Rapid Silicon

Rapid Silicon is a semiconductor company based in Los Gatos, California, founded in 2020. The company specializes in AI-enabled, application-specific Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) that utilize open-source software and proprietary AI technology to enhance power, performance, and area (PPA) for various applications. Their FPGAs are designed for sectors such as telecom, industrial, automotive, and data processing, focusing on high bandwidth and low-latency processing.

Key products include the Gemini FPGA, which is optimized for mid-range industrial markets and suitable for applications requiring massive sensor processing and compact form factors. The Raptor Design Suite (RDS) is another significant offering, recognized as the first commercial FPGA Electronic Design Automation suite based entirely on open-source software, facilitating efficient design workflows. Rapid Silicon has secured $30 million in funding, including a $15 million Series A round, and is led by CEO Naveed Sherwani and CTO Pierre-Emmanuel Gaillardon. The company aims to innovate in the FPGA market by leveraging open-source and AI technologies.