Tenstorrent
Tenstorrent builds AI processors, computing systems and licensable chip designs for developers, enterprises and infrastructure operators.
$1.5BSeries E
ParticipantMS
Maverick Silicon
Activity from announced rounds
Activity in this selectionAI
Maverick Silicon invests in private companies developing chips, hardware, software and production processes that increase computing capability.
The specialist strategy sits within Maverick Capital and follows computing demand across the technology stack. Its scope includes both semiconductors and the hardware, software or production processes needed to deliver more compute.
- Rounds participated in
- 16
- Confirmed lead rounds
- 2 11 roles undisclosed
- New companies
- 14 First participation on record · 2 follow-on
- Funding in participating rounds
- $3.6B 15 disclosed · full round size, not this investor’s share
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Rounds
16 in this selectionCScale
CScale develops optical interconnects that keep large AI computing systems communicating reliably.
$145MSeries C
ParticipantCelero Communications
Celero develops coherent digital signal processors and analog technology for optical links that connect AI accelerators and data centers. Its validated 2nm silicon architecture is designed to move more data across scale-up, scale-out and data-center links with lower power and a path from 1.6T to next-generation 3.2T connectivity.
$275MSeries C
ParticipantLyte
Lyte develops perception systems for robots and autonomous machines used in inspection, logistics and manufacturing.
$165MSeries C
LeadiPRONICS
iPRONICS builds silicon-photonics optical circuit switches that let AI data centers reconfigure high-bandwidth connections between compute systems across and within racks.
$125MSeries B
LeadCelera Semiconductor
Develops analog integrated circuits using AI-based digital twin design automation
$30MSeries B
Role not disclosedVelaura AI
Develops ultra-low-power silicon for AI data centers and Physical AI systems
$110MSeries A
Role not disclosedPoint2 Technology
Develops RF-based interconnect technology for AI data-center and automotive networking
$136MSeries B
Role not disclosedStathera
Builds MEMS-based precision timing chips for electronics and AI data centers
$55MSeries B
Role not disclosedUpscale AI
Provides open-standard AI networking infrastructure for ultra-low-latency training and inference
$190MSeries A+
Role not disclosedTensorWave
Provides AMD-powered AI cloud infrastructure for high-performance workloads
$350MSeries B
Role not disclosedUpscale AI
Provides open-standard AI networking infrastructure for ultra-low-latency training and inference
UndisclosedUndisclosed
Role not disclosedKandou AI
Develops high-speed energy-efficient chip-to-chip connectivity solutions for AI systems
$225MSeries A
Role not disclosedUpscale AI
Provides open-standard AI networking infrastructure for ultra-low-latency training and inference
$200MSeries A
Role not disclosedEthernovia
Develops Ethernet-based packet processors for software-defined autonomy.
$90MSeries B
Role not disclosedGSME
Provides semiconductor services including chip design, manufacturing, and supply chain visibility
$35MSeries B
Role not disclosed