Approximately $50 million of the recent funding includes government project awards that support the company's expansion and innovation efforts.

CEO Dr. Sakyasingha Dasgupta stated that the funds will accelerate the deployment of AI co-processors like the SAKURA-II and the next-generation SAKURA-X chiplet platform, capable of delivering up to 2,000 TOPS with low power consumption.

Major global investors such as Yanmar Ventures, Pacific Bays Capital, NTT Finance, SiC Power, Aero X Ventures, SBI Investments, and GHOVC participated in the Series B round, demonstrating strong confidence in the company's technology and market potential.

Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Tokyo, EdgeCortix develops silicon-based, energy-efficient AI processors designed for generative AI workloads at the edge, serving industries including defense, aerospace, smart cities, and telecommunications.

EdgeCortix Inc., a Tokyo-based fabless semiconductor company specializing in energy-efficient AI processing at the edge, announced the initial close of its Series B funding round, bringing total funding since December 2024 to nearly $100 million USD, including recent government awards.

Investors expressed strong confidence in EdgeCortix's innovative technology and market strategy, highlighting its potential to grow across sectors such as robotics, industrial automation, defense, aerospace, and space exploration.

The company's AI chips are gaining design wins in various industries, with recent recognition from the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit emphasizing its dual-use capabilities.

The Series B funding round remains open, with additional closings expected throughout 2025 due to ongoing global investor interest, supporting the company's rapid growth and international expansion.

This funding will enable EdgeCortix to enhance production capabilities and expand its impact in high-performance physical AI systems.