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Semiconductors startups in the United States that raised in 2026

47 semiconductors startups in the United States that raised in 2026 have raised money in rounds we track in 2026. These are the 47 that raised the most, $16B between them, with San Jose the most common home.

$16Braised by these 47 in 2026
47on our record in all
San Josemost common home
Cerebras Systemsraised the most in 2026
  1. 1Cerebras 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
  2. 2GroqGroq, Inc.

    Groq, Inc.

    Founded 2016Palo Alto, United States$1.8Blast round Sept 2026
  3. 3AtomsFounded -United States$1.7Blast round Jul 2026
  4. 4TenstorrentTenstorrent 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
  5. 5EtchedEtched 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
  6. 6Positron 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
  7. 7PositronFounded -United States$730Mlast round Sept 2026
  8. 8Ayar 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
  9. 9LumilensLumilens 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
  10. 10MatXMatX 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
  11. 11Etched 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
  12. 12SiFiveSiFive 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
  13. 13Upscale AIFounded -United States$390Mlast round Jun 2026
  14. 14SambaNovaSambaNova 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
  15. 15SunriseThe 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
  16. 16VinciVinci 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
  17. 17CornelisFounded -United States$205Mlast round Sept 2026
  18. 18EliyanEliyan 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
  19. 19Efficient 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
  20. 20SiMa.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
  21. 21xLightFounded -United States$150Mlast round Jun 2026
  22. 22Frore 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
  23. 23ChipAgentsChipAgents, 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
  24. 24Agrani 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
  25. 25NeurophosNeurophos Inc.

    Neurophos Inc.

    Founded 2020Austin, United States$110Mlast round Jan 2026
  26. 26Velaura 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
  27. 27Delos DataDelos Data is a technology company specializing in AI infrastructure and intelligence systems.

    Delos Data is a technology company specializing in AI infrastructure and intelligence systems.

    Founded -Palo Alto, United States$100Mlast round Sept 2026
  28. 28EthernoviaEthernovia is a semiconductor and automotive networking company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2018.

    Ethernovia is a semiconductor and automotive networking company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2018.

    Founded 2018San Jose, United States$90Mlast round Jan 2026
  29. 29nEye.aiWe are nEye.ai, an optical switch startup founded in 2020 to revolutionize the future of data centers.

    We are nEye.ai, an optical switch startup founded in 2020 to revolutionize the future of data centers.

    Founded 2020Santa Clara, United States$80Mlast round Apr 2026
  30. 30Vertical SemiconductorVertical Semiconductor is an MIT-spun company dedicated to reinventing power conversion for AI chips and data centers.

    Vertical Semiconductor is an MIT-spun company dedicated to reinventing power conversion for AI chips and data centers.

    Founded -Cambridge, United States$73Mlast round Oct 2026
  31. 31CognichipCognichip Inc.

    Cognichip Inc.

    Founded 2024Redwood City, United States$60Mlast round Apr 2026
  32. 32Monarch QuantumMonarch Quantum, Inc.

    Monarch Quantum, Inc.

    Founded 2025San Diego, United States$55Mlast round Apr 2026
  33. 33Normal ComputingNormal Computing is a New York-based deep tech startup founded in 2022.

    Normal Computing is a New York-based deep tech startup founded in 2022.

    Founded 2022New York, United States$50Mlast round Mar 2026
  34. 34TYLsemiAI infrastructure silicon requires solutions on 3 fundamentals: Power, IO and Memory apart from compute architecture.

    AI infrastructure silicon requires solutions on 3 fundamentals: Power, IO and Memory apart from compute architecture.

    Founded -San Jose, United States$43Mlast round Jul 2026
  35. 35QuintessentQuintessent is a Santa Barbara start-up that commercializes quantum dot-based lasers and photonic integrated circuits.

    Quintessent is a Santa Barbara start-up that commercializes quantum dot-based lasers and photonic integrated circuits.

    Founded 2019Goleta, United States$40Mlast round Aug 2026
  36. 36OXMIQ LabsOxmiq Labs is a Silicon Valley-based company founded in 2023 by GPU architect Raja Koduri.

    Oxmiq Labs is a Silicon Valley-based company founded in 2023 by GPU architect Raja Koduri.

    Founded 2023Campbell, United States$35Mlast round Jul 2026
  37. 37Amber SemiconductorFounded -United States$30Mlast round Mar 2026
  38. 38AgentrysAgentrys is an applied research team dedicated to advancing chip design through Agentic Design Automation (ADA).

    Agentrys is an applied research team dedicated to advancing chip design through Agentic Design Automation (ADA).

    Founded 2025United States$25Mlast round Aug 2026
  39. 39EPIC MicrosystemsEpic Microsystems develops advanced technology that boosts energy efficiency and computing performance in data centers.

    Epic Microsystems develops advanced technology that boosts energy efficiency and computing performance in data centers.

    Founded -San Francisco, United States$21Mlast round Mar 2026
  40. 40SEEQCFounded -United States$19Mlast round Jan 2026
  41. 41Axiomatic AIAxiomatic_AI is readying to launch with the aim to accelerate R&D by "Automated Interpretable Reasoning" (AIR) -- a verifiably truthful AI model built for reaso

    Axiomatic_AI is readying to launch with the aim to accelerate R&D by "Automated Interpretable Reasoning" (AIR) -- a verifiably truthful AI model built for reaso

    Founded 2024Cambridge, United States$18Mlast round Mar 2026
  42. 42InfinityFounded -United States$15Mlast round Jul 2026
  43. 43Casimir Inc.Founded -United States$12Mlast round May 2026
  44. 44EnteligentEnteligent is a California-based company founded in 2020, focused on smart solar power optimization and solar EV charging technology.

    Enteligent is a California-based company founded in 2020, focused on smart solar power optimization and solar EV charging technology.

    Founded 2020Morgan Hill, United States$6.7Mlast round Oct 2026
  45. 45NumemNumem is a semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2016.

    Numem is a semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2016.

    Founded 2017Sunnyvale, United States$5.9Mlast round Oct 2026
  46. 46Photon QueuePhoton Queue is a quantum hardware startup founded in 2025, emerging from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

    Photon Queue is a quantum hardware startup founded in 2025, emerging from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

    Founded 2025Champaign, United States$4.0Mlast round Jul 2026
  47. 47Marel Power SolutionsMarel Power Solutions develops modular power sub-systems.

    Marel Power Solutions develops modular power sub-systems.

    Founded 2019Plymouth, United States$1.9Mlast round Sept 2026
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