Quest Global is a global engineering services company. Recently, the company acquired Alpha-Numero Technology Solutions, a US-based Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) design company specializing in Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) development. This acquisition will strengthen Quest Global’s semiconductor capabilities and expand its presence in mission and safety-critical solutions for aerospace, defense, hi-tech and automotive industries.
Quest Global-Alpha Numero: Acquisition Details
Based out of Irvine, California, Alpha-Numero has over 150 engineers across its research and development centers in Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Endicott, New York. The company is well known for its expertise in avionics design and verification and validation (V&V) of FPGA, ASIC and System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions for automation and complex electronics hardware. With deep experience in safety-critical avionics systems, Alpha-Numero manages Complex Electronics Hardware (CEH) from Design Assurance Level A (DAL-A) to DAL-E and follows industry standards such as DO-254 and DO-178B/C.
Chris Schwartzbauer, President & CEO of Quest Defense said, “We are excited to welcome Alpha-Numero to the Quest Global family. With Alpha-Numero’s FPGA capabilities and Quest Global’s domain expertise, we will deliver innovative engineering solutions that will give our customers an edge.”
Post acquisition, Alpha-Numero will continue to operate under the leadership of its co-founders Sukanta Mitra, Santhi Ayyadevar and Hari Patel. The management team has committed to continuing Alpha-Numero’s legacy of solving complex engineering problems while leveraging Quest Global’s global resources and expertise.
Quest Global IPO Plans and Positioning
The acquisition of Alpha-Numero comes at an interesting time as Quest Global is gearing up for a public offer. According to sources, the Singapore headquartered engineering services company, backed by US investment firm Carlyle Group, is in talks with investment bankers for its India listing. The IPO expected in late 2025 is expected to raise USD 1 billion ( approx. INR 8,450 crore) with Quest Global targeting a valuation of over USD 5 billion.
Headquartered in Hubli, Karnataka, Quest Global has grown into a leading engineering services company with a presence in over 17 countries, 67 global delivery centers and over 18,000 professionals. The company has been expanding its capabilities through acquisitions and has acquired nearly 16-20 companies since its inception. Its client portfolio includes global majors like NVIDIA, Sony, Microsoft, ARM, Google Cloud, Amazon, GE, TSMC, Renesas, Canon, NXP Semiconductor, Siemens, Databricks, Casper Labs, BMW, Rolls-Royce and Airbus.
Road Ahead
With the Quest Global-Alpha Numero acquisition, the company will become the leader in semiconductor and safety-critical engineering solutions. This acquisition is in line with the company’s long-term strategy of offering end-to-end engineering services across aerospace, defense, automotive, medtech, semiconductors and communications.
As we head towards IPO, industry experts expect that the company will use this expanded portfolio to drive innovation and gain a stronger foothold in high-growth markets.
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