Ampere
Founded Year
2017Stage
Acquired | AcquiredTotal Raised
$780MValuation
$0000Revenue
$0000About Ampere
Ampere is a semiconductor company that designs processors for hyperscale cloud and edge computing. The company offers processors for data center environments and edge deployments. Ampere's products are aimed at cloud service providers and companies requiring computing solutions. It was founded in 2017 and is based in Santa Clara, California. In March 2025, Ampere was acquired by SoftBank Group.5B.
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ESPs containing Ampere
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The high-performance computing (HPC) processors market develops specialized microprocessors for high-performance computing applications including supercomputers, scientific research, and AI training. These processors feature high core counts, advanced vector processing capabilities, and optimized memory architectures to handle complex parallel computations. Key applications include climate modelin…
Ampere named as Leader among 13 other companies, including Cerebras, Fujitsu, and Advanced Micro Devices.
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Research containing Ampere
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CB Insights Intelligence Analysts have mentioned Ampere in 3 CB Insights research briefs, most recently on Mar 26, 2025.
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Expert Collections containing Ampere
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Ampere is included in 1 Expert Collection, including Semiconductors, Chips, and Advanced Electronics.
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Ampere Patents
Ampere has filed 141 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- computer memory
- parallel computing
- computer buses
Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
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6/11/2020 | 4/8/2025 | Cardiac arrhythmia, Transformers (electrical), Cardiac electrophysiology, Cardiac anatomy, Wireless energy transfer | Grant |
Application Date | 6/11/2020 |
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Grant Date | 4/8/2025 |
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Related Topics | Cardiac arrhythmia, Transformers (electrical), Cardiac electrophysiology, Cardiac anatomy, Wireless energy transfer |
Status | Grant |
Latest Ampere News
Nov 7, 2025
软银计划收购Marvell与Arm合并 打造AI新巨头 但双方在数月前因收购条款未能达成一致而暂停谈判，目前尚未重启磋商，不过未来仍存在交易可能。若交易达成，这将成为半导体行业有史以来规模最大的一笔收购。 受此消息影响，Marvell股价在11月6日的美股交易中一度大涨超5%，收盘微涨0.46%；Arm股价则高开低走，收盘下跌1.21%。 Marvell创立于1995年，早期以存储控制器和手机芯片闻名，后在4G手机芯片竞争中转向网络与通信芯片市场。目前其产品涵盖以太网解决方案、交换器、通信控制器等，并为数据中心、AI加速器和汽车市场提供定制芯片（ASIC）。数据显示，其约74%的营收来自数据中心相关业务。 软银创始人孙正义多年来持续关注Marvell，将其视为AI战略布局中的重要潜在标的。此次推动收购的深层意图，在于将Marvell在数据中心处理器、AI芯片及系统级解决方案方面的技术实力，与Arm在CPU/GPU IP领域的广泛生态相结合，形成从IP授权到芯片设计的完整能力闭环。 Arm的IP在智能手机市场占据主导地位，在数据中心市场也增长迅速。据其预计，到2025年，基于Arm架构的CPU在主要云服务商数据中心中的部署比例将接近50%。然而，Arm自身缺乏完整芯片设计经验，而Marvell恰恰在这一领域具备深厚积累。 此外，软银还可能将今年3月以65亿美元收购的服务器处理器设计公司Ampere Computing并入这一整合架构，以进一步增强其在数据中心市场的整体竞争力。 截至目前，软银、Arm与Marvell三方均对市场传闻不予置评。
Ampere Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Ampere founded?
Ampere was founded in 2017.
Where is Ampere's headquarters?
Ampere's headquarters is located at 4655 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara.
What is Ampere's latest funding round?
Ampere's latest funding round is Acquired.
How much did Ampere raise?
Ampere raised a total of $780M.
Who are the investors of Ampere?
Investors of Ampere include SoftBank, Oracle, MACOM, Denver Acquisition, Carlyle and 3 more.
Who are Ampere's competitors?
Competitors of Ampere include EdgeCortix, Groq, Zyphra, d-Matrix, Tenstorrent and 7 more.
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Compare Ampere to Competitors
d-Matrix specializes in AI inference technology within the computing sector. The company offers a platform named Corsair, which is designed to provide low-latency processing for generative AI applications. Corsair is a solution for data centers, aiming to make AI inference viable by addressing the balance between speed and efficiency. It was founded in 2019 and is based in Santa Clara, California.
Groq specializes operates as an AI inference technology within the semiconductor and cloud computing sectors. The company provides computation services for AI models, ensuring compatibility and efficiency for various applications. Groq's products are designed for both cloud and on-premises AI solutions. It was founded in 2016 and is based in Mountain View, California.
NeoLogic specializes in microprocessor technology within the semiconductor industry. The company offers Quasi-CMOS technology, which reduces the transistor count in digital cores, leading to reductions in power dissipation and area, while improving performance-per-watt metrics. NeoLogic's technology is compatible with existing EDA tools and CMOS fabrication processes. It was founded in 2021 and is based in Netanya, Israel.
Rebellions is a company that provides AI accelerators for data centers. It offers products, including AI hardware such as cards, servers, and rack-scale systems, which support artificial intelligence applications. It is accompanied by software that is compatible with AI frameworks like PyTorch 2.x and vLLM. It was founded in 2020 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.
Tenstorrent is a computing company specializing in hardware focused on artificial intelligence (AI) within the technology sector. The company offers computing systems for the development and testing of AI models, including desktop workstations and rack-mounted servers powered by its Wormhole processors. Tenstorrent also provides an open-source software platform, TT-Metalium, for customers to customize and run AI models. It was founded in 2016 and is based in Toronto, Canada.
SEMRON focuses on the development of energy-efficient semiconductor solutions for artificial intelligence applications. The company offers CapRAM technology, which provides a compute-in-memory architecture that allows devices to operate directly on smartphones, wearables, and headsets without cloud reliance. SEMRON's products are aimed at sectors that require artificial intelligence (AI) processing at the edge, such as the consumer electronics industry. It was founded in 2020 and is based in Dresden, Germany.
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