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Kneron

San Diego, US · Founded 2015 · California corporation · 14 known investors

Founders & leadership

Kneron was founded in 2015 by Chun-Chen Liu.

CL
Chun-Chen LiuFounder
HW
Hsin-Wei WuNamed on SEC filing
BW
Bing-Chang WuNamed on SEC filing
KH
Kangli HaoNamed on SEC filing
DG
Da Ging KuoNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 14

HongShan Capital GroupreportedHong Kong · $100K – $50M
Horizons VenturesreportedHong Kong · $1M – $110M
Qualcommreported
Qualcomm VenturesreportedSan Diego · $5M

Also in the syndicate · 10

AdataAlltekFoxconnFoxconn HH-CTBC Partnership (Foxconn Co-GP Fund)Hon Hai Precision Industry Co.Horizon VenturesLiteon Technology Corp.PalPilotSequoia Capital ChinaSparkLabs Group

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$64M disclosed across 2 of 5 rounds · 2017–2024

  • $49MSeries BSep 2023 · 4 sources

    Adata, Alltek, Foxconn, Foxconn HH-CTBC Partnership (Foxconn Co-GP Fund), Horizon Ventures, Liteon Technology Corp., PalPilot

    Source ↗
▶$18MofferedApr 2018 · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Kangli HaoDirector
  • Da Ging KuoDirector
  • Chun-Chen LiuExecutive Officer, Director
  • Hsin-Wei WuDirector
  • Bing-Chang WuDirector
Offering amount
$18M
Incorporated
Corporation, California, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$15MraisedNov 2017 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Hsin-Wei WuDirector
  • Bing-Chang WuDirector
  • Kangli HaoDirector
  • Chun-Chen LiuExecutive Officer, Director
  • Da Ging KuoDirector
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$15M
First sale
Nov 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, California, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

In the news

AI Chip Startup Kneron Seeks Funds at $1 Billion Valuationfinance.yahoo.com · Oct 2024AI Edge chip company Kneron raises additional $49m fundsbaxtel.com · Sep 2023AI chip company Kneron raises $49M to scale up its commercial effortstechcrunch.com · Sep 2023Kneron Raises Additional $49M; Total Series B to $97Mfinsmes.com · Sep 2023AI chip company Kneron raises $49M to scale up its commercial efforts | TechCrunch (future)future.techcrunch.com · Sep 2023Kneron raises $49M in additional funding for AI chip commercializationproactiveinvestors.com · Sep 2023AI chip firm Kneron raises $49 million as it looks to rival Nvidia, with Foxconn among backerscnbc.com · Sep 2023Qualcomm-backed chipmaker Kneron nails Foxconn funding, dealtechcrunch.com · Jan 2021

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Kneron?
Kneron was founded by Chun-Chen Liu in 2015.
Who are Kneron's investors?
Kneron's investors include HongShan Capital Group, Horizons Ventures, Qualcomm, Qualcomm Ventures.
How much funding has Kneron raised?
Kneron has disclosed $64M raised across 2 of its 5 known rounds.
Where is Kneron headquartered?
Kneron is headquartered in San Diego, US.