Pragmatic Semiconductor
Pragmatic Semiconductor makes flexible and sustainable semiconductors, targeting applications that bridge physical and digital worlds. The Cambridge-based company has raised $414M, most recently in a December 2023 Series D, and employs 328 people.
The growth story
Pragmatic Semiconductor grew from 96 to 328 employees between 2021 and 2026, raising $414M along the way, most recently a Series D in December 2023.
About
Pragmatic Semiconductor develops flexible semiconductors designed for sustainability and rapid production. Its technology targets applications that integrate physical and digital systems, serving industries that require innovative semiconductor solutions.
The company has raised $414M across funding rounds, with its latest Series D closing in December 2023. Its 328-person workforce includes a significant engineering team, with talent drawn from major semiconductor firms like Atmel, Qualcomm, and Intel.
Founders and leadership
Engineering is Pragmatic Semiconductor's largest function, with 102 employees. The company's leadership and technical teams are based in Cambridge, England, where it was founded in 2010.
The Pragmatic Semiconductor org chart
David Moore (Chief Executive Officer) leads 59 mapped leaders with 22 direct reports. Click +N to expand a team; names link to the person’s public profile.
Departments, and which ones grew
Headcount by function: Engineering 114 (-5% YoY), Operations 67 (0% YoY), Quality Assurance 25 (-4% YoY), Information Technology 17 (-6% YoY), Research 15 (-12% YoY), Business Development 15 (-17% YoY).
Talent flow
Pragmatic Semiconductor recruits heavily from established semiconductor companies, with Atmel, Qualcomm, and Intel being top sources. Alumni have moved to firms like Filtronic, Micron Technology, and Qualcomm. Many employees studied at UK universities, including Cambridge, Durham, and Manchester.
Most common previous employers of Pragmatic Semiconductor staff: Atmel (13), Qualcomm (11), Intel (10), Nexperia (10), Arm (9), NXP Semiconductors (9). Former Pragmatic Semiconductor employees most often moved to Filtronic (4), Micron Technology (2), FUJIFILM Biotechnologies (2), Qualcomm (2), BAE (2), Graphcore (2).
Alumni worth knowing
The Pragmatic Semiconductor mafia
Four Pragmatic Semiconductor alumni have founded companies, including NORSAR, IQ Sense Technology, MindSilicaAI, and Phase 2 Group. NORSAR, founded by one alumnus, employs 63 people.
4Birger Steen, was Non Executive Director until 2024Madhu J., was Process Specialist (Productisation / Launch) until 2018Mohammed Waqas Mughal, was IC Design Engineer until 2021Shane Geary, was Executive Vice President, Manufacturing and Operations, Pragmatic Semiconductor until 2026Hiring now
Web traffic
Traffic mix: 47% direct, 43% search, 3% social, 0% paid.
What this company is made of
Most common skills at Pragmatic Semiconductor: Semiconductor Engineering (92), Project Management (79), Manufacturing (69), Communication (66), Engineering (64), Electronics (63), Microsoft Office (58), Data Analysis (57).
Where the team actually sits
Pragmatic Semiconductor people are concentrated in England, United Kingdom (161), United Kingdom (39), Greater Cambridge Area (23), Manchester Area, United Kingdom (2). 2 offices on record.
Search footprint
Pragmatic Semiconductor attracts about 122 organic search visits a month, traffic worth roughly $1K a month if bought through ads. It gained 27 ranking keywords and lost 14 in the last period.
What employees say
- Compensation
- 3.40 / 5
- Career opportunities
- 3.70 / 5
- Senior management
- 3.70 / 5
- Work-life balance
- 4.20 / 5
Frequently asked
Pragmatic Semiconductor has 328 employees as of September 2026.
Pragmatic Semiconductor has raised $414M in total, most recently a Series D round in December 2023.
Pragmatic Semiconductor was founded in 2010 by Scott White.
David Moore (Chief Executive Officer) sits at the top of Pragmatic Semiconductor's reporting structure, with 22 direct reports.
The most common previous employers of current Pragmatic Semiconductor staff are Atmel (13 people), Qualcomm (11 people), Intel (10 people).
Former Pragmatic Semiconductor employees most often move to Filtronic (4), Micron Technology (2), FUJIFILM Biotechnologies (2).
At least 4 companies have a founder who previously worked at Pragmatic Semiconductor, including NORSAR, IQ Sense Technology, MindSilicaAI.
Pragmatic Semiconductor attracts about 122 organic search visits a month, worth roughly $1K a month in equivalent ad spend.
The most common skills among Pragmatic Semiconductor staff are Semiconductor Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, Communication, Engineering.
Pragmatic Semiconductor staff are concentrated in England, United Kingdom (161), United Kingdom (39), Greater Cambridge Area (23).
Pragmatic Semiconductor has about 114 people in Engineering, down 5% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Pragmatic Semiconductor has about 67 people in Operations, up 0% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 238 current and 172 former Pragmatic Semiconductor profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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