# Qualcomm acquires Ventana Micro Systems

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced the acquisition of Ventana Micro Systems Inc., a RISC-V CPU developer, to strengthen its CPU engineering capabilities.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-12-10
- Where: United States
- Status: announced
- Products: RISC-V CPU technology
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Qualcomm Technologies](https://endata.com/companies/23202.md) (acquirer)
- [Ventana Micro Systems](https://endata.com/companies/89058.md) (target)
- [PickNik](https://endata.com/companies/89398.md) (target)

## Sources

- [telecomtv.com](https://www.telecomtv.com/content/digital-platforms-services/qualcomm-acquires-ventana-micro-systems-deepening-risc-v-cpu-expertise-54499/), 2025-12-10: "Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Ventana Micro Systems Inc., underscoring its commitment to advancing the RISC-V standard and ecosystem."
- [industrialautomationmonthly.com](https://industrialautomationmonthly.com/category/ma-and-partnerships/), 2025-12-30: "Qualcomm Technologies, global industry experts in intelligent computing, connectivity and edge processing technologies, has agreed to acquire robotics software developer PickNik Inc."

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