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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.

Company overview

Alif Semiconductor company information

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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
client focusb2btechnologyArtificial IntelligencetechnologyHardwaretechnologyDeep Techbusiness modelManufacturingsectorCore AIsectorSemiconductor Designers and ManufacturerssectorChips and ProcessorssectorAI Chips and ProcessorssectorLow-PowersectorMicrocontrollerssectorHard TechsectorAI Applicationssectorgreen computing

Valuation & funding

Alif Semiconductor funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
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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Growth signals

Alif Semiconductor website traffic

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.

Latest monthly visits10K 3-month web change-33.3% 1-year team growth+7.5%
Monthly website visits71 observations · Aug 2020–Jul 2026
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Comparisons

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Capital deployed

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Alif Semiconductor's talent

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Global footprint

Where Alif Semiconductor has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
5 countries with
team presence
🇮🇳 India38.2%
🇺🇸 United States37.3%
🇫🇮 Finland20%
🇸🇬 Singapore3.6%
🇹🇼 Taiwan0.9%
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