What Autotalks does

Autotalks is a fabless semiconductor company founded in 2008 and headquartered in Kefar Neter, Israel, specializing in Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication chipsets for the automotive and infrastructure markets. Its product portfolio centers on a four-tier chipset family—TEKTON3 (V2X 350), SECTON3 (V2X 300), CRATON2 (V2X 250), and SECTON (V2X 200)—along with the PLUTON2 RF transceiver, V2X firmware stack, and the TEKTON3-BIKE variant for the micromobility segment. The chipsets support both DSRC and C-V2X (LTE-V2X and 5G-V2X) radio standards concurrently on a single device with dual-radio operation, enabling OEMs to deploy a single platform globally. Core technical differentiators include ISO26262 ASIL B functional safety certification enabling automatic braking integration, all three major regional security algorithms (US ECDSA, China SM, Germany Brainpool), AEC-Q100 grade 2 and IATF16949 automotive qualification, and an embedded hardware security module (eHSM). Autotalks generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of V2X chipsets and licensing of accompanying firmware/software to automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, using a direct enterprise field-sales motion targeting design wins at major automakers. Following the June 2025 acquisition by Qualcomm for less than $100 million, Autotalks' operations and technology have been integrated into Qualcomm's Snapdragon automotive portfolio, though the company had previously secured $200M in backlog orders and design wins with Volkswagen, DENSO, Bosch, ZF, Hyundai Mobis, HARMAN, and multiple Chinese automakers.

Name

Autotalks

Legal name

Autotalks Ltd.

Website

https://auto-talks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Autotalks is an Israel-based fabless semiconductor company (founded 2008, acquired by Qualcomm in June 2025) that designs V2X communication chipsets enabling vehicle-to-vehicle, vehicle-to-infrastructure, and vehicle-to-vulnerable-road-user connectivity for automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and micromobility OEMs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive V2X Semiconductor Chipsets

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632), Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342)

SIC

Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobile & Wireless Connectivity SoCs (Modem/Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/GNSS) (HDAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive & Safety-Certified Processors (ADAS/Domain/ASIL MCUs) (HDAHAJAJ), Automotive Infotainment, Telematics & Connectivity Hardware Manufacturing (TCU/V2X/GNSS) (IMACAJAH)

Keywords

• V2X communication chipsets
• Automotive semiconductor solutions
• Vehicle-to-everything technology
• Connected vehicle safety systems
• DSRC and C-V2X chips

Headquarters

HQ city

Kefar Neter

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. V2X Semiconductor Chipsets: Sale of V2X communication chipsets including V2X 350, 300, 250, and 200 chips to automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers for integration into vehicles and roadside infrastructure.
2. V2X Firmware and Software: Licensing and sale of V2X firmware and software stack integrated into chipsets for ADAS integration and applications.
3. Micromobility Safety Devices: Sale of ZooZ safety devices for bicycles and e-scooters that integrate V2X technology for cyclist safety.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Autotalks designs and supplies V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) communication semiconductor chipsets and bundled firmware for automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and infrastructure companies. The portfolio spans the TEKTON3 (V2X 350), SECTON3 (V2X 300), CRATON2 (V2X 250), SECTON (V2X 200) chipsets, the PLUTON2 RF transceiver, and V2X firmware, enabling vehicle-to-vehicle, vehicle-to-infrastructure, and vehicle-to-vulnerable-road-user communication across both DSRC and C-V2X standards. The company also offers the TEKTON3-BIKE chipset and ZooZ safety devices for micromobility applications.

