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Fabless startups worldwide

108 fabless startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $4.5B between them, with the United States the most common home.

$4.5Braised by these 50
108on our record in all
United Statesmost common home
FuriosaAIraised the most
  1. 1FuriosaAIFuriosaAI is a South Korean fabless semiconductor company founded in 2017, specializing in high-performance, power-efficient AI chips and software.

    FuriosaAI is a South Korean fabless semiconductor company founded in 2017, specializing in high-performance, power-efficient AI chips and software.

    Founded 2017Seoul, South Korea$743Mlast round Oct 2026
  2. 2RebellionsRebellions is a South Korean fabless semiconductor company founded in September 2020.

    Rebellions is a South Korean fabless semiconductor company founded in September 2020.

    Founded 2020Seoul, South Korea$650Mlast round Mar 2026
  3. 3Lime MicrosystemsLime Microsystems is a UK-based fabless semiconductor company founded in 2005, specializing in field-programmable RF transceivers and software-defined radio sil

    Lime Microsystems is a UK-based fabless semiconductor company founded in 2005, specializing in field-programmable RF transceivers and software-defined radio sil

    Founded 2005Guildford, United Kingdom$234Mlast round Jun 2023
  4. 4Kandou AIKandou AI is a Switzerland-based fabless semiconductor company that focuses on high-speed, energy-efficient interconnect solutions for artificial intelligence.

    Kandou AI is a Switzerland-based fabless semiconductor company that focuses on high-speed, energy-efficient interconnect solutions for artificial intelligence.

    Founded 2011Lausanne, Switzerland$225Mlast round Mar 2026
  5. 5XCENAXCENA is a fabless semiconductor startup founded in 2022, originally named MetisX until its rebranding in December 2024.

    XCENA is a fabless semiconductor startup founded in 2022, originally named MetisX until its rebranding in December 2024.

    Founded 2022Seongnam-si, South Korea$179Mlast round May 2026
  6. 6POLYN TechnologyPOLYN Technology is a fabless semiconductor startup founded in 2019, specializing in Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing (NASP) technology and Tiny AI chips.

    POLYN Technology is a fabless semiconductor startup founded in 2019, specializing in Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing (NASP) technology and Tiny AI chips.

    Founded 2019Bristol, United Kingdom$159Mlast round May 2022
  7. 7AlereonAlereon is a fabless semiconductor company developing Ultrawideband wireless chipsets for wireless USB and Bluetooth apps.

    Alereon is a fabless semiconductor company developing Ultrawideband wireless chipsets for wireless USB and Bluetooth apps.

    Founded 2003Austin, United States$123Mlast round Jun 2012
  8. 8SiPearlSiPearl is a European fabless semiconductor company founded in June 2019 and based in Maisons-Laffitte, France.

    SiPearl is a European fabless semiconductor company founded in June 2019 and based in Maisons-Laffitte, France.

    Founded 2019Maisons-Laffitte, France$119Mlast round Jul 2025
  9. 9ZenvergeZenverge is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2006.

    Zenverge is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2006.

    Founded 2006Santa Clara, United States$118Mlast round Dec 2013
  10. 10SiBEAMSiBEAM is a fabless semiconductor company, develops intelligent millimeter wave technologies for high-bandwidth services.

    SiBEAM is a fabless semiconductor company, develops intelligent millimeter wave technologies for high-bandwidth services.

    Founded 2004San Jose, United States$114Mlast round Mar 2010
  11. 11Alif SemiconductorAlif Semiconductor is a privately held fabless semiconductor company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California.

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

    Founded 2019Pleasanton, United States$113Mlast round Mar 2022
  12. 12XMOSXMOS is a UK-based fabless semiconductor company founded in 2005 and headquartered in Bristol.

    XMOS is a UK-based fabless semiconductor company founded in 2005 and headquartered in Bristol.

    Founded 2005Bristol, United Kingdom$107Mlast round Sept 2019
  13. 13Ferroelectric Memory CompanyFerroelectric Memory Company (FMC), founded in 2016 and based in Dresden, Germany, is a semiconductor startup focused on developing next-generation non-volatile

    Ferroelectric Memory Company (FMC), founded in 2016 and based in Dresden, Germany, is a semiconductor startup focused on developing next-generation non-volatile

    Founded 2016Dresden, Germany$89Mlast round Nov 2025
  14. 14Morse MicroMorse Micro is an Australian fabless semiconductor company based in Surry Hills, Sydney.

    Morse Micro is an Australian fabless semiconductor company based in Surry Hills, Sydney.

    Founded 2016Surry Hills, Australia$82Mlast round Sept 2025
  15. 15Amalfi SemiconductorAmalfi Semiconductor was a fabless developer of high-performance CMOS Power Amplifiers for the cellular industry.

    Amalfi Semiconductor was a fabless developer of high-performance CMOS Power Amplifiers for the cellular industry.

