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Auradine

Campbell, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 19 known investors

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Auradine develops ultra-low-power compute technology for AI applications across cloud data centers, edge, and physical/embodied AI. Its hardware aims to reduce power consumption and operating costs while enabling energy-efficient local AI processing and longer battery life.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareSemiconductors

Founders & leadership

Auradine was founded in 2021 by Barun Kar.

BKBarun Kar
Barun KarinFounder

Board

RKRajiv Khemani
Rajiv KhemaniinCo-founder and CEOCo-Founder & Partner at AIspace Ventures
NCNavin Chaddha
Navin Chaddhain𝕏Board MemberManaging Partner at Mayfield
SVSriram Viswanathan
Sriram ViswanathanBoard director
FTFred Thiel
Fred Thielin𝕏Board directorVenture Partner at Navigate Ventures
SO
Said OuissalBoard directorformer

Investors · 19

Cleo CapitalNew York · $100K – $1M
AIspace VenturesreportedSilicon Valley
Capricorn Investment GroupreportedNew York
Celesta CapitalreportedMenlo Park · $5M – $20M
DCVC (Data Collective)reportedPalo Alto · $5M – $25M
Maverick CapitalreportedDallas
Maverick Siliconreported · 2 sourcesSan Francisco
Mayfield Fundreported · 2 sourcesCupertino · $500K – $12M
MVP VenturesreportedChicago
Premji Investreported · 2 sourcesMenlo Park
Prosperity7 VenturesreportedDhahran
Qualcomm Venturesreported · 2 sourcesSan Diego · $5M
Samsung Catalyst Fundreported · 2 sourcesSan Jose
Stepstone Groupreported · 2 sourcesCharlotte
Top Tier Capital PartnersreportedSan Francisco

Also in the syndicate · 4

MARAMarathon DigitalMayfieldSeligman Ventureslead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$291.7M disclosed across 3 of 4 rounds · 2022–2026

▶$28.7MraisedMay 2022 · 24 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Fred ThielDirector
  • Rajiv KhemaniDirector
  • Navin ChaddhaDirector
  • Said OuissalDirector
  • Barun KarExecutive Officer, Director
  • Sriram ViswanathanDirector
Offering amount
$73.7M
Amount sold
$28.7M
First sale
May 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Auradine went on to found or lead other companies.

Rajiv KhemaniDirectorFounded Upscale +2Fred ThielDirectorFounded Lantronix

In the news

Velaura AI Raises $110 Million In Series A Funding Round - Tech Company Newstechcompanynews.com · Aug 2026Velaura AI raises $110M to develop power-efficient AI chips - SiliconANGLEsiliconangle.com · Aug 2026Auradine Raises $153M in Series C to Boost Blockchain and AI Infrastructurenews.bitcoin.com · Apr 2025Auradine Secures $153 Million in Series C Financing to Advance the Future of Blockchain and AI Infrastructureprnewswire.com · Apr 2025Auradine Raises $80 Million in Oversubscribed Series B Financing and Achieves $80 Million in Bookingsglobenewswire.com · Apr 2024Auradine Raises $81 Million in Series A Financing for Next-Generation Web Infrastructureglobenewswire.com · May 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does Auradine do?
Auradine develops ultra-low-power compute technology for AI applications across cloud data centers, edge, and physical/embodied AI. Its hardware aims to reduce power consumption and operating costs while enabling energy-efficient local AI processing and longer battery life.
Who founded Auradine?
Auradine was founded by Barun Kar in 2021.
Who are Auradine's investors?
Auradine's investors include Cleo Capital, AIspace Ventures, Capricorn Investment Group, Celesta Capital, DCVC (Data Collective), Maverick Capital, Maverick Silicon, Mayfield Fund and 7 more.
How much funding has Auradine raised?
Auradine has disclosed $291.7M raised across 3 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Auradine headquartered?
Auradine is headquartered in Campbell, US.