Synopsys Inc

Intro and history: Synopsys Inc. was founded in 1986 by Aart J. de Geus, Bill Krieger, Dave Gregory, and Rick Rudell. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, USA. Synopsys is a leading company in providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips and electronic systems. The company has a long history of being a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP and is also growing its leadership in software quality and security solutions. Industry: Electronic design automation, Semiconductors Product, Services and Operations: Synopsys offers products in the categories of silicon design & verification, silicon intellectual property, software security & quality, and system level solutions. Their services include design services, professional services, educational services, and technical support. Funding Details: Synopsys is a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "SNPS". As of 2021, its market capitalization is approximately $40 billion. Acquisitions: Synopsys has made several acquisitions over the years to expand its product and service offerings. Notable acquisitions include Avanti Corporation, Numerical Technologies, Inc., and Coverity. Awards and Achievements: Synopsys has received numerous awards and recognitions for its products, services, and corporate performance. These include the 2018 Fortune "World's Most Admired Companies" list, the 2017 GSA "Most Respected Public Semiconductor Company", and the 2016 "Top 100 Global Innovators" by Clarivate Analytics.