# Top 50 Semiconductor Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded semiconductor startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $36B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/semiconductor-startups (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Groq** Groq, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/groq) Groq, Inc. *Founded* 2016 Palo Alto, United States **$3.2B** last round Sept 2026
- 2 [**Tenstorrent** Tenstorrent is a computing company that develops processors designed to help in faster training and adaptability to future algorithms.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tenstorrent) Tenstorrent is a computing company that develops processors designed to help in faster training and adaptability to future algorithms. *Founded* 2016 North York, United States **$3.0B** last round Oct 2026
- 3 [**Cerebras Systems** Cerebras Systems develops computing chips with the sole purpose of accelerating AI.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cerebras-systems) Cerebras Systems develops computing chips with the sole purpose of accelerating AI. *Founded* 2016 Sunnyvale, United States **$3.0B** last round Apr 2026
- 4 [**Rapidus** One-hour and same-day professional delivery for businesses, 24/7](https://millionrounds.com/company/rapidus) One-hour and same-day professional delivery for businesses, 24/7 *Founded* 2015 Japan **$2.6B** last round Jun 2026
- 5 [**Solyndra** Solyndra is a solar technology company based in Fremont, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/solyndra) Solyndra is a solar technology company based in Fremont, California. *Founded* 2005 Fremont, United States **$1.8B** last round Jun 2011
- 6 [**Atoms**](https://millionrounds.com/company/atoms) *Founded* - United States **$1.7B** last round Jul 2026
- 7 [**Etched** Etched is a technology company that has developed Sohu, the world’s first specialized chip (ASIC) designed specifically for transformer inference.](https://millionrounds.com/company/etched) Etched is a technology company that has developed Sohu, the world’s first specialized chip (ASIC) designed specifically for transformer inference. *Founded* 2022 San Jose, United States **$1.0B** last round Aug 2026
- 8 [**Unconventional, Inc.**](https://millionrounds.com/company/unconventional-inc) *Founded* - United States **$1.0B** last round Oct 2025
- 9 [**Fractile** Fractile is a UK-based technology company and semiconductor startup founded in 2022 by Dr.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fractile) Fractile is a UK-based technology company and semiconductor startup founded in 2022 by Dr. *Founded* 2022 London, United Kingdom **$960M** last round Oct 2026
- 10 [**CuspAI** CuspAI is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional teams in Amsterdam and Berlin.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cuspai) CuspAI is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional teams in Amsterdam and Berlin. *Founded* 2024 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$950M** last round Jul 2026
- 11 [**Ayar Labs** Ayar Labs is a semiconductor company focused on transforming AI infrastructure through high-speed, light-based optical I/O solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ayar-labs) Ayar Labs is a semiconductor company focused on transforming AI infrastructure through high-speed, light-based optical I/O solutions. *Founded* 2015 San Jose, United States **$904M** last round Oct 2026
- 12 [**Positron AI** Positron AI is a semiconductor and AI infrastructure company based in Reno, Nevada, founded in 2023.](https://millionrounds.com/company/positron-ai) Positron AI is a semiconductor and AI infrastructure company based in Reno, Nevada, founded in 2023. *Founded* 2023 Reno, United States **$875M** last round Sept 2026
- 13 [**Graphcore** Graphcore develops a microprocessor designed for AI and machine learning applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/graphcore) Graphcore develops a microprocessor designed for AI and machine learning applications. *Founded* 2016 Bristol, United Kingdom **$835M** last round May 2026
- 14 [**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
- 15 [**Positron**](https://millionrounds.com/company/positron) *Founded* - United States **$732M** last round Sept 2026
- 16 [**Bitdeer Technologies Group** Bitdeer is a provider of digital asset mining services for blockchain and high-performance computing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bitdeer-technologies-group) Bitdeer is a provider of digital asset mining services for blockchain and high-performance computing. *Founded* 2021 Singapore, Singapore **$725M** last round Feb 2026
- 17 [**Lumilens** Lumilens addresses the red hot market for AI data center infrastructure by designing, manufacturing and selling photonic interconnect solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lumilens) Lumilens addresses the red hot market for AI data center infrastructure by designing, manufacturing and selling photonic interconnect solutions. *Founded* 2024 San Jose, United States **$709M** last round Aug 2026
