# Top 47 Semiconductors Startups in the United States by Funding Raised in 2026 > The 47 semiconductors startups in the United States that raised in 2026 that raised the most in 2026, ranked by money raised this year: $16B combined. Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/semiconductors-startups-united-states-raised-2026 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article) - 1 [**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 - 2 [**Groq** Groq, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/groq) Groq, Inc. *Founded* 2016 Palo Alto, United States **$1.8B** last round Sept 2026 - 3 [**Atoms**](https://millionrounds.com/company/atoms) *Founded* - United States **$1.7B** last round Jul 2026 - 4 [**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 - 5 [**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 - 6 [**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 - 7 [**Positron**](https://millionrounds.com/company/positron) *Founded* - United States **$730M** last round Sept 2026 - 8 [**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 - 9 [**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 - 10 [**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 - 11 [**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 - 12 [**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 - 13 [**Upscale AI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/upscale-ai) *Founded* - United States **$390M** last round Jun 2026 - 14 [**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 - 15 [**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 - 16 [**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 - 17 [**Cornelis**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cornelis) *Founded* - United States **$205M** last round Sept 2026 - 18 [**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 - 19 [**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 - 20 [**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 - 21 [**xLight**](https://millionrounds.com/company/xlight) *Founded* - United States **$150M** last round Jun 2026 - 22 [**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 - 23 [**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 - 24 [**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 - 25 [**Neurophos** Neurophos Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neurophos) Neurophos Inc. *Founded* 2020 Austin, United States **$110M** last round Jan 2026 - 26 [**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 - 27 [**Delos Data** Delos Data is a technology company specializing in AI infrastructure and intelligence systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/delos-data) Delos Data is a technology company specializing in AI infrastructure and intelligence systems. *Founded* - Palo Alto, United States **$100M** last round Sept 2026 - 28 [**Ethernovia** Ethernovia is a semiconductor and automotive networking company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ethernovia) Ethernovia is a semiconductor and automotive networking company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 San Jose, United States **$90M** last round Jan 2026 - 29 [**nEye.ai** We are nEye.ai, an optical switch startup founded in 2020 to revolutionize the future of data centers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neye-ai) We are nEye.ai, an optical switch startup founded in 2020 to revolutionize the future of data centers. *Founded* 2020 Santa Clara, United States **$80M** last round Apr 2026 - 30 [**Vertical Semiconductor** Vertical Semiconductor is an MIT-spun company dedicated to reinventing power conversion for AI chips and data centers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vertical-semiconductor) Vertical Semiconductor is an MIT-spun company dedicated to reinventing power conversion for AI chips and data centers. *Founded* - Cambridge, United States **$73M** last round Oct 2026 - 31 [**Cognichip** Cognichip Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cognichip) Cognichip Inc. *Founded* 2024 Redwood City, United States **$60M** last round Apr 2026 - 32 [**Monarch Quantum** Monarch Quantum, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/monarch-quantum) Monarch Quantum, Inc. *Founded* 2025 San Diego, United States **$55M** last round Apr 2026 - 33 [**Normal Computing** Normal Computing is a New York-based deep tech startup founded in 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/normal-computing) Normal Computing is a New York-based deep tech startup founded in 2022. *Founded* 2022 New York, United States **$50M** last round Mar 2026 - 34 [**TYLsemi** AI infrastructure silicon requires solutions on 3 fundamentals: Power, IO and Memory apart from compute architecture.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tylsemi) AI infrastructure silicon requires solutions on 3 fundamentals: Power, IO and Memory apart from compute architecture. *Founded* - San Jose, United States **$43M** last round Jul 2026 - 35 [**Quintessent** Quintessent is a Santa Barbara start-up that commercializes quantum dot-based lasers and photonic integrated circuits.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quintessent) Quintessent is a Santa Barbara start-up that commercializes quantum dot-based lasers and photonic integrated circuits. *Founded* 2019 Goleta, United States **$40M** last round Aug 2026 - 36 [**OXMIQ Labs** Oxmiq Labs is a Silicon Valley-based company founded in 2023 by GPU architect Raja Koduri.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oxmiq-labs) Oxmiq Labs is a Silicon Valley-based company founded in 2023 by GPU architect Raja Koduri. *Founded* 2023 Campbell, United States **$35M** last round Jul 2026 - 37 [**Amber Semiconductor**](https://millionrounds.com/company/amber-semiconductor) *Founded* - United States **$30M** last round Mar 2026 - 38 [**Agentrys** Agentrys is an applied research team dedicated to advancing chip design through Agentic Design Automation (ADA).](https://millionrounds.com/company/agentrys) Agentrys is an applied research team dedicated to advancing chip design through Agentic Design Automation (ADA). *Founded* 2025 United States **$25M** last round Aug 2026 - 39 [**EPIC Microsystems** Epic Microsystems develops advanced technology that boosts energy efficiency and computing performance in data centers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/epic-microsystems) Epic Microsystems develops advanced technology that boosts energy efficiency and computing performance in data centers. *Founded* - San Francisco, United States **$21M** last round Mar 2026 - 40 [**SEEQC**](https://millionrounds.com/company/seeqc) *Founded* - United States **$19M** last round Jan 2026 - 41 [**Axiomatic AI** 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](https://millionrounds.com/company/axiomatic-ai) 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* 2024 Cambridge, United States **$18M** last round Mar 2026 - 42 [**Infinity**](https://millionrounds.com/company/infinity) *Founded* - United States **$15M** last round Jul 2026 - 43 [**Casimir Inc.**](https://millionrounds.com/company/casimir-inc) *Founded* - United States **$12M** last round May 2026 - 44 [**Enteligent** Enteligent is a California-based company founded in 2020, focused on smart solar power optimization and solar EV charging technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/enteligent) Enteligent is a California-based company founded in 2020, focused on smart solar power optimization and solar EV charging technology. *Founded* 2020 Morgan Hill, United States **$6.7M** last round Oct 2026 - 45 [**Numem** Numem is a semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/numem) Numem is a semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2016. *Founded* 2017 Sunnyvale, United States **$5.9M** last round Oct 2026 - 46 [**Photon Queue** Photon Queue is a quantum hardware startup founded in 2025, emerging from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.](https://millionrounds.com/company/photon-queue) Photon Queue is a quantum hardware startup founded in 2025, emerging from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. *Founded* 2025 Champaign, United States **$4.0M** last round Jul 2026 - 47 [**Marel Power Solutions** Marel Power Solutions develops modular power sub-systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/marel-power-solutions) Marel Power Solutions develops modular power sub-systems. *Founded* 2019 Plymouth, United States **$1.9M** last round Sept 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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