# Top 50 Fabless Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026) > The 50 best-funded fabless startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $4.5B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds. Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/fabless-startups (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article) - 1 [**FuriosaAI** FuriosaAI is a South Korean fabless semiconductor company founded in 2017, specializing in high-performance, power-efficient AI chips and software.](https://millionrounds.com/company/furiosaai) FuriosaAI is a South Korean fabless semiconductor company founded in 2017, specializing in high-performance, power-efficient AI chips and software. *Founded* 2017 Seoul, South Korea **$743M** last round Oct 2026 - 2 [**Rebellions** Rebellions is a South Korean fabless semiconductor company founded in September 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rebellions) Rebellions is a South Korean fabless semiconductor company founded in September 2020. *Founded* 2020 Seoul, South Korea **$650M** last round Mar 2026 - 3 [**Lime Microsystems** Lime Microsystems is a UK-based fabless semiconductor company founded in 2005, specializing in field-programmable RF transceivers and software-defined radio sil](https://millionrounds.com/company/lime-microsystems) Lime Microsystems is a UK-based fabless semiconductor company founded in 2005, specializing in field-programmable RF transceivers and software-defined radio sil *Founded* 2005 Guildford, United Kingdom **$234M** last round Jun 2023 - 4 [**Kandou AI** Kandou AI is a Switzerland-based fabless semiconductor company that focuses on high-speed, energy-efficient interconnect solutions for artificial intelligence.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kandou-ai) Kandou AI is a Switzerland-based fabless semiconductor company that focuses on high-speed, energy-efficient interconnect solutions for artificial intelligence. *Founded* 2011 Lausanne, Switzerland **$225M** last round Mar 2026 - 5 [**XCENA** XCENA is a fabless semiconductor startup founded in 2022, originally named MetisX until its rebranding in December 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xcena) XCENA is a fabless semiconductor startup founded in 2022, originally named MetisX until its rebranding in December 2024. *Founded* 2022 Seongnam-si, South Korea **$179M** last round May 2026 - 6 [**POLYN Technology** POLYN Technology is a fabless semiconductor startup founded in 2019, specializing in Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing (NASP) technology and Tiny AI chips.](https://millionrounds.com/company/polyn-technology) POLYN Technology is a fabless semiconductor startup founded in 2019, specializing in Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing (NASP) technology and Tiny AI chips. *Founded* 2019 Bristol, United Kingdom **$159M** last round May 2022 - 7 [**Alereon** Alereon is a fabless semiconductor company developing Ultrawideband wireless chipsets for wireless USB and Bluetooth apps.](https://millionrounds.com/company/alereon) Alereon is a fabless semiconductor company developing Ultrawideband wireless chipsets for wireless USB and Bluetooth apps. *Founded* 2003 Austin, United States **$123M** last round Jun 2012 - 8 [**SiPearl** SiPearl is a European fabless semiconductor company founded in June 2019 and based in Maisons-Laffitte, France.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sipearl) SiPearl is a European fabless semiconductor company founded in June 2019 and based in Maisons-Laffitte, France. *Founded* 2019 Maisons-Laffitte, France **$119M** last round Jul 2025 - 9 [**Zenverge** Zenverge is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2006.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zenverge) Zenverge is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2006. *Founded* 2006 Santa Clara, United States **$118M** last round Dec 2013 - 10 [**SiBEAM** SiBEAM is a fabless semiconductor company, develops intelligent millimeter wave technologies for high-bandwidth services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sibeam) SiBEAM is a fabless semiconductor company, develops intelligent millimeter wave technologies for high-bandwidth services. *Founded* 2004 San Jose, United States **$114M** last round Mar 2010 - 11 [**Alif Semiconductor** Alif Semiconductor is a privately held fabless semiconductor company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/alif-semiconductor) Alif Semiconductor is a privately held fabless semiconductor company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California. *Founded* 2019 Pleasanton, United States **$113M** last round Mar 2022 - 12 [**XMOS** XMOS is a UK-based fabless semiconductor company founded in 2005 and headquartered in Bristol.