Alternatives to ChEmpower
The top Semiconductors companies similar to ChEmpower, ranked by relevance (named competitors first, then how closely their sectors overlap) and our 0-100 AI-readiness score. Each links to a full profile with funding and team.
- Website NENextGO Epi44SemiconductorsBerlin, Germany$2.0M
Europe's only producer of Gallium Oxide epiwafers for next-generation power semiconductor devices.
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SweGaN60SemiconductorsLinköping, Sweden$12.1MDesigns, develops, and manufactures gallium nitride on silicon carbide (GaN-on-SiC) epitaxial wafers using proprietary growth technologies.
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Broadcom83SemiconductorsPalo Alto, United States$143.1BBroadcom is a global technology leader designing, developing, and supplying semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions.
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Minysa36SemiconductorsZurich, Switzerland$10.2MDevelops next-generation gallium nitride (GaN) control chips for high-performance power electronic systems.
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Orbital Industries55Artificial IntelligenceLondon, United Kingdom$53.0MBuilding industrial hardware from the atoms up using AI.
- Website CACamGraPhic54Artificial IntelligenceUnited Kingdom$278.2M
Graphene technology for faster AI data transfer
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Layup Parts53ManufacturingLos Angeles, USA$42.0MMaking faster, cheaper, and better composites.
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Velaura AI68SemiconductorsSanta Clara, United States$110.0MVelaura AI develops ultra-low power silicon and software technologies for AI infrastructure, focusing on energy efficiency for data centers and physical AI applications.
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XCENA66SemiconductorsSunnyvale, USA$153.0MA chip startup focused on solving AI's memory bottleneck with memory-centric solutions.
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CuspAI45Advanced Manufacturing & MaterialsCambridge, United Kingdom$1.7BAI platform for materials discovery using generative AI and physics simulations.
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Efficient Computer62SemiconductorsPalo Alto, United States$60.0MDevelops low-energy AI processors with spatial dataflow architecture for extended device operation.
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Cognichip61SemiconductorsRedwood City, United States$93.0MReinventing chip design with physics-inspired AI models.
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QuantumDiamonds60SemiconductorsBerlin, Germany$106.0MDeveloping advanced quantum sensing solutions for semiconductor inspection.
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e-peas55SemiconductorsLouvain-la-Neuve, Belgium$19.2MUltra-low-power energy harvesting and power management solutions for autonomous electronics.
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Rambus54SemiconductorsSan Jose, USA$63.0MChip and silicon intellectual property technology company.
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Syntiant54SemiconductorsIrvine, USA$100.0MAI chipmaker
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Quinas Technology53SemiconductorsLondon, United Kingdom$4.2MDeveloping ultra-low power non-volatile memory technologies for AI, data centers, and edge computing.
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Nearfield Instruments52SemiconductorsRotterdam, Netherlands$380.0MAdvanced chip manufacturing equipment producer.
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Stathera52SemiconductorsMontreal, Canada$35.0MDeveloping vacuum-sealed silicon oscillators for AI chips.
- Website AXAxera Semiconductor51SemiconductorsSan Jose, United States$80.0M
Develops power-efficient AI processors for automotive ADAS and connected devices.
- FRFractile50SemiconductorsLondon, United Kingdom$935.0M
UK-based AI chip startup developing specialized inference hardware to accelerate AI models.
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Invisix49SemiconductorsVeldhoven, Netherlands$20.0MImproving quality control for chips for better performance.
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Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor49SemiconductorsShanghai, China$800.0MA semiconductor company focused on AI chips.
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Epic Microsystems49SemiconductorsSan Jose, USA$21.0MDeveloping power delivery systems for AI infrastructure.
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Etched.ai48SemiconductorsSilicon Valley, USA$12.0MStartup working on chips for AI superintelligence.
- Website PIPixel-Flo48SemiconductorsSheffield, United Kingdom$5.3M
Developing manufacturing technology for MicroLED displays.
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eyeo46SemiconductorsEindhoven, Netherlands$40.0MNanophotonic imaging company developing color-splitting technology for image sensors.
- SOSource Foundry46Semiconductors$800.0M
Developing new AI chip manufacturing tools to revolutionize semiconductor production.
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Singular Photonics45SemiconductorsEdinburgh, United Kingdom$2.1MDevelops next-generation SPAD-based image sensors with on-chip computation for machine vision, industrial automation, and physical AI.
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AlpSemi43SemiconductorsGrenoble, France$19.5MSemiconductor startup developing power switches for AI data centers.
