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Diode

YC S24

New York City, US · Founded 2024 · Delaware corporation · 10 employees · Hiring · 5 known investors

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Diode Computers designs and manufactures custom circuit boards using AI-powered tools, offering services from initial design through volume production for electronics manufacturers. The company provides code-based PCB design, AI-assisted specification generation, and integration with traditional electronic design automation software.

Also known as Diode, Inc. · Schematx

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardwareManufacturingElectronicsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S24)

Diode was founded in 2024 by Davide Asnaghi, Lenny Khazan, and Leo Khazan.

DADavide Asnaghi
Davide Asnaghiin𝕏FounderFounder of Diode Computers, which designs and manufactures custom circuit boards using AI-powered tools for electronics manufacturers.
LKLenny Khazan
Lenny Khazanin𝕏FounderLenny Khazan is co-founder and CTO at Diode Computers, Inc.
LK
Leo KhazanCo-founder

Investors · 5

Andreessen HorowitzMenlo Park · $500K – $50M
Transpose Platform ManagementHouston
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
BoxGroupreportedNew York · $1M
Caffeinated CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $3M – $50M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$14.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2025

▶$14.5MraisedMay 2025 · 31 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Davide AsnaghiExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Leo KhazanExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$14.5M
Amount sold
$14.5M
First sale
Apr 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2024
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Images

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Founder mafia

2 people who came through Diode Computers, Inc. went on to found or lead other companies.

Akhil VelagapudiSoftware EngineerFounded ElodinAbhinav ReddySoftware EngineerFounded deepsilicon

In the news

Diode Computers, Inc. | LinkedInlinkedin.com · May 2026Making Claude a better electrical engineer | Claudeclaude.com · Dec 2025Diode Raises $11.4M to End Circuit Board Design Frustrationstechnews180.com · Jul 2025Investing in Diode | Andreessen Horowitza16z.com · Jul 2025AI-Powered Circuit Board Design Startup Diode Lands $11.4 Million Series a - Business Insiderbusinessinsider.com · Jul 2025Diode Computers, Inc. — Circuit boards as a serviceycombinator.com · Aug 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does Diode do?
Diode Computers designs and manufactures custom circuit boards using AI-powered tools, offering services from initial design through volume production for electronics manufacturers. The company provides code-based PCB design, AI-assisted specification generation, and integration with traditional electronic design automation software.
Who founded Diode?
Diode was founded by Davide Asnaghi, Lenny Khazan, Leo Khazan in 2024.
Who are Diode's investors?
Diode's investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Transpose Platform Management, Y Combinator, BoxGroup, Caffeinated Capital.
How much funding has Diode raised?
Diode has disclosed $14.5M raised across 1 round.
Where is Diode headquartered?
Diode is headquartered in New York City, US.