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xmos) XMOS is a UK-based fabless semiconductor company founded in 2005 and headquartered in Bristol. *Founded* 2005 Bristol, United Kingdom **$107M** last round Sept 2019 - 13 [**Ferroelectric Memory Company** Ferroelectric Memory Company (FMC), founded in 2016 and based in Dresden, Germany, is a semiconductor startup focused on developing next-generation non-volatile](https://millionrounds.com/company/ferroelectric-memory-company) Ferroelectric Memory Company (FMC), founded in 2016 and based in Dresden, Germany, is a semiconductor startup focused on developing next-generation non-volatile *Founded* 2016 Dresden, Germany **$89M** last round Nov 2025 - 14 [**Morse Micro** Morse Micro is an Australian fabless semiconductor company based in Surry Hills, Sydney.](https://millionrounds.com/company/morse-micro) Morse Micro is an Australian fabless semiconductor company based in Surry Hills, Sydney. *Founded* 2016 Surry Hills, Australia **$82M** last round Sept 2025 - 15 [**Amalfi Semiconductor** Amalfi Semiconductor was a fabless developer of high-performance CMOS Power Amplifiers for the cellular industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/amalfi-semiconductor) Amalfi Semiconductor was a fabless developer of high-performance CMOS Power Amplifiers for the cellular industry. *Founded* 2003 United States **$76M** last round Apr 2012 - 16 [**WiSpry** WiSpry, a fabless semiconductor company, develops RF silicon integrated circuits and components for wireless communication products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wispry) WiSpry, a fabless semiconductor company, develops RF silicon integrated circuits and components for wireless communication products. *Founded* 2002 Irvine, United States **$71M** last round Jul 2014 - 17 [**BOS Semiconductors** BOS Semiconductors is a global fabless semiconductor company based in Seongnam-si, South Korea, founded in May 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bos-semiconductors) BOS Semiconductors is a global fabless semiconductor company based in Seongnam-si, South Korea, founded in May 2022. *Founded* 2022 Seongnam-si, South Korea **$65M** last round Mar 2026 - 18 [**Scintil Photonics** SCINTIL Photonics is a fabless semiconductor company based in Grenoble, France, founded in 2018 by Sylvie Menezo.](https://millionrounds.com/company/scintil-photonics) SCINTIL Photonics is a fabless semiconductor company based in Grenoble, France, founded in 2018 by Sylvie Menezo. *Founded* 2018 Grenoble, France **$62M** last round Sept 2025 - 19 [**DiBcom** DiBcom, a fabless semiconductor company offering integrated circuits, is specialized in the development of broadband wireless solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dibcom) DiBcom, a fabless semiconductor company offering integrated circuits, is specialized in the development of broadband wireless solutions. *Founded* 2000 France **$57M** last round Jul 2007 - 20 [**Panmnesia** Panmnesia is a South Korean fabless semiconductor startup founded in 2022, focusing on Compute Express Link (CXL) technologies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/panmnesia) Panmnesia is a South Korean fabless semiconductor startup founded in 2022, focusing on Compute Express Link (CXL) technologies. *Founded* 2022 Bonita Springs, United States **$57M** last round Nov 2024 - 21 [**USound** USound is a fabless audio company offering high-performance silicon speakers and sound solutions based on MEMS technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/usound) USound is a fabless audio company offering high-performance silicon speakers and sound solutions based on MEMS technology. *Founded* 2014 Graz, Austria **$56M** last round Aug 2023 - 22 [**Peraso Technologies** Peraso Technologies is a fabless semiconductor company developing multi-gigabit, millimeter wave single-chip transceivers for phones.](https://millionrounds.com/company/peraso-technologies) Peraso Technologies is a fabless semiconductor company developing multi-gigabit, millimeter wave single-chip transceivers for phones. *Founded* 2008 Canada **$53M** last round Oct 2014 - 23 [**Vimicro International Corporation** Vimicro is a Chinese fabless chip company focused on developing advanced mixed-signal multimedia chips in China.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vimicro-international-corporation) Vimicro is a Chinese fabless chip company focused on developing advanced mixed-signal multimedia chips in China. *Founded* 1999 BEIJING, China **$50M** last round Mar 2015 - 24 [**Arycs Technologies** Arycs Technologies is a U.S.-based company that specializes in energy-efficient, high-performance coherent optical connectivity solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/arycs-technologies) Arycs Technologies is a U.S.