EBV Elektronik

What EBV Elektronik does

EBV Elektronik is a European authorized semiconductor distributor founded in 1969 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Avnet Inc. (NASDAQ: AVT). Headquartered in Poing, Germany, the company distributes a broad portfolio of electronic components from leading manufacturers — including Infineon, STMicroelectronics, NXP, Broadcom, onsemi, Microchip, ams OSRAM, Nexperia, Renesas, Intel, Micron, Samsung, and Toshiba — across 38 product categories spanning active components, passives, electromechanical parts, sensors, embedded boards, and software. Its operations are organized around three formally defined verticals: Industrial & Energy, Living & Infrastructure, and Transportation & HiRel.

The company monetizes primarily through B2B hardware sales on a quote-based model, served via direct field sales (240 Technical Sales Specialists and 120 Application Specialists) and the MyEBV online portal, with all revenue concentrated in the EMEA region. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and customer engagement is transaction-led. Beyond passive distribution, EBV operates several proprietary platforms: EBV 360 (supply-chain visibility dashboard), Design Hub (reference designs and development tools), IoTConnect (cloud-based IoT platform with AWS integration), EBV Embedded Solutions (display, software, and module partnerships with Witekio, Canonical, and Tria), and the newly launched MOVE Robotics Development Platform (April 2026) that aggregates processors, AI accelerators, sensors, and motion-control resources for next-generation robotic systems. EBV functions as one of Avnet's specialist EMEA brands alongside Avnet Abacus and Avnet Silica, with no standalone public financials.

Standalone revenue, profitability, and headcount data are not disclosed; leadership publicly identified includes Slobodan Puljarevic as President & CEO and Markus Vogt as Director Segment Healthcare. Marketing and customer engagement span a knowledge magazine (The Quintessence), podcasts, technical training events (French Tech Days, Sensor Seminars, Pizza & Chips), an on-demand event hub, and active social channels, with the MOVE platform adding a developer-community layer.

Name

EBV Elektronik

Legal name

EBV Elektronik

Website

http://ebv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

EBV Elektronik is an authorized semiconductor distributor serving EMEA industrial, infrastructure, and transportation customers since 1969. As a subsidiary of Avnet Inc., it distributes components from leading manufacturers and operates value-added platforms including IoTConnect, EBV Embedded Solutions, and MOVE.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Semiconductor Distribution

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Electronic Components (Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors) Retail (CRACAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Embedded Software & Firmware Tools (Compilers, Debug, RTOS tooling) (HDAHAFAE), Industrial Power & Energy Electronics Manufacturing Services (UPS, converters, inverters, chargers) (IMAGAGAI)

Keywords

• Semiconductor distribution
• Electronic components supply
• Embedded systems solutions
• IoT platform services
• Supply chain management

Headquarters

HQ city

Poing

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Semiconductor Component Distribution: Distribution of advanced electronic components from leading semiconductor manufacturers. Revenue generated through the sale and distribution of semiconductors to industrial, infrastructure, and transportation customers across EMEA.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

EBV Elektronik is an authorized semiconductor distributor operating in the EMEA region, selling electronic components from leading manufacturers such as Infineon, Nexperia, STMicroelectronics, NXP, Broadcom, ams OSRAM, onsemi, Microchip, Intel, Micron, Renesas, and Samsung. The company provides end-to-end technical support from concept design through implementation, backed by 240 Technical Sales Specialists and 120 Application Engineers, and offers value-added solutions including embedded systems, IoT platforms, robotics development, and supply chain visibility tools.

Product overview

EBV Elektronik is a European authorized semiconductor distributor established in 1969, operating as part of Avnet. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of electronic components across 38 product categories including amplifiers, microcontrollers, processors, memory, sensors, power management, RF & wireless, displays, and more. The portfolio includes offerings from leading semiconductor manufacturers such as ams OSRAM, Broadcom, Infineon, Intel, Micron, Nexperia, NXP, onsemi, Renesas, STMicroelectronics, Samsung, and Toshiba. Beyond component distribution, EBV provides value-added solutions including the EBV Embedded Solutions platform (with display solutions, software solutions through Witekio and Canonical, and embedded franchise partners), the EBV IoT platform with IoTConnect cloud services and AWS integration, the MOVE Robotics Development Platform for next-generation robotic systems, EBV 360 for supply chain visibility, and a Design Hub for product development. These solutions serve Industrial & Energy, Living & Infrastructure, and Transportation & HiRel market segments across Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MOVE: Robotics development platform designed to connect engineers with embedded technologies, supplier resources and application guidance for next-generation robotic systems.
• IoTConnect
• EBV 360
• LogOn

Products and services

• EBV Embedded Solutions
• EBV IoT
• EBV 360
• MOVE Robotics Development Platform
• Design Hub
• LogOn - Next Generation Logistics
• Linecard

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and embedded.

