Semiconductors Startups

congatec develops and sells embedded computer boards and modules (Computer-on-Modules) based on standards such as COM-HPC, COM Express, SMARC, and Qseven, along with related services across the product lifecycle. It targets industrial and embedded system developers, offering building blocks for AI, IoT connectivity, and security applications.

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Connectec Japan provides semiconductor and electronic device assembly implementation services and innovations for the IoT market. The company focuses on solving manufacturing and implementation challenges for customers in the semiconductor and electronics industries through advanced mounting technology and design solutions.

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Verve Motion develops wearable exosuits that integrate robotics into worker apparel to reduce physical strain and measure load reduction in real time for employees in manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics operations. The company's inaugural product, SafeLift, is designed to reduce daily strain for workers who repeatedly lift moderately heavy items.

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Convenient Power designs and licenses integrated circuits for wireless charging and automotive power management applications used by major mobile and automotive manufacturers. The company operates through IC engineering, IP licensing, and sales channels across Asia, with established centers in China, Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

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The company develops advanced memory and storage products aimed at industrial IoT and aerospace systems, focusing on performance, reliability, and longevity. Its offerings target high-quality applications with a zero-defect approach.

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CoresSol (코아솔) develops semiconductor foundation IP — including SRAM, NVM, standard cell libraries, and IO — offering design solutions optimized for process nodes ranging from 130nm specialty processes to advanced 2nm. It provides memory compilers and customized library services for chip design customers.

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Counterpoint Research is a market research and analysis firm covering the technology, telecom, and connected-device ecosystem, publishing intelligence trackers and reports on smartphones, semiconductors/SoCs, OEMs, and related markets. It provides granular shipment data, forecasts, and strategic insights to industry clients such as device makers, chipset vendors, and corporate strategy teams.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[]

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Coventor builds simulation and modeling software for the semiconductor industry, including platforms for yield optimization, plasma discharge modeling, and process modeling. Its tools serve semiconductor foundries and manufacturers working on technology development and high-volume manufacturing.

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Cowles Semi develops miniLED transfer and placement technology, combining proprietary software and custom hardware to build machines for high-yield, precise miniLED placement. It serves manufacturers in the automotive, consumer electronics, and display industries.

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CrossFire develops chiplet-to-chiplet interconnect technology for AI infrastructure, including Bridgelet interconnects, Direct Chiplet Input/Output (DCIO), and OmniDie integration that replace costly silicon interposers. Its products are compatible with industry-standard die-to-die PHYs such as UCIe and Bunch of Wires, targeting semiconductor and chiplet system designers.

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CrucialTec develops optical and biometric recognition technologies for mobile devices, displays, and automotive applications. The company manufactures components including one-time password modules, multi-factor authentication solutions, fingerprint recognition trackpads, Micro LED/Mini LED display technologies, and flexible LED products for vehicle lighting and dashboards.

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Xihua Technology designs automotive-grade 32-bit microcontrollers (MCU) based on ARM Cortex-M4F cores for embedded automotive electronics applications. The CVM014x series includes integrated Flash storage, SRAM, and security features including hardware encryption and secure boot.

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CWS Cleanrooms (CWS-STAXS) provides integrated contamination control for regulated manufacturers, managing cleanroom garments, cleaning, consumables, training and on-site support as a single validated programme. It serves life sciences (pharmaceutical, medical device) and semiconductor manufacturers across Europe, operating nine cleanroom textile facilities.

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Cycuity provides security verification solutions for semiconductor chips to detect and mitigate hardware vulnerabilities during the development lifecycle before manufacturing. The company serves semiconductor manufacturers and design organizations seeking to prevent cyberattacks targeting chip-level hardware.

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A semiconductor company specializing in time-of-flight (dTOF) distance sensors for robotics and autonomous applications. The company develops sensor solutions for robotic vacuum cleaners and multi-zone object detection systems.

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Data I/O provides device programming systems and services for semiconductors including MCUs, UFS, eMMC, NAND flash, and security ICs, along with security provisioning like cryptographic key injection and device identity. It serves manufacturers in automotive, IoT, and payment sectors, offering both desktop and automated programming systems as well as on-site programming-as-a-service.

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Kinara designs discrete neural processing units (DNPUs) for edge AI, offering power-efficient chips that run computer vision, generative AI, and large language model workloads locally on devices. Its products serve developers building smart cameras, voice assistants, predictive maintenance systems, and other embedded edge applications; the company was acquired by NXP in October 2025.

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Delphon manufactures specialized materials, protective carriers, and marking solutions for semiconductor, medical, aerospace, and defense industries. The company serves customers requiring high-performance products for device protection, processing, transport, and industrial identification.

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Diffract Technology is developing holographic sensor technology for true 3D optical precision sensing. The company is in stealth mode with proof-of-concept and prototypes under active development.

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Dolphin Semiconductor offers audio intellectual property (IP) solutions for system-on-chip (SoC) designs, including analog-to-digital converters, class-D amplifiers, and voice user interface components. The company serves semiconductor designers and manufacturers seeking to integrate high-fidelity, low-power audio capabilities into battery-powered devices.

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Dong-A Eltek, founded in 1987, develops inspection equipment for the global display industry and works with OLED deposition equipment firm Sunic System to serve display manufacturers. The company is expanding into new technologies using AI, robotics, and camera sensors to support customers' digital transformation.

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Manufacturer of advanced materials for semiconductors, displays, batteries, and pharmaceutical intermediates. Supplies core materials to technology and life-science manufacturers, targeting the global semiconductor and energy markets.

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East Photonics develops optical components and technologies including wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) design, thin-film filter deposition, optical fiber fusion splicing, and precision optical alignment. Its products serve broadcasting/telecommunications, electromagnetic/semiconductor sensing, quantum cryptography, defense, and measurement/analysis applications.

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EasylogicEDA (Easylogic Technology, founded 2013) develops electronic design automation (EDA) software, focused on functional ECO (Engineering Change Order) algorithms for ASIC design teams. Its EasylogicECO product helps chip design teams complete ECO tasks quickly to shorten development cycles, with customers across mainland China, Taiwan, the US, and South Korea.

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