Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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San Francisco, California
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Since 1987
Canaan is a computer hardware manufacturer that designs and sells application-specific integrated circuits and Bitcoin mining machines, including its AvalonMiner line. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an estimated 200-500 employees and estimated annual revenue of $500M-1B. It is privately held and serves cryptocurrency miners, mining farms, and data centers. In May 2026 reports indicated Canaan received a follow-on order from Tether for mining modules.
Canaan at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
200-500
Founded
1987
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
1927
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Medical
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
1927
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Taiwan · Singapore · South Korea · China
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Canaan.
What this tells a buyer
Canaan announced a Bitcoin mining asset transaction in early 2026, which B. Riley advised on, and in February 2026 it reportedly bought a stake in a Cipher Mining site in Texas while expanding its AI plans.
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, and IATF 16949 certifications, and its listed capabilities centre on metal fabrication.
Canaan completed a strategic investment round announced in November 2025 with Brevan Howard, Galaxy Digital, and Weiss Asset Management, and its listed facilities include sites in Pennsylvania and Edna, Texas.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
39 years in operation (founded 1987).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Canaan is a computer hardware manufacturer that designs and sells application-specific integrated circuits and Bitcoin mining machines, including its AvalonMiner line. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an estimated 200-500 employees and estimated annual revenue of $500M-1B. It is privately held and serves cryptocurrency miners, mining farms, and data centers. In May 2026 reports indicated Canaan received a follow-on order from Tether for mining modules.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1987 |
Headquarters | San Francisco, California |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Canaan makes
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, and IATF 16949 certifications, and its listed capabilities centre on metal fabrication.
Certifications
Canaan is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — made-in-china.com
ISO 13485 — made-in-china.com
ISO 14001 — made-in-china.com
ISO 45001 — canaanplastic.com
ISO 50001 — made-in-china.com
ISO 9001 — made-in-china.com
Trade and customs footprint
Canaan announced a Bitcoin mining asset transaction in early 2026, which B. Riley advised on, and in February 2026 it reportedly bought a stake in a Cipher Mining site in Texas while expanding its AI plans. US customs bill-of-lading records list 1927 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Taiwan · Singapore · South Korea · China.
Latest developments
2026-04-28 — Canaan Wins Tether Follow-On Order for Mining Modules | CAN Stock News (stocktitan.net)
2026-03-05 — B. Riley Advises Canaan in its Acquisition of Mining Assets - ABF Journal (abfjournal.com)
2026-02-24 — Bitcoin Miner Canaan Buys Cipher’s Texas Stake, Boosts AI Plans (bitcoinmagazine.com)
2026-01-06 — Canaan Inc. Expands Energy Efficiency Initiatives with 3 MW Compute Heat Recovery Proof-of-Concept at Canadian Greenhouse | INN (investingnews.com)
2025-11-04 — Canaan Inc. Announces Strategic Investment from Brevan Howard, Galaxy Digital, and Weiss Asset Management | Canaan Inc. (canaan-creative.com)
2025-10-24 — Canaan Inc. Form 6-K filed October 24, 2025 (sec.gov)
Facilities
Canaan is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Public sources also reference these locations:
Pennsylvania — canaan-creative.com
Edna, Texas — canaan-creative.com
Company details
Canaan completed a strategic investment round announced in November 2025 with Brevan Howard, Galaxy Digital, and Weiss Asset Management, and its listed facilities include sites in Pennsylvania and Edna, Texas. Canaan was founded in 1987, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 39 years in operation (founded 1987). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Canaan make?
Canaan is a computer hardware manufacturer that designs and sells application-specific integrated circuits and Bitcoin mining machines, including its AvalonMiner line. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an estimated 200-500 employees and estimated annual revenue of $500M-1B. It is privately held and serves cryptocurrency miners, mining farms, and data centers. In May 2026 reports indicated Canaan received a follow-on order from Tether for mining modules.
Where is Canaan headquartered?
Canaan is headquartered in San Francisco, California (27 South Park, San Francisco, California, 94107-1806).
When was Canaan founded?
Canaan was founded in 1987.
How big is Canaan?
Canaan has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does Canaan hold?
Canaan lists IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Canaan import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 1927 inbound shipments for Canaan, with top origins including Taiwan · Singapore · South Korea · China.
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Location & contact
Phone
+1 415-405-4655
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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