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Semiconductor startups worldwide
394 semiconductor startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $36B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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GroqGroq, Inc.Groq, Inc.
Founded 2016Palo Alto, United States$3.2Blast round Sept 2026 - 2
TenstorrentTenstorrent is a computing company that develops processors designed to help in faster training and adaptability to future algorithms.Tenstorrent is a computing company that develops processors designed to help in faster training and adaptability to future algorithms.
Founded 2016North York, United States$3.0Blast round Oct 2026 - 3
Cerebras SystemsCerebras Systems develops computing chips with the sole purpose of accelerating AI.Cerebras Systems develops computing chips with the sole purpose of accelerating AI.
Founded 2016Sunnyvale, United States$3.0Blast round Apr 2026 - 4
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Founded 2015Japan$2.6Blast round Jun 2026 - 5
SolyndraSolyndra is a solar technology company based in Fremont, California.Solyndra is a solar technology company based in Fremont, California.
Founded 2005Fremont, United States$1.8Blast round Jun 2011 - 6
AtomsFounded -United States$1.7Blast round Jul 2026 - 7
EtchedEtched is a technology company that has developed Sohu, the world’s first specialized chip (ASIC) designed specifically for transformer inference.Etched is a technology company that has developed Sohu, the world’s first specialized chip (ASIC) designed specifically for transformer inference.
Founded 2022San Jose, United States$1.0Blast round Aug 2026 - 8Unconventional, Inc.Founded -United States$1.0Blast round Oct 2025
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FractileFractile is a UK-based technology company and semiconductor startup founded in 2022 by Dr.Fractile is a UK-based technology company and semiconductor startup founded in 2022 by Dr.
Founded 2022London, United Kingdom$960Mlast round Oct 2026 - 10
CuspAICuspAI is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional teams in Amsterdam and Berlin.CuspAI is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional teams in Amsterdam and Berlin.
Founded 2024Cambridge, United Kingdom$950Mlast round Jul 2026 - 11
Ayar LabsAyar Labs is a semiconductor company focused on transforming AI infrastructure through high-speed, light-based optical I/O solutions.Ayar Labs is a semiconductor company focused on transforming AI infrastructure through high-speed, light-based optical I/O solutions.
Founded 2015San Jose, United States$904Mlast round Oct 2026 - 12
Positron AIPositron AI is a semiconductor and AI infrastructure company based in Reno, Nevada, founded in 2023.Positron AI is a semiconductor and AI infrastructure company based in Reno, Nevada, founded in 2023.
Founded 2023Reno, United States$875Mlast round Sept 2026 - 13
GraphcoreGraphcore develops a microprocessor designed for AI and machine learning applications.Graphcore develops a microprocessor designed for AI and machine learning applications.
Founded 2016Bristol, United Kingdom$835Mlast round May 2026 - 14
FuriosaAIFuriosaAI 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 - 15
PositronFounded -United States$732Mlast round Sept 2026 - 16
Bitdeer Technologies GroupBitdeer is a provider of digital asset mining services for blockchain and high-performance computing.
Bitdeer is a provider of digital asset mining services for blockchain and high-performance computing.
Founded 2021Singapore, Singapore$725Mlast round Feb 2026 - 17
LumilensLumilens addresses the red hot market for AI data center infrastructure by designing, manufacturing and selling photonic interconnect solutions.Lumilens addresses the red hot market for AI data center infrastructure by designing, manufacturing and selling photonic interconnect solutions.
Founded 2024San Jose, United States$709Mlast round Aug 2026 - 18
SiFiveSiFive is a platform offering open-source semiconductor technology and software automation.SiFive is a platform offering open-source semiconductor technology and software automation.
Founded 2015San Mateo, United States$700Mlast round Apr 2026 - 19
RebellionsRebellions 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 - 20
MatXMatX designs hardware tailored for the world's best AI models: We dedicate every transistor to maximizing performance for large models.MatX designs hardware tailored for the world's best AI models: We dedicate every transistor to maximizing performance for large models.
Founded 2022Mountain View, United States$580Mlast round Feb 2026 - 21
SambaNovaSambaNova Systems is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in November 2017.SambaNova Systems is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in November 2017.
Founded 2017Palo Alto, United States$556Mlast round Feb 2026 - 22
M.SetekM.Setek is engaged in the design and manufacture of semiconductor fabrication equipment and silicon wafers.M.Setek is engaged in the design and manufacture of semiconductor fabrication equipment and silicon wafers.
Founded 1978Minato, Japan$540Mlast round Jan 2010 - 23
OLIXOLIX is an AI company focused on developing advanced hardware solutions for AI inference workloads.OLIX is an AI company focused on developing advanced hardware solutions for AI inference workloads.
Founded 2024London, United Kingdom$532Mlast round Aug 2026 - 24
Nearfield InstrumentsNearfield Instruments (NFI) is a semiconductor metrology equipment company based in Rotterdam, Netherlands.Nearfield Instruments (NFI) is a semiconductor metrology equipment company based in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Founded 2016Rotterdam, Netherlands$527Mlast round Jun 2026 - 25D-RoboticsFounded -Hong Kong SAR China$520Mlast round Sept 2026
- 26Etched AIEtch believes in improving people's lives through the power of mobile technology.
Etch believes in improving people's lives through the power of mobile technology.
Founded 2011San Jose, United States$500Mlast round Jan 2026 - 27
LightmatterLightmatter is a Boston-based optical computing company founded in 2017 by MIT researchers.Lightmatter is a Boston-based optical computing company founded in 2017 by MIT researchers.
