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STMicroelectronics
A global #semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of #electronics applications
About STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics, a leading name in the semiconductor industry, was born from a strategic merger in 1987. This merger combined two state-owned companies: SGS Microelettronica of Italy and Thomson Semiconducteurs of France. The union was a significant move to strengthen Europe's position in the global semiconductor market.
The founders of this newly formed entity were the governments of Italy and France, who saw the potential in merging their semiconductor operations to compete on a global scale. The company initially operated under the name SGS-Thomson, reflecting its dual heritage.
A pivotal moment in STMicroelectronics' journey was its initial public offering (IPO) in 1994. This event marked the company's transition from a government-backed entity to a publicly traded company, allowing it to raise capital and expand its operations worldwide.
Throughout the years, STMicroelectronics has been at the forefront of innovation in the semiconductor industry. It has developed a wide range of products, including microcontrollers, sensors, and power management systems, serving various sectors such as automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics.
In 2002, the company further solidified its position by acquiring the microelectronics division of Alcatel, which enhanced its capabilities in the digital subscriber line (DSL) market. This acquisition was a strategic move that positioned STMicroelectronics as a leader in the semiconductor industry.
Today, STMicroelectronics continues to thrive as a major player in the global market, driven by its commitment to innovation and excellence in semiconductor technology.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Listed
- Founded
- 1987
- Headquarters
- Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland
- Listing
- IPO 1994
- Employees
- 36,168
- Open positions
- 148
- Dealroom signal
- 43.2/100
- Sector
- Aviation, Supply Chain Management, Appliances, Microelectronics, Autonomous Mobility, Innovation Radar, Aviation and Aerospace, Space Tech
- Technology
- Hardware, Big Data, Deep Tech, Computer Vision, Recognition Technology
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 24 companies, latest Jun 2026
- Capital deployed
- $294M
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POST IPO DEBT✓Debt | Dec 2025 | $1.1B | — | European Investment Bank | ↗ |
| GRANT✓Other financing | May 2024 | $2.2B | — | Government of Italy | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for STMicroelectronics is 2.3M monthly website visits, up 9.5% over the last three months. STMicroelectronics's team grew 38.2% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed2 investors entered at this stage
EUSPA
Government of Italy
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
European Investment Bank
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