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Create a branch\n2. Add entry to './startups.csv'\n3. Run '$ python ./update.py'\n4. Submit a Pull Request\n\n## Submission Guidelines:\n\n* Startup requirements\n\t* startup (ie not steady state)\n\t* semi company (ie not application software)\n\t* product company (ie. not services)\n* Alphabetical listing\n* Short single sentence description\n* No Performance claims in description!\n* All entries must be confirmed with public link\n* Max 80 char display width\n* Categorize the startup based on technology table below\n* Use standard two letter country codes\n* Do NOT edit the README directly, it's auto-generated\n* Plots were manually extracted 02/2025 (not auto-generated)\n\n## Category Distribution (270 samples, 02/2025)\n![Types](plot_type.svg)\n\n## Age Distribution\n\n![Age](plot_age.svg)\n\n## Categories\n\n| Technology| Description                                      |\n|-----------|--------------------------------------------------|\n|ASIC | Custom silicon\n|AI | AI hardware\n|ANALOG | All things analog\n|CHIPLETS | Chiplet related\n|EDA | Design automation tools\n|FPGA | Field-programmable gate array\n|HEALTH | Health centric devices\n|HPC | High performance computing\n|MEMORY | Memory\n|MEMS | MEMS based technology\n|MFG | Manufacturing related\n|NETWORKING | Various connectivity pieces\n|RF | Wireless\n|PHOTONICS | Photonic based startups\n|QUANTUM | Quantum computing\n|RISC-V | RISC-V based startups\n|SECURITY | Security techhnology\n|SENSORS | Sensing devices\n|SPACE | Space technology\n\n## Startups\n\n| Company | Technology | Founded | Country | Description |\n|---------|------------|---------|---------|-------------|\n|[Accelercom](https://accelercomm.com) | RF | 2016 | UK |5G physical layer for high-performance networks |\n|[Agile Analog](https://agileanalog.com) | EDA | 2017 | UK |Automating design of analog circuitry |\n|[Agita Labs](https://agitalabs.com) | SECURITY | 2018 | US |Processing security technology/IP |\n|[Agnit Semiconductor](https://agnitsemi.com) | MFG | 2019 | IN |GaN based wafers and devices |\n|[Ahead Computing](https://aheadcomputing.com) | RISC-V | 2024 | US |High performance RISC-V core IP |\n|[Aistorm](https://aistorm.ai) | AI | 2011 | US |Charge domain based AI processing |\n|[Akeana](https://akeana.com) | RISC-V | 2021 | US |RISC-V CPU and System IP |\n|[Akhetonics](https://akhetonics.com) | PHOTONICS | 2021 | DE |Optical computing devices |\n|[Alif Semiconductor](https://alifsemi.com) | AI | 2019 | US |Integrated SoC for AI at the edge |\n|[Allspice.io](https://allspice.io) | EDA | 2018 | US |PCB Design platform |\n|[Alpha Design AI](https://alphadesign.ai) | EDA | 2024 | US |AI agent based chip design platform |\n|[Ambient Scientific](https://ambientscientific.ai) | ANALOG | 2018 | US |Analog in-memory AI processor |\n|[Anabrid](https://anabrid.com) | ANALOG | 2023 | DE |Analog computer on a chip |\n|[Analog Photonics](https://analogphotonics.com) | PHOTONICS | 2012 | US |LIDAR and other optical technologies |\n|[Andapt](https://andapt.com) | ANALOG | 2014 | IE |Programmable power management ICs |\n|[Anello](https://anellophotonics.com) | PHOTONICS | 2018 | US |Photonic based gyroscopes for navigation |\n|[Aniah](https://aniah.fr) | EDA | 2019 | FR |Circuit analysis software |\n|[Applied Brain Research](https://appliedbrainresearch.com) | AI | 2013 | CA |AI solutions for edge devices |\n|[Aspinity](https://aspinity.com) | AI | 2015 | US |Analog in-memory AI inference accelerators |\n|[Astrus](https://astrus.ai) | EDA | 2022 | CA |AI platform designed to automate microchip design |\n|[Atlantic Quantum](https://atlantic-quantum.com) | QUANTUM | 2022 | US |Scalable quantum computers |\n|[Atmosic](https://atmosic.com) | RF | 2016 | US |Battery free wireless devices |\n|[Avicena](https://avicena.tech) | PHOTONICS | 2019 | US |Optical uLed interconnect technology |\n|[Axelera](https://axelera.ai) | AI | 2021 | NL |Low power AI edge processors |\n|[Ayar Labs](https://ayarlabs.com) | PHOTONICS | 2015 | US |Electronic-photonic communication chip sets |\n|[Azimuth AI](https://Azimuth-ai.com) | ASIC | 2023 | US |Edge AI ASICs |\n|[Baya Systems](https://bayasystems.com) | CHIPLETS | 2023 | US |Chiplet Based Semiconductor Design |\n|[Beacon Photonics](https://beaconphotonics) | PHOTONICS | 2023 | US |Integrated photonics platform |\n|[Beam](https://beamshaping.io) | RF | 2015 | IL |Phased array antennas |\n|[Black Semiconductor](https://blacksemiconductor.de) | MFG | 2021 | DE |Graphene electronics/photonics translators |\n|[Blue Cheetah](https://bcanalog.com) | CHIPLETS | 2018 | US |Customizable die-to-die interconnect solutions |\n|[Blueshift Memory](https://blueshiftmemory.com) | MEMORY | 2016 | UK |High performance memory centric architecture |\n|[Bluespec](https://bluespec.com) | RISC-V | 2003 | US |RISC-V IP and System Development Tools |\n|[Blumind](https://blumind.ai) | AI | 2020 | CA |Analog AI computing |\n|[Bolt Semiconductor](https://boltsemi.com) | MFG | 2024 | US |Vertical GaN technology |\n|[BoolSi](https://boolsi.com) | EDA | 2023 | US |Generate RTL from any code base, in any language |\n|[bos semiconductors](https://bos-semi.com) | ASIC | 2022 | KR |Automotive ASICs |\n|[cadlab.io](https://cadlab.io) | EDA | 2015 | US |Collaboration tools for PCB design |\n|[Cadstrom](https://cadstrom.io) | EDA | 2023 | CA |AI based PCB design |\n|[Celera](https://celeratechnologies.com) | EDA | 2018 | US |Automated analog/mixed-signal IC development tool |\n|[Celestial AI](https://celestial.ai) | PHOTONICS | 2020 | US |Photonic fabric optical interconnect technology |\n|[Cellium](https://cellium.net) | RF | 2016 | IL |Wireless infrastructure for indoor connectivity |\n|[Celtro](https://celtro.de) | HEALTH | 2019 | DE |Energy harvesting implantable medical devices |\n|[Celus](https://celus.io) | EDA | 2016 | DE |PCB design tools |\n|[Cerebras](https://cerebras.net) | HPC | 2016 | US |Wafer scale processors |\n|[Ceremorphic](https://ceremorphic.com) | HPC | 2020 | US |Analog computing architecture |\n|[Cerfe Labs](https://cerfelabs.com) | MFG | 2020 | US |Electronics materials and device research |\n|[Chipflow](https://chipflow.io) | ASIC | 2021 | UK |ASIC design platform |\n|[Chipletz](https://chipletz.com) | CHIPLETS | 2021 | US |Smart substrate for chiplet integration |\n|[Chipstack](https://chipstack.com) | EDA | 2023 | US |AI based chip design methodology |\n|[Circuit Mind](https://circuitmind.io) | EDA | 2018 | UK |PCB design tools |\n|[Classiq](https://classiq.io) | EDA | 2020 | IL |Quantum computing software |\n|[Codasip](https://codasip.com) | RISC-V | 2014 | DE |Supplier of RISC-V IP cores |\n|[Condor Computing](https://condorcomputing.com) | RISC-V | 2023 | US |High performance RISC-V processors |\n|[Cornami](https://cornami.com) | HPC | 2011 | US |Acceleration for full homomorphic encryption |\n|[Cycuity](https://cycuity.com) | EDA | 2014 | US |Security EDA design and verification solutions |\n|[d-Matrix](https://d-matrix.ai) | AI | 2019 | US |Computing platform for data center AI inference |\n|[DASH Tech IC](https://dashtechic.com) | HPC | 2021 | US |Flexible processors for embedded applications |\n|[DeepX](https://deepx.ai) | AI | 2018 | KR |AI processors |\n|[DeGirum](https://degirum.ai) | AI | 2017 | US |AI platform for edge applications |\n|[Denpaflux](https://www.denpaflux.com) | EDA | 2022 | DE |EMC analysis platform for design engineering teams |\n|[Dfiant](https://dfiant.works) | EDA | 2022 | US |Chip design tools |\n|[Dnotitia](https://dnotitia.com) | AI | 2023 | KR |AI processors |\n|[Dover](https://dovermicrosystems.com) | SECURITY | 2017 | US |SoC security IP |\n|[DreamBig](https://dreambigsemi.com) | CHIPLETS | 2019 | US |Chiplet based ASIC platform |\n|[EdgeCortix](https://edgecortix.com) | AI | 2019 | US |AI accelerators for edge devices |\n|[EdgeQ](https://edgeq.io) | RF | 2018 | US |Base station-on-a-chip |\n|[Efinix](https://efinixinc.com) | FPGA | 2012 | US |Programmable FPGA products |\n|[Eliyan](https://eliyan.com) | CHIPLETS | 2021 | US |Interconnect technology |\n|[EnCharge AI](https://enchargeai.com) | AI | 2021 | US |AI processing platform |\n|[Enosemi](https://enosemi.com) | PHOTONICS | 2023 | US |Photonics subsystems |\n|[enzzo](https://enzzo.ai) | EDA | 2024 | US |AI driven hardware development |\n|[Eridan](https://eridan.io) | RF | 2013 | US |RF front end for for wireless telecommunications |\n|[Eridu AI](https://eridu.ai) | PHOTONICS | 2023 | US |Photonics based AI acceleration |\n|[Esperanto](https://esperanto.ai) | HPC | 2014 | US |Manycore RISC-V compute platform |\n|[Etched](https://etched.com) | AI | 2022 | US |AI processors |\n|[Ethernovia](https://ethernovia.com) | NETWORKING | 2018 | US |In vehicle networking |\n|[eTopus](https://etopus.com) | NETWORKING | 2013 | US |High speed interconnect solutions |\n|[Evacorp](https://evacorp.ai) | AI | 2023 | US |AI processing |\n|[Everactive](https://everactive.com) | SENSORS | 2012 | US |Battery-less IoT sensing technology |\n|[Exa Laboratories](https://exalaboratories.com) | AI | 2024 | US |Reconfigurable chips for AI |\n|[Exo Imaging](https://exo.inc) | HEALTH | 2015 | US |Handheld ultrasound device |\n|[Extropic](https://extropic.ai) | AI | 2022 | US |Physics based generative AI |\n|[Fabric Cryptography](https://fabriccryptography.com) | SECURITY | 2021 | US |Cryptography hardware accelerators |\n|[Falcomm ](https://myfalcomm.com) | RF | 2021 | US |Solid state power amplifiers |\n|[Fermionic](https://fermionic.design) | ANALOG | 2020 | IN |Communication IP and chips |\n|[Ferric](https://ferric.com) | ANALOG | 2010 | US |Single-chip power converters |\n|[Finchetto](https://finchetto.com) | PHOTONICS | 2020 | UK |Photonic sensors for quantum computing |\n|[Flow Computing](https://flow-computing.com) | HPC | 2024 | FI |Parallel processing IP |\n|[Flux](https://flux.ai) | EDA | 2019 | US |PCB design tools |\n|[FMC](https://ferroelectric-memory.com) | MFG | 2015 | DE |Ferroelectric non-volatile RAM |\n|[Forefrontrf](https://forefrontrf.com) | RF | 2020 | UK |Wireless communication devices |\n|[Fractile](https://fractile.ai) | AI | 2022 | UK |AI accelerator for LLMs |\n|[Furiosa](https://furiosa.ai) | AI | 2017 | KR |AI coprocessors |\n|[Gemesys](https://gemesys.tech) | AI | 2021 | DE |Analog AI processors |\n|[Generation Alpha Transistor](https://generation-alpha-transistor.com) | EDA | 2024 | US |Circuit \u0026 Layout GUI Copilot |\n|[getinstachip](https://getinstachip.com) | EDA | 2024 | US |Intelligent package manager for Verilog |\n|[Gowin](https://gowinsemi.com) | FPGA | 2014 | CN |FPGA chip products |\n|[Groq](https://groq.com) | AI | 2016 | US |AI processors |\n|[HaiLa](https://haila.io) | RF | 2017 | CA |Low power wireless communication for IoT |\n|[Hailo](https://hailo.ai) | AI | 2017 | IL |AI acceleration for edge devices |\n|[HawAI.tech](https://hawai.tech) | AI | 2019 | FR |AI accelerators |\n|[Heronic](https://heronic.ai) | EDA | 2024 | UK |Automated generation of bespoke AI accelerators |\n|[HyperAccel](https://hyperaccel.ai) | AI | 2023 | KR |AI processors and server solutions for LLM/Gen AI |\n|[HyperCIM](https://hypercim.com) | AI | 2023 | UK |Optimized compute in memory architecture |\n|[Hyperlume](https://hyperlume.com) | PHOTONICS | 2022 | CA |Optical interconnect |\n|[InCore Semi](https://incoresemi.com) | RISC-V | 2018 | IN |RISC-V IP cores |\n|[Ingonyama](https://ingonyama.com) | SECURITY | 2021 | IL |Hardware accelerators for cryptographic computation |\n|[Innatera](https://innatera.com) | AI | 2018 | NL |Neuromorphic processors |\n|[Inspire Semi](https://inspiresemi.com) | HPC | 2020 | US |Manycore CPU on a chip |\n|[Ipronics](https://ipronics.com) | PHOTONICS | 2019 | ES |Programmable photonics products |\n|[Jeeva Wireless](https://jeevawireless.com) | RF | 2015 | US |Battery-free wireless sensing technology |\n|[Jitx](https://jitx.com) | EDA | 2016 | US |PCB design tools |\n|[Kandou](https://kandou.com) | NETWORKING | 2011 | CH |Chip-to-chip connectivity solutions |\n|[Kepler Computing](https://keplercompute.com) | HPC | 2018 | US |Stealth |\n|[Kinara](https://kinara.ai) | AI | 2014 | US |Accelerating LLMs and Vision AI at the Edge |\n|[Kittycad](https://zoo.dev) | EDA | 2021 | US |AI driven CAD |\n|[Kneron](https://kneron.com) | AI | 2015 | US |Edge AI devices |\n|[Krutrim](https://olakrutrim.com) | AI | 2023 | IN |AI hardware |\n|[Lemurian Labs](https://lemurianlabs.com) | AI | 2018 | CA |AI computing platform |\n|[Light Solver](https://lightsolver.com) | PHOTONICS | 2019 | IL |Optical computing platform |\n|[Lightelligence](https://lightelligence.ai) | PHOTONICS | 2017 | US |Optical computing platform |\n|[Lightium](https://lightium.co) | MFG | 2023 | CH |Photonics foundry |\n|[Lightmatter](https://lightmatter.co) | PHOTONICS | 2017 | US |Optical computing platform |\n|[Lighton](https://lighton.ai) | PHOTONICS | 2015 | FR |Optical computing platform |\n|[Literal Labs](https://Literal-labs.ai) | AI | 2023 | UK |Explainable AI using Tsetlin machines |\n|[Linctrinsic](https://lintrinsicsemi.com) | RF | 2021 | US |Fast RF switches |\n|[Lubis EDA](https://Lubis-eda.com) | EDA | 2021 | DE |Cloud based formal verification platform |\n|[Luminous Computing](https://luminous.com) | PHOTONICS | 2018 | US |Optical computing platform |\n|[Lumotive](https://lumotive.com) | PHOTONICS | 2017 | US |Optical beam forming sensors |\n|[MangoBoost](https://mangoboost.io) | HPC | 2022 | US |Data processing units for data center |\n|[Matx](https://matx.com) | AI | 2022 | US |Platform for AGI |\n|[Memryx](https://memryx.com) | AI | 2019 | US |AI computing platform |\n|[Mesa Quantum](https://mesaquantum.com) | QUANTUM | 2023 | US |Quantum sensing for GPS |\n|[MetisX](https://metix.com) | MEMORY | 2022 | KR |CXL memory solutions |\n|[Mintneuro](https://mintneuro.com) | HEALTH | 2015 | UK |Neural implants |\n|[Mobilint](https://mobilint.com) | AI | 2019 | KR |AI inference accelerators |\n|[Morphing Machines](https://morphing.in) | HPC | 2006 | IN |Reconfigurable processors |\n|[Morse Micro](https://morsemicro.com) | RF | 2016 | AU |Low-power Wi-Fi chips |\n|[Mosaic SoC](https://mosaic-soc.com/) | ASIC | 2024 | CH |Specialized chips designed for AR glasses |\n|[Motivo](https://motivo.ai) | EDA | 2015 | US |Explainable AI and ML for chip design optimization |\n|[Movellus](https://movellus.com) | ANALOG | 2014 | US |Clock distribution IP |\n|[Mythic](https://mythic-ai.com) | AI | 2012 | US |Analog ML accelerators |\n|[Nanopower](https://nanopowersemi.com) | ANALOG | 2017 | NO |Smart power management ICs |\n|[NcodiN](https://ncodin.com) | PHOTONICS | 2023 | FR |Optical interposers |\n|[Neologic](https://neologic.com) | MFG | 2021 | IL |Quasi-CMOS transistor technology |\n|[Neureality](https://neureality.ai) | AI | 2019 | IL |Purpose-built AI-centric architecture |\n|[NeuroBlade](https://neuroblade.com) | AI | 2018 | IL |Accelerators for high throughput data analytics |\n|[Neurophos](https://neurophos.com) | PHOTONICS | 2020 | US |Optical computing platform |\n|[Neurxcore](https://neurxcore.com) | AI | 2023 | FR |AI accelerator IP based on NVDLA |\n|[NextSilicon](https://nextsilicon.com) | HPC | 2017 | IL |High performance computing architecture |\n|[Niobium Microsystems](https://niobiummicrosystems.com) | SECURITY | 2021 | US |FHE Acceleration for Zero Trust |\n|[Novelda](https://novelda.com) | RF | 2004 | NO |Wireless wideband for high resolution impulse radar |\n|[Novumind](https://novumind.com) | AI | 2015 | US |Domain specific acceleration for AI applications |\n|[Nubis Communication](https://Nubis-inc.com) | NETWORKING | 2020 | US |Optical communications technology |\n|[OmniDesign](https://omnidesigntech.com) | ANALOG | 2015 | US |Low power analog IP |\n|[One Silicon Chip Photonics](https://onesiliconchipphotonics.com) | PHOTONICS | 2016 | CA |Optical chips for precision motion sensing |\n|[OniO](https://onio.com) | RF | 2019 | NO |Wireless micro controller |\n|[Optalysys](https://optalysys.com) | PHOTONICS | 2013 | UK |Optical computing next-gen cryptography |\n|[optoML](https://optoml.ai) | AI | 2024 | SG |Low power AI processors |\n|[Oso Semiconductor](https://ososemi.com) | RF | 2022 | US |Low power RF chip set |\n|[Owl](https://owlai.us) | SENSORS | 2018 | US |Monocular 3D thermal ranging solutions |\n|[Oxford Quantum Circuits](https://oxfordquantumcircuits.com) | QUANTUM | 2017 | UK |Quantum computing platform |\n|[Ozark ICs](https://ozarkic.com) | ANALOG | 2011 | US |High temperature ruggedized electronics |\n|[Panmnesia](https://panmnesia.com) | MEMORY | 2022 | KR |CXL IP |\n|[Phanofi](https://phanofi.com) | PHOTONICS | 2022 | DK |Optical transceivers for data centers \u0026 HPC |\n|[Pharrowtech](https://pharrowtech.com) | RF | 2018 | BE |RF ICs for high speed wireless links |\n|[Phoenix Semiconductor](https://phoenixsemicorp.com) | ASIC | 2023 | US |Drop in replacements for discontinued devices |\n|[Picocom](https://picocom.com) | RF | 2019 | UK |Semiconductor products for 5G infrastructure |\n|[Plaid Semiconductor](https://plaidsemi.com) | CHIPLETS | 2023 | US |Interposers for chiplet integration |\n|[Pliops](https://pliops.com) | HPC | 2017 | IL |Scalable data handling/acceleration |\n|[PointCloud](https://point.cloud) | SENSORS | 2017 | US |4D imaging sensors |\n|[Polaris EO](https://polariseo.com) | PHOTONICS | 2021 | US |Ferroelectric based electro-optic modulators |\n|[Polyn Technology](https://polyn.ai) | AI | 2019 | IL |Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processor chips |\n|[PQShield](https://pqshield.com) | QUANTUM | 2018 | UK |Post-quantum Cryptography Co-processor |\n|[PragmatiC](https://pragmaticsemi.com) | MFG | 2010 | UK |Manufacturer of low-cost flexible integrated circuits |\n|[Precision Innovations](https://precisioninno.com) | EDA | 2019 | US |Developing and supporting OpenROAD |\n|[Primemas](https://primemas.com) | CHIPLETS | 2023 | US |Platform for rapid SoC system development |\n|[Primis](https://primis.ai) | EDA | 2023 | US |Generative-AI driven hardware design |\n|[proteanTecs](https://proteantecs.com) | ANALOG | 2017 | IL |Analytics platform for advanced chip design |\n|[PseudolithIC](https://pseudolithic.com) | MFG | 2019 | US |Integration process for RF applications |\n|[PsiQuantum](https://psiquantum.com) | QUANTUM | 2015 | US |Quantum computers |\n|[Qromis](https://qromis.com) | MFG | 2015 | US |Semiconductor materials for WBG |\n|[Quadric.io](https://quadric.io) | AI | 2016 | US |Edge processing for edge devices |\n|[Qualinx](https://qualinx.io) | RF | 2015 | NL |IoT GNSS based tracking and connectivity |\n|[Quantum Motion](https://quantummmotion.tech) | QUANTUM | 2017 | UK |Scalable quantum computer architectural technology |\n|[Quera Computing](https://quera.com) | QUANTUM | 2018 | US |Neutral atom based quantum computers |\n|[Quilter](https://quilter.ai) | EDA | 2020 | US |AI driven PCB design |\n|[Quintessent](https://quintessent.com) | PHOTONICS | 2019 | US |Optical interconnect |\n|[Raaam](https://Raaam-tech.com) | MEMORY | 2021 | IL |High capacity memory technology |\n|[RaiderChip](https://raiderchip.ai) | AI | 2024 | ES |AI hardware |\n|[Rain Neuromorphics](https://rain.ai) | AI | 2017 | US |Brain-inspired hardware for AI applications |\n|[Ramon Space](https://ramon.space) | SPACE | 2004 | IL |Computer system designed for computing in space |\n|[Ranovus](https://ranovus.com) | PHOTONICS | 2012 | CA |Photonics interconnect solutions |\n|[Rapid Photonics](https://rapidphotonics.com) | MFG | 2022 | NL |Photonic IC production |\n|[RapidSilicon](https://rapidsilicon.com) | FPGA | 2021 | US |FPGA devices |\n|[Rebellions](https://rebellions.ai) | AI | 2020 | KR |AI processors |\n|[Recogni](https://recogni.com) | AI | 2017 | US |Visual perception platform for autonomous vehicles |\n|[RED Semiconductor](https://redsemiconductor.com) | HPC | 2021 | UK |Processor technology |\n|[Redwood EDA](https://redwoodeda.com) | EDA | 2015 | US |Transaction level hardware design platform |\n|[RISE](https://Rise-da.com) | EDA | 2024 | US |Design and verification productivity platform |\n|[Riverlane](https://riverlane.com) | QUANTUM | 2016 | UK |Quantum error correction |\n|[Rivos](https://rivosinc.com) | RISC-V | 2021 | US |Stealth |\n|[RoboSense](https://robosense.ai) | SENSORS | 2014 | CN |Advanced LiDAR sensing |\n|[Sagence AI](https://www.sagence-ai.com) | AI | 2018 | US |Analog in-memory AI inference accelerators |\n|[Salience Labs](https://saliencelabs.ai) | PHOTONICS | 2020 | UK |Photonic computing platform |\n|[SambaNova](https://sambanova.ai) | AI | 2017 | US |AI processing |\n|[Saras Micro Devices](https://sarasmicro.com) | MFG | 2021 | US |Packaging solutions for effective power delivery |\n|[Scalinx](https://scalinx.com) | RF | 2015 | FR | Wideband RFIC frontends |\n|[Scintil](https://scintil-photonics.com) | PHOTONICS | 2018 | FR |Photonic computing platform |\n|[Secqai](https://secqai.com) | QUANTUM | 2021 | UK |Quantum hardware |\n|[Semidynamics](https://semidynamics.com) | RISC-V | 2016 | ES |High performance RISC-V IP cores |\n|[Semifive](https://semifive.com) | ASIC | 2019 | KR |ASIC platform |\n|[Semify](https://semify-eda.com) | EDA | 2021 | DE |FPGA based platforms |\n|[SemiQon](https://semiqon.tech) | QUANTUM | 2023 | FI |Quantum processors |\n|[Semron](https://semron.ai) | AI | 2020 | DE |AI processing |\n|[SiFive](https://sifive.com) | RISC-V | 2015 | US |RISC-V based IP provider |\n|[SiLC](https://silc.com) | PHOTONICS | 2018 | US |Photonics based imaging sensors |\n|[Silicon Box](https://Silicon-box.com) | MFG | 2021 | SG |Semiconductor design and device integration services |\n|[Siliconally](https://siliconally.com) | NETWORKING | 2019 | DE |Safe Ethernet IP |\n|[Silimate](https://silimate.com) | EDA | 2023 | US |Co-pilot for chip designers |\n|[Silogy](https://silogy.io) | EDA | 2023 | US |Collaborative platform for integrated circuit design |\n|[SiMa.ai](https://sima.ai) | AI | 2018 | US |AI processing for edge devices |\n|[Singular Photonics](https://singularphotonics.com) | SENSORS | 2024 | UK |High performance camera modules |\n|[SiPearl](https://sipearl.com) | HPC | 2019 | FR |Manycore processors |\n|[Siphox](https://siphoxhealth.com) | HEALTH | 2020 | US |Biosensing platform for personalized health |\n|[Skycore Semiconductors](https://skycore-semi.com) | ANALOG | 2021 | DK |Switched capacitor based integrated power converters |\n|[Spark Micro](https://sparkmicro.com) | RF | 2016 | CA |Transceivers for low power wireless communication |\n|[Speedata](https://speedata.io) | AI | 2019 | IL |Analytics Processing Unit to accelerate big data |\n|[StarFive](https://starfivetech.com) | RISC-V | 2018 | CN |RISC-V processor core IP and devices |\n|[Swave](https://swave.io) | PHOTONICS | 2022 | BE |Holographic chips based on diffractive photonics |\n|[SWIR Vision Systems](https://swirvisionsystems.com) | SENSORS | 2018 | US |Image sensors for short-wave infrared cameras |\n|[Synthara](https://synthara.ai) | AI | 2020 | CH |In memory computation chips for AI |\n|[Syntiant](https://syntiant.com) | AI | 2017 | US |Neuromorphic processing for edge devices |\n|[Taalas](https://taalas.com) | AI | 2023 | CA |Automated generation of AI hardware |\n|[Tachyum](https://tachyum.com) | HPC | 2016 | US |High performance processor architecture |\n|[Tenstorrent](https://tenstorrent.com) | AI | 2016 | CA |AI processing devices |\n|[Teramount](https://teramount.com) | MFG | 2013 | IL |Packaging technology for photonic devices |\n|[Tetramem](https://tetramem.com) | AI | 2018 | US |AI accelerator for edge inference |\n|[Thintronics](https://thintronics.com) | MFG | 2019 | US |Thin film materials |\n|[Trameto](https://trameto.com) | ANALOG | 2016 | UK |Energy harvesting PMICs |\n|[TriEye](https://trieye.tech) | SENSORS | 2017 | IL |Short-wave infrared imaging systems |\n|[Ubilite](https://ubilite.com) | RF | 2014 | US |Low power wireless communication for IoT |\n|[Ubitium](https://ubitium.com) | AI | 2024 | DE |Universal processor |\n|[Uhnder](https://uhnder.com) | SENSORS | 2015 | US |Digital automotive radar SoC |\n|[Unifabrix](https://unifabrix.com) | NETWORKING | 2020 | IL |CXL based secure connectivity solution |\n|[Untether AI](https://untether.ai) | AI | 2018 | CA |AI processing devices |\n|[Upmem](https://upmem.com) | AI | 2015 | FR |In memory processing devices for big data and AI |\n|[Usound](https://usound.com) | MEMS | 2012 | AU |Sound solutions based on MEMS technology |\n|[Vaire Computing](https://vaire.co) | ANALOG | 2021 | UK |Near zero energy computing |\n|[Vayyar](https://vayyar.com) | SENSORS | 2011 | IL |High resolution image sensors |\n|[Vector Photonics](https://vectorphotonics.co.uk) | PHOTONICS | 2020 | UK |Semiconductor lasers |\n|[Ventana Micro](https://ventanamicro.com) | RISC-V | 2018 | US |RISC-V CPU cores and compute subsystems |\n|[VerifAI](https://verifai.ai) | EDA | 2020 | US |AI assisted hardware design and verification |\n|[Viqthor](https://viqthor.com) | QUANTUM | 2023 | FR |Quantum processing |\n|[Volantis Semiconductor](https://volantissemi.ai) | AI | 2022 | US |AI processors |\n|[VoltAI](https://voltai.com) | EDA | 2022 | US |AI models for semiconductor |\n|[VyperCore](https://vypercore.com) | RISC-V | 2022 | UK |RISC-V processors |\n|[Wave Photonics](https://wavephotonics.com) | PHOTONICS | 2021 | UK |Photonics design platform |\n|[Welinq](https://welinq.fr) | QUANTUM | 2022 | FR |Quantum interconnects |\n|[Xanadu](https://xanadu.ai) | PHOTONICS | 2016 | US |Photonic based quantum computer |\n|[Xcelerium](https://xcelerium.com) | HPC | 2020 | US |Domain specific processors for converged workloads |\n|[Xconntech](https://xconn-tech.com) | HPC | 2020 | US |CXL and PCIe switch chips |\n|[Xscape Photonics](https://xscapephotonics.com) | PHOTONICS | 2022 | US |Photonic communication chips |\n|[Xsight Labs](https://xsightlabs.com) | HPC | 2017 | IL |Chip sets for accelerating data-intensive workloads |\n|[Yorchip](https://yorchip.com) | CHIPLETS | 2023 | US |Chiplet technology |\n|[Zendar](https://zendar.io) | SENSORS | 2017 | US |High resolution software defined radar |\n|[ZeroASIC](https://zeroasic.com) | CHIPLETS | 2020 | US |Chiplet based ASIC platform |\n|[ZeroPoint](https://zeropoint-tech.com) | MEMORY | 2015 | US |Memory compression technology |\n|[Zero Point Motion](https://zeropointmotion.com) | MEMS | 2020 | UK |Photonics/MEMS motion sensors |\n|[zeroRISC](https://zerorisc.com) | SECURITY | 2023 | US |Open source Root-of-Trust platform |\n\n## Alumni\n\n| Company |  Exit   | Year   | Value($M) | Link |\n|---------| ------- | ------ | ------|------|\n|Acacia | IPO | 2016 | 1000 | [Source](https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2016/12/29/the-best-performing-ipo-nationwide-of-2016-is.html) |\n|Aeluma | IPO | 2023 | 6 | [Source](https://www.aeluma.com/news-media/press-releases/detail/28/aeluma-inc-closes-6-million-oversubscribed-common-stock) |\n|Agnilux | Google | 2010 | NA | [Source](https://techcrunch.com/2010/04/20/google-agnilux-apple) |\n|Alpha ICs | Shutdown | 2023 | 0 | [Source](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/163655-74) |\n|Alphawave | IPO | 2021 | 4300 | [Source](https://www.marketwatch.com/story/chip-maker-alphawave-set-for-4-3-billion-london-ipo-after-shunning-the-nasdaq-11620840007) |\n|Altair Semiconductor | Sony | 2016 | 212 | [Source](https://www.jvpvc.com/case-studies/altair/) |\n|Ambric | Shutdown | 2008 | 0 | [Source](https://www.oregonlive.com/siliconforest/2008/11/ambric_suspends_operation_plan.html) |\n|Ampere Computing | Softbank | 2025 | 6500 | [Source](https://www.forbes.com/sites/moorinsights/2025/03/21/softbank-is-acquiring-ampere-what-are-the-implications/) |\n|Annapurna Labs | Amazon | 2015 | 375 | [Source](https://www.extremetech.com/computing/198140-amazon-buys-secretive-chip-maker-annapurna-labs-for-350-million) |\n|Anobit | Apple | 2012 | 500 | [Source](https://techcrunch.com/2012/01/11/why-apple-bought-anobit) |\n|Aquantia | Marvell | 2019 | 452 | [Source](https://www.thestreet.com/investing/earnings/marvell-technology-to-purchase-aquantia-14949381) |\n|Arbe | IPO | 2021 | 525 | [Source](https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-arbe-robotics-lists-on-nasdaq-friday-as-spac-merger-completed-1001386505) |\n|Astera | IPO | 2024 | 5500 | [Source](https://www.axios.com/2024/03/30/ipo-ipos-astera-reddit-watch) |\n|Axis Semiconductor | Shutdown | 2022 | 0 | [Source](http://www.axissemi.com/) |\n|Banias | Alphawave | 2022 | 240 | [Source](https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/hynfz2sxs) |\n|Blaize | SPAC | 2025 | 1200 | [Source](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250114776514/en/Burkhan-World-Investments-Announces-Blaize%E2%80%99s-Successful-IPO-on-NASDAQ-via-BurTech-Acquisition-Corporation) |\n|BrainChip | IPO | 2011 | NA | [Source](https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/BRN.AX/) |\n|Calxeda | Shutdown | 2013 | 0 | [Source](https://semiengineering.com/chip-startup-shuts-doors/) |\n|Cambricon | IPO | 2020 | 5000 | [Source](https://techcrunch.com/2020/06/24/chip-cambricon-ipo/) |\n|Clearspeed | IPO | 2007 | 20 | [Source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ClearSpeed) |\n|Diakopto | Ansys | 2023 | NA | [Source](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ansys-signs-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-diakopto-expands-multiphysics-simulation-portfolio-for-semiconductor-designers-301826540.html) |\n|Efabless | Shutdown | 2025 | 0 | [Source](https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/efabless-shuts-down-fate-of-tiny-tapeout-chip-production-projects-unclear) |\n|Element14 | Broadcom | 2000 | 600 | [Source](https://www.eetimes.com/broadcom-acquires-element-14-for-600-million-enters-adsl-chip-market/) |\n|Espressif | IPO | 2017 | 1800 | [Source](https://www.cnx-software.com/2019/07/25/espressif-systems-gets-listed-on-the-shanghai-stock-market/) |\n|Flex Logix | Analog Devices | 2024 | NA | [Source](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/gregory-bryant-2595642_im-excited-to-welcome-the-talented-team-activity-7260053582446485506-C3TY?utm_source=share\u0026utm_medium=member_desktop) |\n|Fungible | Microsoft | 2023 | 190 | [Source](https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2023/01/09/microsoft-announces-acquisition-of-fungible-to-accelerate-datacenter-innovation/) |\n|GaN Systems | Infineon | 2023 | 830 | [Source](https://www.infineon.com/cms/en/about-infineon/press/press-releases/2023/INFXX202303-073.html) |\n|Genapsys | Shutdown | 2022 | 0 | [Source](https://cases.ra.kroll.com/genapsys/Home-Index) |\n|Graphcore | Softbank | 2024 | 400 | [Source](https://www.anandtech.com/show/21468/troubled-ai-processor-developer-graphcore-finds-a-buyer-softbank) |\n|GrAI Matter Labs | Snap | 2023 | NA | [Source](https://www.eetimes.com/has-grai-matter-labs-been-snapped-up-by-snap-inc/) |\n|GreenWaves Technologies | Shutdown | 2025 | 0 | [Source](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7313159925101166594/) |\n|Gyrfalcon | Shutdown | 2024 | NA | [Source](https://www.gyrfalcontech.ai) |\n|Habana Labs | Intel | 2019 | 2000 | [Source](https://www.forbes.com/sites/moorinsights/2019/12/16/intel-acquires-habana-labs-for-2b/?sh=27bc9bc319f9) |\n|Icera | Nvidia | 2011 | 367 | [Source](https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-completes-acquisition-of-icera-a-leader-in-wireless-modem-rf-technology-6622906) |\n|Immedia | Amazon | 2017 | 90 | [Source](https://www.theverge.com/22704290/amazon-blink-ring-camera-doorbell-brands-smart-home-why) |\n|Imperas | Synopsys | 2023 | NA | [Source](https://www.design-reuse.com/news/55442/synopsys-imperas-acquisition.html) |\n|Indie Semiconductor | SPAC | 2020 | 1400 | [Source](https://www.marketwatch.com/story/indie-semiconductor-to-go-public-through-spac-buyout-deal-that-values-company-at-14-billion-2020-12-15) |\n|Innovium | Marvell | 2021 | 1100 | [Source](https://techcrunch.com/2021/08/03/marvell-nabs-innovium-for-1-1b-as-it-delves-deeper-into-cloud-ethernet-switches/) |\n|Innoviz | SPAC | 2021 | 371 | [Source](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/innoviz-technologies-and-collective-growth-corporation-announce-closing-of-business-combination-301262031.html) |\n|Kalray | IPO | 2018 | 100 | [Source](https://www.euronext.com/en/about/media/euronext-press-releases/kalray-sintroduit-sur-euronext-growth) |\n|Kinara | NXP | 2025 | 307 | [Source](https://www.nxp.com/company/about-nxp/newsroom/NW-AI-PR-2025) |\n|Lucata | Shutdown | 2024 | NA | [Source](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/marty-deneroff-2a554_sadly-lucata-emu-technology-ceased-operations-activity-7168985090331500544-xy_D) |\n|Lion Semiconductor | Cirrus | 2021 | 335 | [Source](https://www.ednasia.com/cirrus-logic-to-acquire-lion-semiconductor/) |\n|Lyric | Analog Devices | 2011 | NA | [Source](https://www.eetimes.com/adi-buys-lyric-probability-processing-specialist/) |\n|Kameleon | Ramon Space | 2022 | NA | [Source](https://www.startuphub.ai/ai-exit-events/ramon-space-merges-with-kameleon/) |\n|Mathstar | Shutdown | 2008 | 0 | [Source](https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2008/05/mathstar_calls_it_quits.html) |\n|Maxeda | Synopsys | 2023 | NA | [Source](https://www.linkedin.com/company/maxeda-technology/?trk=ppro_cprof) |\n|Minima | Bosch | NA | NA | [Source](https://www.acuity.co.uk/successes/acuity-advises-minima-on-its-sale-to-bosch/) |\n|MixComm | Sivers | 2021 | 155 | [Source](https://www.eetimes.com/mixcomm-acquired-by-sivers-semiconductors/) |\n|Mobix Labs | SPAC | 2023 | NA | [Source](https://mobixlabs.com) |\n|Movidius | Intel | 2016 | 400 | [Source](https://siliconangle.com/2016/09/06/intel-buys-movidius-to-boost-machine-vision/) |\n|Nervana | Intel | 2016 | 350 | [Source](https://venturebeat.com/2016/08/09/intel-acquires-deep-learning-startup-nervana) |\n|Nuvia | Qualcomm | 2021 | 1400 | [Source](https://www.fiercewireless.com/devices/qualcomm-to-acquire-nuvia-for-1-4b) |\n|Occuli | Ambarella | 2021 | 307 | [Source](https://www.ambarella.com/news/ambarella-closes-acquisition-of-oculii/) |\n|PA Semi | Apple | 2009 | 278 | [Source](https://www.cnet.com/tech/tech-industry/apple-acquires-low-power-chip-designer-pa-semi) |\n|Pensando | AMD | 2022 | 1900 | [Source](https://www.amd.com/en/press-releases/2022-05-26-amd-expands-data-center-solutions-capabilities-acquisition-pensando) |\n|Perceive | Amazon | 2024 | 80 | [Source](https://www.geekwire.com/2024/amazon-to-acquire-perceive-for-80m-from-xperi-expanding-its-ai-technology-for-edge-devices/) |\n|PrimeSense | Apple | 2013 | 350 | [Source](https://techcrunch.com/2013/11/24/apple-primesense-acquisition-confirmed) |\n|Provigent | Broadcom | 2011 | 360 | [Source](https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1000631723) |\n|Quantenna | Onsemi | 2019 | 1000 | [Source](https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2022/09/20/onsemi-close-down-quantenna.html) |\n|Sand 9 | ADI | 2015 | 30 | [Source](https://www.eenewseurope.com/en/analog-devices-is-sand-9-buyer/) |\n|Sapeon | Rebellions | 2024 | NA | [Source](https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/south-korean-ai-chip-makers-rebellions-sapeon-agree-merge-2024-08-18/) |\n|SiByte | Broadcom | 2000 | 2000 | [Source](https://www.eetimes.com/broadcom-acquires-mips-core-provider-sibyte) |\n|SiCortex | Shutdown | 2009 | 0 | [Source](https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/blog/mass-high-tech/2009/05/supercomputer-firm-sicortex-closes-doors.html) |\n|Silicon Hive | Intel | 2011 | NA | [Source](https://www.theregister.com/2011/03/17/intel_buys_silicon_hive/) |\n|Soft Machines | Intel | 2016 | 250 | [Source](https://www.theregister.com/2016/09/09/intel_soft_machines/) |\n|Stream Processors | Shutdown | 2009 | 0 | [Source](https://venturebeat.com/2009/11/07/chip-design-firm-stream-processors-shutting-down-and-selling-assets/) |\n|Stretch | Exar | 2014 | NA | [Source](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/exar-acquires-stretch-incorporated-240074341.html) |\n|Tabula | Shutdown | 2015 | 0 | [Source](https://semiwiki.com/fpga/4232-tabula-closes-its-doors/) |\n|Tensil.ai | NA | 2022 | NA | NA |\n|Tilera | Ezchip | 2014 | 50 | [Source](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ezchip-completes-acquisition-of-tilera-a-leader-in-high-performance-multi-core-processors-281754771.html) |\n|Upverter | Altium | 2017 | 2.8 | 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