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Velaura AI

Santa Clara, US · 9 known investors

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2,194 people in our graph share verified history with the Velaura AI team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Javier Solterounlockedknows Lip-Bu Tan · together at Carnegie Mellon University (overlapped)
×3knows the team · via Stanford University
×2knows the team · via Intel Corporation
×2knows the team · via Massachusetts Institute of Technology
knows the team · via Celesta
knows the team · via SambaNova Systems

Velaura develops high-performance, energy-efficient computing solutions optimized for AI and advanced computing applications. The company was founded by engineers and executives with experience from major technology firms in semiconductors, networking, and computing infrastructure.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep TechHardwareSemiconductors

Founders & leadership

MGManu Gulati
Manu GulatiinFounderManu Gulati spent over 25 years in semiconductor design, leading SoC architecture at Apple for iPhone and iPad and seeding Google's first-party SoC effort for Pixel; he co-founded NUVIA in 2019 to advance high-performance CPU and SoC design, which was later acquired by Qualcomm. He is now founder of Velaura AI, developing energy-efficient computing hardware and systems for AI applications.
BKBarun Kar
Barun Karin𝕏FounderFounding Managing Partner at Celesta Capital
RKRajiv Khemani
Rajiv Khemaniin𝕏Co-founder and CEORajiv Khemani holds a B.Tech. in Computer Science from IIT Delhi, an M.S. in Computer Science from NYU, and an MBA from Stanford. He previously founded and led Innovium (acquired by Marvell in 2021) and served as COO at Cavium; he also held executive roles at Intel, NetApp, and Sun Microsystems before becoming co-founder and CEO of Velaura AI, which develops energy-efficient computing solutions for AI applications.

Investors · 9

Celesta CapitalMenlo Park · $5M – $20M
Cleo CapitalNew York · $100K – $1M
Cota CapitalSan Francisco
DCVC (Data Collective)Palo Alto · $5M – $25M
Mayfield FundCupertino · $500K – $12M
MVP VenturesChicago
Samsung Catalyst FundSan Jose
Qualcomm VenturesreportedSan Diego · $5M
Thomvest VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $2M – $5M

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$110M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2026

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Velaura AI went on to found or lead other companies.

Rajiv KhemaniCo-founder and CEOFounded Auradine +4Lip-Bu TanFounderFounded Walden Catalyst +1

Competitors · 2

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In the news

Former cryptomining startup Velaura AI raises $110m for its ultra-low power offerings - DCDdatacenterdynamics.com · Sep 2026Velaura AI Raises $110M Series A, Crosses $1B Valuation for Ultra-Low-Power AI Chipstheinvestorsociety.com · Aug 2026Velaura AI Raises $110 Million In Series A Funding Round - Tech Company Newstechcompanynews.com · Aug 2026Velaura AI Raises $110M in Series A Fundingfinsmes.com · Aug 2026Chip designer Velaura AI valued at more than $1 billion in funding round - AOLaol.com · Aug 2026Velaura AI raises $110M series A at $1B+ valuation to tackle AI’s growing power problem - Tech Startupstechstartups.com · Aug 2026Velaura AI raises $110M Series A, hits $1B valuationfinance.yahoo.com · Aug 2026Velaura AI Raises $110M in Series A Funding for Ultra-Low-Power AI Compute Infrastructuretheaiinsider.tech · Aug 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Velaura AI do?
Velaura develops high-performance, energy-efficient computing solutions optimized for AI and advanced computing applications. The company was founded by engineers and executives with experience from major technology firms in semiconductors, networking, and computing infrastructure.
Who founded Velaura AI?
Velaura AI was founded by Manu Gulati, Barun Kar.
Who are Velaura AI's investors?
Velaura AI's investors include Celesta Capital, Cleo Capital, Cota Capital, DCVC (Data Collective), Mayfield Fund, MVP Ventures, Samsung Catalyst Fund, Qualcomm Ventures and 1 more.
How much funding has Velaura AI raised?
Velaura AI has disclosed $110M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Velaura AI headquartered?
Velaura AI is headquartered in Santa Clara, US.