Silimate
YC S23San Francisco, US · Founded 2023 · 8 employees · Hiring · 6 known investors
Silimate builds AI-powered EDA software that accelerates chip design workflows by combining fast computation engines, machine learning models, and user-friendly interfaces. The platform serves SoC and IP companies in hardware design by functioning as a copilot to help chip designers understand design tradeoffs and iterate faster.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSemiconductorsArtificial IntelligenceB2BUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S23)
Silimate was founded in 2023 by Ann Wu and Akash Levy.
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Akash Levyin𝕏Co-Founder & CTOAkash Levy holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford and has worked in engineering roles at Synopsys, NVIDIA, and AWS, developing expertise in EDA, AI, and cloud infrastructure. He co-founded Silimate and has contributed to chip design and circuit research.
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AI In Chip Design: Lots Of Promise, Plenty Of Unanswered Questionssemiengineering.com · Jul 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Silimate do?
- Silimate builds AI-powered EDA software that accelerates chip design workflows by combining fast computation engines, machine learning models, and user-friendly interfaces. The platform serves SoC and IP companies in hardware design by functioning as a copilot to help chip designers understand design tradeoffs and iterate faster.
- Who founded Silimate?
- Silimate was founded by Ann Wu, Akash Levy in 2023.
- Who are Silimate's investors?
- Silimate's investors include LifeX Ventures, Sterling Road, The MBA Fund, Y Combinator, 468 Capital, Lombardstreet Ventures.
- Where is Silimate headquartered?
- Silimate is headquartered in San Francisco, US.