Chipidea, the leading analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions provider, recently announced that it has closed a series C funding round for a total of over $6.5 Million from sole investor Fundo de Capital de Risco para Investidores Qualificados ES Ventures II (ESV), a fund managed by Espírito Santo Ventures, a leading Portuguese private equity company within the BES Group.

Chipidea plans to use the proceeds of this financing to further expand its business and pursue targeted strategic acquisitions to strengthen its worldwide R&D capabilities.

Chipidea has developed the most advanced and complete analog and mixed-signal technology portfolio in the world, ranging from precision single-function blocks to full analog sub-systems for wireless and wire line communications, device-to-device connectivity, multimedia, and power management. Founded in 1997, Chipidea has demonstrated both profitability and double-digit revenue growth since its inception. The company now employs more than 260 people in offices across Europe, Asia and North America.

“José Franca and his colleagues have built a world class semiconductor IP business, leveraging on a scarcity of knowledgeable resources in this area all over the world, with an impressive blue chip customer base,” said Joaquim Sérvulo Rodrigues, CEO of Espírito Santo Ventures.

José Franca, Chipidea’s co-founder and CEO, added, “We are delighted to welcome ESV as partner to Chipidea. This investment will enable us to consolidate our leadership position in the analog and mixed-signal market.”

Chipidea is the world’s number one analog/mixed-signal merchant technology supplier targeting fast-growing market segments like wireless communications, digital media and consumer electronics. Chipidea supports blue-chip customers across the globe, has an impeccable reputation for delivering high-quality products and is known for its reliable execution. Chipidea licenses its technology to leading companies in these and other key markets, delivering everything from precision single-function blocks to full analog sub-systems.

For more information, please visit: www.chipidea.com