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Archive for July 16th, 2021

Intel-GloFo rumors; semiconductor investments; in-vehicle data transmission; AI updates

Friday, July 16th, 2021

Investments – both announced and rumored – make up a significant part of this week’s news roundup. More updates concern automotive applications and AI chips.

Intel reportedly in talks to buy GlobalFoundries

According to the Wall Street Journal, Intel is exploring a deal to buy GlobalFoundries, in a move that would represent its largest acquisition ever. A deal could value GlobalFoundries at around $30 billion, sources said. It isn’t guaranteed that the acquisition will take place; alternatively, GloFo could proceed with a planned initial public offering. GlobalFoundries is owned by Mubadala Investment Co., an investment arm of the Abu Dhabi government. As noted by WSJ, AMD remains a big customer for GlobalFoundries, and that could complicate a takeover by Intel.

Rohm to invest in semiconductor startups

Japanese chipmaker Rohm has reportedly launched a 5 billion yen ($45.3 million) venture capital fund to invest in next-generation semiconductor technology. Among first beneficiaries is US startup Locix, a developer of cloud-based spatial intelligence solutions for commercial buildings, consumer homes and connected devices. Locix solutions capture location, visual and sensor data and combine them with data analytics to provide spatial awareness.  Based in San Bruno, CA, Locix is backed by several other Japanese investors, too.

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