Nordic Semiconductor Acquires Memfault to Revolutionize Connected Product Management
Deal News | Jun 24, 2025 | PR Newswire Cision Nordic Semiconductor
Nordic Semiconductor, a leader in low-power wireless connectivity solutions, has acquired Memfault Inc., a prominent cloud platform provider for connected products. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Nordic's transformation from a hardware supplier to a comprehensive solution provider. By integrating Memfault's capabilities into its portfolio, Nordic is set to offer customers a complete platform for managing connected products, from development through to deployment and upgrades. This innovative solution aims to simplify development, accelerate time-to-market, and ensure continuous software improvements, enhancing product performance, security, and power efficiency. Nordic's CEO, Vegard Wollan, emphasized the intent behind this acquisition to set a new industry standard by combining Nordic's connectivity solutions with Memfault's advanced cloud services. This strategic move also positions Nordic to address the growing demands for intelligent IoT solutions and evolving security standards, particularly under regulations like the EU Cyber Resilience Act. Both Nordic and Memfault are committed to supporting their customers and enhancing the platform's capabilities, ensuring high reliability and insights across millions of devices globally.
Sectors
- Semiconductors
- Cloud Computing
- Internet of Things (IoT)
Geography
- Norway – Nordic Semiconductor is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, where this strategic acquisition and the development of their new platform were announced.
- United States – Memfault Inc. is based in the United States, making it a significant geography for this acquisition and subsequent integration of services.
Industry
- Semiconductors – This industry is relevant as Nordic Semiconductor is a key player within the semiconductor space, providing low-power wireless connectivity solutions.
- Cloud Computing – Memfault, acquired by Nordic Semiconductor, is a cloud platform provider, highlighting the relevance of cloud computing in managing device connectivity and lifecycle.
- Internet of Things (IoT) – The acquisition of Memfault by Nordic Semiconductor enhances their offerings in IoT, focusing on connected product lifecycle management and device observability.
Financials
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
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Nordic Semiconductor | Acquirer | Company | A global leader in low-power wireless connectivity solutions, expanding its business to offer a full-stack solution for connected products. |
Memfault Inc. | Target | Company | A market-leading cloud platform provider specialized in device observability and management, enhancing reliability through secure over-the-air updates. |
Vegard Wollan | CEO | Person | CEO of Nordic Semiconductor, instrumental in the strategic direction towards a full solution provider with the acquisition of Memfault. |
François Baldassari | CEO | Person | CEO of Memfault, emphasizing the integration and value of their platform within Nordic's product suite to improve connected products management. |