Broadcom Inc. is a leading global technology company headquartered in San Jose, California, USA. Originally founded in 1961 as part of Hewlett-Packard’s semiconductor division, the company evolved through various transformations, including its rebranding to Avago Technologies in 2005 and its eventual acquisition of Broadcom Corporation in 2016, after which it adopted the Broadcom name. The company is listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol AVGO and is currently led by CEO Hock Tan.
Broadcom designs, develops, and supplies a wide range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. Its products and services cater to various industries such as data centers, telecommunications, broadband, wireless communications, enterprise storage, automotive, industrial, cybersecurity, and software development. Broadcom is well-known for its high-performance semiconductor chips used in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, routers, network switches, smartphones, and automotive electronics. It is also a key supplier of components for major tech companies like Apple and Google.
In recent years, Broadcom has significantly expanded its software portfolio through major acquisitions. It acquired CA Technologies in 2018 to enhance its infrastructure software offerings, Symantec’s enterprise security division in 2019 to strengthen its cybersecurity solutions, and VMware in 2023 to lead in cloud infrastructure and virtualization technologies. These acquisitions have positioned Broadcom as a major player not only in hardware but also in enterprise software and cloud computing.Broadcom continues to innovate with new products like the Tomahawk Ultra Ethernet Switch, designed for AI workloads and massive GPU clusters, and Bitnami Secure Images, which offer secure, production-ready containers for application development and deployment. These solutions reflect Broadcom’s growing focus on supporting the needs of modern artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and software security environments.Financially, Broadcom is one of the most valuable tech companies globally, with a market capitalization exceeding $1.7 trillion as of 2025. It generates over $35 billion in annual revenue, maintains strong free cash flow, and consistently rewards shareholders with dividends. Its strong presence in both hardware and software markets has made it an essential part of global digital infrastructure. Broadcom operates in over 35 countries and serves many of the world’s largest companies, playing a vital role in powering the future of AI, networking, and cloud computing.