u-blox Holding AG

u-blox Holding AG is a Swiss company specializing in the development and manufacture of wireless semiconductors, chips, and modules for positioning, connectivity, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Originating as a spin-off from ETH Zurich in 1997 and headquartered in Thalwil, it focuses on GPS/GNSS satellite positioning systems and wireless communication technologies, including receivers for GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS, as well as LTE, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi modules. These products support diverse sectors such as automotive telematics and navigation, industrial automation and monitoring, healthcare, asset tracking, consumer electronics, and machine-to-machine communications. Operating as a fabless design house, u-blox Holding AG distributes its solutions globally through offices in Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific, enabling precise location-based services, secure connectivity, and innovative applications like autonomous driving and fleet management. In late 2025, the company was acquired by private equity firm Advent International, marking a significant transition in its ownership structure while continuing to drive advancements in smart, sustainable technologies.