18 investors who have invested in Spreadtrum.
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Who are Spreadtrum’s competitors?
RunEL, Nordic Semiconductor, and Sierra Wireless are competitors of Spreadtrum.
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Who acquired Spreadtrum?
Spreadtrum was acquired by Tsinghua Unigroup.
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