Arm Aims for $60-70 Billion IPO Valuation in September

British chip maker Arm is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) with a valuation target of $60-70 billion. The IPO is expected to take place as early as September, driven by the increasing demand for semiconductors in cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and electric vehicle (EV) applications.

Roadshow to Showcase Arm’s Value Proposition

The roadshow, scheduled to begin in the first week of September, will give Arm the opportunity to demonstrate its value proposition to potential investors. This series of lead-up events aims to impress and attract investors, ultimately increasing their interest in the IPO.

Potential for One of the Largest Tech IPOs

If successful, Arm’s IPO could raise as much as $10 billion, making it one of the largest-ever IPOs in the tech industry. It would rank third, following Alibaba in 2014 and Meta in 2012.

Valuation Uncertainty

While Arm executives may aspire for a valuation as high as $80 billion, achieving this remains uncertain. Earlier this year, bankers estimated the chipmaker’s value to be between $30 billion and $70 billion.

Arm’s Role in the Tech Industry

Arm, often regarded as the leading IT company in the UK, specializes in designing energy-efficient computer chips. Its architectures are widely used in various applications, including smart cities, laptops, and particularly mobile devices. Approximately 95% of the world’s smartphones utilize Arm’s technology.

Key Partnerships and Investors

Arm’s designs are utilized by major semiconductor companies such as Intel, AMD, Nvidia, and Qualcomm. Currently, both Nvidia and Intel are in discussions to become anchor investors in Arm.

Expanding Beyond Smartphones

Under the leadership of CEO Rene Hass, Arm has been diversifying its focus beyond the smartphone market. The company aims to target more advanced computing applications, including cloud computing and AI. Additionally, Arm has experienced significant growth in the automotive sector, with revenues more than doubling since 2020. Going public through the IPO could provide the necessary funding for Arm to further capitalize on these emerging markets.