# Psemi Corporation

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

- Industry: Semiconductors
- Headquarters: San Diego, US
- Website: www.psemi.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $107M
- Latest round: Series D (Aug 29, 2008)
- Investors on record: 16

## About

Psemi Corporation, based in the US, specializes in advanced semiconductor solutions, focusing on radio frequency technology and power management to enhance performance in various applications.Psemi Corporation, formerly known as Peregrine Semiconductor, was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in San Diego, US. The company designs and manufactures RF semiconductor solutions. In August 2012, it underwent a significant corporate transition, raising USD 471.00 mn in a Trade Sale to Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., which marked a pivotal moment in its operational strategy. Sumit Tomar and Tatsuo Bizen currently serve as the company's CEOs, guiding its direction since the trade sale.Psemi specializes in providing advanced semiconductor solutions, particularly in radio frequency (RF) technology and power management. Their core offerings include RF switches, RF attenuators, RF phase and amplitude control devices, and RF mixers and limiters, designed for applications such as IoT devices and wireless communications. Key components include the innovative Dickson charge pump architecture and proprietary RF-SOI technology, enabling efficient power delivery. Their products primarily serve manufacturers and developers in consumer electronics, telecommunications, and automotive sectors across North America, Europe, and Asia.Psemi generated a revenue of USD 202.316 mn in 2013 and reported an EBITDA of USD 3.019 mn for the same year. The company operates on a structured B2B sales model, forming partnerships with manufacturers and distributors in the semiconductor industry, focusing on bulk orders for its semiconductor solutions integrated into larger systems for wireless communication and IoT markets.Psemi aims to expand its product line, with upcoming launches of new semiconductor solutions targeted for release in the next two years. The company is also planning to penetrate additional markets in Asia and Europe by 2025, leveraging its recent funding from the Trade Sale to enhance product development and market outreach. The funds raised in August 2012, amounting to USD 471.00 mn, will be utilized to support these growth initiatives, ensuring the company remains competitive in the evolving semiconductor landscape.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Aug 29, 2008, $30M — Roser Ventures
- Series C, Nov 1, 2004, $18M — Ridgewood Capital, Palisades Growth Capital
- Series A, Feb 10, 2003, $7.5M — Apax Partners, Morgenthaler Ventures, H&Q Asia Pacific, Intel Capital, Technology Venture Partners, Whiz Partners, Roser Ventures, Communications Equity Associates, Needham Capital Partners, Wasserstein Adelson Ventures, Newlight Management, CDIB Ventures
- Series A, Aug 21, 2002, $14M — Apax Partners, Morgenthaler Ventures, H&Q Asia Pacific, Intel Capital, Whiz Partners, Roser Ventures, CDIB Capital Group, Needham Capital Partners, Wasserstein Adelson Ventures
- Series G, Jan 10, 2001, $38M — Apax Partners, Morgenthaler Ventures, Intel Capital, Whiz Partners, Roser Ventures, CDIB Capital Group, Wasserstein Adelson Ventures, Global Alliance Venture Capital

## Investors

- Apax Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/apax-partners) — Series G, Series A
- Morgenthaler Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/morgenthaler-ventures) — Series G, Series A
- Intel Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/intel-capital) — Series G, Series A
- Whiz Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/whiz-partners) — Series G, Series A
- Roser Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/roser-ventures) — Series G, Series A, Series D
- CDIB Capital Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cdib-capital-group) — Series G, Series A
- Wasserstein Adelson Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wasserstein-adelson-ventures) — Series G, Series A
- Global Alliance Venture Capital — Series G
- H&Q Asia Pacific (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/h-q-asia-pacific) — Series A
- Needham Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/needham-capital-partners) — Series A
- Technology Venture Partners — Series A
- Communications Equity Associates (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/communications-equity-associates) — Series A
- Newlight Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/newlight-management) — Series A
- CDIB Ventures — Series A
- Ridgewood Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ridgewood-capital) — Series C
- Palisades Growth Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/palisades-growth-capital) — Series C