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§ Private Profile · San Francisco, CA, USA
Fabless semiconductor company developing high-speed, energy-efficient chip-to-chip link solutions for processors, memory, and AI connectivity.
Kandou, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, develops high-speed, energy-efficient chip-to-chip link solutions for processors and peripherals, enabling faster communication with lower energy use in electronic devices. As a fabless semiconductor company, Kandou focuses on AI connectivity, memory, and wired chip links for the electronics industry. The company has secured $225 million in funding for Kandou AI and holds over 350 patents, with operations spanning three continents. An EPFL spin-off and Venture Kick alumnus, Kandou is also a GSA member. CEO Amin Shokrollahi was recently invited to speak at the 2024 World Economic Forum AI House. Kandou was founded in 2011 by Amin Shokrollahi and Harm Cronie. Its business model centers on fabless semiconductor company, funded by investors including early backers and Venture Kick.
Kandou has raised $223.3M across 3 funding rounds.
Kandou has raised $223.3M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Kandou has raised $223.3M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Kandou's investors include Bessemer Venture Partners, DC Investment Partners, Felda Hardymon, David Arcauz, CFA, Columbia Lake Partners, Digital Transformation Fund, Fayerweather Capital Partners, Frederic Wohlwend, Kreos Capital, Raging Capital, Par Lange, Walden International.
Kandou has raised $223.3M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $75.0M Series D in December 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2021 | $75M Series D | — | Bessemer Venture Partners, DC Investment Partners | Announced |
| Nov 17, 2020 | $92.3M Series C | Felda Hardymon | David Arcauz, CFA | Announced |
| Sep 23, 2019 | $56M Series C | — | Felda Hardymon, Columbia Lake Partners, Digital Transformation Fund, Fayerweather Capital Partners, Frederic Wohlwend, Kreos Capital, Raging Capital, PAR Lange, Walden International | Announced |