Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Durham, North Carolina
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Since 2015
Wolfspeed is a developer and manufacturer of silicon carbide and gallium nitride semiconductors, headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 2015, it has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and is privately held. Its devices serve the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, medical, military-defense, and plumbing-hardware industries. In October 2026, the company announced a multiyear silicon carbide device agreement supporting electric vehicles, and reported Jaguar Land Rover as a customer.
Wolfspeed at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
2015
Headquarters
Durham, North Carolina
Certifications
AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
242
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Medical
Military & Defense
Plumbing & Hardware
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
242
Named foreign suppliers
34
Top origins
South Korea · China · Belgium · Germany
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Wolfspeed.
What this tells a buyer
Trade and customs data for Wolfspeed was not available in the record, and the company's most recent reported development was a multiyear silicon carbide device agreement announced on October 28, 2026.
Wolfspeed holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, and its listed products include semiconductors, batteries, electronics, and powertrain components.
Wolfspeed reports an estimated annual revenue of $500 million to $1 billion, and in October 2026 announced a conditional $1.5 billion, 30-year loan commitment from the U.S. Department of War.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
11 years in operation (founded 2015).
Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Wolfspeed is a developer and manufacturer of silicon carbide and gallium nitride semiconductors, headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 2015, it has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and is privately held. Its devices serve the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, medical, military-defense, and plumbing-hardware industries. In October 2026, the company announced a multiyear silicon carbide device agreement supporting electric vehicles, and reported Jaguar Land Rover as a customer.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2015 |
Headquarters | Durham, North Carolina |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Wolfspeed makes
Wolfspeed holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, and its listed products include semiconductors, batteries, electronics, and powertrain components.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Semiconductor, Battery, Electronics, Powertrain (source: wolfspeed.com).
Certifications
Wolfspeed is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — wolfspeed.com
IATF 16949 — wolfspeed.com
ISO 14001 — wolfspeed.com
ISO 45001 — wolfspeed.com
ISO 9001 — wolfspeed.com
Trade and customs footprint
Trade and customs data for Wolfspeed was not available in the record, and the company's most recent reported development was a multiyear silicon carbide device agreement announced on October 28, 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 242 inbound shipments across 34 foreign suppliers, with top origins including South Korea · China · Belgium · Germany.
Known customers
The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:
Jaguar Land Rover — reported by wolfspeed.com
Latest developments
2026-10-28 — Wolfspeed Powers the Future of EVs with Multiyear Silicon Carbide Device Agreement | Wolfspeed (wolfspeed.com)
2026-10-15 — Infineon and Wolfspeed Expand and Extend Long-Term Silicon Carbide Wafer Supply Agreement to Include 200 mm | Wolfspeed (wolfspeed.com)
2026-10-07 — Wolfspeed Announces Conditional 30-Year, $1.5 Billion Loan Commitment from U.S. Department of War to Advance Domestic Wide Bandgap Supply Chain | Wolfspeed (wolfspeed.com)
2026-03-19 — Wolfspeed Announces Subscriptions for $379 Million of Convertible Notes and $96.9 Million of Common Stock and Pre-Funded Warrants | Wolfspeed (wolfspeed.com)
2026-01-30 — Wolfspeed Announces CFIUS Clearance and Completion of Equity Issuance to Renesas as Part of Court-Approved Restructuring - Wolfspeed, Inc. (wolfspeed.com)
2025-12-09 — Wolfspeed Powers Toyota’s Electric Vehicle Platforms with Highly Reliable Silicon Carbide Components | Wolfspeed (wolfspeed.com)
Facilities
Wolfspeed is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. Public sources also reference these locations:
Marcy, New York — wolfspeed.com
Company details
Wolfspeed reports an estimated annual revenue of $500 million to $1 billion, and in October 2026 announced a conditional $1.5 billion, 30-year loan commitment from the U.S. Department of War. Wolfspeed was founded in 2015, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 11 years in operation (founded 2015). Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Wolfspeed make?
Wolfspeed is a developer and manufacturer of silicon carbide and gallium nitride semiconductors, headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 2015, it has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and is privately held. Its devices serve the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, medical, military-defense, and plumbing-hardware industries. In October 2026, the company announced a multiyear silicon carbide device agreement supporting electric vehicles, and reported Jaguar Land Rover as a customer.
Where is Wolfspeed headquartered?
Wolfspeed is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina (4600 Silicon Drive, Durham, North Carolina, 27703).
When was Wolfspeed founded?
Wolfspeed was founded in 2015.
How big is Wolfspeed?
Wolfspeed has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does Wolfspeed hold?
Wolfspeed lists AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Wolfspeed import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 242 inbound shipments for Wolfspeed, with top origins including South Korea · China · Belgium · Germany.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 919-313-5300
Certification
AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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