# u-blox

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/u-blox

- Industry: Semiconductors
- Headquarters: Thalwil, Switzerland
- Website: www.u-blox.com
- Total disclosed funding: $12M
- Latest round: Series C (Aug 28, 2001)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Based in Switzerland, u-blox AG provides radio communication and positioning solutions, specializing in high-precision GNSS technology for a variety of applications including automotive, industrial automation, and healthcare IoT.u-blox AG, founded in 1997, operates out of Thalwil, Switzerland, and specializes in positioning and communication solutions. The company has undergone strategic pivots, adapting its offerings to meet the dynamic needs of various industries. The founders, Andreas Thiel and Yang Xu, laid the groundwork for the company's focus on high-precision technology. u-blox went public in October 2007, raising CHF 135.6 million in its IPO, which marked a significant milestone in its funding journey. In August 2025, Advent International agreed to acquire u-blox AG from Spectrum Entrepreneurial Ownership for approximately CHF 1.05 billion, or CHF 135 per share in cash, in a public-to-private deal. The transaction was completed in November 2025, and the company was delisted from the SIX Swiss Exchange. u-blox specializes in high-precision positioning and communication solutions, particularly focusing on GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) technology. Their core product offerings include positioning chips and modules that deliver centimeter-level accuracy, tailored for various applications such as automotive telematics, industrial automation, and healthcare IoT. Notably, the ZED-F20P module provides robust RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) and PPP-RTK (Precise Point Positioning) capabilities, enhancing navigation accuracy across diverse sectors. Additionally, u-blox offers cloud-based positioning services and advanced communication modules, catering to a wide range of industries including automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial automation. Their technology is utilized globally, with significant penetration in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, serving a diverse clientele from automotive manufacturers to IoT service providers. In 2023, u-blox reported a revenue of CHF 642,478,592.20 and an EBITDA of CHF 46,986,209.80, reflecting their strong focus on B2B transactions involving high-precision positioning and communication modules.u-blox plans to further enhance its product offerings with new designs in high-precision GNSS technology, aiming for launches by the end of 2024. The company is targeting expansion into emerging markets in Asia and Latin America to increase its global footprint. The recent funding will support these initiatives, facilitating research and development for new products as well as strengthening market presence in the newly targeted regions.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Aug 28, 2001, $12M — 3i, Partners Group, InnoVentures Capital Partners, Zurich Cantonal Bank

## Investors

- 3i (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/3i) — Series C
- Partners Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/partners-group) — Series C
- InnoVentures Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/innoventures-capital-partners) — Series C
- Zurich Cantonal Bank — Series C