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Synopsys provides design automation tools and intellectual property for semiconductor and electronics companies to develop smart, connected devices. The company also operates a responsible business program focused on reducing environmental impact and enabling sustainable innovation across its customer ecosystem.
Founders & leadership
Board
Investors · 17
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$26M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2014–2025
- $6MSeedOct 2025 · 2 sources
Blumberg Capital (lead), Gradient Ventures (lead)
Source ↗
▶$20MraisedSep 2014 · 12 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Lawrence S. BohnDirector
- Stephen N. GregorioExecutive Officer
- Robert C. KettersonDirector
- Philip B. GranofExecutive Officer
- Thomas F. BoganDirector
- William NMN LedinghamExecutive Officer
- Leo R. DeLunaDirector
- Mark E. FuscoDirector
- Norman L. ShipleyExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $20M
- Amount sold
- $20M
- First sale
- Aug 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
3 people who came through Black Duck went on to found or lead other companies.
Related companies · 2
Companies working in the same space as Black Duck.
Acquisitions · 1
Early investors' stakes continue via these dealsCybersecurity company acquired by Synopsys.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Black Duck do?
- Synopsys provides design automation tools and intellectual property for semiconductor and electronics companies to develop smart, connected devices. The company also operates a responsible business program focused on reducing environmental impact and enabling sustainable innovation across its customer ecosystem.
- Who founded Black Duck?
- Black Duck was founded by Doug Levin, Aart de Geus.
- Who are Black Duck's investors?
- Black Duck's investors include Asset Management Company, Brightspark Ventures, Crosslink Capital, DataTribe, Differential Ventures, F-Prime Capital, Francisco Partners, General Catalyst and 9 more.
- How much funding has Black Duck raised?
- Black Duck has disclosed $26M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Black Duck headquartered?
- Black Duck is headquartered in Burlington, US.