Qualcomm Inc.

Rising tensions between China and the U.S. have made securing approval for transactions that require the signoff from regulators in Beijing and Washington increasingly difficult, particularly those involving semiconductors.

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger plans to regain Intel’s lead in the semiconductor industry by building new plants and rapidly improving its manufacturing technology.

The transaction will provide LeddarTech with $23 million from the blank-check company and $43 million from a private investment in public equity (PIPE).