Companies in the sem sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.
Explore 654 recently funded sem companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.
Catches offers AI-powered knowledge hub software that centralizes and retrieves company information for teams.
Alif Semiconductor develops AI-enabled microcontrollers and embedded processors for edge computing, IoT, automotive, industrial devices.
Pioneering a new era of Mixed Reality Tokens (XRTs) that unlock premium fan experiences in sports and entertainment
Great Sky combines photonics, superconductors, and semiconductors. to develop AI hardware.
Neutron Star Systems develops superconducting propulsion tech, enabling scalable, efficient, sustainable mobility for spacecraft.
Zero Point Motion develops inertial sensors to enable precision positioning and navigation.
Astrileux designs advanced engineering technologies that enable high volume manufacturing of next generation integrated circuits (IC) chips.
CleanPlanet Chemical is changing the way companies acquire chemicals and manage waste.
Five Elements Labs is a software company focused on web3 infrastructure and innovative DeFi products.
LENZO is a semiconductor company that builds hardware designed for modern parallel workloads from blockchain to AI inference.
Xscape Photonics provides photonic chips for high-speed connections in high-performance computing systems and data centers.
ATLANT 3D leads atomic-scale manufacturing, innovating in microelectronics, optics, and photonics with digital precision.
Celestial AI develops an optical interconnect technology platform for data center and AI computing solutions.
NewPower Worldwide is a global independent distributor of electronic components and finished goods for OEMs and supply chain partners.
Amber Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company developing advanced power management solutions for AI data centers.
Eridu provides frontier networking solutions for AI, purpose-built to meet the demands of scale-out and scale-up networks.
GeQD is a spin-off developing CMOS-compatible single-photon detectors for quantum technologies and next-generation LiDAR systems.
EcoJoule Energy provides innovative, next-generation power management products and software.
SambaNova is an AI hardware and software company that specializes in providing infrastructure for AI and machine learning applications.
Akeana provides RISC-V processor IP and system solutions, including multi-core processors, interconnects, and hardware accelerators.
Revolve Renewable Power helps in developing utility-scale renewable energy generation projects with a focus on wind, solar.
Vexlum Provider of high-brightness semiconductor laser technology.
Neural Command helps companies surface in AI answers and search results across systems like ChatGPT, AI Overviews, and Perplexity.
The sem sector is an active area of startup innovation and venture capital investment. Companies in this space are developing new technologies, platforms, and services that address evolving market needs and create new business opportunities.
SEM companies raise capital across various funding stages, from early seed rounds to late-stage growth financing. Investor interest in this sector is driven by the size of the addressable market, the pace of technology adoption, and the potential for scalable business models.
The sem sector is expected to continue evolving as technology advances, market dynamics shift, and new opportunities emerge. Companies that demonstrate strong product-market fit, efficient growth, and clear competitive advantages are well-positioned to attract continued investment.
Here is how funding is distributed among the 654 sem companies tracked in the VCBacked database.
Companies in the sem sector often overlap with or complement businesses in adjacent industries. Exploring related verticals can help you discover additional companies, identify partnership opportunities, and understand the broader competitive landscape.
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