Raise capital for an European semiconductor company

WISER advise an Irish semiconductor company raise capital from China

Client Background

An Irish semiconductor company headquartered in Ireland with offices in the USA, Europe, and Asia. The company develops semiconductor solutions, software, modules, and reference designs that enable real-time, ultra-accurate, ultra-reliable local area micro-location services for IoT and smart consumer products.

The Challenge

The company's micro-location technology had broad application potential in China's massive IoT and smart device market. However, the company needed growth capital to scale, and Chinese semiconductor and IoT investors were actively seeking differentiated European chip technologies. The challenge was connecting an Irish semiconductor company with the right Chinese investors who understood both the technology and the China market opportunity.

Our Role

We act as the financial advisor for the Company and help them concluded a private placement with a Chinese investment fund.

Our Approach

WISER advised the company on raising capital from Chinese investors. The engagement covered investor targeting in China's semiconductor and IoT investment ecosystem, investment materials preparation for the Chinese market, and facilitation of investor meetings and due diligence.

Results

- Chinese investor pipeline established and engaged
- The company gained access to China's semiconductor investment ecosystem
- Capital raising process initiated with qualified Chinese investors