Qualcomm is in advanced talks to acquire AI infrastructure software startup Modular for about $4 billion（約6400億円）, as chipmakers race to build AI capabilities to compete with Nvidia.

Yahoo Finance AI6h ago2 min read

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What happened
Qualcomm Inc. is in advanced talks to acquire Modular Inc., an artificial intelligence infrastructure software company, in a transaction valuing Modular at about $4 billion（約6400億円）. An announcement may come within weeks, though a final agreement is not guaranteed and details could still change.
Why it matters
Chipmakers across the industry are competing to gain technology and talent in AI; Qualcomm is trying to expand its product lineup and build alliances to become a competitor to market leader Nvidia Corp. Modular was founded in 2022 by former Google engineers and has raised $380 million（約610億円） total, most recently a $250 million（約400億円） round in September at a $1.6 billion（約2600億円） valuation.
What to watch
Qualcomm has pursued tuck-in acquisitions in recent years after its larger deal for NXP Semiconductors fell through due to regulatory concerns. The company agreed to buy Alphawave IP Group Plc for about $2.4 billion（約3800億円） in cash last year. Qualcomm is holding an investor day Wednesday.

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