Itera
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Itera builds and tests physical electronic circuits from a design without simulation, capturing real-world behavior and allowing rapid iteration. It targets hardware engineers as an alternative to traditional PCB prototyping and simulation.
Founders & leadership
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AJ CooperinFounderAJ Cooper is founder of Itera, which builds and tests physical electronic circuits from designs without simulation to enable rapid iteration in hardware development. With approximately two decades of experience in engineering and materials science, Cooper has led multidisciplinary teams focused on accelerating hardware prototyping and manufacturing processes.
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Mattis FjällströminFounderMattis Fjällström is co-founder of Itera with over 20 years of experience in embedded software and systems programming; he holds an MSc in Information Technology Engineering and has worked extensively with bare-metal development, real-time operating systems, device drivers, and embedded networks.
Investors · 3
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$24M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2026
- $12MSeed FundingMay 2026 · 4 sources
Upfront Ventures (lead)
Source ↗ - $12MraisedMay 2026 · 2 sourcesSource ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Itera do?
- Itera builds and tests physical electronic circuits from a design without simulation, capturing real-world behavior and allowing rapid iteration. It targets hardware engineers as an alternative to traditional PCB prototyping and simulation.
- Who founded Itera?
- Itera was founded by AJ Cooper, Mattis Fjällström.
- Who are Itera's investors?
- Itera's investors include Colle Capital Partners, Upfront Ventures, Costanoa Ventures.
- How much funding has Itera raised?
- Itera has disclosed $24M raised across 2 rounds.

