DSP Group Acquires SoundChip SA

Synaptics Acquires DSP Group

December 2, 2021

Telecommunications

Synaptics Incorporated completed the acquisition of DSP Group, a provider of voice processing and wireless chipset solutions, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $549 million. The deal adds DSP Group's SmartVoice and ULE wireless technologies to Synaptics' portfolio, bolstering low-power edge AI and connectivity capabilities and enabling cross-selling opportunities.

SOLV Holdings (Ambassador Enterprises affiliate) Acquires Custom Sound Designs (CSD)

May 10, 2022

Professional Services

SOLV Holdings, an affiliate of Ambassador Enterprises, has acquired Custom Sound Designs (CSD), a U.S.-based audio, visual, lighting, and acoustic design and integration firm headquartered in New Haven, Indiana. The deal keeps CSD leadership in place and is positioned as a strategic fit to support the company’s growth and legacy while providing operational and financial resources for expansion.

AmpliTech Group Acquires Spectrum Semiconductor Materials

December 16, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

AmpliTech Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMPG) has executed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and operations of Spectrum Semiconductor Materials, Inc., a San Jose–based authorized distributor of semiconductor components. The deal (approximately $8.0M cash plus $1.5M escrow and restricted shares) nearly triples AmpliTech's revenue base, adds a global distribution platform and a record combined order backlog of $11.4M, and is intended to accelerate commercialization of AmpliTech's MMIC chip solutions.

Cubic Corporation Acquires MotionDSP

February 22, 2018

AI & Machine Learning

Cubic Corporation acquired MotionDSP to strengthen Cubic Mission Solutions' real-time video image enhancement and processing capabilities. MotionDSP, a provider of advanced video/image-processing and redaction software serving defense, public safety and industrial markets, will be integrated into Cubic's C4ISR and public safety offerings to expand capability and address new growth adjacencies.

Foresight Group and Williams Advanced Engineering invest £1.05m in AudioScenic

November 5, 2020

Media & Entertainment

Foresight Group (via its Foresight Williams Technology EIS and VCT share class) together with Williams Advanced Engineering have invested £1.05m into AudioScenic, a University of Southampton spin-out developing immersive 3D audio technology. The funding is part of a £1.58m round (including existing investor IP Group) to help AudioScenic commercialise its products and expand its team.

Solotech Acquires Pro Sound, Inc.

March 4, 2020

Media & Entertainment

Groupe Solotech Inc. (Solotech) has acquired Pro Sound, Inc. — including its SEAL brand and affiliates Pro Sound CA, Inc. and Show Systems, Inc. — expanding Solotech’s systems-integration, live production and equipment capabilities across the United States. The deal brings Pro Sound’s Miami headquarters and offices in Orlando, Pensacola and Los Angeles into Solotech’s global footprint, reinforcing Solotech’s position in North American AV integration and live-event services.