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Frontier Silicon

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A supplier of semiconductors, modules, and software solutions for digital radio and connected devices

Harston, United KingdomFounded 2001Semiconductors
Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2007
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About Frontier Silicon

Frontier Smart Technologies is a leader in the development of chips, modules, software, and platforms for digital radio and smart audio solutions. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including consumer audio brands, retailers, and technology providers. Operating in the wireless communications and smart technology market, Frontier Smart Technologies focuses on creating advanced digital radios and audio streaming solutions. Their business model revolves around the sale of high-tech components and software, generating revenue through partnerships and product sales. Frontier's latest innovations include the Pro range of chips and modules, which offer feature-rich and advanced digital radios, and the SmartRadio programme, which is supported by various consumer audio brands and retailers. The company continues to invest in digital technology to maintain its competitive edge.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2001
Headquarters
Harston, United Kingdom
Employees
7
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
27.7/100
Sector
Semiconductors, Supply Chain Management, Audio, Cloud Services, Fabless Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, UKis Digital and technologies, uk is8 advanced manufacturing, uk is8 digital and technologies, Semiconductor Designers and Manufacturers, Hard Tech, DT and LS, science-based
Business model
Manufacturing, SaaS

Funding history

2 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
LATE VCOther financing Jan 2007 $31M $125M Act Venture Capital · Mitsui Global Investment · Apax Partners · Cheyne Capital —
LATE VCOther financing Feb 2005 $28M $112M Apax Partners · Quilvest · Alta Berkeley Venture Partners · Act Venture Capital —
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Growth signals

Frontier Silicon website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Frontier Silicon is 590 monthly website visits, up 145.8% over the last three months. Frontier Silicon's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits590 3-month web change+145.8% 1-year team growth0%
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Investments and acquisitions

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Investors

7 investors on the cap table

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Series B and later7 investors entered at this stage

  • Act Venture Capital
  • Apax Partners
  • Quilvest
  • Alta Berkeley Venture Partners
  • BlueRun Ventures
  • Mitsui Global Investment
  • Cheyne Capital
Team profiled 19 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 4 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Harston HQ
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Market sentiment

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