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TechnologyDescription
ASICCustom silicon
AIAI hardware
ANALOGAll things analog
CHIPLETSChiplet related
EDADesign automation tools
FPGAField-programmable gate array
HEALTHHealth centric devices
HPCHigh performance computing
MEMORYMemory
MEMSMEMS based technology
MFGManufacturing related
NETWORKINGVarious connectivity pieces
RFWireless
PHOTONICSPhotonic based startups
QUANTUMQuantum computing
RISC-VRISC-V based startups
SECURITYSecurity techhnology
SENSORSSensing devices
SPACESpace technology

Startups

CompanyTechnologyFoundedCountryDescription
AccelercomRF2016UK5G physical layer for high-performance networks
Agile AnalogEDA2017UKAutomating design of analog circuitry
Agita LabsSECURITY2018USProcessing security technology/IP
Ahead ComputingRISC-V2024USHigh performance RISC-V core IP
AistormAI2011USCharge domain based AI processing
AkeanaRISC-V2021USRISC-V CPU and System IP
AkhetonicsPHOTONICS2021DEOptical computing devices
Alif SemiconductorAI2019USIntegrated SoC for AI at the edge
Allspice.ioEDA2018USPCB Design platform
Alpha Design AIEDA2024USAI agent based chip design platform
Ambient ScientificANALOG2018USAnalog in-memory AI processor
Ampere ComputingHPC2017USCloud native manycore CPUs
AnabridANALOG2023DEAnalog computer on a chip
Analog InferenceAI2018USAnalog in-memory AI inference accelerators
Analog PhotonicsPHOTONICS2012USLIDAR and other optical technologies
AndaptANALOG2014IEProgrammable power management ICs
AnelloPHOTONICS2018USPhotonic based gyroscopes for navigation
AniahEDA2019FRCircuit analysis software
Applied Brain ResearchAI2013CAAI solutions for edge devices
AspinityAI2015USAnalog in-memory AI inference accelerators
AstrusEDA2022CAAI platform designed to automate microchip design
Atlantic QuantumQUANTUM2022USScalable quantum computers
AtmosicRF2016USBattery free wireless devices
AvicenaPHOTONICS2019USOptical uLed interconnect technology
AxeleraAI2021NLLow power AI edge processors
Ayar LabsPHOTONICS2015USElectronic-photonic communication chipsets
Baya SystemsCHIPLETS2023USChiplet Based Semiconductor Design
Beacon PhotonicsPHOTONICS2023USIntegrated photonics platform
BeamRF2015ILPhased array antennas
Black SemiconductorMFG2021DEGraphene electronics/photonics translators
BlaizeAI2010USGraph streaming processor for AI applications
Blue CheetahCHIPLETS2018USCustomizable die-to-die interconnect solutions
Blueshift MemoryMEMORY2016UKHigh performance memory centric architecture
BluespecRISC-V2003USRISC-V IP and System Development Tools
Bolt SemiconductorMFG2024USVertical GaN technology
BoolSiEDA2023USGenerate RTL from any codebase, in any language
bos semiconductorsASIC2022KRAutomotive ASICs
cadlab.ioEDA2015USCollaboration tools for PCB design
CadstromEDA2023CAAI based PCB design
CeleraEDA2018USAutomated analog/mixed-signal IC development tool
Celestial AIPHOTONICS2020USPhotonic fabric optical interconnect technology
CelliumRF2016ILWireless infrastructure for indoor connectivity
CeltroHEALTH2019DEEnergy harvesting implantable medical devices
CelusEDA2016DEPCB design tools
CerebrasHPC2016USWafer scale processors
CeremorphicHPC2020USAnalog computing architecture
Cerfe LabsMFG2020USElectronics materials and device research
ChipflowASIC2021UKASIC design platform
ChipletzCHIPLETS2021USSmart substrate for chiplet intregraiton
ChipstackEDA2023USAI based chip design methodology
Circuit MindEDA2018UKPCB design tools
ClassiqEDA2020ILQuantum computing software
CodasipRISC-V2014DESupplier of RISC-V IP cores
Condor ComputingRISC-V2023USHigh performance RISC-V processors
CornamiHPC2011USAceleration for full homomorphic encryption
CycuityEDA2014USSecurity EDA dsign and verification solutions
DASH Tech ICHPC2021USFlexible processors for embedded applications
d-MatrixAI2019USComputing platform for data center AI inference
DeepXAI2018KRAI processors
DeGirumAI2017USAI platform for edge applications
DenpafluxEDA2022DEAI based PCB design
