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Altera
Programmable logic devices and associated logic development software tools
About Altera
Altera operates as a standalone company after its separation from Intel, focusing on the production of Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and System-on-Chips (SoCs). The company provides programmable logic devices and associated software tools to a diverse range of markets, including automotive, communications, aerospace, and emerging sectors like AI, cloud computing, and edge computing.
Altera's business model is centered on designing and manufacturing these programmable chips, which offer customers the flexibility to configure the hardware for specific applications after manufacturing. This allows for faster time-to-market and performance optimization. The company generates revenue through the sale of its semiconductor products and licensing of its design software. Its client base consists of companies in need of high-performance, adaptable processing solutions for various electronic systems.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Listed
- Founded
- 1983
- Headquarters
- San Jose, United States
- Listing
- IPO 1988
- Open positions
- 129
- Dealroom signal
- 25.0/100
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Sector
- Semiconductors, Developer Tools
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech, IoT InternetOfThings
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 11 companies, latest May 2013
- Capital deployed
- $64M
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUYOUT✓Exit | Sep 2025 | $4.5B | $8.8B | Silver Lake Partners · MGX | ↗ |
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Jun 2015 | $17B | — | Intel Corporation | — |
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series B and later2 investors entered at this stage
Silver Lake Partners
MGX
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Intel Corporation
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