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Sonics

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Sonics supplies on-chip communications solutions for home entertainment, wireless, networking and mobile devices

San Jose, United StatesFounded 1996Energy

Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2005

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About Sonics

Sonics Inc. is a prominent player in the semiconductor IP industry, specializing in network on chip (NoC) and energy processing units (EPU) for heterogeneous, multi-core system on chip (SoC) designs. With over 20 years of experience, the company has successfully integrated more than 5 billion chips into the marketplace, serving a diverse range of clients from consumer electronics to industrial applications. Operating primarily in the semiconductor and technology markets, Sonics Inc. employs a licensing business model, generating revenue by providing intellectual property (IP) solutions to chip manufacturers and designers. The company's IP solutions enable clients to develop advanced, energy-efficient, and high-performance semiconductor products. Despite winding down its operations, Sonics Inc. remains a testament to innovation and excellence in the semiconductor industry.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 1996
Headquarters: San Jose, United States
Employees: 95
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 41.2/100
Industry: Energy, Semiconductors
Sector: Energy, Entertainment, Hard Tech, DT and LS, science-based
Technology: Deep Tech
Business model: Manufacturing
Client focus: b2b
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Funding history

5 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
SECONDARY✓Other financing	Oct 2011	$0	—	Partner Ventures	—
SERIES D✓Equity / VC	Dec 2005	$12M	$48M	Pacesetter Capital Group · TL Ventures · Easton Capital Investment Group · Samsung Ventures	—

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Sonics website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Sonics is 3.3K monthly website visits, up 26.9% over the last three months. Sonics's team grew 3.3% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits3.3K 3-month web change+26.9% 1-year team growth+3.3%

Monthly website visitsOct 2017–Jul 2026

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