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Synaptics
Touch-based human interfaces for computer laptops, touch-screens, mp3 players, cellular phones and more
About Synaptics
Synaptics Incorporated is a leading innovator in human interface technology, focusing on enhancing the way people interact with connected devices and data. The company operates in the Internet of Things (IoT) market, providing advanced solutions in wireless connectivity, display drivers, touch controllers, and biometric sensors. Synaptics serves a diverse range of clients, including consumer electronics manufacturers, automotive companies, and enterprise businesses. Its business model revolves around the development and licensing of its proprietary technologies, as well as the sale of integrated circuits and software solutions. Revenue is generated through product sales, licensing fees, and royalties. Synaptics is committed to corporate responsibility and ethical business practices, fostering an environment of creativity and innovation.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Listed
- Founded
- 1986
- Headquarters
- San Jose, United States
- Listing
- IPO 2002
- Employees
- 2,160
- Open positions
- 25
- Dealroom signal
- 77.0/100
- Industry
- Transportation
- Sector
- Transportation, Intellectual Property, Wearable
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech, Computer Vision, Connected Device, IoT InternetOfThings
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 5 companies, latest Oct 2022
- Capital deployed
- $13M
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Jun 2026 | $7B | $7B | onsemi | ↗ |
| POST IPO CONVERTIBLE✓Other financing | Nov 2024 | $400M | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Synaptics is 210K monthly website visits, down 22.2% over the last three months. Synaptics's team grew 13.3% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.
EMZA Visual SenseKfar Saba, IsraelEmza Visual Sense Ltd
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DSP GroupHerzliya, IsraelChipsets and System-on-Chips (SoCs) for Wireless Communications.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Other known investors3 additional known investors
onsemi
Crosslink Capital
Rob Soni
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
Global footprint
Market sentiment
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