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DisplayLink Corp. is a hardware and software company that offers a unique technology to enable easy virtual graphics connectivity between computers and displays over standard interfaces such as USB, wireless USB and Ethernet. DisplayLink technology is used PC accessories including monitors, universal docking stations, display adapters, projectors, and zero client systems that make expansion of the desktop visual workspace possible, at significantly lower cost and energy usage than traditional solutions.

TypePrivate
Founded2003
HQCambridge, GBMap
Websitedisplaylink.com
Employee Ratings4.2More
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Employees (est.) (Jan 2021)167(-5%)
Revenue (FY, 2018)£77.3 M(+36%)
Cybersecurity ratingBMore

Key People/Management at DisplayLink

John Lee

John Lee

Chief Financial Officer
John Cummins

John Cummins

Senior Vice President Worldwide Sales and Marketing
Jonathan Jeacocke

Jonathan Jeacocke

Vice President Technology
David Hargreaves

David Hargreaves

Vice President Software
Henry Happel

Henry Happel

Director
Ian Stacey

Ian Stacey

Vice President Silicon Engineering & Operations
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DisplayLink Office Locations

DisplayLink has offices in Cambridge, Palo Alto, Gilching, Minato and in 1 other location
Cambridge, GB (HQ)
St Johns Innovation Centre, Cowley Rd
Gilching, DE
Talhofstraße 32
Katowice, PL
Ligocka 103/bud. 3, p
Palo Alto, CA, US
480 California Ave #304
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DisplayLink Financials and Metrics

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Founding Date

2003

DisplayLink total Funding

$87.8 m

DisplayLink latest funding size

$10.40 m

Time since last funding

8 years ago

DisplayLink investors

DAG Ventures, Atlas Venture, Benchmark, Balderton Capital, DFJ Esprit, Cipio Partners, Clydesdale Bank PLC
DisplayLink's latest funding round in September 2012 was reported to be $10.4 m. In total, DisplayLink has raised $87.8 m
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DisplayLink Revenue

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DisplayLink's revenue was reported to be £77.29 m in FY, 2018
GBP

Revenue (FY, 2018)

77.3m

Gross profit (FY, 2018)

57.3m

Gross profit margin (FY, 2018), %

74.1%

Net income (FY, 2018)

28.8m

EBITDA (FY, 2018)

29.3m

EBIT (FY, 2018)

27.5m

Cash (31-Dec-2018)

6.5m
GBPFY, 2005FY, 2006FY, 2007FY, 2008FY, 2009FY, 2010FY, 2011FY, 2012FY, 2013FY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017FY, 2018

Revenue

120.6k495.5k2.4m4.7m7.5m9.4m7.5m11.4m26.1m23.2m29.1m36.3m56.9m77.3m

Revenue growth, %

(11%)11%

Cost of goods sold

34.8k236.0k1.0m1.6m2.3m2.3m2.1m3.8m8.5m7.4m8.5m9.6m15.6m20.0m

Gross profit

85.9k259.5k1.4m3.1m5.3m7.1m5.5m7.6m17.6m15.8m20.5m26.7m41.3m57.3m
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GBPFY, 2004FY, 2005FY, 2006FY, 2007FY, 2008FY, 2009FY, 2010FY, 2011FY, 2012FY, 2013FY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017FY, 2018

Cash

352.5k166.1k3.9m12.6m2.0m3.6m1.8m4.0m5.6m9.2m5.8m2.1m3.8m4.8m6.5m

Accounts Receivable

23.6k301.4k471.4k446.0k1.3m1.2m1.1m912.0k1.5m1.6m2.6m2.6m8.4m7.6m

Inventories

22.2k1.0m968.2k647.9k758.9k755.7k2.1m1.4m1.5m2.3m2.9m3.7m

Current Assets

424.9k3.0m4.7m14.2m9.1m8.2m5.4m7.6m8.6m15.4m10.2m15.1m23.1m51.3m81.6m
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GBPFY, 2005FY, 2006FY, 2007FY, 2008FY, 2009FY, 2010FY, 2011FY, 2012FY, 2013FY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017FY, 2018

Net Income

(656.7k)(3.0m)(4.6m)(8.5m)(5.7m)(4.7m)(5.4m)(2.0m)1.7m2.0m4.9m7.5m24.3m28.8m

Cash From Operating Activities

(4.5m)(7.1m)(7.7m)(4.6m)(6.1m)(1.7m)1.1m2.7m3.7m11.0m18.9m30.0m

Cash From Financing Activities

13.5m(17.4k)4.9m1.9m8.7m3.5m(1.0m)(2.9m)

Net Change in Cash

1.6m247.1k1.6m(1.8m)1.5m(2.0m)(657.8k)836.5k98.7k2.0m674.1k1.8m
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GBPFY, 2004

Financial Leverage

-1 x
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DisplayLink Cybersecurity Score

Cybersecurity ratingPremium dataset

B

82/100

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DisplayLink News and Updates

June 16, 2018

E3 2018: Watch how Serious Sam VR works with a Gatling gun

Chipmaker DisplayLink partnered with HTC for quite the demonstration of wireless VR at E3 2018. DisplayLink is powering HTC’s upcoming official wireless adapter for the Vive Pro and Vive. At E3, a pair of the adapters were shown wirelessly connected to Vive Pros alongside four of the 2.0 base statio…

 DisplayLink Frequently Asked Questions

  • When was DisplayLink founded?

    DisplayLink was founded in 2003.

  • Who are DisplayLink key executives?

    DisplayLink's key executives are John Lee, John Cummins and Jonathan Jeacocke.

  • How many employees does DisplayLink have?

    DisplayLink has 167 employees.

  • What is DisplayLink revenue?

    Latest DisplayLink annual revenue is £77.3 m.

  • What is DisplayLink revenue per employee?

    Latest DisplayLink revenue per employee is £462.8 k.

  • Who are DisplayLink competitors?

    Competitors of DisplayLink include Parasoft, Tricentis and Seven10.

  • Where is DisplayLink headquarters?

    DisplayLink headquarters is located at St Johns Innovation Centre, Cowley Rd, Cambridge.

  • Where are DisplayLink offices?

    DisplayLink has offices in Cambridge, Palo Alto, Gilching, Minato and in 1 other location.

  • How many offices does DisplayLink have?

    DisplayLink has 6 offices.