All the funding deals in the semiconductor industry
Last updated: 12 May 2026
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We conducted deep research and collected 120 semiconductor industry funding deals from 2024 to 2026.
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Summary table of the funding deals for the semiconductor industry since 2024
We define the semiconductor market as the set of companies whose primary revenue comes from selling semiconductor devices or semiconductor wafer manufacturing services.
We include integrated device manufacturers, fabless semiconductor vendors, memory suppliers, and foundries (wafer-fab services).
We exclude semiconductor equipment and materials suppliers, EDA and semiconductor IP vendors, packaging/test-only service providers, distributors, electronics manufacturing services, and end-product OEMs.
We focused exclusively on pure players, defined as companies with at least 70–80% of their business directly tied to the semiconductor industry.
Our analysis has been done at a global level with a minimum funding threshold of $300k.
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| Name | What they do | Amount in $ | Quarter | Source(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcena | Builds compute-in-memory and CXL memory chips. | $103.0M | Q2 2026 | startuprecipe |
| nEye.ai | Builds optical circuit-switch chips for AI data centers. | $80.0M | Q2 2026 | Socratic Partners |
| Point2 Technology | Builds chip interconnect technology for AI data centers. | $76.0M | Q2 2026 | Korea Joongang Daily |
| OpenLight | Builds photonic IC platforms and silicon-photonics components. | $50.0M | Q2 2026 | Semiconductor Today |
| Rapidus | Pure-play foundry building 2nm logic semiconductor manufacturing capacity. | $1,700.0M | Q1 2026 | Rapidus, Semiconductor Engineering |
| Cerebras Systems | Builds wafer-scale AI processors and AI compute systems. | $1,000.0M | Q1 2026 | Cerebras, Semiconductor Engineering |
| MatX | Builds chips for fast LLM training and inference. | $500.0M | Q1 2026 | MatX, Semiconductor Engineering |
| Ayar Labs | Builds optical I/O chiplets for AI systems. | $500.0M | Q1 2026 | Ayar Labs, Semiconductor Engineering |
| Rebellions | Builds fabless AI processors and NPU infrastructure for inference. | $400.0M | Q1 2026 | TechCrunch, Semiconductor Engineering |
| SambaNova | Builds dataflow AI inference chips and infrastructure. | $350.0M | Q1 2026 | SambaNova, Semiconductor Engineering |
| Axelera AI | Builds inference chips for physical AI and edge AI. | $250.0M | Q1 2026 | Axelera AI, Semiconductor Engineering |
| Positron AI | Builds efficient inference hardware for long-context transformer models. | $230.0M | Q1 2026 | TechCrunch |
| Kandou AI | Builds high-speed interconnect chips for AI and data-center connectivity. | $225.0M | Q1 2026 | Kandou, Semiconductor Engineering |
| Olix | Builds optical tensor processing units for AI inference acceleration. | $220.0M | Q1 2026 | Olix, Semiconductor Engineering |
| Eridu | Builds AI data-center network switches that combine chips, optics, systems, and software. | $200.0M | Q1 2026 | Eridu, Semiconductor Engineering |
| Upscale AI | Builds chips and systems for low-latency AI networking. | $200.0M | Q1 2026 | Upscale AI, Semiconductor Engineering |
| Taalas | Builds AI chips that combine storage and compute. | $169.0M | Q1 2026 | Reuters, Semiconductor Engineering |
| Neurophos | Optical processing unit for AI data centers. | $110.0M | Q1 2026 | Neurophos, Semiconductor Engineering |
| Ethernovia | Builds Ethernet networking chips for vehicles, robots, and intelligent machines. | $90.0M | Q1 2026 | Ethernovia, Semiconductor Engineering |
| Primemas | Builds chiplet-based hub SoCs for CXL, AI, and data analytics. | $72.0M | Q1 2026 | Sidley, Semiconductor Engineering |
| Efficient Computer | Builds efficient reconfigurable dataflow processors. | $60.0M | Q1 2026 | Efficient Computer, Semiconductor Engineering |