- 18 [**SiFive** SiFive is a platform offering open-source semiconductor technology and software automation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sifive) SiFive is a platform offering open-source semiconductor technology and software automation. *Founded* 2015 San Mateo, United States **$700M** last round Apr 2026
- 19 [**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
- 20 [**MatX** MatX designs hardware tailored for the world's best AI models: We dedicate every transistor to maximizing performance for large models.](https://millionrounds.com/company/matx) MatX designs hardware tailored for the world's best AI models: We dedicate every transistor to maximizing performance for large models. *Founded* 2022 Mountain View, United States **$580M** last round Feb 2026
- 21 [**SambaNova** SambaNova Systems is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in November 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sambanova) SambaNova Systems is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in November 2017. *Founded* 2017 Palo Alto, United States **$556M** last round Feb 2026
- 22 [**M.Setek** M.Setek is engaged in the design and manufacture of semiconductor fabrication equipment and silicon wafers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/m-setek) M.Setek is engaged in the design and manufacture of semiconductor fabrication equipment and silicon wafers. *Founded* 1978 Minato, Japan **$540M** last round Jan 2010
- 23 [**OLIX** OLIX is an AI company focused on developing advanced hardware solutions for AI inference workloads.](https://millionrounds.com/company/olix) OLIX is an AI company focused on developing advanced hardware solutions for AI inference workloads. *Founded* 2024 London, United Kingdom **$532M** last round Aug 2026
- 24 [**Nearfield Instruments** Nearfield Instruments (NFI) is a semiconductor metrology equipment company based in Rotterdam, Netherlands.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nearfield-instruments) Nearfield Instruments (NFI) is a semiconductor metrology equipment company based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. *Founded* 2016 Rotterdam, Netherlands **$527M** last round Jun 2026
- 25 [**D-Robotics**](https://millionrounds.com/company/d-robotics) *Founded* - Hong Kong SAR China **$520M** last round Sept 2026
- 26 [**Etched AI** Etch believes in improving people's lives through the power of mobile technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/etched-ai) Etch believes in improving people's lives through the power of mobile technology. *Founded* 2011 San Jose, United States **$500M** last round Jan 2026
- 27 [**Lightmatter** Lightmatter is a Boston-based optical computing company founded in 2017 by MIT researchers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lightmatter) Lightmatter is a Boston-based optical computing company founded in 2017 by MIT researchers. *Founded* 2017 Mountain View, United States **$433M** last round Oct 2024
- 28 [**Upscale AI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/upscale-ai) *Founded* - United States **$390M** last round Jun 2026
- 29 [**Silicor Materials** Silicor Materials engages in manufacturing and supplying polysilicon for solar cell production.](https://millionrounds.com/company/silicor-materials) Silicor Materials engages in manufacturing and supplying polysilicon for solar cell production. *Founded* 2006 San Jose, United States **$345M** last round Sept 2015
- 30 [**Sunrise** The Happinessweb (THW) will wind down its operations on 31 December 2026.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sunrise) The Happinessweb (THW) will wind down its operations on 31 December 2026. *Founded* - United States **$335M** last round Aug 2026
- 31 [**Qinghai Lihao** Qinghai Lihao engages in the process technology research and development, production, sales and related supporting new energy business.](https://millionrounds.com/company/qinghai-lihao) Qinghai Lihao engages in the process technology research and development, production, sales and related supporting new energy business. *Founded* 2021 Qinghai **$307M** last round Sept 2022
- 32 [**NorSun** NorSun is a Norwegian solar energy company that specializes in manufacturing high-performance mono-crystalline silicon ingots and wafers for the global solar en](https://millionrounds.com/company/norsun) NorSun is a Norwegian solar energy company that specializes in manufacturing high-performance mono-crystalline silicon ingots and wafers for the global solar en *Founded* 2005 Oslo, Norway **$304M** last round Mar 2009
- 33 [**SemiDrive** SemiDrive is a Car smart driving chip developer](https://millionrounds.com/company/semidrive) SemiDrive is a Car smart driving chip developer *Founded* 2018 China **$288M** last round Sept 2026
