What: GSA Releases August 2012 Statistics from its Global Semiconductor Funding, IPO and M&A Update, including:

• In August 2012, semiconductor companies and suppliers raised $19.0 million, down 73.8% month-over-month (MoM) and 71.0% year-over-year (YoY).

• Three companies received funding with the largest amount going to Spectra7 Microsystems at $11.0 million.

What: GSA Releases April 2012 Statistics from its Global Semiconductor Funding, IPO and M&A Update, including:

*In April 2012, venture investment dollars received by semiconductor companies (i.e., fabless companies, integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) and semiconductor suppliers) was $194.2 million; a 901.0% increase month-over-month (MoM) and a 461.3% increase year-over-year (YoY).

What: GSA Releases February 2012 Statistics from its Global Semiconductor Funding, IPO and M&A Update, including:

*In February 2012, venture investment dollars received by semiconductor companies (i.e., fabless companies, integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) and semiconductor suppliers) was $159.8 million; a 237.1% increase month-over-month (MoM) and a 218.3% increase year-over-year (YoY.)

What: GSA Releases August Statistics from its Global Semiconductor Funding, IPO and M&A Update, including: