EZChip
Fabless Manufacturer of Network Processors and Semiconductors
Company Overview
Snapshot
Founded in December 1999, EZChip operated with 51–200 employees. The company raised a total of $13.5 million across one funding round from 3 investors. In February 2016, EZChip was acquired by Mellanox Technologies for $811 million.
Business overview
EZchip Semiconductor Ltd is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in Ethernet processors for networking equipment. The company provides data-path processing solutions for carrier, cloud, and data center networks, supporting scalable virtualized SDN- and NFV-based networks. Its comprehensive portfolio includes network processors, multi-core processors, intelligent network adapters, and high-performance appliances with a robust software ecosystem, integrated into various routers and networking platforms.
Strategic signal
In February 2016, Mellanox Technologies completed its $811 million acquisition of EZchip. This acquisition represented a significant consolidation in the semiconductor industry, enhancing Mellanox's portfolio with EZchip's advanced Ethernet processors and expanding its market reach in carrier, cloud, and data center networking solutions. The event signaled a strategic move towards integrated, high-performance networking offerings.
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- What was the most significant corporate event for EZChip?
- In February 2016, EZChip was acquired by Mellanox Technologies for $811 million, marking a major exit for the company and a strategic consolidation within the semiconductor industry.
- When was EZChip founded?
- EZChip was founded in December 1999.
- How much capital did EZChip raise?
- In March 2003, EZChip raised $13.5 million in a single funding round from investors including Goldman Sachs Private Capital Investing.
- Which investors participated in EZChip's funding round?
- In March 2003, EZChip received funding from Goldman Sachs Private Capital Investing and Star Ventures.
- What was the reported revenue increase for EZchip in Q2 2015?
- In August 2015, EZchip announced record second-quarter 2015 results, with revenues increasing by 28% year-over-year to $28.3 million.