Magma Design Automation

Acquired

Magma Design Automation is a semiconductors company in Cupertino, United States, founded in 1997. It has raised $56.1M across 3 rounds, most recently a $25.0M Series C in August 2001.

Employees
201–500
Founded
1997
Business Model
B2B
Total Funding
$56.1M
Last Round
$25.0M Series CAug 2001
Rounds
3
Acquired by
SynopsysFeb 2012 · $523.0M

Totals include recorded grants and other qualifying funding, not just equity. What counts toward funding.

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About

Magma Design Automation developed electronic design automation (EDA) software, IP, and design-for-manufacturing solutions for semiconductor companies. Founded in 1997 in Santa Clara, it competed with Cadence and Synopsys before being acquired by Synopsys in February 2012 for approximately $523 million.

Summary

It lists 201–500 employees. It has raised $56.1M in total across 3 rounds, most recently a $25.0M Series C round in Aug 2001. Investors include Synopsys.

Funding & Exit History

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AcquisitionFeb 2012

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Funding: Venture Round through Series C. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.

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