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Kionix

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Kionix manufactures silicon-micromachined MEMS (microelectromechanical) inertial sensors

Town of Lansing, United StatesFounded 1993Semiconductors

Valuation $100–500M Latest valuation · 2009

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About Kionix

Kionix, Inc. is a leading provider of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) motion sensors, including accelerometers, gyroscopes, and sensor fusion products. The company operates in the global market, serving a diverse range of clients from consumer electronics to industrial applications. Kionix's business model revolves around the development and sale of advanced sensor technologies that enhance the functionality and performance of mobile devices, wearables, and other embedded systems. The company generates revenue through the direct sale of its sensor products and through licensing agreements with other technology firms. Kionix is known for its innovative solutions, such as the first accelerometer with built-in noise filtering and its 6-axis combo parts that offer unparalleled performance. The company continues to expand its product offerings to meet the growing demand for advanced sensor functionality in various applications.

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At a glance

Status: Acquired
Founded: 1993
Headquarters: Town of Lansing, United States
Employees: 66
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 33.6/100
Industry: Semiconductors
Sector: Semiconductors, Wearable, Radar Sensors
Technology: Hardware
Business model: Manufacturing
Client focus: b2b
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Funding history

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Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
ACQUISITION✓Exit	Nov 2009	$233M	$233M	ROHM Semiconductor	↗
SERIES B✓Equity / VC	Feb 2004	$29M	$114M	Corporación Multi Inversiones · Rand Capital · Cayuga Venture Fund · Enhanced Capital Partners	↗

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Kionix website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Kionix is 190 monthly website visits, down 61.2% over the last three months. Kionix's team declined 25% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits190 3-month web change-61.2% 1-year team growth-25%

Monthly website visitsApr 2016–May 2025

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