    Founded 2003United States$76Mlast round Apr 2012
  16. 16WiSpryWiSpry, a fabless semiconductor company, develops RF silicon integrated circuits and components for wireless communication products.

    WiSpry, a fabless semiconductor company, develops RF silicon integrated circuits and components for wireless communication products.

    Founded 2002Irvine, United States$71Mlast round Jul 2014
  17. 17BOS SemiconductorsBOS Semiconductors is a global fabless semiconductor company based in Seongnam-si, South Korea, founded in May 2022.

    BOS Semiconductors is a global fabless semiconductor company based in Seongnam-si, South Korea, founded in May 2022.

    Founded 2022Seongnam-si, South Korea$65Mlast round Mar 2026
  18. 18Scintil PhotonicsSCINTIL Photonics is a fabless semiconductor company based in Grenoble, France, founded in 2018 by Sylvie Menezo.

    SCINTIL Photonics is a fabless semiconductor company based in Grenoble, France, founded in 2018 by Sylvie Menezo.

    Founded 2018Grenoble, France$62Mlast round Sept 2025
  19. 19DiBcomDiBcom, a fabless semiconductor company offering integrated circuits, is specialized in the development of broadband wireless solutions.

    DiBcom, a fabless semiconductor company offering integrated circuits, is specialized in the development of broadband wireless solutions.

    Founded 2000France$57Mlast round Jul 2007
  20. 20PanmnesiaPanmnesia is a South Korean fabless semiconductor startup founded in 2022, focusing on Compute Express Link (CXL) technologies.

    Panmnesia is a South Korean fabless semiconductor startup founded in 2022, focusing on Compute Express Link (CXL) technologies.

    Founded 2022Bonita Springs, United States$57Mlast round Nov 2024
  21. 21USoundUSound is a fabless audio company offering high-performance silicon speakers and sound solutions based on MEMS technology.

    USound is a fabless audio company offering high-performance silicon speakers and sound solutions based on MEMS technology.

    Founded 2014Graz, Austria$56Mlast round Aug 2023
  22. 22Peraso TechnologiesPeraso Technologies is a fabless semiconductor company developing multi-gigabit, millimeter wave single-chip transceivers for phones.

    Peraso Technologies is a fabless semiconductor company developing multi-gigabit, millimeter wave single-chip transceivers for phones.

    Founded 2008Canada$53Mlast round Oct 2014
  23. 23Vimicro International CorporationVimicro is a Chinese fabless chip company focused on developing advanced mixed-signal multimedia chips in China.

    Vimicro is a Chinese fabless chip company focused on developing advanced mixed-signal multimedia chips in China.

    Founded 1999BEIJING, China$50Mlast round Mar 2015
  24. 24Arycs TechnologiesArycs Technologies is a U.S.-based company that specializes in energy-efficient, high-performance coherent optical connectivity solutions.

    Arycs Technologies is a U.S.-based company that specializes in energy-efficient, high-performance coherent optical connectivity solutions.

    Founded 2025Los Gatos, United States$48Mlast round Mar 2026
  25. 25Fresco MicrochipFresco Microchip is a fabless semiconductor company developing edge RF, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing architectures.

    Fresco Microchip is a fabless semiconductor company developing edge RF, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing architectures.

    Founded 2004Canada$48Mlast round Jun 2011
  26. 26Legend SiliconLegend Silicon, a fabless semiconductor company, engages in the development of broadband wireless transmission technologies and products.

    Legend Silicon, a fabless semiconductor company, engages in the development of broadband wireless transmission technologies and products.

    Founded 1999United States$46Mlast round Mar 2010
  27. 27VSORAVSORA is a French fabless semiconductor company founded in 2015, specializing in high-performance, low-power silicon solutions for AI inference and advanced sig

    VSORA is a French fabless semiconductor company founded in 2015, specializing in high-performance, low-power silicon solutions for AI inference and advanced sig

    Founded 2015Meudon, France$46Mlast round Jul 2026
  28. 28AkusticaAkustica is a fabless semiconductor company developing single-chip digital and analog microphones used in phones and headsets.

    Akustica is a fabless semiconductor company developing single-chip digital and analog microphones used in phones and headsets.

    Founded 2001United States$44Mlast round Jan 2007
  29. 29Sandbridge TechnologiesSandbridge Technologies is a fabless semiconductor company that develops and markets revolutionary fully programmable.software-defined.

    Sandbridge Technologies is a fabless semiconductor company that develops and markets revolutionary fully programmable.software-defined.

    Founded 2000United States$42Mlast round Jun 2003
  30. 30PortalPlayerPortalPlayer is a fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops and markets comprehensive platform solutions

    PortalPlayer is a fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops and markets comprehensive platform solutions

    Founded 1999United States$42Mlast round Jan 2002
  31. 31MultigigMultigig is a fabless, high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductor company.

    Multigig is a fabless, high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductor company.

