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Last activity: 23.06.2026
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Categories: AutomationAutonomousIndustryInternetInternet of ThingsServiceSmartTechnologyVehiclesWireless
u‑blox (SIX:UBXN) is a global technology leader in positioning and wireless communication in automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. Their smart and reliable solutions, services and products let people, vehicles, and machines determine their precise position and communicate wirelessly over cellular and short range networks. With a broad portfolio of chips, modules, and secure data services and connectivity, u‑blox is uniquely positioned to empower its customers to develop innovative and reliable solutions for the Internet of Things, quickly and cost‑effectively. With headquarters in Thalwil, Switzerland, the company is globally present with offices in Europe, Asia, and the USA. (www.u-blox.com)
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Location
Switzerland, Zurich, Thalwil
Employees
1001-5000
Phone
+41 44 722 74 44
Founded date
1997

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Feb 24, 2026Iridium Launches Next Generation IoT PlatformSmaller, purpose-built, and designed for scale, the new Iridium 9604 unifies satellite, cellular, and GNSS in a single platform engineered for global IoT MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM),...
Feb 24, 2026Iridium Launches Next Generation IoT Platform, a leading provider of global voice, data, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite services, unveiled the Iridium 9604, a compact, three-in-one IoT module that integrates Iridium Short Burst Data (SBD ) satellite service, L...
Nov 20, 2025Switzerland leads the way in spin-offs The European Spinout Report 2025 analyses European value creation and trends in spinouts, highlighting the region’s leading academic institutions, countries, sectors, and founders. Launched by a group of VCs focussed on Spin-offs together ...
Oct 7, 2025Janus Henderson Said to Oppose Advent’s $1.3 Billion U-blox Bid
Aug 22, 2025£125M boost for GoFibre’s rural Scotland rollout, Valentin Stalf exits N26 CEO role, and Doncaster emerges as UK’s quiet AI hubThis week we tracked more than 35 tech funding deals worth over €404 million, and over 15 exits, M&A transactions, rumours, and related news stories across Europe. If email is more your thing, you can always subscribe to our newsletter ...
Aug 18, 2025Advent International покупает швейцарского разработчика ПО U-Blox за $1,3 млрдСделка будет проведена через косвенную дочернюю компанию Advent — ZI Zenith. Предложение в 135 франков за акцию представляет собой премию в 53% к средневзвешенной цене акций за последние шесть месяцев, сообщила Advent вместе с U-Blox. Тенде...
Aug 18, 2025ETH Zurich spin-off u-blox to be sold at a unicorn valuation u-blox is a global leader in automotive, industrial, and consumer markets, driving innovation through its cutting-edge positioning and short-range communication technologies. The company was founded in 1997 as a spin-off from ETH Zurich an...
Aug 15, 2025U-Blox says in talks about takeover by AdventSwitzerland's U-Blox Holding, a maker of microchips and software for car navigation, said on Friday it was in talks with Advent International about being taken over by the private equity firm. "Whether a transaction will materialise is...
Apr 7, 2025Trident IoT Acquires Dual Mode Cellular-Satellite Communications Assets from u-bloxThe use of satellite communications in the IoT industry is growing rapidly, and we are excited to address this opportunity with proven technology from u-blox.” — Michael Lamb, CEO of Trident IoTCARLSBAD, CA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /EI...
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When was u-blox founded?

u-blox was founded in 1997.

What has the press written about u-blox?

Parsers VC has collected 57 articles mentioning u-blox, among them “Iridium Launches Next Generation IoT Platform” (Feb 24, 2026) and “Iridium Launches Next Generation IoT Platform” (Feb 24, 2026).

Is u-blox still active?

Yes, u-blox is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jun 23, 2026.