| Eliyan | Builds chiplet interconnects and memory I/O chiplets. | $50.0M | Q1 2026 | Eliyan, Semiconductor Engineering |
| Mesh Optical Technologies | Builds optical transceiver chips for AI data centers. | $50.0M | Q1 2026 | Mesh Optical, Semiconductor Engineering |
| Vertical Compute | Builds memory-and-compute chiplets for AI systems. | $42.9M | Q1 2026 | Vertical Compute, Semiconductor Engineering |
| Xscape Photonics | Multi-wavelength photonics platform for AI data-center fabrics. | $37.0M | Q1 2026 | BusinessWire, Semiconductor Engineering |
| Optalysys | Builds silicon-photonics processors for secure cloud computing. | $31.1M | Q1 2026 | Optalysys, Semiconductor Engineering |
| Amber Semiconductor | Builds power-management chips for AI data centers. | $30.0M | Q1 2026 | intelligence360 |
| Claros | Builds voltage-regulator chips for data-center power management. | $30.0M | Q1 2026 | BusinessWire, Semiconductor Engineering |
| Qualinx | Ultra-low-power GNSS SoCs and front-end receivers. | $23.3M | Q1 2026 | Qualinx, Semiconductor Engineering |
| EPIC Microsystems | Power semiconductor company; details limited in public roundup. | $21.0M | Q1 2026 | EPIC Microsystems, Semiconductor Engineering |
| C2i Semiconductors | Power semiconductor company; details limited in public roundup. | $15.0M | Q1 2026 | LinkedIn, Semiconductor Engineering |
| Great Sky | Builds AI chips using superconducting compute and optical links. | $14.0M | Q1 2026 | BusinessWire, Semiconductor Engineering |
| Flexoo | Sensor semiconductor company; details limited in public roundup. | $13.0M | Q1 2026 | Flexoo, Semiconductor Engineering |
| SPARK Microsystems | Fabless ultra-wideband wireless semiconductor company. | $12.4M | Q1 2026 | Evertiq |
| Vexlum | Photonics/laser semiconductor technology company. | $11.8M | Q1 2026 | Vexlum, Semiconductor Engineering |
| Vervesemi Microelectronics | ML-enhanced analog and mixed-signal ICs. | $10.0M | Q1 2026 | AnySilicon |
| Anabatic Semiconductor | Power semiconductor company; details limited in public roundup. | $10.0M | Q1 2026 | Anabatic Semiconductor, Semiconductor Engineering |
| INCIRT | Analog/mixed-signal semiconductor company; details limited in public roundup. | $5.6M | Q1 2026 | LinkedIn, Semiconductor Engineering |
| Lenzo | AI hardware semiconductor company; details limited in public roundup. | $3.2M | Q1 2026 | Lenzo, Semiconductor Engineering |
| Sensesemi Technologies | Analog/mixed-signal semiconductor company; details limited in public roundup. | $2.7M | Q1 2026 | LinkedIn, Semiconductor Engineering |
| Ewigbyte | Memory/storage semiconductor company; details limited in public roundup. | $1.9M | Q1 2026 | LinkedIn, Semiconductor Engineering |
| optoML | AI hardware semiconductor company; details limited in public roundup. | $1.8M | Q1 2026 | LinkedIn, Semiconductor Engineering |
| Moore Threads | Builds GPUs for AI, graphics, and data centers. | $1,130.0M | Q4 2025 | Source |
| Cambricon Technologies | Builds AI training and inference accelerators. | $560.0M | Q4 2025 | Source |
| Etched.ai | Builds transformer ASICs for large-model inference. | $500.0M | Q4 2025 | Source |
| Unconventional AI | Builds bio-inspired analog AI chips and neuromorphic servers. | $475.0M | Q4 2025 | Source |
| Kunlunxin | Builds AI chips for training and inference. | $278.0M | Q4 2025 | Source |
| Teradar | Builds terahertz vision sensor chips for autonomous systems. | $150.0M | Q4 2025 | Source |
| Mythic | Builds analog AI processors for inference. | $125.0M | Q4 2025 | Source |
| Ferroelectric Memory Company | Builds ferroelectric memory for DRAM and SRAM replacement. | $116.4M | Q4 2025 | Source |
| DreamBig Semiconductor | Builds chiplet platforms for AI infrastructure. | $75.0M | Q4 2025 | Source |
| Dnotitia | Builds AI memory accelerators for databases and storage. | $74.0M | Q4 2025 | Source |
| VisIC Technologies | Builds GaN power semiconductors for EVs and data centers. | $26.0M | Q4 2025 | Source |
