Investment reflects focus on advancing next-generation semiconductor, says Yanduru
Tokyo-headquartered EdgeCortix, a leading fabless semiconductor company specializing in energy-efficient AI processing at the edge, has announced a new investment from Axiro Semiconductor Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of CG Power and Industrial Solutions, and MPower Partners, a Japan-based global venture capital fund, building on the strong momentum of its previously oversubscribed funding round.
“The investment strengthens our position as a global leader in AI inference, accelerating the development and commercialization of its next-generation, energy-efficient platforms for Generative and Agentic AI, including its next-generation SAKURA-X chiplet-based platform,” said EdgeCortix, which has operations in the United States and India .
Axiro joins EdgeCortix as an investor, bringing deep expertise in RF, mmWave, and advanced connectivity IC design for next-generation wireless systems. Headquartered in India, Axiro is focused on building high-performance semiconductor solutions across telecom, satellite communications, and defense, while expanding into adjacent domains including AI-driven infrastructure, industrial systems, robotics, and consumer electronics.
“We are thrilled to support EdgeCortix as an investor and partner,” Dr Naveen Yanduru, Chief Executive Officer at Axiro, said on 14 April.
“This investment reflects our focus on advancing next-generation semiconductor and connectivity technologies. At Axiro, we are building capabilities across telecom, satellite communications, and defense, while expanding into adjacent domains such as industrial systems, robotics, and consumer electronics, where AI is becoming increasingly relevant. We see alignment with EdgeCortix’s low-power, high-performance AI capabilities, including platforms such as SAKURA-II, and the potential to complement our work in advanced connectivity.
“This investment also aligns with our approach to strengthening our presence in telecom and wireless infrastructure while expanding into emerging application areas globally,” he said.
MPower Partners participated as a financial investor, reinforcing its commitment to supporting high-growth, globally relevant deep-tech companies aligned with strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.
“We are excited to partner with EdgeCortix as they redefine the future of energy-efficient AI infrastructure,” added Kathy Matsui, General Partner at MPower Partners. “EdgeCortix’s software-first approach and focus on performance-per-watt align closely with our Fund 2 theme of ‘Japan Dynamism.’ We believe the company is uniquely positioned to deliver sustainable, scalable innovation while enabling the next generation of AI applications globally.”
“Beyond capital, both Axiro Semiconductor and MPower Partners bring unique strategic value to EdgeCortix,” said Dr. Sakyasingha Dasgupta, Founder and CEO of EdgeCortix. “Axiro’s expertise in advanced wireless systems and strong presence across India’s industrial ecosystem open new pathways for collaboration and market expansion, while MPower’s deep network in Japan and global investment perspective support our continued growth and mission to deliver power-efficient, sustainable AI innovation. Together, these partnerships will accelerate our business development across key regions, including Japan and other global markets.”
EdgeCortix is a fabless semiconductor company delivering energy-efficient AI processing for real-time edge inference. Headquartered in Tokyo, with operations in the United States and India, the company develops silicon and software platforms powered by its patented hardware–software co-design approach. EdgeCortix’s Dynamic Neural Accelerator® architecture and MERA software stack enable highly efficient, runtime-reconfigurable AI acceleration across applications including defense, aerospace, smart infrastructure, Industry 4.0, robotics, and telecommunications. Fiinews.com
