EdgeCortix, a leading fabless semiconductor company specialising in energy-efficient AI processing, has announced a new investment from Axiro Semiconductor Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of CG Power and Industrial Solutions, and MPower Partners, building on the strong momentum of its previously oversubscribed funding round.
Global footprint with advanced ai capabilities
Headquartered in Kanagawa, Japan, with operations in the United States and India, EdgeCortix develops silicon and software platforms powered by its patented hardware–software co-design approach.
Investment to accelerate next-gen AI platforms
The investment strengthens 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 chiplet-based SAKURA-X platform.
Axiro brings deep connectivity expertise
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 defence, while expanding into adjacent domains including AI-driven infrastructure, industrial systems, robotics, and consumer electronics.
Strategic alignment for next-gen semiconductor tech
Axiro CEO Naveen Yanduru said, “This investment reflects our focus on advancing next-generation semiconductor and connectivity technologies. At Axiro, we are building capabilities across telecom, satellite communications, and defence, 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.”
Mpower backs deep-tech innovation
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.
MPower Partners General Partner Kathy Matsui said, “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.”
Edgecortix sees global growth opportunities
EdgeCortix Founder and CEO Sakyasingha Dasgupta said, “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.”