# MaxLinear

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/maxlinear

- Industry: Telecoms
- Headquarters: Carlsbad, US
- Website: www.maxlinear.com
- Total disclosed funding: $20M
- Latest round: Series B (Nov 21, 2006)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

MaxLinear, Inc. is a technology company specializing in semiconductor solutions that enhance networking and communication efficiency, catering to a diverse range of global clients.Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, MaxLinear, Inc. develops advanced semiconductor products for networking and communications. The company has undergone strategic changes and expansions while remaining independent. Sheng Ye is one of the co-founders, and Kishore Seendripu serves as the CEO. In March 2010, MaxLinear completed its IPO, raising gross proceeds of USD 90.2 mn. The latest funding round, a Private Placement/Follow on in 2012, raised USD 9.2 mn, bringing the total amount raised to USD 9.2 mn.MaxLinear offers advanced semiconductor solutions designed for data transmission and networking. Their key products include the Panther V Storage Accelerator, which optimizes storage performance, and the MaxAI™ Use Case Aware AI/ML Framework for intelligent machine learning applications. The Sierra Puma™ platform provides reliable Quality of Service for Wi-Fi connectivity, catering to clients like telecommunications firms, data center operators, and enterprise IT departments across North America, Europe, and Asia.In the fiscal year 2024, MaxLinear reported a revenue of USD 360.53 mn, with an EBITDA of USD -166.67 mn. The company's business model focuses on B2B transactions, selling semiconductor products directly to OEMs and distributors, establishing long-term client partnerships.MaxLinear plans to introduce new products in the upcoming year designed to enhance its semiconductor offerings. The company aims to expand its reach into the Asia-Pacific market by the end of 2025. The recent funding from the Private Placement/Follow on round will be utilized to support these initiatives and bolster product development efforts.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Nov 21, 2006, $20M — Mission Ventures, US Venture Partners, Asia Tech Management, UMC Capital
- Series A, Nov 1, 2004 — Mission Ventures

## Investors

- Mission Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mission-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- US Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/us-venture-partners) — Series B
- Asia Tech Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/asia-tech-management) — Series B
- UMC Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/umc-capital) — Series B