Qualcomm has grown its presence in different industries through strategic acquisitions. By acquiring companies in areas like wireless technology, semiconductors, automotive solutions, and AI, Qualcomm has expanded its portfolio and boosted its ability to develop new technologies. These acquisitions have helped Qualcomm offer advanced solutions in mobile communications, IoT, automotive, and AI, strengthening its role in the tech industry.
Notable Qualcomm Acquisitions
- Foundries.io (April 2024) – IoT and edge device lifecycle management.
- Autotalks (May 2023) – Automotive V2X (vehicle-to-everything) communication.
- Cellwize (June 2022) – 5G network automation software.
- Arriver (April 2022) – ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and autonomous driving software.
- Augmented Pixels (January 2022) – Augmented reality and computer vision.
- Clay AIR (November 2021) – Hand tracking and gesture recognition technology.
- Wikitude (September 2021) – Augmented reality SDK and platform.
- Nuvia (January 2021) – High-performance CPUs for mobile and server markets.
- CSR (October 2014) – Bluetooth, GPS, and wireless technology.
- Atheros (January 2011) – Wireless networking solutions.
For detailed insights, explore Qualcomm’s patent portfolio, Qualcomm Patent Acquisitions, and List of Qualcomm subsidiaries.
List of Medtronic Acquisitions
| S. No. | Acquiree Name | Announced Date | Price |
| 1 | Foundries.Io | Apr 09, 2024 | – |
| 2 | Autotalks | May 08, 2023 | – |
| 3 | Cellwize | Jun 13, 2022 | $300M |
| 4 | Arriver | Apr 04, 2022 | – |
| 5 | Augmented Pixels | Jan 17, 2022 | – |
| 6 | Clay Air | Nov 09, 2021 | – |
| 7 | Wikitude | Sep 10, 2021 | – |
| 8 | Twenty Billion Neurons | Jul 19, 2021 | – |
| 9 | Nuvia | Jan 13, 2021 | $1.4B |
| 10 | Scyfer | Aug 16, 2017 | – |
| 11 | Innopath Software | Jun 07, 2016 | $10M |
| 12 | Capsule Tech | Sep 14, 2015 | – |
| 13 | CSR | Oct 14, 2014 | $2.4B |
| 14 | Stonestreet One | Sep 16, 2014 | – |
| 15 | Euvision Technologies | Sep 15, 2014 | – |
| 16 | Empowered Careers | Jul 30, 2014 | – |
| 17 | Wilocity | Jul 02, 2014 | $300M |
| 18 | Black Sand Technologies | Jun 26, 2014 | – |
| 19 | Summit Microelectronics | Jun 18, 2014 | – |
| 20 | Kooaba | Jan 14, 2014 | – |
| 21 | Orb Networks | Aug 21, 2013 | – |
| 22 | Ultra-Scan Corporation | Mar 01, 2013 | – |
| 23 | Epos | Nov 16, 2012 | – |
| 24 | Designart Networks | Aug 23, 2012 | $144M |
| 25 | Fatskunk | May 01, 2012 | – |
| 26 | Ubicom | Mar 07, 2012 | – |
| 27 | Pixtronix | Dec 01, 2011 | – |
| 28 | Haloipt | Nov 08, 2011 | – |
| 29 | Bigfoot Networking | Sep 01, 2011 | – |
| 30 | Rapid Bridge | Jun 10, 2011 | – |
| 31 | Sylectus | Feb 13, 2011 | – |
| 32 | Qualcomm Atheros | Jan 05, 2011 | – |
| 33 | Sandbridge Technologies | Nov 03, 2010 | $55M |
| 34 | Iskoot | Oct 13, 2010 | – |
| 35 | Tapioca Mobile | Jul 12, 2010 | – |
| 36 | Digital Fountain | Feb 26, 2009 | – |
| 37 | Bitboys Oy | Jan 22, 2009 | – |
| 38 | Amd Handheld Graphics And Multimedia | Jan 20, 2009 | $65M |
| 39 | Xiam | Mar 11, 2008 | $32M |
| 40 | Softmax | Dec 21, 2007 | – |
| 41 | Firethorn | Nov 14, 2007 | $210M |
| 42 | Telecis Wireless | Apr 01, 2007 | – |
| 43 | Airgo Networks | Dec 04, 2006 | – |
| 44 | Nphase | Nov 16, 2006 | – |
| 45 | Qualphone | Aug 21, 2006 | – |
| 46 | Berkana Wireless | Jan 05, 2006 | $56M |
| 47 | Elata | Aug 17, 2005 | $57M |
| 48 | Flarion Technologies | Aug 11, 2005 | $600M |
| 49 | Trigenix | Oct 12, 2004 | $36M |
| 50 | Spike Technologies | Oct 01, 2004 | – |
| 51 | Iridigm Display Corporation | Sep 09, 2004 | – |
| 52 | Fleetadvisor | Mar 01, 2001 | – |
| 53 | Within Technology | Mar 17, 2000 | – |
| 54 | Snaptrack | Mar 02, 2000 | – |
| 55 | Now Software | Nov 10, 1997 | – |