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Normal Computing

San Francisco, US · Founded 2022 · Delaware corporation · 97 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors

Normal Computing develops software and hardware infrastructure optimizing AI models for physical systems through custom silicon design and advanced EDA tools. The company works with semiconductor design and manufacturing institutions to align hardware architecture with the computational demands of modern AI workloads.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareSemiconductors

Founders & leadership

Normal Computing was founded in 2022 by Faris Sbahi, Antonio Martinez, and Matthias Tan.

FSFaris Sbahi
Faris Sbahiin𝕏Co-founder
AMAntonio Martinez
Antonio Martinezin𝕏Founder
MTMatthias Tan
Matthias Tanin𝕏Founder
AS
Aaron SistoNamed on SEC filing
YM
Yui-Hong Matthias TanNamed on SEC filing

Board

SFSteve Fu
Steve Fuin𝕏Board directorPartner at Celesta Capital

Investors · 8

Celesta CapitalMenlo Park · $5M – $20M
Drive CapitalColumbus · $5M – $30M
Samsung Catalyst FundSan Jose
Samsung NextSan Jose · $100K – $5M
First Spark Ventures, LlcreportedMenlo Park
Micron VenturesreportedSan Jose

Also in the syndicate · 2

SamsungSamsung Catalystlead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$58.5M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2022–2026

  • $50MraisedMar 2026 · 4 sources

    Samsung Catalyst (lead), Samsung

    Source ↗
▶$8.5MraisedJan 2023 · 5 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Steve FuDirector
  • Aaron SistoDirector
  • Faris SbahiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Yui-Hong Matthias TanExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$8.5M
Amount sold
$8.5M
First sale
Dec 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Competitors · 1

by search overlap
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In the news

NORMAL COMPUTING RAISES $50M LED BY SAMSUNG CATALYST TO ACCELERATE SILICON DESIGN AND SOLVE AI HARDWARE ENERGY CRISISprnewswire.com · Mar 2026Normal Computing raises $50M to tackle the soaring energy demands of AI chips - SiliconANGLEsiliconangle.com · Mar 2026AI chip startup Normal Computing raises $50M from Samsung to cut energy use and design costs | Fortunefortune.com · Mar 2026Normal Computing Raises $50M in Fundingfinsmes.com · Mar 2026Normal Computing Raises $8.5M in Seed Funding to Enable AI Solutions For Critical Enterprise and Government Applicationsprnewswire.com · Jun 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does Normal Computing do?
Normal Computing develops software and hardware infrastructure optimizing AI models for physical systems through custom silicon design and advanced EDA tools. The company works with semiconductor design and manufacturing institutions to align hardware architecture with the computational demands of modern AI workloads.
Who founded Normal Computing?
Normal Computing was founded by Faris Sbahi, Antonio Martinez, Matthias Tan in 2022.
Who are Normal Computing's investors?
Normal Computing's investors include Celesta Capital, Drive Capital, Samsung Catalyst Fund, Samsung Next, First Spark Ventures, Llc, Micron Ventures.
How much funding has Normal Computing raised?
Normal Computing has disclosed $58.5M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Normal Computing headquartered?
Normal Computing is headquartered in San Francisco, US.