Founded 2017Mountain View, United States$433Mlast round Oct 2024 - 28Upscale AIFounded -United States$390Mlast round Jun 2026
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Silicor MaterialsSilicor Materials engages in manufacturing and supplying polysilicon for solar cell production.Silicor Materials engages in manufacturing and supplying polysilicon for solar cell production.
Founded 2006San Jose, United States$345Mlast round Sept 2015 - 30
SunriseThe Happinessweb (THW) will wind down its operations on 31 December 2026.The Happinessweb (THW) will wind down its operations on 31 December 2026.
Founded -United States$335Mlast round Aug 2026 - 31Qinghai LihaoQinghai Lihao engages in the process technology research and development, production, sales and related supporting new energy business.
Qinghai Lihao engages in the process technology research and development, production, sales and related supporting new energy business.
Founded 2021Qinghai$307Mlast round Sept 2022 - 32
NorSunNorSun is a Norwegian solar energy company that specializes in manufacturing high-performance mono-crystalline silicon ingots and wafers for the global solar enNorSun is a Norwegian solar energy company that specializes in manufacturing high-performance mono-crystalline silicon ingots and wafers for the global solar en
Founded 2005Oslo, Norway$304Mlast round Mar 2009 - 33
SemiDriveSemiDrive is a Car smart driving chip developerSemiDrive is a Car smart driving chip developer
Founded 2018China$288Mlast round Sept 2026 - 34
VinciVinci is a Palo Alto, California-based company founded in 2023 that specializes in physics-based AI simulation for hardware design and engineering.Vinci is a Palo Alto, California-based company founded in 2023 that specializes in physics-based AI simulation for hardware design and engineering.
Founded 2023Palo Alto, United States$286Mlast round Oct 2026 - 35
Kunlun CoreKunlun Chip is a chip business company under Baidu.Kunlun Chip is a chip business company under Baidu.
Founded 2011Haidian$283Mlast round Dec 2025 - 36
d-Matrixd-Matrix is a semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2019.d-Matrix is a semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2019.
Founded 2019Santa Clara, United States$275Mlast round Nov 2025 - 37
Quantenna CommunicationsQuantenna specializes in providing Wi-Fi solutions.Quantenna specializes in providing Wi-Fi solutions.
Founded 2006San Jose, United States$270Mlast round Dec 2014 - 38
Axelera AIAxelera AI is a European AI semiconductor company based in Eindhoven, Netherlands.Axelera AI is a European AI semiconductor company based in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
Founded 2021Eindhoven, Netherlands$250Mlast round Feb 2026 - 39
RivosRivos is a high-performance RISC-V system startup targeting integrated system solutions for enterprises.Rivos is a high-performance RISC-V system startup targeting integrated system solutions for enterprises.
Founded 2021Santa Clara, United States$250Mlast round Aug 2025 - 40
Celestial AICelestial AI is a semiconductor and AI infrastructure company specializing in optical interconnect technology for data centers and AI computing systems.Celestial AI is a semiconductor and AI infrastructure company specializing in optical interconnect technology for data centers and AI computing systems.
Founded 2020Santa Clara, United States$250Mlast round Mar 2025 - 41
SiMa.aiSiMa.ai is a leader in Physical AI, offering a software-centric, purpose-built Machine Learning System-on-Chip (MLSoC) platform.SiMa.ai is a leader in Physical AI, offering a software-centric, purpose-built Machine Learning System-on-Chip (MLSoC) platform.
Founded 2018San Jose, United States$235Mlast round Sept 2026 - 42
Lime MicrosystemsLime Microsystems is a UK-based fabless semiconductor company founded in 2005, specializing in field-programmable RF transceivers and software-defined radio silLime 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 - 43
EUCLYDEuclyd is a European deep-tech startup founded in 2024 and based in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.Euclyd is a European deep-tech startup founded in 2024 and based in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
Founded 2024Eindhoven, Netherlands$231Mlast round Sept 2026 - 44
Frore SystemsFrore Systems is a semiconductor and thermal technology startup based in San Jose, California, with manufacturing operations in Taiwan and offices in South Korea.Frore Systems is a semiconductor and thermal technology startup based in San Jose, California, with manufacturing operations in Taiwan and offices in South Korea.
Founded 2018San Jose, United States$223Mlast round Mar 2026 - 45Yangtze Memory GroupFounded -China$222Mlast round Apr 2025
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Menlo MicroMenlo Micro is a semiconductor technology company based in Irvine, California, founded in December 2016 as a spin-out from General Electric.Menlo Micro is a semiconductor technology company based in Irvine, California, founded in December 2016 as a spin-out from General Electric.
Founded 2016Irvine, United States$213Mlast round Mar 2022 - 47
SolFocusSolFocus, Inc.SolFocus, Inc.
Founded 2005San Jose, United States$211Mlast round Apr 2012 - 48
Quantum MotionQuantum Motion is a quantum computing company focused on building full-stack, utility-scale quantum computers using 300mm CMOS silicon technology.Quantum Motion is a quantum computing company focused on building full-stack, utility-scale quantum computers using 300mm CMOS silicon technology.
Founded 2017London, United Kingdom$211Mlast round May 2026 - 49
QuantWareQuantWare is a quantum computing hardware company based in Delft, Netherlands.QuantWare is a quantum computing hardware company based in Delft, Netherlands.
Founded 2020Delft, Netherlands$209Mlast round May 2026 - 50CornelisFounded -United States$205Mlast round Sept 2026
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