Key Foundry Co., Ltd.
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Key Foundry Co., Ltd. - overview
Established
2020
Location
Seoul, -, South Korea
Primary Industry
Semiconductors
About
Based in Cheongju-si, South Korea, and founded in 2020, Key Foundry Co. , Ltd. is a semiconductor foundry specializing in the production of 8 inch foundry. The company was first founded as LG Semicon, as a subsidiary of the LG Group in 1979.
In 1999, LG Semicon merged with Hyundai Electronics to become Hynix. In 2004, the system IC (non-memory) division of Hynix was spun off as MagnaChip Semiconductor. Key Foundry Co. , Ltd.
was a foundry services group within the MangaChip Semiconductor that launched as an independent company as of September 2020. The company has sales offices located in the USA, China, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan. The current CEO of the company is Tae Jong Lee. Key Foundry Co.
, Ltd. is a foundry service provider that specializes in processes ranging from 0. 35um to 0. 11um.
The company owns its unique technology portfolio that includes Analog & Mixed-Signal technology, which is used in devices such as Audio codec and amp, power process technology such as BCD that includes high voltage capabilities, eNVM (Non-Volatile Memory that has the capability to hold saved data even when the power is off, and High Voltage CMOS that are used in laptops, monitors, and PCs. The company has the capacity to produce 82,000 8-inch wafers per month. The company generates revenue through its sales networks and contracted distributors located in the USA, China, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan. As of May 2021, there is news that SK Hynix Inc.
plans to acquire full ownership in the company to consolidate its foundry business.
Current Investors
Korean Federation of Community Credit Cooperative, SK Hynix, Credian Partners
Primary Industry
Semiconductors
Sub Industries
Integrated Circuits, Semiconductors
Website
www.key-foundry.com
Verticals
Manufacturing
Total Amount Raised
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Key Foundry Co., Ltd. - 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Sale | Completed | Key Foundry Co., Ltd. | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | Key Foundry Co., Ltd. | - |
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