DfiantEDA2022USChip design tools
DoverSECURITY2017USSoC security IP
DreamBigCHIPLETS2019USChiplet based ASIC platform
EdgeCortixAI2019USAI accelerators for edge devices
EdgeQRF2018USBase station-on-a-chip
EfablessASIC2011USCommunity powered ASIC platform
EfinixFPGA2012USProgrammable FPGA products
EliyanCHIPLETS2021USInterconnect technology
EnCharge AIAI2021USAI processing platform
EnosemiPHOTONICS2023USPhotonics subsystems
enzzoEDA2024USAI driven hardware development
EridanRF2013USRF front end for for wireless telecommunications
EsperantoHPC2014USManycore RISC-V compute platform
EtchedAI2022USAI processors
EthernoviaNETWORKING2018USIn vehicle networking
eTopusNETWORKING2013USHigh speed interconnect solutions
EvacorpAI2023USAI processing
Exo ImagingHEALTH2015USHandheld ultrasound device
ExtropicAI2022USPhysics based generative AI
EveractiveSENSORS2012USBattery-less IoT sensing technology
Fabric CryptographySECURITY2021USCryptography hardware accelerators
Falcomm RF2021USSolid state power amplifiers
FermionicANALOG2020INCommunication IP and chipsets
FerricANALOG2010USSingle-chip power converters
FinchettoPHOTONICS2020UKPhotonic sensors for quantum computing
Flow ComputingHPC2024FIParallel processing IP
FluxEDA2019USPCB design tools
FMCMFG2015DEFerroelectric non-volatile RAM
ForefrontrfRF2020UKWireless communication devices
FractileAI2022UKAI accelerator for LLMs
FuriosaAI2017KRAI coprocessors
Generation Alpha TransistorEDA2024USCircuit & Layout GUI Copilot
GemesysAI2021DEAnalog AI processors
getinstachipEDA2024USIntelligent package manager for Verilog
GowinFPGA2014CNFPGA chip products
GreenwavesAI2014FRLow power edge AI SoCs
GroqAI2016USAI processors
GyrfalconAI2017USAI processors
HaiLaRF2017CALow power wireless communication for IoT
HailoAI2017ILAI acceleration for edge devices
HawAI.techAI2019FRAI accelerators
HeronicEDA2024UKAutomated generation of bespoke AI accelerators
HyperAccelAI2023KRAI processors and server solutions for LLM/Gen AI
HyperCIMAI2023UKOptimized compute in memory architecture
InCore SemiRISC-V2018INRISC-V IP cores
IngonyamaSECURITY2021ILHardware accelerators for cryptographic computation
InnateraAI2018NLNeuromorphic processors
IpronicsPHOTONICS2019ESProgrammable photonics products
Jeeva WirelessRF2015USBattery-free wireless sensing technology
JitxEDA2016USPCB design tools
KandouNETWORKING2011CHChip-to-chip connectivity solutions
Kepler ComputingHPC2018USStealth
KinaraAI2014USAccelerating LLMs and Vision AI at the Edge
KittycadEDA2021USAI driven CAD
KneronAI2015USEdge AI devices
KrutrimAI2023INAI hardware
Lemurian LabsAI2018CAAI computing platform
Light SolverPHOTONICS2019ILOptical computing platform
LightelligencePHOTONICS2017USOptical computing platform
LightiumMFG2023CHPhotonics foundry
LightonPHOTONICS2015FROptical computing platform
LightmatterPHOTONICS2017USOptical computing platform
Literal LabsAI2023UKExplainable AI using Tsetlin machines
Luminous ComputingPHOTONICS2018USOptical computing platform
MatxAI2022USPlatform for AGI
MangoBoostHPC2022USData processing units for data center
MemryxAI2019USAI computing platform
Mesa QuantumQUANTUM2023USQuantum sensing for GPS
MetisXMEMORY2022KRCXL memory solutions
MintneuroHEALTH2015UKNeural implants
MobilintAI2019KRAI inference accelerators
Morse MicroRF2016AULow-power Wi-Fi chips
Mosaic SoCASIC2024CHSpecialized chips designed for AR glasses
MotivoEDA2015USExplainable AI and ML for chip design optimization
MovellusANALOG2014USClock distribution IP
MythicAI2012USAnalog ML accelerators
NanopowerANALOG2017NOSmart power management ICs
NcodiNPHOTONICS2023FROptical interposers
NeologicMFG2021ILQuasi-CMOS transistor technology
NeurealityAI2019ILPurpose-built AI-centric architecture
NeuroBladeAI2018ILAccelerators for high throughput data analytics
NeurophosPHOTONICS2020USOptical computing platform
NeurxcoreAI2023FRAI accelerator IP based NVDLA
NextSiliconHPC2017ILHigh performance computing architecture