-based company that specializes in energy-efficient, high-performance coherent optical connectivity solutions. *Founded* 2025 Los Gatos, United States **$48M** last round Mar 2026 - 25 [**Fresco Microchip** Fresco Microchip is a fabless semiconductor company developing edge RF, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing architectures.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fresco-microchip) Fresco Microchip is a fabless semiconductor company developing edge RF, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing architectures. *Founded* 2004 Canada **$48M** last round Jun 2011 - 26 [**Legend Silicon** Legend Silicon, a fabless semiconductor company, engages in the development of broadband wireless transmission technologies and products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/legend-silicon) Legend Silicon, a fabless semiconductor company, engages in the development of broadband wireless transmission technologies and products. *Founded* 1999 United States **$46M** last round Mar 2010 - 27 [**VSORA** VSORA is a French fabless semiconductor company founded in 2015, specializing in high-performance, low-power silicon solutions for AI inference and advanced sig](https://millionrounds.com/company/vsora) 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* 2015 Meudon, France **$46M** last round Jul 2026 - 28 [**Akustica** Akustica is a fabless semiconductor company developing single-chip digital and analog microphones used in phones and headsets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/akustica) Akustica is a fabless semiconductor company developing single-chip digital and analog microphones used in phones and headsets. *Founded* 2001 United States **$44M** last round Jan 2007 - 29 [**Sandbridge Technologies** Sandbridge Technologies is a fabless semiconductor company that develops and markets revolutionary fully programmable.software-defined.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sandbridge-technologies) Sandbridge Technologies is a fabless semiconductor company that develops and markets revolutionary fully programmable.software-defined. *Founded* 2000 United States **$42M** last round Jun 2003 - 30 [**PortalPlayer** PortalPlayer is a fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops and markets comprehensive platform solutions](https://millionrounds.com/company/portalplayer) PortalPlayer is a fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops and markets comprehensive platform solutions *Founded* 1999 United States **$42M** last round Jan 2002 - 31 [**Multigig** Multigig is a fabless, high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductor company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/multigig) Multigig is a fabless, high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductor company. *Founded* 2003 West Palm Beach, United States **$38M** last round Dec 2010 - 32 [**HyperAccel** HyperAccel is a fabless semiconductor company based in Seoul, founded in 2023.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hyperaccel) HyperAccel is a fabless semiconductor company based in Seoul, founded in 2023. *Founded* 2023 Seoul, South Korea **$38M** last round Dec 2024 - 33 [**Sentons** Sentons is a fabless semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California, established in 2011.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sentons) Sentons is a fabless semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California, established in 2011. *Founded* 2011 San Jose, United States **$38M** last round Apr 2014 - 34 [**Solantro Semiconductor** Solantro is a fabless semiconductor company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/solantro-semiconductor) Solantro is a fabless semiconductor company. *Founded* 2009 Canada **$34M** last round Apr 2015 - 35 [**ACCO Semiconductor** ACCO Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company focused on developing mobile communications products and CMOS wireless solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/acco-semiconductor) ACCO Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company focused on developing mobile communications products and CMOS wireless solutions. *Founded* 1994 Sunnyvale, United States **$33M** last round Mar 2014 - 36 [**Geo Semiconductor** Geo Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company that designs video and geometry processing integrated circuits (ICs).](https://millionrounds.com/company/geo-semiconductor) Geo Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company that designs video and geometry processing integrated circuits (ICs). *Founded* 2009 United States **$33M** last round Jun 2013 - 37 [**Forefront RF** Forefront RF is a fabless semiconductor company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2020 by Dr.](https://millionrounds.com/company/forefront-rf) Forefront RF is a fabless semiconductor