• NexperiacoreTechnology or IntegrationNexperia is a key semiconductor manufacturer partner. EBV distributes Nexperia products including MOSFETs, SiC and GaN solutions with design tools and resources. Featured as a major supplier for power applications.
• InfineoncoreTechnology or IntegrationInfineon is a major manufacturer partner. EBV features Infineon's extended non-optical, analog/mixed-signal sensor portfolio and PSOC Edge microcontrollers. Prominent in automotive and industrial solutions.
• STMicroelectronicscoreTechnology or IntegrationSTMicroelectronics is a key manufacturer partner. EBV distributes STM32 microprocessors and microcontrollers including STM32MP21 and STM32C5 products.
• BroadcomcoreTechnology or IntegrationBroadcom is a manufacturer partner featuring encoders, optocouplers, and motion control components in EBV's product highlights.
• ams OSRAMcoreTechnology or Integrationams OSRAM is a manufacturer partner. EBV distributes SYNIOS LEDs, PowerTOPLED components, and UV-C sensing solutions.
• NXP SemiconductorscoreTechnology or IntegrationNXP is a manufacturer partner providing processors and automotive semiconductors distributed through EBV.
• onsemicoreTechnology or Integrationonsemi is a manufacturer partner. EBV distributes NVMTS MOSFETs and standard products including logic components.
• MicrochipcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrochip is a manufacturer partner in EBV's linecard providing microcontrollers and embedded solutions.
• IntelcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntel is a manufacturer partner providing processors for embedded applications through EBV distribution.
• MicroncoreTechnology or IntegrationMicron is a manufacturer partner providing memory solutions including DDR4 components distributed by EBV.
• Renesas ElectronicscoreTechnology or IntegrationRenesas is a manufacturer partner providing microcontrollers and analog solutions through EBV.
• SamsungcoreTechnology or IntegrationSamsung is a manufacturer partner in EBV's linecard for memory and semiconductor components.
• AWSstrategicTechnology or IntegrationAmazon Web Services is a cloud partner for IoT solutions. EBV IoT platform integrates with AWS for cloud connectivity and IoTConnect platform services.
• WitekiostrategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWitekio is a software solutions partner providing embedded software expertise and Ubuntu Pro for Devices as part of EBV Embedded Solutions.
• TriaembeddedTechnology or IntegrationTria is an embedded systems partner providing module solutions and embedded boards as part of EBV Embedded Solutions.
• CanonicalstrategicTechnology or IntegrationCanonical provides Ubuntu Pro for Devices, distributed through EBV as part of software solutions for embedded applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• WPG Holdings: Asia-Pacific headquartered semiconductor distributor; comparable authorized distribution model and product breadth, but primarily serves APAC rather than directly competing in EBV's EMEA territory.
• Macnica: Japan-headquartered semiconductor and electronic components distributor with comparable authorized franchise model; primarily serves APAC with limited EMEA overlap, providing a regional comparison.

Direct peers

• Farnell / element14: Global electronic components distributor serving EMEA with comparable breadth across semiconductors, passives, and connectors. Direct competitor for mid-market and engineering customers.
• Future Electronics: One of the largest privately-held global semiconductor distributors; competes with EBV across EMEA with comparable authorized distribution model and manufacturer franchise breadth.
• Arrow Electronics: Global authorized semiconductor distributor and direct competitor to EBV across EMEA, serving industrial, automotive, and consumer customers with comparable component portfolios and manufacturer franchises.
• Mouser Electronics: Authorized semiconductor and electronic components distributor with strong EMEA presence; direct competitor for design-in distribution of new product introductions to engineering customers.
• Avnet Abacus: Sister division within Avnet Inc., focused on interconnect, passive, and electromechanical (IP&E) component distribution in EMEA. Comparable as part of the same parent group with overlapping customer base and technical sales model.
• Avnet Silica: Sister division within Avnet Inc., also serving EMEA semiconductor distribution with overlapping manufacturer linecards and similar technical-sales-led value proposition. Closest comparable peer given shared parent and EMEA focus.
• Digi-Key Electronics: Major global authorized distributor of electronic components including semiconductors; competes with EBV in EMEA for broad-line catalog distribution to engineers and mid-market customers.
• RS Components (RS Group): UK-headquartered electronic components distributor serving industrial and engineering customers across EMEA with comparable product breadth and B2B e-commerce model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EBVElektronik
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/EBVElektronik
• Facebookfacebook.com/ebvelektronik
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ebv-elektronik
• Instagraminstagram.com/ebv_elektronik

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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