# Magnum Semiconductor

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/magnum-semiconductor

- Industry: Semiconductors
- Headquarters: Milpitas, US
- Website: www.magnumsemi.com
- Total disclosed funding: $38M
- Latest round: Series C (Jun 15, 2012)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Magnum Semiconductor is a technology company that specializes in innovative semiconductor solutions, particularly for video processing and streaming applications, enhancing the quality and efficiency of multimedia systems.Founded in 2005 in Milpitas, US, Magnum Semiconductor operates in the semiconductor industry, focusing on video processing technology. The company was acquired by GigOptix in April 2016 for USD 55 mn, marking a strategic shift in its operations. Magnum has executed 9 deals overall up to the latest acquisition.Magnum Semiconductor's offerings include advanced semiconductor products tailored for video processing, enabling high-quality streaming and multimedia experiences. Their solutions cater to diverse applications in the consumer electronics and broadcasting sectors, providing essential components for video encoding and decoding, thus enhancing the efficiency of multimedia systems.Magnum Semiconductor generates revenue through direct sales of its semiconductor products to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and system integrators in the broadcasting and consumer electronics industries. The company maintains structured pricing agreements that support bulk purchases, ensuring a consistent supply for production needs.With the recent acquisition by GigOptix, Magnum Semiconductor plans to leverage the funding to accelerate the development of new video processing technologies and expand into emerging markets, particularly in Asia and Europe by 2025. The focus will be on launching innovative products designed to enhance streaming quality and efficiency, aligning with the growing demand for high-definition content.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Jun 15, 2012, $11M — Investcorp, August Capital, Patricia Industries
- Series C, May 24, 2007, $27M — Gold Hill Capital, Investcorp, August Capital, Patricia Industries, WK Innovation, WOORI Venture Partners
- Series A, Aug 18, 2005 — Investcorp, August Capital

## Investors

- Investcorp — Series A, Series C
- August Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/august-capital) — Series A, Series C
- Gold Hill Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gold-hill-capital) — Series C
- Patricia Industries (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/patricia-industries) — Series C
- WK Innovation (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wk-innovation) — Series C
- WOORI Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/woori-venture-partners) — Series C