# Alif Semiconductor: Semiconductors, Pleasanton, United States

> Alif Semiconductor: Alif Semiconductor is a privately held fabless semiconductor company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California.

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# Alif Semiconductor

Alif Semiconductor is a privately held fabless semiconductor company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California.

Funding reported Last round: Series B

Semiconductors Pleasanton, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2019 7 years old
- **Team:** 200 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** $235M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series B Mar 2022

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- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About Alif Semiconductor

Alif Semiconductor is a privately held fabless semiconductor company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California.

The company specializes in AI-enabled, power-efficient 32-bit microcontrollers and fusion processors, positioning itself as a leader in the Edge AI market. Alif was among the first to integrate Neural Processing Units (NPUs) into its microcontrollers, enhancing their capabilities for intelligent edge applications. The company offers two main product families: the EnsembleTM family, which includes scalable microcontrollers and fusion processors designed for various applications, and the BallettoTM family, optimized for ultra-low-power devices. Alif's technology supports a wide range of industries, including consumer electronics, industrial automation, and enterprise solutions, focusing on delivering high-performance, low-power silicon for battery-operated IoT devices. With a global presence and a commitment to innovation, Alif Semiconductor is dedicated to providing advanced embedded processing solutions that meet the evolving needs of developers.

## What company datasets say Alif Semiconductor raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$235M** in dollars

Rounds **3**

Last round **Series B**

Last round size **$113M**

Last round date **Mar 2022**

Investors listed **2**

SEC Form D **$186M sold, 3 filings, last Mar 2022**

## Founders and team

From Alif Semiconductor's own website and the SEC filings it signed: 2 founders, 5 on the team.

**Reza Kazerounian** President & Co-Founder

**Syed Ali** CEO & Co-Founder *Named on its 2022 Form D*

- **Edward Youssoufian** VP of SoC Design
- **Mark Rootz** VP of Marketing
- **Mike Yousef** VP of Worldwide Sales
- **Steve Pancoast** VP of Software
- **Zaheer Syed** VP of Worldwide Operations

On the board, as filed i *Arif Janmohamed* *Mamoon Hamid*

## The company, in detail

What they build

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- **Sector:** Semiconductors
- **Industry code:** NAICS 334413, SIC 3674
- **Region:** California
- **Revenue:** $52M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/alif-semiconductor)

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