Axelera AI
PrivateLast Round
Series C
Feb 24, 2026
Est. Valuation
$1B
Total Funding Raised
$456.3M
Momentum
Top 5%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Axelera AI operates in AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure and is based in Eindhoven. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series C round in February 2026.
Axelera AI is a semiconductor company that develops purpose-built AI hardware acceleration technology and software platforms for edge computing and data center applications.
Sector
AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure
Verticals
Semiconductors, Edge Computing, Computing Hardware, Computer Vision, ML Platforms
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Hardware Sales, Government Contracts, Services & Consulting
AI Layer
Infrastructure
Historical Pricing
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Axelera AI Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series C | Feb 24, 2026 | ||||
| Grant | Mar 6, 2025 | ||||
| Series B | Jun 27, 2024 | ||||
| Grant | Nov 7, 2023 | ||||
| Series A Extension | May 22, 2023 | ||||
Series A | Oct 25, 2022 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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Axelera AI Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Federal Holding and Investment Company | Debt, Series A Extension, Series C, Series A, Series B |
| Innovation Industries Strategic Partners Fund | Series B |
| European Innovation Council Fund | Series C, Grant, Series B |
| Verve Ventures | Series A Extension, Series C, Series B |
| Invest-NL | Series C, Series B |
| MN | Series B |
| European Investment Bank Group | Series B |
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Market signals
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- Nov 12, 2026
Introduced third-generation Titania silicon architecture for AI acceleration.
- Jun 28, 2026
Next-generation AIPU named Europa™ is in development.
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Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- launchesNov 12, 2026
Axelera AI introduces its third-generation Titania silicon architecture for high-performance AI acceleration with improved efficiency.
- identified_as_competitor_ofNov 11, 2026
Axelera AI is identified as a competitor of Etched in purpose-built AI chips, with both pursuing different technical approaches to reduce the cost and improve the efficiency of AI inference.
- identified_as_competitor_ofNov 11, 2026
Axelera AI competes with Olix Computing Ltd. in the purpose-built AI chip market, pursuing technical approaches to reduce inference costs and improve efficiency.
- partners_withNov 9, 2026
Axelera AI partners with SiPearl as co-founders of the European Fabless Semiconductor Association, launched in Belgium on Nov 4th '26 to represent fabless chip designers, connect them with investors and customers, negotiate shared services, and bring together more than fifty fabless companies within three years.
- partners_withNov 9, 2026
Axelera AI and Semidynamics co-found the European Fabless Semiconductor Association in Belgium on Nov 4th '26 to represent fabless chipmakers, connect them with investors and customers, and negotiate shared services, with plans to bring together more than fifty companies within three years.
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Axelera AI Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Axelera AI's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Axelera AI a public or private company?
Axelera AI is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Axelera AI?
Axelera AI is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Axelera AI's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Axelera AI worth (valuation)?
Axelera AI's valuation is estimated at $1.0B based on funding round data.
Can I buy Axelera AI stock?
Axelera AI shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Axelera AI's last funding round?
Axelera AI's most recent funding round was Series C on February 24, 2026.
Who are the main investors in Axelera AI?
Key investors in Axelera AI include Verve Ventures, Invest-NL, Innovation Industries.
Will Axelera AI IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Axelera AI.
How can I track Axelera AI secondary market activity?
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