EdgeCortix, a leading fabless semiconductor company known for its 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. This investment builds on the strong momentum of EdgeCortix‘s previously oversubscribed funding round.
The investment aims to bolster EdgeCortix’s position as a global leader in AI inference, accelerating the development and commercialisation of its next-generation, energy-efficient platforms for Generative and Agentic AI, including its SAKURA-X chiplet-based platform. Axiro Semiconductor, headquartered in India, brings extensive expertise in RF, mmWave, and advanced connectivity IC design for next-generation wireless systems.
Dr. Naveen Yanduru, Chief Executive Officer at Axiro, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to support EdgeCortix as an investor and partner. This investment reflects our focus on advancing next-generation semiconductor and connectivity technologies. 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.”
MPower Partners also 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. Kathy Matsui, General Partner at MPower Partners, commented, “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.”
Dr. Sakyasingha Dasgupta, Founder and CEO of EdgeCortix, highlighted the strategic value brought by both Axiro Semiconductor and MPower Partners, noting that Axiro’s expertise in advanced wireless systems and strong presence across India’s industrial ecosystem open new pathways for collaboration and market expansion.
Disclaimer: This article is based on a regulatory filing submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE).