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SiRF Technology, Inc. |
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PROFILE |
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Surfing the Web from your Personal Digital Assistant or surfing the highways in your car, SiRF Technology tracks where you are. The company offers semiconductor and software products that employ global positioning system data. Manufacturers use SiRF's products to add navigation and mapping, lost person location, and fleet vehicle tracking functions into their wireless handheld, automotive, and other mobile consumer applications. SiRF's customers include Tyco International (18% of sales), Aisin Seiki, Nokia, and Raytheon. Founder and board chairman Diosdado Banatao and his Tallwood Partners venture capital firm own about 15% of the fabless company.
COMPETITION |
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DEALS |
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Deal: Sirf Technology Raises Round of Funding
Date Announced: 05.15.00
Value of transaction (US $Mil): 24.7
Description: Online health care services provider raises funding from venture investors.
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 15.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 184.8%
Employees: 145
Revenue per employee: $103,448.28
KEY PEOPLE |
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Jackson Hu
CEO
Walter D. Amaral
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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148 E. Brokaw Rd.
San Jose, CA 95112
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Phone: 408-467-0410
Fax: 408-467-0420
Online: Web Site
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