ARM (NASDAQ:ARM) Holdings plc is a global semiconductor and software design company best known for its energy-efficient processor architectures. Founded in 1990 as a joint venture between Acorn Computers, Apple Computer and VLSI Technology, Arm pioneered the Reduced Instruction Set Computing (RISC) approach that has become the foundation for billions of embedded and mobile devices. Rather than manufacturing chips itself, Arm licenses its intellectual property (IP) to semiconductor companies, original equipment manufacturers and systems integrators worldwide.
The company’s core offerings include processor IP, physical IP such as memory interfaces and interconnects, and a suite of software development tools. Arm’s CPU and GPU designs power a wide range of applications, from smartphones and tablets to automotive infotainment systems, Internet of Things (IoT) devices and data center servers. In addition to central processing cores, the company provides security, artificial intelligence and machine learning accelerators, enabling licensees to integrate advanced capabilities into their own customized system-on-chip (SoC) solutions.
Arm operates a geographically diversified business with its headquarters in Cambridge, United Kingdom, and major operations in the United States, Europe, China, India and other regions. It works closely with an ecosystem of over 1,000 technology partners and serves more than 200 licensees, including leading chipmakers and consumer electronics brands. Arm’s designs are embedded in a vast range of applications, from edge sensors in industrial automation to high-performance compute clusters in cloud data centers.
Since its initial public offering in 2023, Arm has been led by CEO Rene Haas, who brings extensive experience in the semiconductor industry. Under his leadership, the company has focused on expanding its presence in high-growth markets such as automotive, Internet of Things and artificial intelligence. Arm’s executive team and board of directors emphasize strategic collaboration, technological innovation and sustainable growth as the company continues to evolve its licensing model and support the next generation of computing platforms.
