Rambus Inc.
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Rambus Inc. - overview
Established
1990
Location
Sunnyvale, CA, US
Primary Industry
Semiconductors
About
Rambus Inc. is a technology company specializing in advanced semiconductor solutions and intellectual property, focusing on memory interfaces and security technologies to enhance data processing and protection across various industries. Founded in 1990 by Alex Krivanek, Mike Farmwald, Robert Wang, and Simon Robin, Rambus Inc. operates from its headquarters in Sunnyvale, California, US.
The company has historically focused on semiconductor products and intellectual property, evolving to meet the needs of data-intensive applications. Rambus specializes in advanced semiconductor and intellectual property (IP) products, primarily focusing on memory interface chips, security IP, and interface IP. Their offerings include high-performance memory solutions like DDR4 and DDR5 Server DIMM chipsets, which enhance data bandwidth and capacity for faster processing in data centers. Additionally, the company provides security solutions such as inline memory encryption and root of trust technologies, aimed at safeguarding sensitive data during various states—at rest, in use, and in motion.
Rambus serves a diverse clientele, including major players in the data center, automotive, and IoT sectors across North America, Europe, and Asia. For the fiscal year 2024, Rambus reported a revenue of USD 556. 62 mn and an EBITDA of USD 225. 70 mn.
The company's revenue is generated through direct sales of semiconductor products and licensing agreements for its patented technologies, engaging in B2B partnerships with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and other semiconductor companies who integrate Rambus's IP into their products. Rambus is actively designing new products aimed at enhancing its portfolio in the semiconductor sector. Plans for the next year include expanding its offerings in memory and security technologies to meet the growing demands in AI and data-intensive applications. Additionally, the company aims to expand its market presence in Asia-Pacific and Europe by 2025, focusing on building partnerships with local tech firms.
Recent funding will be strategically employed to bolster R&D efforts and accelerate product development initiatives.
Primary Industry
Semiconductors
Sub Industries
Data Centers, Integrated Circuits, Electronic Components, Semiconductor Equipment & Testing, Fabless Semiconductors
Website
www.rambus.com
Verticals
Artificial Intelligence, IoT (Internet of Things)
Total Amount Raised
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Rambus Inc. - timeline of key events
Rambus Inc. - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 296,558,000 | 296,278,000 | 336,597,000 | 393,096,000 | 231,201,000 | 224,027,000 | 242,747,000 | 328,304,000 | 454,793,000 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | (0.1%) | 13.6% | 16.8% | (41.2%) | (3.1%) | 8.4% | 35.2% | 38.5% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 115,589,000 | 108,873,000 | 83,745,000 | 109,644,000 | (46,881,000) | (63,974,000) | 557,000 | 68,558,000 | 124,069,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 75,346,000 | 71,420,000 | 33,642,000 | 54,407,000 | (86,967,000) | (104,539,000) | (46,807,000) | 24,281,000 | 76,942,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 25.4% | 24.1% | 10.0% | 13.8% | (37.6%) | (46.7%) | (19.3%) | 7.4% | 16.9% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 39.0% | 36.7% | 24.9% | 27.9% | (20.3%) | (28.6%) | 0.2% | 20.9% | 27.3% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 26,201,000 | 211,388,000 | 6,820,000 | (22,862,000) | (157,957,000) | (90,419,000) | (43,609,000) | 18,334,000 | (14,310,000) | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 8.8% | 71.3% | 2.0% | (5.8%) | (68.3%) | (40.4%) | (18.0%) | 5.6% | (3.1%) | - | - | - |
Rambus Inc. - 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 | INSIDE Secure S.A. | - |
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Rambus Inc. - employee data
Rambus Inc. - key contacts
| Name | Position | Start Date | End Date | Vcard | Bio | ||
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| Board Director | BM |
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