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Ambarella

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Leading developer of low-power, high-definition (HD) and Ultra HD video compression and image processing solutions

Santa Clara, United StatesFounded 2004Transportation
Valuation $2.73B Market cap · 2026
Revenue $100–500M Latest reported FY

About Ambarella

Ambarella, Inc. (website: ambarella.com) is a technology company specializing in AI vision processors designed for edge applications. These advanced imaging solutions enhance the capabilities of cameras by extracting valuable data from high-resolution video streams. The company operates in several key markets, including automotive, security, consumer IoT (Internet of Things), and industrial robotics.

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Ambarella's primary clients include businesses and manufacturers in these sectors who require sophisticated video processing and analytics capabilities. For instance, in the automotive industry, Ambarella's technology is used in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), smart electronic mirrors, drive recorders, and autonomous vehicles. In the security sector, their intelligent video devices employ face detection, analytics, and multi-object classification to improve safety in both commercial and residential settings without relying on cloud services.

The company's business model revolves around the development and sale of AI vision processors and related software solutions. Ambarella generates revenue by licensing its technology to manufacturers and businesses that integrate these solutions into their products. Additionally, the company has expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions, such as the purchase of Oculii, a leader in radar perception AI algorithms. This acquisition enhances Ambarella's offerings in radar-based sensing technologies, further solidifying its position in the market.

Ambarella's financial health and growth prospects are bolstered by its continuous innovation and expansion into new applications. The company's focus on edge processing—where data is analyzed locally on the device rather than being sent to the cloud—positions it well to meet the increasing demand for real-time, efficient data processing in various industries.

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At a glance

Status
Listed
Founded
2004
Headquarters
Santa Clara, United States
Listing
IPO 2012
Sector
Transportation
Power Law
Unicorn$1–10B valuation tierThoroughbred$100M+ revenue

Investors

3 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Series A2 investors entered at this stage

Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage

Employees mapped 800 incl. 28 AI specialists
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Key operators 33 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
Potential founders Hidden — book a demo likely future founders
Startup mafia Hidden — book a demo alumni-founded startups
Talent movements Hidden — book a demo in · Hidden — book a demo out past 12 months

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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
10 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States43%
🇹🇼 Taiwan36.9%
🇨🇳 China14.6%
🇩🇪 Germany2%
🇰🇷 South Korea1.1%
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Web traffic by country
100K monthly visits
across markets
🇺🇸 United States33.4%
🇨🇳 China27.7%
🇹🇼 Taiwan16%
🏳️ Korea3.5%
🏳️ Republic of2.5%
Top 5 markets shown

Patents

Estimated portfolio value
$50M

262 active patent families included in this estimate.

A patent family groups patent filings for the same invention. Source: Dealroom · PatSnap.

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Market sentiment

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