optoML Secures $1.8M in Pre Series A Funding Led by Bluehill.VC and A99 for Next-Gen Semiconductor Development
SEMICONDUCTOR
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.

Feb 24, 2026, 4:36 PM