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QuantWare62Quantum ComputingDelft, Netherlands$162.0MQuantum processor company developing and scaling modular quantum processors.
- Website AYAylight42SemiconductorsZurich, Switzerland$4.5M
Develops chip-scale multiwavelength laser technology for AI data-centre optical interconnects and high-precision sensing.
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SPREAD AI61Artificial IntelligenceBerlin, Germany$49.0MAI-native data foundation for industrial companies to create 'Product Twins' and make faster, more confident decisions.
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MagnusMetal61IndustrialNew York, United States$88.0MMagnus Metal offers Digital Casting™ technology, a digital, Industry 4.0 solution for metal casting.
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Hyperion Robotics60ConstructionEspoo, Finland$7.4MEnabling the construction industry to build smarter, faster, and greener with physical AI and robotic microfactories.
- SISilicon Microgravity40SemiconductorsCambridge, United Kingdom$7.1M
Develops high-performance MEMS gravity and inertial sensors for defense, space, and autonomous systems.
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Coreshell52EnergySan Leandro, USA$50.0MBattery materials startup focused on metallurgical silicon anode material.
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Charter Next Generation is a company focused on developing advanced materials for flexible electronics and displays.
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Foamlab51BiotechnologyDelft, Netherlands$3.5MDeveloping high-performance, compostable foams from bacterial cellulose to replace fossil-based plastics.
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COSMIC SHIELDING CORPORATION50AerospaceAtlanta, United States$60.2MDevelops radiation shielding solutions for space.
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187247ConstructionCincinnati, United States$15.0M1872 is a startup that has launched an autonomous steel fabrication factory model, aiming to revolutionize the construction industry by automating steel fabrication processes.
- Website Nanosin47Advanced Manufacturing and Materials$15.0M
NanoSiN commercializes nanoporous silicon nitride for advanced semiconductor packaging.
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Astera Labs (ALAB), Penguin (PENG), XConn66SemiconductorsSan Jose, United States$50.0MAstera Labs provides purpose-built connectivity solutions for rack-scale AI infrastructure.
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Rock Zero45MiningCambridge, USA$12.0MCommercializing a novel, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective lithium extraction process.
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Lumentum65SemiconductorsSan Jose, United States$2.0BSupplier of optical networking equipment and laser components.
- C2C2i Semiconductors63SemiconductorsBengaluru, India$15.0M
Building plug-and-play, system-level power solutions for AI data centers.
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NVIDIA Corp83Professional VisualizationSanta Clara, United States$4.1BGlobal technology company renowned for its GPUs, SoCs, and APIs, driving advancements in AI, gaming, and high-performance computing.
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Mobix Labs63SemiconductorsIrvine, USA$63.0MDeveloping advanced semiconductor solutions for the 5G and beyond era.
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Ampere62SemiconductorsSanta Clara, USA$63.0MDesigns and manufactures high-performance, power-efficient cloud computing processors.
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Foundation Alloy42Materials ScienceSan Carlos, USA$22.0MRevolutionizing alloy production through advanced mechanical processing.
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Ambarella60SemiconductorsSanta Clara, United States$15.4MFabless semiconductor company designing AI vision processors for edge devices.
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Vexlum59SemiconductorsTampere, Finland$17.9MDeveloping compact, cost-effective, high-power laser sources at precise wavelengths for quantum computing, atomic clocks, and other advanced technologies.
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Porelio39Advanced MaterialsDresden, Germany$2.4MDeeptech startup developing advanced materials for industrial separation and water treatment.
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ScaleFlux59SemiconductorsSan Jose, United States$25.0MDeveloper of computational storage and CXL memory solutions for data-intensive AI and enterprise applications.
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Ayar Labs59SemiconductorsSan Jose, United States$500.0MCo-packaged optics for higher bandwidth and lower power data transmission.
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Trio-Tech International57SemiconductorsVan Nuys, USA$63.0MProvider of semiconductor back-end solutions and a global value-added supplier of electronic equipment.
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Cadence Design Systems57SemiconductorsSan Jose, USA$63.0MCadence Design Systems Inc. is an electronic design automation (EDA) company that provides software, hardware, and services for the design, verification, and analysis of integrated circuits (ICs) and electronic systems.
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Coherent56SemiconductorsSaxonburg, United States$89.0MSupplier of optical networking equipment and laser components.
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Xscape Photonics55SemiconductorsFort Lee, United States$54.0MOptical interconnect startup enabling ultra-fast, high-capacity data transmission for AI data centers.
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