Alphamosaic Explained
| Alphamosaic |
| Type: | Private (acquired by Broadcom) |
| Key People: | Robert Swann (Co-Founder)Steve Barlow (Co-Founder)Jalal Bagherli (CEO) |
| Industry: | semiconductor |
| Fate: | Acquired by Broadcom |
| Num Employees: | 15 (2001)[1] |
| Location: | Cambridge, United Kingdom |
Alphamosaic Ltd was a fabless semiconductor company specialising in low power mobile multimedia processors, based on their VideoCore architecture.[2]
History
Alphamosaic was founded in Cambridge, UK by Robert Swann[3] and Steve Barlow in October 2000, as a spin out from Cambridge Consultants supported by venture capital from Prelude Trust,[4] ACT and TTP Ventures.
In September 2004, Alphamosaic was acquired by Broadcom for $123 million,[5] forming its Mobile Multimedia group on the Cambridge Science Park site.
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Peter. Howe. Arthur D. Little unit spinoff developing wireless video. https://web.archive.org/web/20240203122801/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe/140154435/. The Boston Globe. 40. February 3, 2024. May 17, 2001. February 3, 2024. Newspapers.com.
- Web site: About. https://web.archive.org/web/20040726021344/http://www.alphamosaic.com/about/. alphamosaic.com. July 26, 2004. February 3, 2024.
- Web site: Technology. https://web.archive.org/web/20240203122004/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-independent/140154237/. The Independent. 103. February 3, 2024. January 3, 2004. February 3, 2024. Newspapers.com.
- Web site: Prelude Trust PLC | New Investment. https://web.archive.org/web/20180204124047/https://www.investegate.co.uk/articlePrint.aspx?id=200111150730111405N. February 4, 2018. November 15, 2001. February 3, 2024.
- Web site: Broadcom Agrees to Buy Alphamosaic. https://web.archive.org/web/20240203120743/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2004-sep-21-fi-rup21.6-story.html. Los Angeles Times. February 3, 2024. September 21, 2004. February 3, 2024.
