Last updated 2026-07-20
- Went public, Nov 2002
- Acquired RealSpace 3D Audio for $3.6M, May 2023
- Acquired Intrinsix Corp, May 2021
Total raised
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Stage
Public
Founded
1999
Headcount
428
HQ
Rockville, United States
Sector
Industrial Technologies
About
CEVA, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor intellectual property (IP) company that specializes in providing silicon and software solutions. The company's technology enables smart edge devices to connect, sense, and infer intelligence, powering a wide range of products across consumer IoT, mobile, automotive, industrial, and personal computing markets. CEVA's portfolio includes wireless communications, sensing, and scalable edge AI/Physical AI IP.
Funding history · 3 rounds · — total
2025-11
Follow-on PO
Undisclosed
2024-08
Follow-on PO
Undisclosed
2002-11
IPO
Undisclosed
Headcount over time
From 679 (2016-09) to 505 (2026-03) · -174 (-26%) · 27 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
Q&A
- What was CEVA's most recent acquisition and for what amount?
- In May 2023, CEVA acquired RealSpace 3D Audio for $3.6 million.
- What is CEVA's primary focus?
- CEVA focuses on connectivity and smart sensing technologies, providing digital signal processors, AI processors, wireless platforms, and complementary software for various applications including sensor fusion, image enhancement, computer vision, voice input, and artificial intelligence.
- When did CEVA go public and on which stock exchange?
- CEVA went public in November 2002 on NASDAQ, raising $48.1 million.
- What is a recent strategic partnership for CEVA in the AI space?
- In September 2024, CEVA and Edge Impulse joined forces to enable faster and easier development of edge AI applications.
- What is CEVA's latest development in Wi-Fi technology?
- In October 2025, CEVA introduced Wi-Fi 7 1x1 Client IP to power smarter, more responsive AI-enabled IoT devices and emerging Physical AI systems.
- What recent leadership appointment did CEVA make to accelerate its AI strategy?
- In September 2025, CEVA appointed Yaron Galitzky, a former Microsoft AI and Hardware Leader, to accelerate CEVA's AI strategy and innovation at the Smart Edge.
- What is CEVA's recent achievement in Bluetooth technology?
- In October 2025, CEVA became the first IP provider to achieve Bluetooth 6.0 Qualification with Channel Sounding, demonstrating strong momentum with over 10 customers.
- What new market did CEVA enter recently?
- In July 2026, CEVA entered the new market for AI chip design software.
- What is CEVA's latest offering in 5G modem IP?
- In March 2026, CEVA launched PentaG-NTN™ 5G Advanced Modem IP, enabling satellite-native innovators to rapidly deploy differentiated LEO user terminals.
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Industrial Technologies
Technologies
Target customers
Business model
B2BB2G
Highlights
Patents
Tags
telecommunication-equipmentvideoconnectivitytelecommunicationwifisemiconductorshardwareimage-processingbluetoothaudiovoipsignal-processingispartificial-intelligencecomputer-visionchips-designiot5g-networkshealthcare-providerssensorsdeep-learningautomotivemanufacturing-facilities
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | ceva-ip.com |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/11357 | |
| X / Twitter | twitter.com/CEVA_IP |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | CEVA, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999-11 |
| Employees (exact) | 428 |
Acquisitions & public offerings
| Acquired | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RealSpace 3D Audio | 2023-05 | $3.6M |
| Intrinsix Corp | 2021-05 | |
| Hillcrest Laboratories | 2019-07 | |
| RivieraWaves | 2014-07 | $19.0M |
| Type | Date | Exchange | Ticker | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-11 | $48.1M |
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 350 |
|---|
Publications (Crossref)
| Works | 10 |
|---|
GitHub
| Top repos | DPDFNet |
|---|
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | ceva-ip.com |
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