Walder Wyss advises Infineon on the acquisition of 3db Access

Infineon Technologies, a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT, has acquired the Zurich-based startup 3db Access, a pioneer in secured low power Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology and already today a preferred IP provider for major automotive brands. The acquisition further strengthens Infineon’s portfolio for secured smart access, precise localization and enhanced sensing. Infineon now adds UWB to its connectivity range including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth ®/Bluetooth ® Low Energy and NFC solutions.

Originally an ETH Zurich spinoff, 3db maintains a strategic partnership with ETH. Infineon is poised to develop this relationship even further, in addition to intensified collaboration in the relevant standardization bodies for secured localization and sensing.

Walder Wyss advised Infineon on the transaction. The team was led by partner Urs Gnos (pictured left) and managing associate Fabienne Anner (both corporate/M&A, pictured right) and further included Florian Iten (associate, corporate/M&A), Manuel Bigler (managing associate, Technology & IP) and Lea Germann (associate, employment).