Startup Funding: Q1 2026
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In the first quarter of 2026, 80 startups raised $8.4 billion in funding, with a focus on AI, EDA, and manufacturing. Notable startups include Kandou, Eridu, and Ethernovia, which received significant funding for their work in chip design, AI data centers, and networking chips.
Private semiconductor companies started the year strong, with 18 receiving mega funding rounds over $100 million. Two companies, Rapidus and Cerebras, reached the $1 billion mark. Many startups are using AI power for chip design, with several receiving funding for EDA tools and physics-informed models. Kandou raised $225 million for its high-speed signaling technologies, while Eridu emerged from stealth with $200 million for its AI data center network switch. Ethernovia raised over $90 million for its Ethernet-based networking chips. These startups are driving innovation in the tech industry.
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