Hannah Torrance
In May 2025, Redwood City-based startup Cognichip emerged from stealth with $33 million in seed funding to develop its Artificial Chip Intelligence (ACI®) platform. The round was co-led by Lux Capital and Mayfield, with participation from FPV and Candou Ventures.
Founded by industry veteran Faraj Aalaei, Cognichip aims to revolutionize semiconductor design by integrating physics-informed AI models that emulate human-like reasoning. The ACI® platform is designed to reduce chip development costs by up to 75% and accelerate design cycles by 50%, addressing the increasing demand for efficient and scalable chip design solutions.
Key Details
- Company: Cognichip
- Funding: $33M Seed Round
- Headquarters: Redwood City, CA
- Investors: Lux Capital, Mayfield, FPV, Candou Ventures
- Use Case: AI-driven semiconductor design optimization
