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Microchip Acquires Israeli AI Chipmaker Hailo in Rescue Deal
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By מאיר אורבך
First reported by Globes · Jul 25, 2026
What happened
Microchip Technology is acquiring Israeli AI chip startup Hailo after the latter faced financial difficulties and a failed SPAC merger. The deal grants Microchip access to Hailo’s Edge AI technology and customer base, while Hailo gains support to scale globally. The acquisition is expected to close by September 30, with financial terms undisclosed but reportedly low.
- 01Microchip acquires Israeli AI chipmaker Hailo amid Hailo’s financial distress.
- 02Hailo faced liquidity issues, emergency loans, staff cuts, and a failed SPAC merger.
- 03Hailo raised $340 million since 2017 with a last valuation over $1 billion.
- 04Delek Automotive plans to write off most of its investment in Hailo.
- 05Microchip gains Hailo’s IP, Edge AI chips, 100+ customers, and 10,000 developers.
- 06Deal expected to close by September 30, pending regulatory approvals.
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