Cognichip
Redwood City, US · Founded 2024 · 8 known investors
Cognichip develops Artificial Chip Intelligence (ACI), an AI system designed to accelerate semiconductor design by reducing design effort and time-to-market for chip manufacturers. The platform aims to address the hardware development bottleneck by automating chip design workflows and making the process more accessible to the semiconductor industry.
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Founders & leadership
Cognichip was founded in 2024 by Faraj Aalaei.
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Faraj AalaeiinFounder & Chief Executive Officer
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Ehsan KamalinejadFounder
Investors · 8
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$60M disclosed across 1 of 4 rounds · 2025–2026
- Undisclosed amountSeries AApr 2026Source ↗
- $60MraisedApr 2026 · 2 sourcesSource ↗
- Undisclosed amountSeedMay 2025Source ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 4
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Cognigy6 shared keywordsCognigy, part of NiCE Systems, provides conversational and generative AI solutions for customer service, including AI agents, intelligent IVR, and agent assistance capabilities that integrate with enterprise systems. The platform serves businesses seeking to deliver personalized customer support across multiple channels and languages.
Freethink6 shared keywordsFreethink is a digital media publisher that produces articles, essays, op-eds, and original video series covering science, technology, and innovation topics such as AI, biotech, longevity, robotics, and space. Its content, including series like "Hard Reset," is aimed at a general audience interested in progress and emerging technology.
Cognixion6 shared keywordsCognixion develops non-invasive brain-computer interfaces and adaptive assistive technology that provide communication and control for people with complex disabilities. Its multimodal systems combine intent, context, and accessible spatial computing across interfaces such as the Apple Vision Pro.
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In the news
Startup Funding: Q2 2026semiengineering.com · Jul 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Cognichip do?
- Cognichip develops Artificial Chip Intelligence (ACI), an AI system designed to accelerate semiconductor design by reducing design effort and time-to-market for chip manufacturers. The platform aims to address the hardware development bottleneck by automating chip design workflows and making the process more accessible to the semiconductor industry.
- Who founded Cognichip?
- Cognichip was founded by Faraj Aalaei in 2024.
- Who are Cognichip's investors?
- Cognichip's investors include Candou Ventures, FPV, Global Catalyst Partners Japan, Lux Capital, Mayfield Fund, NewBuild.VC, VSC Ventures, SBI Investment.
- How much funding has Cognichip raised?
- Cognichip has disclosed $60M raised across 1 of its 4 known rounds.
- Where is Cognichip headquartered?
- Cognichip is headquartered in Redwood City, US.