Work Here?
Overview
Ambiq designs microcontroller units (MCUs) and system-on-chips (SoCs) that dramatically reduce power use in battery-powered IoT and wearable devices. These chips achieve longer battery life by combining energy-efficient hardware and software so devices can perform tasks while consuming far less power than typical solutions. The company differentiates itself through a clear focus on ultra-low power performance and revenues from silicon sales, licensing its technology, and forming partnerships to expand reach. Its goal is to enable longer-lasting, energy-efficient endpoints across a broad range of markets.
About Ambiq
Industries
Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Post IPO Equity
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
2010
Your Connections
People at Ambiq who can refer or advise you
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q1 2026 net sales rose 59.3% to $25.1 million.
- Over 80% of shipped units ran AI algorithms in Q1 2026.
- Expansion into medical, industrial, and smart home broadens design-win opportunities.
What critics are saying
- Qualcomm and STMicroelectronics directly attack Ambiq's low-power edge-AI market.
- Thin 46.2% gross margin leaves little room for slower growth or price pressure.
- Customer concentration remains high; one stalled design win breaks the revenue ramp.
What makes Ambiq unique
- SPOT technology delivers five times lower power than traditional semiconductor designs.
- Apollo510 and Apollo4 target edge AI in battery-powered wearables and devices.
- HeliaRT and HeliaAOT optimize on-device AI for Apollo SoCs.
Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?
Funding
Total Funding
$487.1M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
20 Rounds
Kleiner PerkinsGrowth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -1%1 year growth
↓ -2%2 year growth
↓ -3%Ambiq Micro reported fourth-quarter results that exceeded guidance, with net sales of $20.7 million driven by accelerating edge AI demand and customer upgrades to Apollo5. Non-GAAP gross margin expanded to 45.3%, reflecting favourable product mix and higher sales from its SPOT platform. CEO Fumihide Esaka said the quarter benefited from strong end-user demand and broader adoption of Ambiq solutions. CFO Jeff Winzeler noted mainland China accounted for 24% of net sales, down from 39% in the prior year, reflecting a strategic shift in customer mix. Non-GAAP R&D expense rose 33% year-over-year to $9.3 million as the company increased investment in Atomic and Apollo product families. The company reported a non-GAAP net loss of $5.9 million for the quarter.
Ambiq Micro shares rose 8.2% after reporting strong fourth-quarter results and predicting further revenue growth in Q1. The company specialises in ultra-low-power semiconductor solutions for edge AI in battery-powered devices. CEO Fumihide Esaka highlighted the company's expanded customer base and successful IPO and follow-on offering in early 2026, which generated approximately $180 million in net proceeds. Garmin was previously identified as a major customer. Whilst Ambiq doesn't expect profitability in the current quarter, investors see significant potential in the company's niche market. The firm's technology enhances AI capabilities across numerous applications whilst maintaining power efficiency, addressing a growing need as AI use cases expand.
Ambiq Micro has launched soundKIT, its fourth open-source AI development kit designed for ultra-low-power edge devices. Announced on 17 February, the kit enables real-time audio intelligence functions including voice activity detection, keyword spotting, speech enhancement and speaker identification directly on Ambiq's systems-on-chip. By processing locally rather than in the cloud, soundKIT addresses power consumption, latency and data privacy concerns. The modular framework supports the entire commercial lifecycle, allowing teams to prototype on PC before transitioning to Ambiq evaluation boards using identical configurations. Target sectors include wearables, smart home technology, automotive in-cabin systems and industrial monitoring. The kit's offline operation and long battery life make it particularly suitable for healthcare assistive technologies and security products requiring reliable, low-latency performance.
Ambiq, an ultra-low-power semiconductor company for edge AI, has priced an upsized public offering of 2.68 million shares at $31.00 per share. The company will sell 2.64 million shares, whilst existing stockholders will sell 42,949 shares. Ambiq expects to receive gross proceeds of $81.7 million before underwriting fees and expenses. The company has granted underwriters a 30-day option to purchase an additional 401,940 shares. Ambiq will not receive proceeds from shares sold by existing stockholders. BofA Securities and UBS Investment Bank are joint lead book-running managers, with Needham & Company and Stifel serving as joint book-running managers. The offering is expected to close on 26 January 2026, subject to customary conditions.
Ambiq Micro, a Texas-based AI chip manufacturer, recently went public on the New York Stock Exchange. The IPO, completed on July 31, priced shares at $24 each, raising $110 million. As of last Friday, the stock price had risen to $38.47, marking a 60% increase since its debut. The company is now under close watch by financial analysts from institutions like UBS, Bank of America, and Stifel.
There are no jobs for Ambiq right now.
Find jobs on Simplify and start your career today
About Ambiq
Industries
Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Post IPO Equity
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
2010
There are no jobs for Ambiq right now.
Find jobs on Simplify and start your career today