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Ambiq

NYSE: AMBQ

Austin, US · Founded 2010 · Delaware corporation · 233 employees on LinkedIn · 11 known investors

Ambiq develops ultra-low-power semiconductor solutions and edge AI platforms for IoT and healthcare applications. The company designs microcontrollers, microprocessors, and AI-enabled solutions optimized for energy efficiency.

AI & Machine LearningIoTSemiconductors

Founders & leadership

Ambiq was founded in 2010 by Scott Hanson and Dennis Sylvester.

SHScott Hanson
Scott HansoninFounder and CTOHe earned a PhD from the University of Michigan, where he developed the sub-threshold/near-threshold design technology behind Ambiq's chips, and has authored more than 30 publications and over 20 patents in low-power circuit design.
DS
Dennis SylvesterCo-founder
FEFumihide Esaka
Fumihide EsakaCEO
SGScott Goodwin
Scott GoodwinExecutive
JA
Joseph A. TautgesExecutive
PRPaul Rolls
Paul RollsExecutive
SCSean Chen
Sean ChenExecutive
RG
Ross GoolsbyActing Chief Financial Officer
MH
Mark H. FoleyExecutive

Board

WHWen Hsieh
Wen Hsiehin𝕏Board directorFounding Managing Partner at Matter Venture Partners
HL
Huang LeeBoard director
TC
Timothy ChenBoard director

Investors · 11

Cisco InvestmentsSan Jose
Conductive VenturesMountain View
Kleiner PerkinsMenlo Park · $500K – $15M
Matter Venture PartnersSilicon Valleyvia Wen Hsieh · board
Mercury FundHouston · $250K – $4M
OUP (Osage University Partners)Bala Cynwyd · $1M – $20M
Soul Capital未指定
Taiwania CapitalTaipei · $3M – $85M
Tyche PartnersLos Altos · $1M – $10M
BofA SecuritiesreportedNew York

Also in the syndicate · 1

UBS Investment Banklead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$565.7M disclosed across 26 of 28 rounds · 2012–2026

▶$300KraisedSep 2024 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Timothy ChenDirector
  • Joseph A. TautgesDirector
  • Huang LeeDirector
  • Wen HsiehExecutive Officer, Director
  • Sean ChenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Scott HansonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Scott GoodwinExecutive Officer
  • Paul RollsExecutive Officer
  • Ker ZhangDirector
  • Edward B. HillDirector
  • Fumihide EsakaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kim StevensonDirector
Offering amount
$300K
Amount sold
$300K
First sale
Jul 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.4MraisedJul 2024 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Wen HsiehExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kim StevensonDirector
  • Paul RollsExecutive Officer
  • Sean ChenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Scott HansonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ker ZhangDirector
  • Huang LeeDirector
  • Scott GoodwinExecutive Officer
  • Fumihide EsakaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Joseph A. TautgesDirector
  • Timothy ChenDirector
  • Edward B. HillDirector
Offering amount
$2.4M
Amount sold
$2.4M
First sale
Jul 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$83.2MraisedJul 2024 · 41 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Wen HsiehExecutive Officer, Director
  • Huang LeeDirector
  • Fumihide EsakaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Scott HansonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Timothy ChenDirector
  • Ker ZhangDirector
  • Scott GoodwinExecutive Officer
  • Joseph A. TautgesDirector
  • Paul RollsExecutive Officer
  • Edward B. HillDirector
  • Kim StevensonDirector
  • Sean ChenExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$95M
Amount sold
$83.2M
First sale
Aug 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3MraisedJun 2024 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Scott HansonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Wen HsiehExecutive Officer, Director
  • Scott GoodwinExecutive Officer
  • Timothy ChenDirector
  • Edward B. HillDirector
  • Kim StevensonDirector
  • Fumihide EsakaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Sean ChenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ker ZhangDirector
  • Joseph A. TautgesDirector
  • Paul RollsExecutive Officer
  • Huang LeeDirector
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$3M
First sale
Jun 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5.6MraisedMay 2024 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Huang LeeDirector
  • Ker ZhangDirector
  • Fumihide EsakaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Wen HsiehExecutive Officer, Director
  • Scott GoodwinExecutive Officer
  • Scott HansonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kim StevensonDirector
  • Edward B. HillDirector
  • Joseph A. TautgesDirector
  • Timothy ChenDirector
  • Paul RollsExecutive Officer
  • Sean ChenExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$5.6M
Amount sold
$5.6M
First sale
May 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$111KraisedNov 2022 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Huang LeeDirector
  • Scott GoodwinExecutive Officer
  • Paul RollsExecutive Officer
  • Ker ZhangDirector
  • Scott HansonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kim StevensonDirector
  • Wen HsiehDirector
  • Fumihide EsakaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Sean ChenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Edward B. HillDirector
Offering amount
$111K
Amount sold
$111K
First sale
Oct 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$44.8MraisedFeb 2022 · 27 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Huang LeeDirector
  • Kim StevensonDirector
  • Edward B. HillDirector
  • Fumihide EsakaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ker ZhangDirector
  • Wen HsiehDirector
  • Sean ChenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Scott HansonExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$50M
Amount sold
$44.8M
First sale
Feb 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$127.3MraisedMar 2021 · 64 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Scott HansonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Edward B. HillDirector
  • Wen HsiehDirector
  • Huang LeeDirector
  • Sean ChenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ker ZhangDirector
  • Fumihide EsakaExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$133.3M
Amount sold
$127.3M
First sale
Oct 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Ambiq do?
Ambiq develops ultra-low-power semiconductor solutions and edge AI platforms for IoT and healthcare applications. The company designs microcontrollers, microprocessors, and AI-enabled solutions optimized for energy efficiency.
Who founded Ambiq?
Ambiq was founded by Scott Hanson, Dennis Sylvester in 2010.
Who are Ambiq's investors?
Ambiq's investors include Cisco Investments, Conductive Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Matter Venture Partners, Mercury Fund, OUP (Osage University Partners), Soul Capital, Taiwania Capital and 2 more.
How much funding has Ambiq raised?
Ambiq has disclosed $565.7M raised across 26 of its 28 known rounds.
Where is Ambiq headquartered?
Ambiq is headquartered in Austin, US.