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DreamBig Semiconductor

Provides comprehensive low cost, low latency and high throughput solutions for AI, Datacenters, 5G and Automotive Markets

San Jose, United StatesFounded 2019Semiconductors

Valuation $250–500M Last recorded · 2024

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding

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About DreamBig Semiconductor

Dream Big Semiconductor is an innovative startup in the semiconductor industry, focusing on providing advanced SMARTNIC solutions. SMARTNICs, or Smart Network Interface Cards, are specialized hardware designed to enhance the performance of data centers and storage systems by reducing latency (the delay before a transfer of data begins) and increasing throughput (the amount of data processed in a given time). The company is headquartered in San Jose, California, and has a global presence with offices in Mexico, Pakistan, and Canada to optimize research and development costs.

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The company serves clients in the data center and storage acceleration markets, which include large-scale cloud service providers, enterprise data centers, and companies requiring high-performance computing solutions. By offering low-cost, high-efficiency SMARTNIC solutions, Dream Big Semiconductor aims to meet the growing demand for faster and more reliable data processing capabilities.

Dream Big Semiconductor operates on a business-to-business (B2B) model, partnering with global leaders in the technology ecosystem to integrate their solutions into broader data center infrastructures. The company generates revenue by selling its SMARTNIC hardware and related software solutions to these enterprise clients. Additionally, strategic partnerships and collaborations help Dream Big Semiconductor to expand its market reach and enhance its product offerings.

The leadership team includes seasoned industry veterans like Sehat Sutardja and Weili Dai, who co-founded Marvell Technology Group. Their extensive experience and proven track record in the semiconductor industry lend significant credibility and expertise to the company.

In summary, Dream Big Semiconductor is poised to make a significant impact in the data center and storage acceleration markets through its innovative SMARTNIC solutions, strategic global presence, and experienced leadership.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 2019
Headquarters: San Jose, United States
Employees: 222
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 79.9/100
Industry: Semiconductors
Sector: Semiconductors, Core AI, Semiconductor Designers and Manufacturers, Chips and Processors, Memory and Storage, Data Centers, AI Computing Infrastructure, DT and LS, science-based
Technology: Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, Deep Tech
Business model: Manufacturing
Client focus: b2b
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Funding history

3 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
SERIES BOther financing	Jul 2024	$75M	$300M	UMC Capital · Event Horizon Capital · Samsung Electronics · Raptor Capital	↗
SERIES AOther financing	Feb 2020	$14M	$56M	Undisclosed	—

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DreamBig Semiconductor website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for DreamBig Semiconductor is 3.6K monthly website visits, up 278.9% over the last three months. DreamBig Semiconductor's team declined 2.2% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits3.6K 3-month web change+278.9% 1-year team growth-2.2%

Monthly website visitsOct 2022–Jul 2026

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