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Semiconductors startups that raised in 2026
103 semiconductors startups that raised in 2026 have raised money in rounds we track in 2026. These are the 50 that raised the most, $25B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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Founded 2015Japan$2.6Blast round Jun 2026 - 2
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$1.9Blast round Apr 2026 - 3
GroqGroq, Inc.Groq, Inc.
Founded 2016Palo Alto, United States$1.8Blast round Sept 2026 - 4
AtomsFounded -United States$1.7Blast round Jul 2026 - 5
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$1.5Blast round Oct 2026 - 6
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 - 7
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$943Mlast round Oct 2026 - 8
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 - 9
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$850Mlast round Jul 2026 - 10
PositronFounded -United States$730Mlast round Sept 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$725Mlast round Oct 2026 - 12
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$700Mlast round Aug 2026 - 13
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$620Mlast round Oct 2026 - 14
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 - 15D-RoboticsFounded -Hong Kong SAR China$520Mlast round Sept 2026
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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$500Mlast round Feb 2026 - 17Etched 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 - 18
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$457Mlast round May 2026 - 19
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$400Mlast round Apr 2026 - 20
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$400Mlast round Mar 2026 - 21Upscale AIFounded -United States$390Mlast round Jun 2026
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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$380Mlast round Jun 2026 - 23
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$350Mlast round Feb 2026 - 24
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$325Mlast round Feb 2026 - 25
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$298Mlast round Aug 2026 - 26
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$250Mlast round Oct 2026 - 27
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 - 28
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 - 29CornelisFounded -United States$205Mlast round Sept 2026
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EliyanEliyan manufactures semiconductor interconnects to accelerate chiplet-based systems.Eliyan manufactures semiconductor interconnects to accelerate chiplet-based systems.
Founded 2021Santa Clara, United States$195Mlast round Jul 2026 - 32
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$178Mlast round May 2026 - 33
TaalasTaalas is creating a platform for quickly turning any AI model into custom silicon.Taalas is creating a platform for quickly turning any AI model into custom silicon.
Founded 2023Toronto, Canada$169Mlast round Feb 2026 - 34
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$160Mlast round May 2026 - 35
Efficient ComputerEfficient Computer is a Pittsburgh-based semiconductor and computer hardware company founded in 2022.Efficient Computer is a Pittsburgh-based semiconductor and computer hardware company founded in 2022.
Founded 2022Pittsburgh, United States$157Mlast round Sept 2026 - 36
SemiDriveSemiDrive is a Car smart driving chip developerSemiDrive is a Car smart driving chip developer
Founded 2018China$150Mlast round Sept 2026 - 37
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$150Mlast round Sept 2026 - 38xLightFounded -United States$150Mlast round Jun 2026
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Moffett AIMoffett.AI, founded in 2018, is a sparse computing company that specializes in designing AI accelerator chips and next-generation AI computation platforms.Moffett.AI, founded in 2018, is a sparse computing company that specializes in designing AI accelerator chips and next-generation AI computation platforms.
Founded 2018Los Altos, China$150Mlast round Nov 2026 - 40FangQing TechnologyFangqing Technology is a communications equipment developer.
Fangqing Technology is a communications equipment developer.
Founded -China$145Mlast round Aug 2026 - 41
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$143Mlast round Mar 2026 - 42
XCENAXCENA 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$135Mlast round May 2026 - 43
ChipAgentsChipAgents, developed by Alpha Design AI, is an innovative AI agent platform focused on semiconductor design and verification.ChipAgents, developed by Alpha Design AI, is an innovative AI agent platform focused on semiconductor design and verification.
Founded 2024Santa Clara, United States$134Mlast round Jul 2026 - 44
QuoblyQuobly is a French quantum computing company founded in 2022 in Grenoble, known for its innovative approach to quantum technology.Quobly is a French quantum computing company founded in 2022 in Grenoble, known for its innovative approach to quantum technology.
Founded 2022Grenoble, France$134Mlast round Jun 2026 - 45
Salience LabsSalience Labs is a deep-tech semiconductor company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in all-optical silicon photonic solutions.Salience Labs is a deep-tech semiconductor company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in all-optical silicon photonic solutions.
Founded 2020Oxford, United Kingdom$128Mlast round Oct 2026 - 46
iPronicsiPRONICS is a Spanish deep-tech semiconductor company founded in 2019 as a spinoff from Universitat Politècnica de València.iPRONICS is a Spanish deep-tech semiconductor company founded in 2019 as a spinoff from Universitat Politècnica de València.
Founded 2019Valencia, Spain$125Mlast round Sept 2026 - 47
NanochapNanochap is an intelligent medical hardware developer.Nanochap is an intelligent medical hardware developer.
Founded 2014Melbourne, China$119Mlast round Nov 2026 - 48
Agrani LabsAgrani Labs is a Bengaluru-based AI semiconductor startup founded in December 2024 by experienced professionals from AMD and Intel.Agrani Labs is a Bengaluru-based AI semiconductor startup founded in December 2024 by experienced professionals from AMD and Intel.
Founded -Fremont, United States$116Mlast round Nov 2026 - 49
NeurophosNeurophos Inc.Neurophos Inc.
Founded 2020Austin, United States$110Mlast round Jan 2026 - 50
Velaura AIVelaura AI is a Silicon Valley-based company specializing in AI compute infrastructure.Velaura AI is a Silicon Valley-based company specializing in AI compute infrastructure.
Founded -Santa Clara, United States$110Mlast round Aug 2026
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