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Cognichip

Semiconductors · Redwood City, United States · Founded 2024

Artificial Chip Intelligence reshaping semiconductor design with physics-informed AI models MoreLess

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.

Company overview

Cognichip company information

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Status
Operational
Founded
2024
Headquarters
Redwood City, United States
Employees
77
Open positions
1
Dealroom signal
91.8
client focusb2btechnologyArtificial IntelligencetechnologyHardwaretechnologyDeep Techbusiness modelSaaSsectorCore AIsectorSemiconductor Engineering ToolssectorChips and ProcessorssectorElectronic Design Automation (EDA)sectorAI ApplicationssectorDT and LSsectorscience-basedindustrySemiconductors

Valuation & funding

Cognichip funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
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
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Growth signals

Cognichip website traffic

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.

Latest monthly visits8K 3-month web change-14.9% 1-year team growth+220.8%
Monthly website visits15 observations · May 2025–Jul 2026
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Hiring

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Comparisons

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Talent graph

Cognichip's talent

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Investors

7 investors on Cognichip's cap table

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Seed 4 investors entered at this stage
Lux Capital
Mayfield
Candou Ventures
FPV Ventures
Series A 3 investors entered at this stage
Seligman Ventures
Lip-Bu Tan
SBI Investment

Global footprint

Where Cognichip has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
2 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States73.7%
🇨🇦 Canada26.3%
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Market sentiment

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