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Altera, which makes chips for AI, automation, and more, files confidentially for an IPO; Intel acquired it for ~$16.7B in 2015, and Silver Lake took 51% in 2025 (David Morris/Bloomberg)

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Altera has started the IPO process under Silver Lake and Intel ownership.

The chipmaker filed confidentially for an initial public offering, according to Bloomberg. Altera makes chips used in AI, automation, and other markets. Intel bought the company for about $16.7 billion in 2015, and Silver Lake took a 51% stake in 2025. Techmeme's note

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