Observed Signal · Jun 6, 2024 · Funding · Source: Trending Topics · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Swiss AI Chip Startup Synthara Raises $11M for ComputeRAM
Swiss semiconductor startup Synthara has raised over $11 million in equity and grants to launch ComputeRAM, an in-memory computing technology for embedded chips. The funding includes $5.5 million in equity led by Vsquared Ventures, with participation from OTB Ventures, Hermann Hauser's Onsight Ventures, Deep Tech Labs, and existing investors. An additional $5.9 million came from grants by European and Swiss organizations including Innosuisse, SERI, and Swiss Accelerator. The company aims to enable 100x faster and more energy-efficient microcontrollers for AI-rich edge applications like robotics and wearables. Synthara, founded in 2019 as a spin-off from ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich, will use the capital to bring ComputeRAM to market. Hermann Hauser, co-founder of ARM, has joined the advisory board.
Funding for edge AI chip startup with potential impact on AI compute infrastructure, but not core AdTech.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Synthara raised over $11 million in equity and grants.
- Equity portion of $5.5 million led by Vsquared Ventures.
- Grants totaled $5.9 million from European and Swiss organizations.
- ComputeRAM enables in-memory computing for embedded chips.
- Hermann Hauser joined Synthara's advisory board.
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