Imagination Technologies Limited
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Imagination Technologies Limited - overview
Established
1985
Location
Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, UK
Primary Industry
Electronics
About
Imagination Technologies Limited, based in the UK, specializes in processor intellectual property for graphics and AI acceleration, offering innovative solutions for diverse industries worldwide. Founded in 1985 in Kings Langley, UK, Imagination Technologies Limited develops advanced graphics technology. The company has transitioned from various strategies, focusing on licensing its intellectual property. It recently completed a Public to Private funding round, raising GBP 550.
00 mn from Canyon Bridge. The total amount raised by the company stands at GBP 550. 00 mn, with two notable deals since inception. Imagination Technologies specializes in advanced processor intellectual property (IP) for graphics and artificial intelligence (AI) acceleration.
Their offerings include a range of programmable graphics processing units (GPUs) built on the PowerVR architecture, optimized through thirteen generations. These GPUs perform complex 2D and 3D graphics computations and support AI workloads, suitable for mobile devices, automotive applications, and consumer electronics. The company serves clients globally, including mobile device manufacturers and automotive firms, enhancing computational capabilities across various sectors such as infotainment and industrial applications. Imagination Technologies generated a revenue of GBP 123,127,580.
40 in 2020, with an EBITDA of GBP 4,525,050. 30. Revenue primarily comes from licensing GPU IP to clients across automotive, mobile, and consumer electronics markets. Transactions are often structured as long-term partnerships, where clients pay an upfront fee for technology access and ongoing royalties based on device sales that incorporate the GPUs.
Licensing agreements may also include technical support provisions, ensuring product optimization for clients. Imagination Technologies is poised for growth with funding received in July 2024 from Fortress Investment Group, which provided a USD 100 million convertible term loan to support its development in the intellectual property industry. As part of its strategy, the company is focusing on designing new products tailored for emerging markets and aims to expand its reach further into North America, Europe, and Asia. The recent funding will facilitate these initiatives, accelerating product innovation and market penetration.
Current Investors
Canyon Bridge
Primary Industry
Electronics
Sub Industries
Electronic Components
Website
www.imaginationtech.com/
Verticals
Manufacturing
Company Stage
Mature
Total Amount Raised
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Imagination Technologies Limited - timeline of key events
Imagination Technologies Limited - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Apr 30, 2009 | Apr 30, 2010 | Apr 30, 2011 | Apr 30, 2012 | Apr 30, 2013 | Apr 30, 2014 | Apr 30, 2015 | Apr 30, 2016 | Apr 30, 2017 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 107,448,291.584 | 129,544,079.376 | 152,791,637.806 | 201,653,396.118 | 221,272,376.356 | 236,204,595.792 | 245,337,545.465 | 182,398,102.363 | 168,978,291.442 | 101,932,390.114 | 115,396,083.664 | 87,130,618.017 | 123,127,580.425 | 153,132,138.417 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | 20.6% | 17.9% | 32.0% | 9.7% | 6.7% | 3.9% | (25.7%) | (7.4%) | - | - | (24.5%) | 41.3% | 24.4% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 8,077,696.77 | 19,974,088.35 | 32,963,679.544 | 60,669,537.92 | 41,978,183.509 | 13,412,142.226 | 4,619,814.262 | (87,101,044.779) | 4,733,901.387 | (48,754,476.404) | 13,458,849.363 | (20,137,620.262) | 4,525,050.263 | 36,340,613.214 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 5,218,557.681 | 16,943,780.022 | 29,474,714.459 | 56,028,021.901 | 36,104,796.492 | 4,893,597.815 | (12,903,839.558) | (104,816,995.451) | (7,510,864.851) | (56,476,158.486) | 3,040,989.769 | (31,508,536.301) | (835,690.134) | 28,246,273.654 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 4.9% | 13.1% | 19.3% | 27.8% | 16.3% | 2.1% | (5.3%) | (57.5%) | (4.4%) | (55.4%) | 2.6% | (36.2%) | (0.7%) | 18.4% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 7.5% | 15.4% | 21.6% | 30.1% | 19.0% | 5.7% | 1.9% | (47.8%) | 2.8% | (47.8%) | 11.7% | (23.1%) | 3.7% | 23.7% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 13,960,312.562 | 24,469,899.912 | 33,495,629.378 | 48,704,847.295 | 27,806,472.208 | (5,821,058.742) | (17,354,265.956) | (93,827,365.519) | (31,891,750.408) | (58,244,502.305) | (1,636,634.529) | (34,978,690.056) | (8,021,855.061) | 30,853,135.222 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 13.0% | 18.9% | 21.9% | 24.2% | 12.6% | (2.5%) | (7.1%) | (51.4%) | (18.9%) | (57.1%) | (1.4%) | (40.1%) | (6.5%) | 20.1% | - | - | - |
Imagination Technologies Limited - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Debt | Completed | Imagination Technologies Limited | - | ||||||||
| Trade Sale | Completed | Imagination Technologies' entire Wi-Fi development team of Ensigma and associated Ensigma Wi-Fi IP | - | ||||||||
| N/A | Completed | Imagination Technologies Headquarters | - | ||||||||
| Public to Private | Completed | Imagination Technologies Limited | - |
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