# Arduino S.r.l.

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/arduino-s-r-l

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Monza, Italy
- Website: www.arduino.cc/
- Total disclosed funding: $54M
- Latest round: Series B (Sep 6, 2023)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Founded in 2005 and based in Monza, Italy, Arduino S.r.l. operates an open-source electronics platform for projects and professional developers. The company was co-founded by Massimo Banzi, David Cuartielles, Tom Igoe, and David Mellis. In October 2025, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a portfolio company of WiTricity Corporation, acquired Arduino S.r.l. from Anzu Partners, Arm Limited, Renesas Electronics Corporation, Robert Bosch Venture Capital, CDP Venture Capital. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The company offers software solutions including Arduino Web Editor, pen-source Arduino Software (IDE), MicroPython with Arduino, and Arduino PLC IDE documentation; Arduino Cloud for creative people; Arduino Education which provides essential tools for STEAM classes - hardware and online learning content; PRO solutions that enabled enterprises to transform their business model or existing products through rapid IoT deployment. It also designs hardware such as boards, shields, carriers, kits, and other accessories.

Arduino’s revenue model combines hardware sales (boards, kits), software tools, and cloud subscriptions. It also earns from enterprise solutions under the Arduino Pro line, consulting services, and partnerships with educational institutions and industrial clients.

The acquisition aims to support Qualcomm’s expansion initiatives in the IoT, embedded AI, and educational technology.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Sep 6, 2023, $22M — CDP Venture Capital, Arm Limited, Anzu Partners
- Series B, Jun 7, 2022, $32M — Robert Bosch Venture Capital, Arm Limited, Renesas Electronics Corporation, Anzu Partners

## Investors

- Robert Bosch Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/robert-bosch-venture-capital) — Series B
- Arm Limited — Series B
- Renesas Electronics Corporation — Series B
- Anzu Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/anzu-partners) — Series B
- CDP Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cdp-venture-capital) — Series B