Product overview

Autotalks is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication technology for manned and autonomous vehicles. The product portfolio consists of V2X chipsets at multiple tiers: the V2X 350 Chip (Tekton3) as the flagship fully-integrated SoC supporting all V2X standards (DSRC, LTE-V2X, 5G-V2X) with dual-radio concurrent operation; the V2X 300 Chip (Secton3) as a secure modem option; the V2X 250 Chip (Craton2) communication processor with integrated application CPU; and the V2X 200 Chip (Secton) as a hardware add-on solution. The SDRXXX Transceiver (Pluton2) provides the RF component. The V2X Firmware provides the software stack. For micromobility, the V2X 350 BIKE chip serves e-bikes and scooters, powering the ZooZ consumer safety device. Evaluation kits support customer development. All products support both C-V2X and DSRC standards for global deployment, with security (eHSM), functional safety (ASIL B), and automotive qualification (AEC-Q100 grade 2).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ZooZ: Micromobility safety device for cyclists and e-scooter riders
• TEKTON3
• SECTON3
• CRATON2
• SECTON
• PLUTON2 / SDRXXX

Products and services

• V2X 350 Chip (TEKTON3) Fully integrated V2X System-on-Chip supporting all V2X radio technologies — DSRC, LTE-V2X (C-V2X Rel. 14/15), and 5G-V2X (NR-V2X, C-V2X Rel. 16/17/18). Operates two radios simultaneously with dual antennas and full transmit/receive diversity. Achieves ISO 26262 ASIL B functional safety certification for automatic braking support; automotive-qualified at 105°C ambient temperature.
• V2X 300 Chip (SECTON3) Secure V2X modem with two concurrent radios for Day 1 (LTE-V2X or DSRC) and Day 2 (5G-V2X or IEEE 802.11bd). Backward compatible with previous generation. Integrates ultra-low-latency V2X Hardware Security Module (eHSM), hardware verification, and integrates with an external host CPU.
• V2X 250 Chip (CRATON2) V2X communication processor for connected autonomous vehicles integrating IEEE 802.11p DSRC and C-V2X (PC5) modems, ultra-low-latency V2X Hardware Security Module (eHSM), dual ARM Cortex A7 processor for V2X middleware and applications, optional secure CAN MCU, and IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi.
• V2X 200 Chip (SECTON) Global V2X hardware add-on integrating enhanced-range mobility-optimized IEEE 802.11p DSRC and C-V2X direct communications (PC5) Rel. 14/Rel. 15 modems, ultra-low-latency V2X Hardware Security Module (eHSM), crypto-agile hardware verification engines, and IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi. AEC-Q100 grade 2 qualified.
• SDRXXX Transceiver (PLUTON2) Low-power, high-performance, multi-standard RFIC supporting dual-band IEEE 802.11p or single-band C-V2X direct communications (PC5) and IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. Provides RF transmitter/receiver functionality in a compact form factor with minimal external components. AEC-Q100 grade 2 qualified.
• V2X Firmware V2X stack integrated in the V2X 350 chip that processes Day 1 and Day 2 V2X information. Optimized for fastest execution and lowest latency with concurrent dual-channel message processing. Provides a standardized interface for simple ADAS integration and completes the platform for automated braking applications.
• V2X 350 BIKE (TEKTON3-BIKE) Fully integrated 3rd generation V2X System-on-Chip designed for e-bikes and e-scooters, with built-in V2X firmware for cost optimization and built-in safety applications including Intersection Collision Warning (ICW), Left Turn Assist (LTA), Right Turn Assist (RTA), and Rear Collision Warning (RCW). Supports global V2X requirements for the U.S., Europe, and China.
• ZooZ Safety Device Micromobility V2X safety device for cyclists. ZooZ3 is the 3rd generation V2X safety device based on V2X 350 BIKE, easily installed on the handlebar, alerting cyclists when vehicles equipped with V2X pose a threat. The accompanying ZooZ App delivers V2X alerts to fingertips.
• V2X Evaluation Kit (EVK) Evaluation and development platform for V2X DSRC and C-V2X technologies. Includes the SECTON chip with a mobility-optimized baseband transceiver and security accelerator, the PLUTON2 V2X RF Transceiver, an on-board GNSS receiver, and USB and Ethernet interfaces for integration with an external Application CPU.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 80% of road accidents can be avoided with V2X technology
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, significant and minor.

• QualcommcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Qualcomm completed acquisition of Autotalks in June 2025 for less than $100 million. All 100 employees were offered positions at Qualcomm. The acquisition aims to integrate Autotalks' V2X technology into Qualcomm's Snapdragon portfolio for automotive and connected vehicle applications.
• Yunex TrafficsignificantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Yunex Traffic and Autotalks announced enhanced privacy and security capabilities in V2X roadside units deployed in Florida and Colorado.
• CanyonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2023Canyon, a world-leading direct-to-consumer bike manufacturer, announced a technology development partnership with Autotalks to integrate V2X technology into bicycles to help reduce accidents.
• VolkswagensignificantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2023Volkswagen, along with Bosch and Commsignia, demonstrated V2X-enabled cyclists' protection technology with Autotalks at the SECUR Final Event in France.
• Cohda WirelesssignificantTechnology or Integration · 1 August 2022Autotalks and Cohda Wireless collaborated to offer the world's first fully-integrated V2X SoC, with Autotalks' TEKTON3 chipset running Cohda's full V2X software stack.
• Hyundai Motor GroupsignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerHyundai Motor Group invested in Autotalks' V2X and V2V technology and collaborated on demonstrations at CES 2019.
• Hyundai MobissignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerHyundai Mobis and Autotalks collaborated in August 2023 to implement cutting-edge V2X technology for connected cars.
• HARMANminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHARMAN demonstrated Autotalks' C-V2X capabilities at CES 2019.
• ValeominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerValeo demonstrated a telematics platform equipped with Autotalks' global V2X at CES 2019.
• BoschsignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerBosch selected Autotalks' chipset to develop V2V and Vehicle to Motorcycle communication solutions.
• DENSOsignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerDENSO selected Autotalks for a mass market V2X system.
• ZFsignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerZF selected Autotalks to empower autonomous shuttles with V2X technology.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• STMicroelectronics: STMicroelectronics has developed C-V2X and DSRC automotive chipsets targeting the same OEM and Tier 1 customer base as Autotalks, with comparable AEC-Q100 and ISO26262 safety positioning.
• Infineon Technologies: Infineon provides automotive V2X/connectivity semiconductors (AURIX TC3xx family and C-V2X modems) for OEMs and Tier 1s, competing with Autotalks on functional safety-certified automotive wireless chipsets.
• NXP Semiconductors: NXP offers RoadLINK V2X chipsets (SAF5400/SAF5100) supporting IEEE 802.11p and C-V2X, directly competing with Autotalks' TEKTON3/SECTON3 for OEM design wins across major automotive Tier 1s.
• Renesas Electronics: Renesas offers automotive V2X communications processors and R-Car family SoCs aimed at ADAS/connected car applications, positioning it as a direct semiconductor competitor to Autotalks in OEM connectivity platforms.
• u-blox: u-blox produces V2X modules (e.g., VERA-P3 series) integrating C-V2X/DSRC with GNSS for automotive and roadside infrastructure, directly comparable to Autotalks' chipset-plus-module go-to-market approach.

Broad incumbents

• Qualcomm: Qualcomm acquired Autotalks and is its parent company; Qualcomm's Snapdragon Auto and Snapdragon Digital Chassis platforms include C-V2X capabilities, making it both a channel and a broad-competitor in automotive connectivity SoCs.
• Mobileye: Mobileye (an Intel company) provides ADAS and autonomous-driving SoCs and perception stacks; while not a V2X chip maker, it addresses overlapping OEM/AV use cases where V2X complements its sensor-based perception.

Others

• DENSO: DENSO is both a customer of Autotalks (selected for mass-market V2X systems) and an automotive Tier 1 with its own internal V2X and connected-vehicle programs, making it a peer through ecosystem adjacency.

Emerging players

• Commsignia: Commsignia is a V2X software stack and OBU/RSU provider partnered with Autotalks; it competes at the V2X application/software layer and is a collaborator on integrated V2X solutions for OEMs like Volkswagen.
• Cohda Wireless: Cohda Wireless supplies V2X software stacks running on Autotalks TEKTON3; it is both a partner (announced world's first fully-integrated V2X SoC in 2022) and a competitor in the V2X middleware/software segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Autotalks
• Facebookfacebook.com/Autotalks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/autotalks

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors14 records

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M&A

Investments

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