Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Palo Alto, California
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Since 1991
Broadcom Inc. is a semiconductor and infrastructure software company headquartered in Palo Alto, California, United States, founded in 1991. It has an estimated 10,000 to 50,000 employees and estimated annual revenue above $10 billion. The company is privately held and operates in two segments, Semiconductor Solutions and Infrastructure Software. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment industries. In October 2026, Broadcom announced it would advance NTT DOCOMO's private cloud using VMware Cloud Foundation.
Broadcom at a glance
Revenue
$10B+
Est. band
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
1991
Headquarters
Palo Alto, California
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
277
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Medical
Plumbing & Hardware
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
277
Named foreign suppliers
18
Top origins
China · South Korea · Singapore · Oman
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Broadcom.
What this tells a buyer
No customs or trade shipment data is available for this company, and the most recent reported development is a October 2026 announcement that Broadcom will advance NTT DOCOMO's private cloud with VMware Cloud Foundation.
Broadcom's listed products include semiconductors, LED products, and emissions-related products, and it holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 certifications.
The company is privately held, with an estimated revenue band above $10 billion and an estimated workforce of 10,000 to 50,000 employees.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
35 years in operation (founded 1991).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Broadcom Inc. is a semiconductor and infrastructure software company headquartered in Palo Alto, California, United States, founded in 1991. It has an estimated 10,000 to 50,000 employees and estimated annual revenue above $10 billion. The company is privately held and operates in two segments, Semiconductor Solutions and Infrastructure Software. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment industries. In October 2026, Broadcom announced it would advance NTT DOCOMO's private cloud using VMware Cloud Foundation.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1991 |
Headquarters | Palo Alto, California |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | $10B+ (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What Broadcom makes
Broadcom's listed products include semiconductors, LED products, and emissions-related products, and it holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 certifications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Semiconductor, LED, Emissions (source: broadcom.com).
Certifications
Broadcom is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — broadcom.com
ISO 14001 — broadcom.com
ISO 9001 — broadcom.com
Trade and customs footprint
No customs or trade shipment data is available for this company, and the most recent reported development is a October 2026 announcement that Broadcom will advance NTT DOCOMO's private cloud with VMware Cloud Foundation. US customs bill-of-lading records list 277 inbound shipments across 18 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · South Korea · Singapore · Oman.
Latest developments
2026-11-04 — Broadcom expands VMware Cloud Foundation with AI, security, and recovery capabilities | Network World (networkworld.com)
2026-11-02 — Infomina secures five-year Broadcom appointment to expand software business across 13 Asia Pacific markets (theedgemalaysia.com)
2026-10-26 — Bank of America, Blackstone, Citi and Morgan Stanley Announce Landmark $63 Billion Financing Structure to Enable AI Compute Capacity in Partnership with Broadcom (broadcom.com)
2026-10-20 — Broadcom to Advance NTT DOCOMO’s Private Cloud with VMware Cloud Foundation | Broadcom Inc. (broadcom.com)
2026-06-09 — Broadcom, Apollo, and Blackstone Establish Landmark Strategic Platform to Accelerate More Than 20 Gigawatts of Global AI Deployments | Broadcom Inc. (broadcom.com)
2026-04-14 — Broadcom Announces Extended Partnership with Meta to Deploy Technology to Support Multi-Gigawatts of Meta’s Custom Silicon, MTIA | Broadcom Inc. (broadcom.com)
Company details
The company is privately held, with an estimated revenue band above $10 billion and an estimated workforce of 10,000 to 50,000 employees. Broadcom was founded in 1991, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 35 years in operation (founded 1991). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Broadcom make?
Broadcom Inc. is a semiconductor and infrastructure software company headquartered in Palo Alto, California, United States, founded in 1991. It has an estimated 10,000 to 50,000 employees and estimated annual revenue above $10 billion. The company is privately held and operates in two segments, Semiconductor Solutions and Infrastructure Software. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment industries. In October 2026, Broadcom announced it would advance NTT DOCOMO's private cloud using VMware Cloud Foundation.
Where is Broadcom headquartered?
Broadcom is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
When was Broadcom founded?
Broadcom was founded in 1991.
How big is Broadcom?
Broadcom has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $10B+ range (estimated).
What certifications does Broadcom hold?
Broadcom lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Broadcom import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 277 inbound shipments for Broadcom, with top origins including China · South Korea · Singapore · Oman.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 408-433-8000
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
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