Southborough technology firm Virtusa is expanding its presence further into Asia with the acquisition of SmartSoC Solutions, a semiconductor manufacturer out of India.
“The acquisition of SmartSoC is transformational for Virtusa. It immediately establishes us as a key player in the high-growth semiconductor engineering space, completing our vision for a full-stack offering that can serve clients from the foundational silicon layer all the way through to the customer application,” Nitesh Banga, Virtusa CEO, said in a Dec. 10 press release.
Semiconductors are chips used in nearly all electronic devices that control the flow of energy, acting as a middleman between conductors and insulators. Adding SmartSoC’s semiconductor design capacities to Virtusa’s portfolio will enhance the company’s end-to-end service abilities, from chip creation to the application stage, according to the release.
With the acquisition, Virtusa will add 1,400 engineers to its payroll.
“As AI models become more complex and data centre investment surges globally, having in-house chip design capabilities is crucial. This move not only diversifies our industry presence but ensures we are architecting the future, from the base layer of silicon up, positioning us at the very heart of innovation,” Banga said.
Financial terms were not disclosed. WBJ has reached out to Virtusa for additional details about the acquisition.
Under the terms of the purchase, SmartSoC will retain its leadership team and continue its existing project structures, contractual commitments, and service agreements.
“Virtusa’s global scale, deep relationships with Fortune 100 clients, and digital engineering heritage will allow us to accelerate our growth, expand our service offerings, and immediately bring significant value to the world’s leading semiconductor and technology companies. We are excited to combine our specialized engineering talent with Virtusa’s commitment to client excellence,” Bharath Desareddy, SmartSoC founder and CEO, said in the release.
Virtusa’s latest purchase follows a string of acquisitions in 2025, including New Hampshire-based Sincera Technologies in July and Australian-based Mav3rik in May.
Founded in 1996, Virtusa employs more than 27,000 workers in more than 30 countries, with partners including Adobe, Microsoft, and Google Cloud, according to the company’s website.
Mica Kanner-Mascolo is a staff writer at Worcester Business Journal, who primarily covers the healthcare, manufacturing, and higher education industries.
