TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Ricursive Intelligence’s Anna Goldie and Azalia Mirhoseini on when AI starts designing its own hardware

Ricursive Intelligence, founded by former AlphaChip leaders Anna Goldie and Azalia Mirhoseini, launched in late 2025. The $4 billion-valued startup raised $335 million, including a $300 million Series A led by Nvidia. Its AI system automates chip design from placement to verification, aiming to reduce cycles from years to weeks.