| PowerLattice | Builds power-delivery chiplets for AI processors. | $25.0M | Q4 2025 | Source |
| RAAAM Memory Technologies | Builds gain-cell RAM for on-chip memory. | $17.5M | Q4 2025 | Source |
| Vertical Semiconductor | Builds vertical GaN transistors for power conversion. | $11.0M | Q4 2025 | Source |
| PowerCubeSemi | Builds compound power semiconductors, including SiC and gallium oxide. | $4.1M | Q4 2025 | Source |
| Cerebras Systems | Builds wafer-scale AI processors. | $1,100.0M | Q3 2025 | Source |
| Groq | Builds AI inference chips and systems. | $750.0M | Q3 2025 | Source |
| Empower Semiconductor | Builds integrated voltage regulators for AI processors. | $140.0M | Q3 2025 | Source |
| SiMa.ai | Builds machine-learning SoCs for physical AI. | $85.0M | Q3 2025 | Source |
| Q.ANT | Builds photonic processors for AI and HPC. | $71.8M | Q3 2025 | Source |
| Scintil Photonics | Builds silicon photonic chips for AI data-center interconnects. | $58.0M | Q3 2025 | Source |
| Paragraf | Builds graphene electronic devices and sensors. | $55.0M | Q3 2025 | Source |
| EdgeCortix | Builds efficient AI processors for edge generative AI. | $30.0M | Q3 2025 | Source |
| Arago | Builds photonic AI accelerators. | $26.0M | Q3 2025 | Source |
| Celera Semiconductor | Builds custom analog chips using a digital-twin design platform. | $20.0M | Q3 2025 | Source |
| Netrasemi | Edge-AI SoCs for smart vision and IoT devices. | $12.4M | Q3 2025 | Source |
| Nanopower Semiconductor | Builds ultra-low-power power-management chips. | $11.0M | Q3 2025 | Source |
| SiPearl | Builds processors for supercomputing and AI. | $37.6M | Q3 2025 | Source |
| FermionIC Design | Builds RF and mixed-signal chips for satellite and telecom systems. | $2.5M | Q3 2025 | Source |
| Biren Technology | Builds AI GPUs for data-center training and inference. | $207.0M | Q2 2025 | Source |
| Speedata | Builds analytics processors for big data and AI. | $44.0M | Q2 2025 | Source |
| Finwave Semiconductor | Builds GaN-on-silicon RF chips for 5G and 6G. | $8.2M | Q2 2025 | Source |
| ONiO | Builds ultra-low-power microcontrollers powered by ambient energy. | $5.8M | Q2 2025 | Source |
| Eyeo | Builds image sensors using color-splitting photonics. | $17.0M | Q2 2025 | Source |
| Avicena | Builds optical interconnect chips using GaN microLEDs. | $65.0M | Q2 2025 | Source |
| Snowcap Compute | Builds superconducting computing platforms. | $23.0M | Q2 2025 | Source |
| IceMOS Technology | Builds power semiconductors and SOI-based components. | $22.0M | Q2 2025 | Source |
| PNJ Semiconductor | Builds SiC power chips for cars and industrial systems. | $694.0M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| Zhcltech | Builds TPU-style AI chips for data centers. | $1,030.0M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| Celestial AI Series C1 | Builds optical interconnect chiplets for AI memory fabrics. | $250.0M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| Hyseim | Builds chips for computing and connected devices. | $140.0M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| Ultrarisc | Builds processor chips, likely using RISC-V designs. | $140.0M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| Twinsolution | Builds AI chips and power-management chips. | $140.0M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| Oritek | Builds computing chips for smart vehicles. | $140.0M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| EnCharge AI | Builds analog in-memory AI chips. | $100.0M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| Retym | Builds DSP chips for cloud and AI networking. | $75.0M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| Axelera AI | Builds edge AI acceleration chips and software. | $66.5M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| Eliyan | Builds die-to-die interconnect technology for AI chiplets. | $60.0M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| MemryX | Builds semiconductor accelerators for edge AI. | $44.0M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| Cambridge GaN Devices | Builds GaN power devices for efficient power conversion. | $32.0M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| Salience Labs | Builds silicon photonic switches for AI data centers. | $30.0M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| Chi Xin Semiconductor | Builds low-power connectivity chips for IoT devices. | $28.0M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| CamGraPhIC | Builds graphene optical interconnects for high-bandwidth data links. | $27.0M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| Pakal Technologies | Builds high-voltage power semiconductors for industry. | $25.0M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| iPRONICS | Builds programmable photonic chips for AI data centers. | $21.6M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| Vertical Compute | Builds memory-and-compute chiplets for AI systems. | $21.6M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| AheadComputing | Builds high-performance RISC-V CPUs for AI workloads. | $21.5M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| Celestial AI Series C | Builds optical interconnect chiplets for AI infrastructure. | $175.0M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| Swave Photonics | Builds holographic chips for AR and spatial computing. | $29.2M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| Baya Systems | Builds on-chip data fabrics for AI chiplet systems. | $36.0M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| Blumind | Builds analog AI chips for physical information processing. | $14.0M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| Mindgrove Technologies | Designs RISC-V SoCs for IoT and automotive electronics. | $8.0M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| Oso Semiconductor | Builds beamforming chips for wireless antennas. | $5.2M | Q1 2025 | Source |
| Tenstorrent | Designs RISC-V AI processors, IP, and systems for AI workloads. | $693.0M | Q4 2024 | Semiconductor Engineering |
| Lightmatter | Builds photonic interconnect technology for AI and HPC data centers. | $400.0M | Q4 2024 | Semiconductor Engineering |
| Ayar Labs | Builds optical interconnect chiplets for AI infrastructure and high-bandwidth computing. | $155.0M | Q4 2024 | Semiconductor Engineering |
| Enfabrica | Builds network-interface controller chips for accelerated-computing clusters. | $115.0M | Q4 2024 | Semiconductor Engineering |
| Axiado | Builds trusted control and compute SoCs for infrastructure security. | $60.0M | Q4 2024 | Semiconductor Engineering |
| Panmnesia | Builds CXL IP and CXL switch silicon chips for data centers. | $60.0M | Q4 2024 | Semiconductor Engineering |
| Iontra | Builds RISC-V battery charge-control microcontrollers for power optimization. | $45.0M | Q4 2024 | Semiconductor Engineering |
| Xscape Photonics | Builds programmable multi-wavelength photonics for AI data-center fabrics. | $44.0M | Q4 2024 | Semiconductor Engineering |
| HyperAccel | Builds LLM processing-unit chips and IP for generative AI inference. | $40.0M | Q4 2024 | Semiconductor Engineering |
| Ookuma Diamond Device | Builds diamond semiconductor amplifiers and power electronics. | $26.8M | Q4 2024 | Semiconductor Engineering |
| Oriole Networks | Builds optical networking technology to interconnect AI chips. | $22.0M | Q4 2024 | Semiconductor Engineering |
| Forefront RF | Builds RF front-end semiconductor modules with tunable duplexers. | $20.7M | Q4 2024 | Semiconductor Engineering |
| Azimuth AI | Designs custom SoCs and ASICs for smart-city and embedded markets. | $11.5M | Q4 2024 | Semiconductor Engineering |
| Gemesys | Builds memristor-based analog AI chips for edge training and inference. | $9.1M | Q4 2024 | Semiconductor Engineering |
| Mindgrove Technologies | Builds RISC-V microcontroller and vision SoCs for embedded applications. | $8.0M | Q4 2024 | Semiconductor Engineering |
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