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Acer
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Acer

Acer

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Acer Inc.: A Taiwanese multinational offering hardware, electronics, software, and real estate services.

HQ
Taipei, Taipei, TW
Founded
1976
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Acer Inc., a Taiwanese multinational founded in 1976 by Stan Shih, Carolyn Yeh, and Lemuel Girma, focuses on manufacturing and distributing semiconductor products, personal computers, peripherals, multimedia products, and software. The company also provides maintenance and repair services and operates a real estate business, marketing its products under the Acer brand name.

Acer has achieved significant global market presence, becoming a key player in the electronics industry. Known for its innovation and quality, the company has made substantial impacts in computing and technology. Co-founder Stan Shih serves as Honorary Chairman, reflecting the company's enduring leadership and vision.

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Acer - Quick Facts

Who are Acer's competitors?

Companies similar to Acer include Asus, Wistron, Gigabyte and Inventec.

When was Acer founded?

Acer was founded in 1976.

Where is Acer's headquarters located?

Acer's headquarters is located in Taipei, Taipei, TW.

When was Acer's last funding round?

Acer's most recent funding round was for $150.6M (USD) in March 2012.

How much has Acer raised to-date?

As of Mar 9, 2012, Acer has raised a total of $150.6M (USD).

How many employees does Acer have?

Acer has 7,240 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Acer - Classification

Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • Software
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • Electronics
  • Hardware
Tags
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 330000Manufacturing
  • 335000Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
SIC
  • 3600Electronic And Other Electrical Equipment And Components, Except Computer
ISIC
  • 4651Wholesale of computers, computer peripheral equipment and software
Show 36 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 334100Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
  • 334300Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
  • 334310Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
  • 334400Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
  • 423000Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
  • 423400Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
  • 423430Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers
  • 425000Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
  • 425120Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
  • 440000Retail Trade
  • 449000Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
  • 449200Electronics and Appliance Retailers
  • 449210Electronics and Appliance Retailers
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 420000Wholesale Trade
  • 510000Information
  • 334000Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 425100Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
  • 334110Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
  • 334410Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
  • 513210Software Publishers
  • 334419Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
SIC
  • 3650Household Audio And Video Equipment, And Audio Recordings
  • 5045Computers And Computer Peripheral Equipment And Software
  • 3900Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries
  • 5000Wholesale Trade-durable Goods
  • 5700Home Furniture, Furnishings, And Equipment Stores
  • 7300Business Services
  • 3670Electronic Components And Accessories
  • 5040Professional And Commercial Equipment And Supplies
  • 5730Radio, Television, Consumer Electronics, And Music Stores
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 3679Electronic Components, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 5734Computer And Computer Software Stores
  • 7372Prepackaged Software