SEMIFIVE Submits Pre-IPO Application to Launch on the KRX Exchange

SEMIFIVE Takes Significant Step Towards Public Offering on KRX

On July 17, 2025, SEMIFIVE, a notable provider of design solutions and trailblazer in platform-based custom silicon, announced a pivotal move by submitting its preliminary Initial Public Offering (IPO) application to the Korea Exchange (KRX). This marks the beginning of its listing process on the KOSDAQ, where it aims to attract considerable investor interest and facilitate further growth.

Since its inception in 2019, SEMIFIVE has experienced remarkable growth, successfully raising an impressive KRW 240 billion from influential backers, which includes Pavilion Capital (a subsidiary of Temasek), Mirae Asset Venture Investment, Korea Investment Partners, Korea Development Bank, and Doosan Tesna. Demonstrating its strong market presence, the company achieved a staggering KRW 111.8 billion in annual revenue by 2024, solidifying its position as the top seller among Samsung Electronics' official Design Solution Partners (DSPs) in the system semiconductor domain.

SEMIFIVE's competitive edge lies in its innovative, reusable, and automation-driven System on Chip (SoC) design platform. This strategic asset allows the company to oversee the complete value chain of system semiconductors - from designing chips, mass production, to managing its intellectual property (IP) business. Such an all-encompassing approach has allowed SEMIFIVE to build a stable revenue stream at every stage of the value chain, providing resilience amidst industry fluctuations.

In its pursuit of market leadership, SEMIFIVE has effectively partnered with esteemed Korean AI fabless enterprises such as FuriosaAI and Rebellions, collaborating on the design and mass production of AI and high-performance computing (HPC) chips. These initiatives have enabled SEMIFIVE to establish a dependable revenue stream. Furthermore, the company is continuously broadening its client base, engaging with companies like HyperAccel, Mobilint, and XCENA, while driving its international growth through new design wins in prominent markets like the U.S., China, and Japan.

In the realm of intellectual property, SEMIFIVE has fortified its revenue through its subsidiary Analog Bits, recognized globally for its leadership in low-power mixed-signal IP. Analog Bits provides essential IPs, including clock management, sensors, and SERDES, to major foundries such as TSMC, Samsung Foundry, and Intel. By seamlessly integrating these technologies into its SoC platform with high levels of automation, SEMIFIVE significantly enhances design efficiency and creates unique differentiation in the highly competitive semiconductor sector.

With a dedicated global workforce exceeding 400 employees, SEMIFIVE has established strategic regional hubs across key locations such as the U.S., China, Japan, Vietnam, India, and the Czech Republic. This global expansion is critical for enhancing local customer engagement and providing exceptional technical support. Keeping pace with technological advancements, SEMIFIVE has also increased its research and development investments, enabling them to advance the development of 'Premier', a cutting-edge CPU chiplet platform leveraging Arm architecture in their strategic partnership with Arm.

As the demand for Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC) surges across various industries, CEO and co-founder Brandon Cho has emphasized SEMIFIVE's commitment to becoming ‘The New Global Hub of Custom Silicon’. He highlighted the company’s dedication to driving innovation in the next-generation ASIC market as a crucial player in the technology landscape.

In conclusion, SEMIFIVE’s recent IPO application symbolizes its ambitious growth strategy and its intention to gain public market traction. As it takes these crucial steps toward its IPO, the company aims to enhance its capabilities and cement its position in the rapidly evolving semiconductor industry.

For further insights and updates, visit SEMIFIVE's official website.