# Top 50 Semiconductors Startups by Funding Raised in 2026 > The 50 semiconductors startups that raised in 2026 that raised the most in 2026, ranked by money raised this year: $25B combined. Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/semiconductors-startups-raised-2026 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article) - 1 [**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 - 2 [**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 **$1.9B** last round Apr 2026 - 3 [**Groq** Groq, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/groq) Groq, Inc. *Founded* 2016 Palo Alto, United States **$1.8B** last round Sept 2026 - 4 [**Atoms**](https://millionrounds.com/company/atoms) *Founded* - United States **$1.7B** last round Jul 2026 - 5 [**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 **$1.5B** last round Oct 2026 - 6 [**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 - 7 [**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 **$943M** last round Oct 2026 - 8 [**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 - 9 [**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 **$850M** last round Jul 2026 - 10 [**Positron**](https://millionrounds.com/company/positron) *Founded* - United States **$730M** last round Sept 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 **$725M** last round Oct 2026 - 12 [**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 **$700M** last round Aug 2026 - 13 [**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 **$620M** last round Oct 2026 - 14 [**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 - 15 [**D-Robotics**](https://millionrounds.com/company/d-robotics) *Founded* - Hong Kong SAR China **$520M** last round Sept 2026 - 16 [**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 **$500M** last round Feb 2026 - 17 [**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 - 18 [**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 **$457M** last round May 2026 - 19 [**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 **$400M** last round Apr 2026 - 20 [**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 **$400M** last round Mar 2026 - 21 [**Upscale AI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/upscale-ai) *Founded* - United States **$390M** last round Jun 2026 - 22 [**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 **$380M** last round Jun 2026 - 23 [**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 **$350M** last round Feb 2026 - 24 [**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 **$325M** last round Feb 2026 - 25 [**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 **$298M** last round Aug 2026 - 26 [**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 **$250M** last round Oct 2026 - 27 [**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 - 28 [**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 - 29 [**Cornelis**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cornelis) *Founded* - United States **$205M** last round Sept 2026 - 30 [**SiEngine**](https://millionrounds.com/company/siengine) *Founded* - China **$200M** last round Aug 2026 - 31 [**Eliyan** Eliyan manufactures semiconductor interconnects to accelerate chiplet-based systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eliyan) Eliyan manufactures semiconductor interconnects to accelerate chiplet-based systems. *Founded* 2021 Santa Clara, United States **$195M** last round Jul 2026 - 32 [**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 **$178M** last round May 2026 - 33 [**Taalas** Taalas is creating a platform for quickly turning any AI model into custom silicon.](https://millionrounds.com/company/taalas) Taalas is creating a platform for quickly turning any AI model into custom silicon. *Founded* 2023 Toronto, Canada **$169M** last round Feb 2026 - 34 [**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 **$160M** last round May 2026 - 35 [**Efficient Computer** Efficient Computer is a Pittsburgh-based semiconductor and computer hardware company founded in 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/efficient-computer) Efficient Computer is a Pittsburgh-based semiconductor and computer hardware company founded in 2022. *Founded* 2022 Pittsburgh, United States **$157M** last round Sept 2026 - 36 [**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 **$150M** last round Sept 2026 - 37 [**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 **$150M** last round Sept 2026 - 38 [**xLight**](https://millionrounds.com/company/xlight) *Founded* - United States **$150M** last round Jun 2026 - 39 [**Moffett AI** Moffett.AI, founded in 2018, is a sparse computing company that specializes in designing AI accelerator chips and next-generation AI computation platforms.](https://millionrounds.com/company/moffett-ai) Moffett.AI, founded in 2018, is a sparse computing company that specializes in designing AI accelerator chips and next-generation AI computation platforms. *Founded* 2018 Los Altos, China **$150M** last round Nov 2026 - 40 [**FangQing Technology** Fangqing Technology is a communications equipment developer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fangqing-technology) Fangqing Technology is a communications equipment developer. *Founded* - China **$145M** last round Aug 2026 - 41 [**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 **$143M** last round Mar 2026 - 42 [**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 **$135M** last round May 2026 - 43 [**ChipAgents** ChipAgents, developed by Alpha Design AI, is an innovative AI agent platform focused on semiconductor design and verification.](https://millionrounds.com/company/chipagents) ChipAgents, developed by Alpha Design AI, is an innovative AI agent platform focused on semiconductor design and verification. *Founded* 2024 Santa Clara, United States **$134M** last round Jul 2026 - 44 [**Quobly** Quobly is a French quantum computing company founded in 2022 in Grenoble, known for its innovative approach to quantum technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quobly) Quobly is a French quantum computing company founded in 2022 in Grenoble, known for its innovative approach to quantum technology. *Founded* 2022 Grenoble, France **$134M** last round Jun 2026 - 45 [**Salience Labs** Salience Labs is a deep-tech semiconductor company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in all-optical silicon photonic solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/salience-labs) Salience Labs is a deep-tech semiconductor company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in all-optical silicon photonic solutions. *Founded* 2020 Oxford, United Kingdom **$128M** last round Oct 2026 - 46 [**iPronics** iPRONICS is a Spanish deep-tech semiconductor company founded in 2019 as a spinoff from Universitat Politècnica de València.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ipronics) iPRONICS is a Spanish deep-tech semiconductor company founded in 2019 as a spinoff from Universitat Politècnica de València. *Founded* 2019 Valencia, Spain **$125M** last round Sept 2026 - 47 [**Nanochap** Nanochap is an intelligent medical hardware developer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nanochap) Nanochap is an intelligent medical hardware developer. *Founded* 2014 Melbourne, China **$119M** last round Nov 2026 - 48 [**Agrani Labs** Agrani Labs is a Bengaluru-based AI semiconductor startup founded in December 2024 by experienced professionals from AMD and Intel.](https://millionrounds.com/company/agrani-labs) Agrani Labs is a Bengaluru-based AI semiconductor startup founded in December 2024 by experienced professionals from AMD and Intel. *Founded* - Fremont, United States **$116M** last round Nov 2026 - 49 [**Neurophos** Neurophos Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neurophos) Neurophos Inc. *Founded* 2020 Austin, United States **$110M** last round Jan 2026 - 50 [**Velaura AI** Velaura AI is a Silicon Valley-based company specializing in AI compute infrastructure.](https://millionrounds.com/company/velaura-ai) Velaura AI is a Silicon Valley-based company specializing in AI compute infrastructure. *Founded* - Santa Clara, United States **$110M** last round Aug 2026 **Money raised in 2026** how the list is ranked **15 November 2026** updated nightly **Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds Companies with a round in 2026 that we track, ranked by what they raised this year. 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