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Cognichip
Artificial Chip Intelligence reshaping semiconductor design with physics-informed AI models
About Cognichip
Cognichip is a deep tech startup focused on transforming the semiconductor industry through its Artificial Chip Intelligence. This AI-driven approach leverages the world's first physics-informed foundational model tailored specifically for chip design, addressing the critical bottlenecks in hardware development. By reducing the traditional 3-5 year timeline from concept to production, Cognichip aims to mitigate risks associated with product fit, excessive bloating, and supply chain uncertainties. The company serves semiconductor manufacturers and designers, offering a solution that mimics designer-like cognitive abilities to streamline the design process. Operating in the semiconductor market, Cognichip's business model revolves around providing advanced AI tools that enhance design efficiency and economic viability. The company generates revenue by offering its AI solutions to clients seeking to optimize their chip design processes. Keywords: semiconductor, AI, chip design, physics-informed, deep tech, hardware development, production efficiency, supply chain, economic viability, cognitive abilities.
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2024
- Headquarters
- Redwood City, United States
- Employees
- 77
- Open positions
- 1
- Dealroom signal
- 91.8/100
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Sector
- Semiconductors, Core AI, Semiconductor Engineering Tools, Chips and Processors, Electronic Design Automation (EDA), AI Applications, DT and LS, science-based
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, Deep Tech
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES AOther financing | Apr 2026 | $60M | $240M | Mayfield · Lip-Bu Tan · Seligman Ventures · Lux Capital | ↗ |
| SEEDOther financing | May 2025 | $33M | $132M | Candou Ventures · Lux Capital · FPV Ventures · Mayfield | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Cognichip is 8K monthly website visits, down 14.9% over the last three months. Cognichip's team grew 220.8% over the past year.
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Investors
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Seed4 investors entered at this stage
Lux Capital
Mayfield
Candou Ventures
FPV Ventures
Series A3 investors entered at this stage
Seligman Ventures
Lip-Bu Tan
SBI Investment
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