Business Description
Qualcomm is a global technology company best known for building the chips and software that power smartphones, cars, and connected devices. The company also earns significant revenue by licensing its large portfolio of wireless patents to manufacturers around the world. Beyond its core business, Qualcomm invests in early-stage companies working in areas such as artificial intelligence, 5G, and extended reality. Founded in 1985 and based in San Diego, California, Qualcomm also supplies technology and services to U.S. government agencies.