Semiconductors Startups

RAAAM is a semiconductor IP company founded by researchers specializing in VLSI design, developing and commercializing on-chip embedded memory technology for chipmakers building AI/ML and other memory-intensive applications. It leverages IP developed through academic research at Bar-Ilan University and EPFL.

3 investors

Ramon.Space builds space-grade computing infrastructure, including digital payloads, data center infrastructure, space storage, and edge computing systems. Its technology targets computing, communications, and chip-level needs for space applications.

3 investors

Random Power develops true random number generators derived from silicon detector technology originally created for particle physics research at CERN. The company serves applications requiring high-quality random number generation, drawing on expertise from decades of detector development for fundamental science.

3 investors

Scrona is an ETH Zurich spin-off developing a MEMS-based electrohydrodynamic (EHD) inkjet printing platform for micro-manufacturing, enabling sub-micrometer-precision printing on various materials at scale. Its technology targets the manufacturing of semiconductors, displays, PCBs, and advanced micro electronic devices.

3 investors

SemiQon designs and fabricates semiconductor-based quantum processing units (chips) intended to make quantum computers more compact and affordable. The company focuses on chip design, fabrication, and measurement, drawing on quantum and microelectronics research within the European and global quantum industry.

3 investors

Sequans designs cellular IoT chipsets, modules, and RF transceivers across multiple speed tiers from LTE-M to LTE Cat 4, serving the Internet of Things market.

3 investors

Si-Ware Systems develops sensing technologies combining MEMS, optical components, embedded processing, and AI to create sensing solutions for industrial and scientific applications. The company offers OEM components, standalone devices, and sensor management software serving customers across multiple industries.

3 investors

SigmanticAI provides an AI platform for semiconductor teams to automate hardware verification and RTL development using specialized agents that understand design code, run EDA tools, and manage coverage across the design workflow.

3 investors

Lattice Semiconductor designs low-power FPGAs and accompanying software tools used by hardware designers across industrial, automotive, communications, computing, and consumer applications. It also offers pre-configured Solution Stacks targeting use cases such as smart factories, AI datacenters, telecom infrastructure, and connected home devices.

3 investors

Singular Photonics develops digital image sensors based on single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) technology, which convert photons directly into digital signals to capture depth and temporal data as 4D images. The sensors are designed for time-resolved imaging at very low light levels without analogue signal processing.

3 investors

SiTime develops silicon-based (MEMS) precision timing solutions as an alternative to traditional quartz timing components, with devices used across more than 400 applications. It operates in the semiconductor and timing hardware industry.

3 investors

Kyocera-SLD Laser develops laser-based technologies for applications including high-speed communications, sensing, and AR/VR.

3 investors

Solinide develops silicon nitride photonics technology for optical interconnect infrastructure with 60%+ efficiency, serving hyperscale datacenters, AI systems, telecommunications networks, quantum computing, and edge computing applications.

3 investors

Sorex Sensors develops film bulk acoustic resonator (FBAR) technology for sensor applications in semiconductor markets. The company leverages deep expertise in semiconductor design and sensor commercialization to deliver technology-based solutions.

3 investors

Standard Machines is building reinforcement learning environments for long-horizon chip design tasks. Its first product targets the semiconductor design workflow using RL-based methods.

3 investors

Substrate is developing a U.S.-based semiconductor foundry, inventing technology aimed at extending Moore's Law while lowering the cost of leading-edge fabs and the wafers they produce.

3 investors

Supplyframe operates the Design-to-Source Intelligence (DSI) Network, a set of vertical search engines, community sites, media properties, and SaaS tools used by engineering, sourcing, and supply chain professionals. The network aggregates data on electronics part availability, lead times, downloadable CAD models, and market signals for supply, demand, and commercial intent.

3 investors

Synapse Semiconductor is a semiconductor research lab building image sensors that run neural-network computation directly on the sensor, integrating light capture and AI processing in each pixel to replace GPU-based edge vision. Its chips target computer vision applications in self-driving cars, drones, humanoid robotics, and space systems.

3 investors

TAU Systems is developing an X-ray laser light source built on compact particle accelerators, intended as the next-generation light source for semiconductor lithography machines. Its technology aims to fit inside existing chip fabs and print smaller chip features than current lithography light sources allow.

3 investors

TetraMem develops analog in-memory computing hardware using RRAM crossbar arrays to enable low-power, real-time AI inference. The company designs analog IMC systems-on-chip, such as its MLX200, aimed at edge and cloud-scale AI applications.

3 investors

Cohu supplies test, automation, inspection, metrology, and software analytics products and services to the semiconductor industry, helping manufacturers optimize yield and productivity. Its portfolio supports applications including artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, automotive and autonomous systems, medical equipment, and connectivity.

3 investors

The page is a product listing for gallium nitride (GaN) power discrete semiconductors, part of Renesas's power discrete product line. It shows a product selector for GaN power components used in power electronics applications.

3 investors

Tsavorite designs and manufactures the Omni Processing Unit, a hardware and software architecture for AI workloads that scales from edge devices to datacenter and exascale systems. The company serves AI developers, enterprises, and researchers seeking efficient AI infrastructure alternatives to GPUs.

3 investors

Ubitium develops a universal processor based on its Universal Processing Architecture, replacing multiple specialized chip types with a single design to reduce complexity, latency, and cost across computing and AI workloads. It targets developers and machine/device applications in areas such as automotive, industrial, and defense technology.

3 investors