EdgeCortix, a leading fabless semiconductor company specializing in energy-efficient AI processing at the edge, today announced a new strategic investment from Axiro Semiconductor and MPower Partners. The funding builds on the strong momentum of the company’s previously oversubscribed round and will support the advancement of next-generation edge AI platforms.
The investment will accelerate the development and commercialization of EdgeCortix’s cutting-edge solutions for Generative and Agentic AI, including its upcoming SAKURA-X chiplet-based platform. The company continues to strengthen its position as a global leader in AI inference by focusing on high-performance, energy-efficient processing technologies.
Axiro Semiconductor, a wholly owned subsidiary of CG Power and Industrial Solutions, joins as a strategic investor, bringing deep expertise in RF, mmWave, and advanced connectivity integrated circuit (IC) design. Headquartered in India, Axiro is focused on developing semiconductor solutions for telecom, satellite communications, and defense, while expanding into emerging domains such as AI-driven infrastructure, robotics, and industrial systems.
Dr Naveen Yanduru, Chief Executive Officer of Axiro, stated that the investment reflects the company’s commitment to advancing next-generation semiconductor and connectivity technologies. He emphasized strong alignment with EdgeCortix’s low-power, high-performance AI platforms, including SAKURA-II, and highlighted opportunities for collaboration in advanced wireless and AI-enabled systems.
MPower Partners participated as a financial investor, reinforcing its focus on high-growth, globally relevant deep-tech companies aligned with strong ESG principles. Kathy Matsui, General Partner at MPower Partners, noted that EdgeCortix’s software-first approach and focus on performance-per-watt position it well to deliver scalable and sustainable AI innovation globally.
Dr Sakyasingha Dasgupta, Founder and CEO of EdgeCortix, said that beyond capital, both investors bring significant strategic value. He highlighted Axiro’s strong presence in India’s industrial ecosystem and MPower’s global investment network as key enablers for business expansion across Japan and international markets.
Headquartered in Japan with operations in the United States and India, EdgeCortix develops silicon and software platforms powered by its proprietary hardware-software co-design approach. Its Dynamic Neural Accelerator® architecture and MERA software stack enable efficient, real-time AI inference across industries including defense, aerospace, telecommunications, robotics, and smart infrastructure.
