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Snapshot 2026-11-04- Startup SignalsRankedof 2,318↓70
- ComputeRankedof 218↓9
- ChipsRankedof 159↓7
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SiFive, founded in 2016 in San Mateo, California, USA, designs customizable RISC-V processor IP primarily targeting data center and AI workloads.
Technology & BusinessWhat · How · Which stage
Stack LayerChipsMediumEvidence
设计可定制 RISC-V 处理器 IP——交付的是 IP 授权而非成品芯片，形态介于芯片与设计工具之间
Source：Official site · Updated 2026-09-10 · View source
Technology PathDigital CMOSMediumEvidence
设计可定制 RISC-V 处理器 IP——交付的是 IP 授权而非成品芯片，形态介于芯片与设计工具之间
Source：Official site · Updated 2026-09-10 · View source
DeploymentCloud / Data CenterMediumEvidence
设计可定制 RISC-V 处理器 IP——交付的是 IP 授权而非成品芯片，形态介于芯片与设计工具之间
Source：Official site · Updated 2026-09-10 · View source
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Funding history
- 2026-04Series D+$400M
Investors · Sutter Hill Ventures, Apollo Global Management, Point72 Turion, NVIDIA, Prosperity7 Ventures, T. Rowe Price, Atreides ManagementSource · SVTR Weekly #152 ↗
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