In 2009, GlobalFoundries emerged from a strategic partnership between AMD and the Advanced Technology Investment Company, founded with a bold vision to become the world's first truly global semiconductor foundry. The company recognized early on that the semiconductor industry was undergoing a fundamental shift - customers needed more than just manufacturing capacity; they needed a partner who could deliver differentiated, feature-rich process technology solutions across multiple continents. This insight drove GF to build a unique global manufacturing footprint spanning the U.S., Europe, and Asia, positioning the company to serve customers wherever innovation happens.
Today, GlobalFoundries stands as one of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers, specializing in essential chips that power the technologies the world relies on to live, work, and connect. The company has carved out a distinctive position by focusing on differentiated, feature-rich semiconductors for high-growth markets including automotive, smart mobile devices, Internet of Things, communications infrastructure, and aerospace and defense. Rather than competing at the leading edge of every technology node, GF has strategically invested in specialized platforms like FDX™ FD-SOI, Silicon Photonics, RF SOI, and automotive-grade solutions that enable customers to bring innovative products to market faster. With approximately 13,000 employees across 14 locations worldwide and more than 200 global customers, GF continues to shape what's essential - delivering the critical chips that make vehicles safer, mobile devices smarter, and the world more connected.