Sujeeva De Silva's questions to Valens Semiconductor Ltd (VLN) leadership • Q4 2024
Question
Sujeeva De Silva questioned the timeline for the three European OEM automotive design wins, the timing of the medical imaging opportunity, and the current environment for potential acquisitions.
Answer
CEO Gideon Ben-Zvi projected initial chip shipments for the automotive design wins around the end of 2026, noting typical auto industry timeline variability. He indicated he is more optimistic about the medical opportunity timeline than before but could not provide a specific date. On M&A, he described a stable environment with opportunities arising from corporate divestitures and family-owned businesses seeking an exit.