Elevation
Elevation Microsystems is a fabless Irvine, California-based semiconductor company that designs wide bandgap (SiC and GaN) high-voltage power management ICs — including SiC MOSFETs, LED drivers, gate drivers, DC-DC converters, and interface ICs — primarily for automotive OEM and tier-1 EV applications.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2021
- HeadquartersIrvine, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Elevation does
Elevation Microsystems is a fabless semiconductor company founded in 2021 and headquartered in Irvine, California, that designs high-voltage power management solutions based on wide bandgap (SiC and GaN) semiconductor technology, primarily targeting electric vehicle and automotive applications. The company's product portfolio spans six categories: power discretes (SiC MOSFETs up to 1700V, SiC diodes, SJ MOSFETs, MV MOSFETs), AEC-Q100 qualified LED drivers (HB, Matrix, Interior, and General Lighting variants), high/medium/low-voltage and isolated gate drivers for SiC/GaN FET switching, interface ICs (digital isolators, CAN transceivers), DC-DC converters (buck, boost, buck-boost, LDO), and motor driver ICs. ISO 26262 ASIL-B functional safety compliance has been achieved on key LED driver SKUs (notably the EV1702B and EV3520Q launched in March 2025), positioning the portfolio for safety-critical automotive front-lamp and powertrain sockets.
Elevation operates a B2B hardware-sales model, selling chips directly to automotive OEMs and tier-1 suppliers, with engineering sample ordering available through its website (elevationmicro.com/order-samples/) and enterprise inquiries handled via [email protected]. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company has secured strategic corporate investments from three industry players in 2024: Vestel Ventures (January 2024), Navitas Semiconductor (2024), and Hyundai Mobis ($15M, November 2024) — the last representing a significant equity stake and validating commercial intent within Hyundai/Kia-tier supply chains. The company maintains a Korea-focused subsidiary led by James Park (Global COO and President of Elevation Microsystems Korea) and is led by CEO David Nam. The customer base is narrow but anchored, with automotive OEMs and tier-1 suppliers as the primary end market and a recently added smart computing/wearables vertical via the EL3000 USB Port De-Mux.
Elevation firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Elevation
- Legal name
- Elevation Microsystems
- Website
- https://elevationmicro.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2021
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Elevation Microsystems is a fabless Irvine, California-based semiconductor company that designs wide bandgap (SiC and GaN) high-voltage power management ICs — including SiC MOSFETs, LED drivers, gate drivers, DC-DC converters, and interface ICs — primarily for automotive OEM and tier-1 EV applications.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Elevation industry classification
Industry- NAICS
- Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (3344), Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513)
- SIC
- Electronic Components, Nec (3679), Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Power Management & Power Conversion ICs (PMIC/DC‑DC/AC‑DC/Gate Drivers) (HDAHABAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Wide-Bandgap Power Devices (SiC/GaN Discretes) (HDAHAHAG), Isolation & Signal Conditioning ICs (Digital Isolators/Instrumentation) (HDAHAIAI), LED Drivers, Ballasts & Power Modules for Lighting (Constant-current/voltage drivers, ballasts, control gear) (IMAGAIAJ)
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Where Elevation is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Irvine
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Elevation business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Semiconductor Chip Sales: Fabless semiconductor company selling power management ICs and discrete semiconductors to automotive and industrial customers. Revenue derived from chip sales to automotive OEMs, tier suppliers, and electronics manufacturers.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
Elevation product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Elevation is a fabless semiconductor company that designs and sells power discrete devices (SiC MOSFETs, SiC diodes, SJ MOSFETs, MV MOSFETs) and analog/mixed-signal ICs including AEC-Q100 qualified LED drivers, gate drivers, digital isolators and CAN transceivers, DC-DC converters/LDOs, motor drivers, and USB port demultiplexers. Its products target automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers as well as consumer electronics manufacturers.
Product overview
Elevation Microsystems is a fabless semiconductor company offering a comprehensive portfolio of high-voltage power management solutions leveraging next-generation wide bandgap technology (SiC and GaN FETs) for electric vehicles. The product portfolio includes Power Discrete components (SiC MOSFET, SiC Diode, SJ MOSFET, MV MOSFET), LED Drivers (HB LED Driver, Matrix LED Driver, Interior/General Lighting LED Drivers), Gate Drivers (HV, HV Isolated, MV, LV), Interface ICs (Digital Isolator, CAN Transceiver), DC-DC converters (Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost, LDO), and Motor Drivers. The company focuses on automotive applications with ISO 26262 functional safety compliant products and AEC-Q100 automotive-grade qualification. Products are designed for sustainable electrification supporting renewable energy-efficient systems for EVs and smart computing applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Quantifiable outcome
- Energy-efficient solutions for electric vehicles
Companies that use Elevation
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Elevation technology and API
TechnologyAPI detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature9 records
Elevation partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Elevation competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- ON Semiconductor (onsemi): onsemi is a top-tier automotive power semiconductor supplier with vertically integrated SiC supply and a broad portfolio including SiC MOSFETs, gate drivers, LED drivers, and motor drivers. Competes across nearly every product line Elevation offers.
