Cognichip

📍 Redwood City, United States🗓 Founded 2024👥 69 employees💰 Last funded Jan 2026
Cognichip is developing the world’s first Artificial Chip Intelligence (ACI®) to reimagine chip design. Founded by experts from Amazon, Google, Apple, Aquantia, Synopsys, and KLA, the company tackles high cost and inaccessibility in chip development, enabling hardware to evolve as quickly as AI software innovation. Backed by $33 million in seed funding from Mayfield, Lux Capital, FPV, and Candou Ventures, Cognichip’s ACI® features a first-of-its-kind physics-informed foundation model, purposely built for semiconductors. ACI® accelerates innovation and broadens access to semiconductor technology by making it easier, more affordable, and accessible to a broader range of innovators.
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2024
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Frequently asked questions
Who invested in Cognichip?
Cognichip has 2 investors on record on gritt.io, including 1 early-stage backers.
When did Cognichip last raise funding?
The most recent investment in Cognichip recorded on gritt.io was in January 2026.
When was Cognichip founded?
Cognichip was founded in 2024.
What industry is Cognichip in?
Cognichip operates in Software Development. Find similar Software Development investors on gritt.io.
Where is Cognichip based?
Cognichip is headquartered in Redwood City, United States.