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GCT Semiconductor
Designs, develops, and markets integrated circuits for the wireless semiconductor industry
About GCT Semiconductor
GCT Semiconductor, headquartered in San Jose, CA, specializes in the design and development of advanced LTE and 5G IoT modules. These modules are optimized for a wide range of applications including smart utility meters, smart cars, homes, cities, and healthcare devices. The company serves clients in the IoT (Internet of Things) market, providing solutions that support LTE Cat. M1, NB1, and Sigfox LPWA modes for low data, low power M2M (Machine-to-Machine) devices. GCT Semiconductor's business model revolves around licensing its chipsets to manufacturers like Cavli Wireless, which produce the modules in emerging markets such as India. This approach allows GCT to generate revenue through licensing fees and partnerships, while also expanding its market reach globally. The company's flexible architecture and industry-grade solutions make it a key player in the IoT connectivity space.
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 1998
- Headquarters
- San Jose, United States
- Employees
- 139
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 72.5/100
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Sector
- Semiconductors, Fabless, Chips, Arts & Culture, SPAC Target, Semiconductor Designers and Manufacturers, Chips and Processors, SoC (System-on-Chip), Hard Tech, DT and LS, science-based
- Technology
- Deep Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POST IPO DEBTDebt | Sep 2025 | $11M | — | Anapass | ↗ |
| SPAC PRIVATE PLACEMENTOther financing | Nov 2023 | $49M | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
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Latest recorded traffic for GCT Semiconductor is 30K monthly website visits, up 150% over the last three months. GCT Semiconductor's team grew 0.7% over the past year.
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Investors
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Series A1 investor entered at this stage
Parakletos Ventures
Series B and later12 investors entered at this stage
- IHITX International Holdings
Pericom Semiconductor
Mizuho Capital
UOB Venture
Pequot Capital Management
National Semiconductor
DoCoMo Capital- JAJAIC America
yet2ventures
DNX Ventures- CIConcord Acquisition Corp III
Anapass
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