- 34 [**Vinci** Vinci is a Palo Alto, California-based company founded in 2023 that specializes in physics-based AI simulation for hardware design and engineering.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vinci) Vinci is a Palo Alto, California-based company founded in 2023 that specializes in physics-based AI simulation for hardware design and engineering. *Founded* 2023 Palo Alto, United States **$286M** last round Oct 2026
- 35 [**Kunlun Core** Kunlun Chip is a chip business company under Baidu.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kunlun-core) Kunlun Chip is a chip business company under Baidu. *Founded* 2011 Haidian **$283M** last round Dec 2025
- 36 [**d-Matrix** d-Matrix is a semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/d-matrix) d-Matrix is a semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Santa Clara, United States **$275M** last round Nov 2025
- 37 [**Quantenna Communications** Quantenna specializes in providing Wi-Fi solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantenna-communications) Quantenna specializes in providing Wi-Fi solutions. *Founded* 2006 San Jose, United States **$270M** last round Dec 2014
- 38 [**Axelera AI** Axelera AI is a European AI semiconductor company based in Eindhoven, Netherlands.](https://millionrounds.com/company/axelera-ai) Axelera AI is a European AI semiconductor company based in Eindhoven, Netherlands. *Founded* 2021 Eindhoven, Netherlands **$250M** last round Feb 2026
- 39 [**Rivos** Rivos is a high-performance RISC-V system startup targeting integrated system solutions for enterprises.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rivos) Rivos is a high-performance RISC-V system startup targeting integrated system solutions for enterprises. *Founded* 2021 Santa Clara, United States **$250M** last round Aug 2025
- 40 [**Celestial AI** Celestial AI is a semiconductor and AI infrastructure company specializing in optical interconnect technology for data centers and AI computing systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/celestial-ai) Celestial AI is a semiconductor and AI infrastructure company specializing in optical interconnect technology for data centers and AI computing systems. *Founded* 2020 Santa Clara, United States **$250M** last round Mar 2025
- 41 [**SiMa.ai** SiMa.ai is a leader in Physical AI, offering a software-centric, purpose-built Machine Learning System-on-Chip (MLSoC) platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sima-ai) SiMa.ai is a leader in Physical AI, offering a software-centric, purpose-built Machine Learning System-on-Chip (MLSoC) platform. *Founded* 2018 San Jose, United States **$235M** last round Sept 2026
- 42 [**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
- 43 [**EUCLYD** Euclyd is a European deep-tech startup founded in 2024 and based in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.](https://millionrounds.com/company/euclyd) Euclyd is a European deep-tech startup founded in 2024 and based in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. *Founded* 2024 Eindhoven, Netherlands **$231M** last round Sept 2026
- 44 [**Frore Systems** Frore Systems is a semiconductor and thermal technology startup based in San Jose, California, with manufacturing operations in Taiwan and offices in South Korea.](https://millionrounds.com/company/frore-systems) 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* 2018 San Jose, United States **$223M** last round Mar 2026
- 45 [**Yangtze Memory Group**](https://millionrounds.com/company/yangtze-memory-group) *Founded* - China **$222M** last round Apr 2025
- 46 [**Menlo Micro** Menlo Micro is a semiconductor technology company based in Irvine, California, founded in December 2016 as a spin-out from General Electric.](https://millionrounds.com/company/menlo-micro) Menlo Micro is a semiconductor technology company based in Irvine, California, founded in December 2016 as a spin-out from General Electric. *Founded* 2016 Irvine, United States **$213M** last round Mar 2022
- 47 [**SolFocus** SolFocus, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/solfocus) SolFocus, Inc. *Founded* 2005 San Jose, United States **$211M** last round Apr 2012
- 48 [**Quantum Motion** Quantum Motion is a quantum computing company focused on building full-stack, utility-scale quantum computers using 300mm CMOS silicon technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantum-motion) Quantum Motion is a quantum computing company focused on building full-stack, utility-scale quantum computers using 300mm CMOS silicon technology. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$211M** last round May 2026
- 49 [**QuantWare** QuantWare is a quantum computing hardware company based in Delft, Netherlands.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantware) QuantWare is a quantum computing hardware company based in Delft, Netherlands. *Founded* 2020 Delft, Netherlands **$209M** last round May 2026
- 50 [**Cornelis**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cornelis) *Founded* - United States **$205M** last round Sept 2026

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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