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Alif Semiconductor
Semiconductors · Pleasanton, United States · Founded 2007
Revolutionizing the way developers create secure connected AI-enabled embedded solutions MoreLess
Alif Semiconductor is a cutting-edge tech startup that specializes in the development of secure AI/ML-enabled 32-bit microcontrollers. These microcontrollers are part of the Ensemble family, which are designed to offer unrivaled battery life, multi-core performance, and robust security. The company's products are primarily targeted towards developers creating Internet of Things (IoT) devices, with a focus on energy efficiency and high performance.
The company's unique power architecture, known as aiPM technology, allows for autonomous power management. This means that the system only powers on what is needed when it is needed, resulting in significantly extended battery life. This is particularly beneficial for IoT devices, which often need to operate for extended periods on a single charge.
Alif Semiconductor's business model revolves around the sale of these microcontrollers and fusion processors. They make money by selling these components to developers and manufacturers who incorporate them into their own products. The company's Ensemble family of microcontrollers are designed to handle heavy machine learning workloads while consuming minimal power, making them an attractive option for developers looking to incorporate AI/ML capabilities into their products.
The company also places a strong emphasis on security, offering a range of features to protect devices and data throughout the product life cycle. These include a strong Root of Trust, identity protection, cryptographic services for user data, and over-the-air updates.
Keywords: Alif Semiconductor, AI/ML-enabled 32-bit microcontrollers, Ensemble family, aiPM technology, IoT devices, autonomous power management, machine learning workloads, minimal power consumption, strong security, Root of Trust.
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2007
- Headquarters
- Pleasanton, United States
- Employees
- 173
- Open positions
- 2
- Dealroom signal
- 79.6
- Investment activity
- 1 companies · latest May 2023
- Capital deployed
- $40M
- Preferred round
- LATE VC
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Alif Semiconductor funding history
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VCOther financing | Mar 2022 | $113M | $454M | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| SERIES BOther financing | Dec 2019 | $50M | $200M | Undisclosed | — |
| LATE VCOther financing | Feb 2019 | $22M | $90M | Undisclosed | — |
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Latest recorded traffic for Alif Semiconductor is 10K monthly website visits, down 33.3% over the last three months. Alif Semiconductor's team grew 7.5% over the past year.
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