Raspberry Pi

Investor: Arm Technology Investments 2 Limited

In a major secondary market transaction, the Raspberry Pi Foundation has sold a 5.6% stake in the publicly listed miniature computer manufacturer for £60 million. Strategic shareholder Arm (via its subsidiary Arm Technology Investments 2 Limited) was the primary buyer, investing £50 million in the placing. Summary of transaction details: Value: £60 million Total Placement (£50 million invested by Arm) Stake: 5.6% of issued share capital (Priced at 550p per share) Sector: Hardware / Computing Advisor: Not disclosed Key Entities: Target: Raspberry Pi; Lead Buyer: Arm Technology Investments 2 Limited; Seller: Raspberry Pi Foundation Location: Cambridge, UK Note: Raspberry Pi went public in 2024 with an IPO price of 280p and currently holds a market cap of approximately £1.14 billion. Following this £60 million divestment, the Raspberry Pi Foundation continues to hold a 41% stake in the business. Both headquartered in Cambridge, Arm and Raspberry Pi have a deeply intertwined history. Originally known as a massive success in the education sector and a favorite among hobbyists, Raspberry Pi is rapidly maturing into broader commercial and industrial computing applications. This strategic £50 million top-up from SoftBank-backed Arm solidifies their ongoing hardware partnership.

Investor: Arm Holdings

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Investor: Lansdowne Partners, Ezrah Charitable Trust