Niobium MicrosystemsSECURITY2021USFHE Acceleration for Zero Trust
NoveldaRF2004NOWireless wideband for high resolution impulse radar
NovumindAI2015USDomain specific acceleration for AI applications
Nubis CommunicationNETWORKING2020USOptical communications technology
OmniDesignANALOG2015USLow power analog IP
One Silicon Chip PhotonicsPHOTONICS2016CAOptical chips for precision motion sensing
OniORF2019NOWireless microcontroller
OptalysysPHOTONICS2013UKOptical computing next-gen cryptography
optoMLAI2024SGLow power AI processors
Oso SemiconductorRF2022USLow power RF chipset
OwlSENSORS2018USMonocular 3D thermal ranging solutions
Oxford Quantum CircuitsQUANTUM2017UKQuantum computing platform
Ozark ICsANALOG2011USHigh temperature ruggedized electronics
PanmnesiaMEMORY2022KRCXL IP
PhanofiPHOTONICS2022DKOptical transceivers for data centers & HPC
PharrowtechRF2018BERF ICs for high speed wireless links
Phoenix SemiconductorASIC2023USDrop in replacements for discontinued devices
PicocomRF2019UKSemiconductor products for 5G infrastructure
Plaid SemiconductorCHIPLETS2023USInterposers for chiplet integration
PliopsHPC2017ILScalable data handling/acceleration
PointCloudSENSORS2017US4D imaging sensors
Polaris EOPHOTONICS2021USFerrolectric based electro-optic modulators
Polyn TechnologyAI2019ILNeuromorphic Analog Signal Processor chips
PQShieldQUANTUM2018UKPost-quantum Cryptography Co-processor
PragmatiCMFG2010UKManufacturer of low-cost flexible integrated circuits
Precision InnovationsEDA2019USDeveloping and supporting OpenROAD
PrimemasCHIPLETS2023USPlatform for rapid SoC system development
PrimisEDA2023USGenerative-AI driven hardware design
proteanTecsANALOG2017ILAnalytics platform for advanced chip design
PseudolithICMFG2019USIntegration process for RF applications
PsiQuantumQUANTUM2015USQuantum computers
QromisMFG2015USSemiconductor materials for WBG
Quadric.ioAI2016USEdge processing for edge devices
QualinxRF2015NLIoT GNSS based tracking and connectivity
Quantum MotionQUANTUM2017UKScalable quantum computer architectural technology
Quera ComputingQUANTUM2018USNeutral atom based quantum computers
QuilterEDA2020USAI driven PCB design
QuintessentPHOTONICS2019USOptical interconnect
RaaamMEMORY2021ILHigh capacity memory technology
Rain NeuromorphicsAI2017USBrain-inspired hardware for AI applications
RaiderChipAI2024ESAI hardware
Ramon SpaceSPACE2004ILComputer system designed for computing in space
RanovusPHOTONICS2012CAPhotonics interconnect solutions
Rapid PhotonicsMFG2022NLPhotonic IC production
RapidSiliconFPGA2021USFPGA devices
RebellionsAI2020KRAI processors
RecogniAI2017USVisual perception platform for autonomous vehicles
RED SemiconductorHPC2021UKProcessor technology
Redwood EDAEDA2015USTransaction level hardware design platform
RISEEDA2024USDesign and verification productivity platform
RiverlaneQUANTUM2016UKQuantum error correction
RivosRISC-V2021USStealth
RoboSenseSENSORS2014CNAdvanced LiDAR sensing
Salience LabsPHOTONICS2020UKPhotonic computing platform
SambaNovaAI2017USAI processing
Saras Micro DevicesMFG2021USPackaging solutions for effective power delivery
ScalinxRF2015FRWideband RFIC frontends
ScintilPHOTONICS2018FRPhotonic computing platform
SemidynamicsRISC-V2016ESHigh performance RISC-V IP cores
SemifiveASIC2019KRASIC platform
SemifyEDA2021DEFPGA based platforms
SemiQonQUANTUM2023FIQuantum processors
SemronAI2020DEAI processing
SecqaiQUANTUM2021UKQuantum hardware
SiFiveRISC-V2015USRISC-V based IP provider
SiLCPHOTONICS2018USPhotonics based imaging sensors
Silicon BoxMFG2021SGSemiconductor design and device integration services
SilimateEDA2023USCo-pilot for chip designers
SilogyEDA2023USCollaborative platform for integrated circuit design
SiMa.aiAI2018USAI processing for edge devices
Singular PhotonicsSENSORS2024UKHigh performance camera modules
SiPearlHPC2019FRManycore processors
Skycore SemiconductorsANALOG2021DKSwitched capacitor based integrated power converters
