Physical AI chip startup SiMa.ai raised a $150M Series C led by Fidelity and Amplify at a $1.45B valuation, aiming to compete with Nvidia's CUDA-based hardware (Kyt Dotson/SiliconANGLE)
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SiMa.ai has raised $150 million in a Series C funding round. This investment brings the physical AI chip startup to a valuation of $1.45 billion.
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How it was reported
- TechMeme·Physical AI chip startup SiMa.ai raised a $150M Series C led by Fidelity and Amplify at a $1.45B valuation, aiming to compete with Nvidia's CUDA-based hardware (Kyt Dotson/SiliconANGLE)
SiMa.ai secured a $150 million Series C round led by Fidelity and Amplify, valuing the startup at $1.45 billion. The funding supports its development of a physical AI chip designed to rival Nvidia’s CUDA-based hardware. The company aims to offer competitive performance and lower power consumption for AI workloads.
- TechCrunch·Physical AI chip developer SiMa.ai hits $1.45B valuation
- The Next Web·SiMa.ai raises $150m at a $1.45bn valuation for physical AI chips
SiMa.ai secured $150 million in a Series C round, valuing the San Jose startup at $1.45 billion and bringing total funding to $500 million. The capital will expand its Palette Neat software platform and fund new hardware slated for 2028, targeting drones, humanoid robots, driver-assist systems, and AI-powered car cockpits. Revenue growth quadrupled year-on-year between 2024 and 2025, with customers including Bosch, Emerson, Micron, Synopsys, and TRUMPF.
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