- STMicroelectronics: STMicroelectronics is a leading automotive SiC supplier (SiC MOSFETs, diodes, automotive microcontrollers) and has signed multi-billion-dollar SiC supply agreements with Tesla and other OEMs. Direct overlap with Elevation's SiC discrete and automotive MCU-adjacent portfolio.
- Wolfspeed: Wolfspeed is the pure-play SiC leader, vertically integrated from wafer to discrete devices (SiC MOSFETs, diodes) for EV traction inverters and industrial power. Comparable in core SiC technology, but at vastly greater scale with captive fabs and a broader portfolio.
- Infineon Technologies: Infineon is the global #1 automotive power semiconductor supplier with a full portfolio spanning IGBTs, SiC MOSFETs, gate drivers, and motor drivers. Overlaps directly with Elevation's SiC discrete and gate driver offerings and competes for the same OEM sockets.
- Renesas Electronics: Renesas is a major automotive semiconductor supplier offering analog power ICs, gate drivers, and motor drivers, with strong Japanese OEM relationships. Competes with Elevation across automotive analog and power management sockets.
- ROHM Semiconductor: ROHM is a Japanese SiC power semiconductor leader with vertical SiC wafer-to-device integration and strong relationships with Japanese automotive OEMs. Comparable in SiC discretes and automotive power management focus.
Direct peers
- Navitas Semiconductor: Navitas is a fabless GaN/SiC power semiconductor company targeting EV fast-charging and traction applications — a direct competitor in wide-bandgap power ICs and also a strategic investor in Elevation. Highly comparable in technology focus, fabless model, and EV customer base.
- Monolithic Power Systems (MPS): MPS is a fabless power management IC company offering DC-DC converters, gate drivers, motor drivers, and LED drivers with growing automotive exposure. Comparable fabless business model and overlapping product categories with Elevation's DC-DC, gate driver, and LED driver families.
- Allegro MicroSystems: Allegro is a fabless automotive analog IC specialist focused on motor drivers, LED drivers, gate drivers, and magnetic sensors — directly overlapping Elevation's motor driver, LED driver, and gate driver lines targeting automotive OEMs.
Emerging players
- Power Integrations: Power Integrations is a fabless power conversion IC company with high-voltage gate drivers, AC-DC controllers, and emerging automotive EV exposure via its SCALE EV gate driver family. Comparable in fabless high-voltage power semiconductor focus, particularly for AC-DC and gate drivers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Elevation compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Elevation financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Elevation leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Elevation funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds3 records
Investors1 record
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Elevation M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Elevation
What does Elevation do?
Elevation is a fabless semiconductor company that designs and sells power discrete devices (SiC MOSFETs, SiC diodes, SJ MOSFETs, MV MOSFETs) and analog/mixed-signal ICs including AEC-Q100 qualified LED drivers, gate drivers, digital isolators and CAN transceivers, DC-DC converters/LDOs, motor drivers, and USB port demultiplexers. Its products target automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers as well as consumer electronics manufacturers.
Is Elevation a public or private company?
Elevation is a private company. It is currently operating.
When was Elevation founded?
Elevation was founded in 2021. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Elevation based?
Elevation is headquartered in Irvine, United States, in the North America region.
How does Elevation make money?
One revenue line is on record: semiconductor Chip Sales.
Who are Elevation's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are ON Semiconductor (onsemi), STMicroelectronics, Wolfspeed, Infineon Technologies, Renesas Electronics and ROHM Semiconductor. Direct peers are Navitas Semiconductor, Monolithic Power Systems (MPS) and Allegro MicroSystems. Power Integrations is listed as an emerging player.
Does Elevation have an API?
No public API is recorded for Elevation.
What industry is Elevation in?
Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHABAE, Power Management & Power Conversion ICs (PMIC/DC‑DC/AC‑DC/Gate Drivers), with a secondary code of HDAHAHAG, Wide-Bandgap Power Devices (SiC/GaN Discretes). Its NAICS code is 3344 and its SIC code is 3679.