Spark MicroRF2016CATransceivers for low power wireless communication
SpeedataAI2019ILAnalytics Processing Unit to accelerate big data
StarFiveRISC-V2018CNRISC-V processor core IP and devices
SwavePHOTONICS2022BEHolographic chips based on diffractive photonics
SWIR Vision SystemsSENSORS2018USImage sensors for short-wave infrared cameras
SyntharaAI2020CHIn memory computation chips for AI
SyntiantAI2017USNeuromorphic processing for edge devices
TaalasAI2023CAAutomated generation of AI hardware
TachyumHPC2016USHigh performance processor architecture
TenstorrentAI2016CAAI processing devices
TeramountMFG2013ILPackaging technology for photonic devices
TetramemAI2018USAI accelerator for edge inference
ThintronicsMFG2019USThin film materials
TrametoANALOG2016UKEnergy harvesting PMICs
TriEyeSENSORS2017ILShort-wave infrared imaging systems
UbiliteRF2014USLow power wireless communication for IoT
UnifabrixNETWORKING2020ILCXL based secure connectivity solution
Untether AIAI2018CAAI processing devices
UpmemAI2015FRIn memory processing devices for big data and AI
UsoundMEMS2012AUSound solutions based on MEMS technology
Vaire ComputingANALOG2021UKNear zero energy computing
VayyarSENSORS2011ILHigh resolution image sensors
Vector PhotonicsPHOTONICS2020UKSemiconductor lasers
Ventana MicroRISC-V2018USRISC-V CPU cores and compute subsystems
VerifAIEDA2020USAI assisted hardware design and verification
ViqthorQUANTUM2023FRQuantum processing
Volantis SemiconductorAI2022USAI processors
VoltAIEDA2022USAI models for semiconductor
VyperCoreRISC-V2022UKRISC-V processors
Wave PhotonicsPHOTONICS2021UKPhotonics design platform
WelinqQUANTUM2022FRQuantum interconnects
XanaduPHOTONICS2016USPhotonic based quantum computer
Xscape PhotonicsPHOTONICS2022USPhotonic communication chips
Xsight LabsHPC2017ILChipsets for accelerating data-intensive workloads
YorchipCHIPLETS2023USChiplet technology
ZendarSENSORS2017USHigh resolution software defined radar
ZeroASICCHIPLETS2020USChiplet based ASIC platform
zeroRISCSECURITY2023USRoT components
ZeroPointMEMORY2015USMemory compression technology

Alumni

CompanyExitYearValue($M)Link
AcaciaIPO20161000Source
AelumaIPO20236Source
AgniluxGoogle2010NASource
Alpha ICsShutdown20230Source
AlphawaveIPO20214300Source
Altair SemiconductorSony2016212Source
AmbricShutdown20080Source
Annapurna LabsAmazon2015375Source
AnobitApple2012500Source
AquantiaMarvell2019452Source
ArbeIPO2021525Source
AsteraIPO20245500Source
Axis SemiconductorShutdown20220Source
BaniasAlphawave2022240Source
BrainChipIPO2011NASource
CalxedaShutdown20130Source
CambriconIPO20205000Source
ClearspeedIPO200720Source
DiakoptoAnsys2023NASource
Element14Broadcom2000600Source
EspressifIPO20171800Source
Flex LogixAnalog Devices2024NASource
FungibleMicrosoft2023190Source
GaN SystemsInfineon2023830Source
GenapsysShutdown20220Source
GraphcoreSoftbank2024400Source
GrAI Matter LabsSnap2023NASource
Habana LabsIntel20192000Source
IceraNvidia2011367Source
ImmediaAmazon201790Source
Indie SemiconductorSPAC20201400Source
InnoviumMarvell20211100Source
InnovizSPAC2021371Source
KalrayIPO2018100Source
LucataShutdown2024NASource
Lion SemiconductorCirrus2021335Source
LyricAnalog Devices2011NASource
KameleonRamon Space2022NASource
MathstarShutdown20080Source
MinimaBoschNANASource
MixCommSivers2021155Source
Mobix LabsSPAC2023NASource
MovidiusIntel2016400Source
NervanaIntel2016350Source
NuviaQualcomm20211400Source
OcculiAmbarella2021307Source
PA SemiApple2009278Source
PensandoAMD20221900Source
PerceiveAmazon202480Source
PrimeSenseApple2013350Source
ProvigentBroadcom2011360Source
QuantennaOnsemi20191000Source
Sand 9ADI201530Source
SapeonRebellions2024NASource
SiByteBroadcom20002000Source
SiCortexShutdown20090Source
Silicon HiveIntel2011NASource
Soft MachinesIntel2016250Source
Stream ProcessorsShutdown20090Source
StretchExar2014NASource
TabulaShutdown20150Source
Tensil.aiNA2022NANA
TileraEzchip201450Source
UpverterAltium20172.8Source
WaviousApple2022NASource
zGlueSold2021NASource