    Founded 2003West Palm Beach, United States$38Mlast round Dec 2010
  32. 32HyperAccelHyperAccel is a fabless semiconductor company based in Seoul, founded in 2023.

    HyperAccel is a fabless semiconductor company based in Seoul, founded in 2023.

    Founded 2023Seoul, South Korea$38Mlast round Dec 2024
  33. 33SentonsSentons is a fabless semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California, established in 2011.

    Sentons is a fabless semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California, established in 2011.

    Founded 2011San Jose, United States$38Mlast round Apr 2014
  34. 34Solantro SemiconductorSolantro is a fabless semiconductor company.

    Solantro is a fabless semiconductor company.

    Founded 2009Canada$34Mlast round Apr 2015
  35. 35ACCO SemiconductorACCO Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company focused on developing mobile communications products and CMOS wireless solutions.

    ACCO Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company focused on developing mobile communications products and CMOS wireless solutions.

    Founded 1994Sunnyvale, United States$33Mlast round Mar 2014
  36. 36Geo SemiconductorGeo Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company that designs video and geometry processing integrated circuits (ICs).

    Geo Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company that designs video and geometry processing integrated circuits (ICs).

    Founded 2009United States$33Mlast round Jun 2013
  37. 37Forefront RFForefront RF is a fabless semiconductor company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2020 by Dr.

    Forefront RF is a fabless semiconductor company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2020 by Dr.

    Founded 2020Cambridge, United Kingdom$33Mlast round Nov 2024
  38. 38Vativ TechnologiesVativ Technologies is a fabless semiconductor company developing high-bandwidth, advanced digital signal processing solutions.

    Vativ Technologies is a fabless semiconductor company developing high-bandwidth, advanced digital signal processing solutions.

    Founded 2001United States$32Mlast round Jan 2007
  39. 39ChipWrightsChipWrights, Inc.

    ChipWrights, Inc.

    Founded 2000United States$32Mlast round Jul 2004
  40. 40EngimEngim, Inc.

    Engim, Inc.

    Founded 2001Acton, United States$31Mlast round Aug 2003
  41. 41Brite SemiconductorBrite Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., also known as BriteSemi, is a prominent fabless semiconductor company based in Shanghai, China.

    Brite Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., also known as BriteSemi, is a prominent fabless semiconductor company based in Shanghai, China.

    Founded 2008Shanghai, China$31Mlast round Mar 2015
  42. 42Level 5 NetworksLevel 5 Networks operates as a fabless semiconductor and software company, providing Ethernet network interface cards.

    Level 5 Networks operates as a fabless semiconductor and software company, providing Ethernet network interface cards.

    Founded 2002United States$30Mlast round Jun 2005
  43. 43MetalenzMetalenz is a Boston-based fabless semiconductor optics company founded in 2016.

    Metalenz is a Boston-based fabless semiconductor optics company founded in 2016.

    Founded 2016Boston, United States$30Mlast round Oct 2022
  44. 44Quorum SystemsQuorum Systems is a fabless semiconductor company developing and delivering integrated single-chip CMOS radio frequency transceivers.

    Quorum Systems is a fabless semiconductor company developing and delivering integrated single-chip CMOS radio frequency transceivers.

    Founded 2002United States$30Mlast round Oct 2006
  45. 45Black Sand TechnologiesBlack Sand Technologies is a fabless semiconductor company focused on building solutions for the wireless industry.

    Black Sand Technologies is a fabless semiconductor company focused on building solutions for the wireless industry.

    Founded 2005United States$28Mlast round Feb 2012
  46. 46MotivoMotivo uses advanced analytics and AI to help fabless design companies.

    Motivo uses advanced analytics and AI to help fabless design companies.

    Founded 2015Palo Alto, United States$28Mlast round Aug 2022
  47. 47Akros SiliconAkros Silicon is a fabless semiconductor company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2006.

    Akros Silicon is a fabless semiconductor company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2006.

    Founded 2006San Jose, United States$28Mlast round May 2014
  48. 48Zilker LabsZilker Labs was a fabless semiconductor company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2003.

    Zilker Labs was a fabless semiconductor company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2003.

    Founded 2003Austin, United States$27Mlast round Oct 2007
  49. 49SPARK MicrosystemsSPARK Microsystems is a Canadian fabless semiconductor company based in Montreal, Quebec.

    SPARK Microsystems is a Canadian fabless semiconductor company based in Montreal, Quebec.

    Founded 2016Montreal, Canada$25Mlast round May 2026
  50. 50MICLEDI MicrodisplaysMICLEDI microdisplays is a Belgium-based fabless semiconductor design company founded in 2019 as a spin-off from IMEC.

    MICLEDI microdisplays is a Belgium-based fabless semiconductor design company founded in 2019 as a spin-off from IMEC.

    Founded 2019Leuven, Belgium$25Mlast round Mar 2024
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