company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2020 by Dr. *Founded* 2020 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$33M** last round Nov 2024 - 38 [**Vativ Technologies** Vativ Technologies is a fabless semiconductor company developing high-bandwidth, advanced digital signal processing solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vativ-technologies) Vativ Technologies is a fabless semiconductor company developing high-bandwidth, advanced digital signal processing solutions. *Founded* 2001 United States **$32M** last round Jan 2007 - 39 [**ChipWrights** ChipWrights, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/chipwrights) ChipWrights, Inc. *Founded* 2000 United States **$32M** last round Jul 2004 - 40 [**Engim** Engim, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/engim) Engim, Inc. *Founded* 2001 Acton, United States **$31M** last round Aug 2003 - 41 [**Brite Semiconductor** Brite Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., also known as BriteSemi, is a prominent fabless semiconductor company based in Shanghai, China.](https://millionrounds.com/company/brite-semiconductor) Brite Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., also known as BriteSemi, is a prominent fabless semiconductor company based in Shanghai, China. *Founded* 2008 Shanghai, China **$31M** last round Mar 2015 - 42 [**Level 5 Networks** Level 5 Networks operates as a fabless semiconductor and software company, providing Ethernet network interface cards.](https://millionrounds.com/company/level-5-networks) Level 5 Networks operates as a fabless semiconductor and software company, providing Ethernet network interface cards. *Founded* 2002 United States **$30M** last round Jun 2005 - 43 [**Metalenz** Metalenz is a Boston-based fabless semiconductor optics company founded in 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/metalenz) Metalenz is a Boston-based fabless semiconductor optics company founded in 2016. *Founded* 2016 Boston, United States **$30M** last round Oct 2022 - 44 [**Quorum Systems** Quorum Systems is a fabless semiconductor company developing and delivering integrated single-chip CMOS radio frequency transceivers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quorum-systems) Quorum Systems is a fabless semiconductor company developing and delivering integrated single-chip CMOS radio frequency transceivers. *Founded* 2002 United States **$30M** last round Oct 2006 - 45 [**Black Sand Technologies** Black Sand Technologies is a fabless semiconductor company focused on building solutions for the wireless industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/black-sand-technologies) Black Sand Technologies is a fabless semiconductor company focused on building solutions for the wireless industry. *Founded* 2005 United States **$28M** last round Feb 2012 - 46 [**Motivo** Motivo uses advanced analytics and AI to help fabless design companies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/motivo) Motivo uses advanced analytics and AI to help fabless design companies. *Founded* 2015 Palo Alto, United States **$28M** last round Aug 2022 - 47 [**Akros Silicon** Akros Silicon is a fabless semiconductor company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2006.](https://millionrounds.com/company/akros-silicon) Akros Silicon is a fabless semiconductor company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2006. *Founded* 2006 San Jose, United States **$28M** last round May 2014 - 48 [**Zilker Labs** Zilker Labs was a fabless semiconductor company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2003.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zilker-labs) Zilker Labs was a fabless semiconductor company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2003. *Founded* 2003 Austin, United States **$27M** last round Oct 2007 - 49 [**SPARK Microsystems** SPARK Microsystems is a Canadian fabless semiconductor company based in Montreal, Quebec.](https://millionrounds.com/company/spark-microsystems) SPARK Microsystems is a Canadian fabless semiconductor company based in Montreal, Quebec. *Founded* 2016 Montreal, Canada **$25M** last round May 2026 - 50 [**MICLEDI Microdisplays** MICLEDI microdisplays is a Belgium-based fabless semiconductor design company founded in 2019 as a spin-off from IMEC.](https://millionrounds.com/company/micledi-microdisplays) MICLEDI microdisplays is a Belgium-based fabless semiconductor design company founded in 2019 as a spin-off from IMEC. *Founded* 2019 Leuven, Belgium **$25M** last round Mar 2024 **Total funding** how the list is ranked **15 November 2026** updated nightly **Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds Companies whose own description names this theme, ranked by the total they have raised in rounds we hold. 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