Last updated 2026-07-26
- Acquired by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. for $80M, Jun 2025
- Raised $40M Series D led by Gemini, May 2017
- Raised $10M Series G led by Foxconn Interconnect Technology, Oct 2021
Total raised
$85.0M
Last: Undisclosed Round 2021-11
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2008
Headcount
146
HQ
Kfar Netter, Israel
Sector
Automotive & Mobility Technologies
About
Autotalks is a fabless semiconductor company devoted to vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications for manned and autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2008, the company provides V2X communication modules in collaboration with leading semiconductor and automotive OEMs. Their chipsets address issues related to V2X communication, including reliability, security, positioning accuracy, and vehicle installation, with applications in autonomous vehicles, connected car safety, truck platooning, and smart infrastructure. Autotalks' technology complements information from other sensors, especially in non-line-of-sight scenarios, rough weather, or poor lighting conditions, aiming to improve overall road safety by coordinating vehicles, self-driving cars, motorcyclists, and pedestrians.
Funding history · 8 rounds · $85.0M total
2021-10
G Round
$10.0M
★ Foxconn Interconnect Technology
2019-04
F Round
$20.0M
★ Nuvoton★ Amiti Ventures
2018-06
E Round
Undisclosed
★ Hyundai CRADLE
2017-05
D Round
$40.0M
★ Gemini★ Amiti Ventures★ Liberty Ventures★ Samsung Catalyst Fund★ Fraser McCombs Capital★ Vintage Investment Partners★ Mitsui & Co. Global Investment★ Sumitomo Mitsui Banking CorporationDelek MotorsMirai Creation FundMagma Venture Partners
2015-02
C Round
Undisclosed
★ Maniv Mobility
2014-09
B Round
Undisclosed
★ Amiti Ventures
2013-03
A Round
Undisclosed
★ Amiti Ventures
2008-12
Seed
$15.0M
★ Gemini★ Magma Venture Partners
Headcount over time
From 87 (2018-10) to 123 (2026-07) · +36 (+41%) · 63 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
Q&A
- What is Autotalks' primary business?
- Autotalks is a fabless semiconductor company that develops vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication chipsets for automotive safety and autonomous driving applications.
- When was Autotalks acquired and by whom?
- Autotalks was acquired by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in June 2025 for $80,000,000.
- What was Autotalks' most recent funding round?
- Autotalks completed a D Round in November 2021, raising $10,000,000. Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT) was a lead investor.
- How many employees does Autotalks currently have?
- Autotalks has 51–200 employees.
- What was a significant partnership for Autotalks in 2023?
- In August 2023, Hyundai Mobis partnered with Autotalks to develop 5G-based vehicle-to-everything technology.
- What was a key product development for Autotalks in 2022?
- In June 2022, Autotalks announced the immediate availability of the ZooZ 2 safety device, designed to prevent bicycle and scooter accidents.
- What was the outcome of Qualcomm's initial attempt to acquire Autotalks?
- Qualcomm canceled its initial $350 million acquisition of Autotalks in March 2024 due to regulatory difficulties.
- What was a notable collaboration for Autotalks in 2022?
- In August 2022, Autotalks and Cohda Wireless collaborated to offer the world's first fully integrated V2X SoC.
Team · 2
Onn Haran
Founder · Founder & CTO
Nir Sasson
Founder · Co-founder
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Automotive & Mobility Technologies
Sub-sectors
Industrial TechnologiesMicroelectronics & Photonics SolutionsAutomotive & Mobility TechnologiesAutonomous & Connected
Technologies
Communications5GSemiconductors & ElectronicsSystem-on-a-chipChipsetsPlatforms & InterfacesSoftware
Target customers
Industrial ManufacturingDiscrete IndustriesAutomotive
Business model
B2B
Highlights
1 PatentsVerified
Tags
semiconductorswireless-communicationautomotiveadasmotorcyclessmart-mobilityroad-safetyautonomous-vehiclesinfrastructureconnected-vehiclesv2x
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | www.auto-talks.com |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/1576565 | |
| facebook.com/Autotalks | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/@autotalks1263 |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | Autotalks Ltd |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2008-9 |
| Employees (exact) | 146 |
| Offices | China; Cergy; Yokohama; Nentershausen; South Korea; Kyiv |
| Status reason | Acquired (Inactive) by Qualcomm on Jun 2025 - closed due to acquisition |
Acquisitions & public offerings
Acquired by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. 2025-06 $80.0M
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 40 |
|---|
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | auto-talks.com |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 2 |
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Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 514185297 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2008-09-11 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2024 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 1 — charge (1) |
| Registered address | האלון 4 כפר נטר |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-18 | סילוק שעבוד |