Qualcomm (QCOM) is a San Diego, California-based semiconductor and wireless technology company founded in 1985 by Irwin Jacobs and six co-founders. The company operates through three segments. Qualcomm CDMA Technologies designs and supplies integrated circuits and system software for smartphones, automotive, and internet of things. Qualcomm Technology Licensing monetizes its extensive wireless patent portfolio. And, Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives invests in early-stage technology companies.