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Cadence Design Systems
Electronic design automation for advanced semiconductor systems
About Cadence Design Systems
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. operates in the electronic design automation (EDA) industry, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property (IP) to design advanced semiconductor chips and electronic systems. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including semiconductor and system companies, educational institutions, and technology firms. Cadence's core offerings include tools for system design and verification, integrated circuit design, and custom and analog design. The company also provides IP solutions, such as Tensilica processors and DSPs, which are used in applications ranging from AI and machine learning to audio and video processing. Cadence generates revenue through software licenses, maintenance and support services, and IP licensing. The company operates globally, with a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia. Key clients include major semiconductor manufacturers, consumer electronics companies, and automotive firms. Cadence's business model focuses on continuous innovation and collaboration with industry leaders to stay ahead in the competitive EDA market.
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- Status
- Listed
- Founded
- 1983
- Headquarters
- San Jose, United States
- Listing
- IPO 1987
- Employees
- 11,803
- Open positions
- 235
- Dealroom signal
- 86.9/100
- Sector
- Aviation, Intellectual Property, Verification, Packaging and Containers, Aviation and Aerospace, Semiconductors for Space, Semiconductor Engineering Tools, Electronic Design Automation (EDA), Data Centers
- Technology
- Hardware, 3D Technology, Deep Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing, SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 54 companies, latest May 2026
- Capital deployed
- $449M
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POST IPO EQUITY✓Other financing | Jun 2026 | $0 | — | Nilsine Partners | ↗ |
| POST IPO EQUITY✓Other financing | Mar 2026 | $960M | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Cadence Design Systems is 1.2M monthly website visits, up 66.7% over the last three months. Cadence Design Systems's team grew 11% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed1 investor entered at this stage
US Department of War
Series A1 investor entered at this stage
InterWest Partners
Series B and later7 investors entered at this stage
Argo Ventures
Coinbase Ventures
Fantail Ventures
INBlockchainRecharge Capital
Robeco
Nilsine Partners
Other known investors2 additional known investors
Ideon Science Park
Partech
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