optoML Secures $1.8M in Pre Series A Funding Led by Bluehill.VC and A99 for Next-Gen Semiconductor Development
optoML, a fabless semiconductor startup, has raised $1.8 million in a Pre Series A funding round led by Bluehill.VC and A99. The funds will be used for hiring and development of next-generation chips after completion of tape out with TSMC. The company focuses on scalable Analog-in-Memory Compute with optical interconnects for enhanced energy efficiency and lower latency across AI workloads. A partnership with Kaynes Semicon will support assembly and testing post-wafer arrival from TSMC.

optoML has raised $1.8 million in a Pre Series A round led by Bluehill.VC and A99. The funding will enable the startup to expand its workforce and begin developing next-generation chips following a completed tape out with TSMC.
The company specializes in Analog-in-Memory Compute technology designed for energy efficiency and low latency, suitable for varied AI workloads. An MoU with Kaynes Semicon aims to facilitate assembly and testing of chips post-production. The startup has successfully completed a 12nm tapeout at TSMC, moving towards scalable manufacturing and product readiness.




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