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Arabian Post
05-07-2025
- Business
- Arabian Post
Chip‑Scale Interconnect Boosted as Tenstorrent Acquires Blue Cheetah
Tenstorrent has acquired Blue Cheetah Analog Design, integrating the startup's expert team and chiplet interconnect IP into its in‑house capabilities, advancing its strategy for high‑performance AI hardware. The Canadian‑based AI chipmaker announced on 1 July 2025 that it has secured Blue Cheetah, a Sunnyvale‑headquartered innovator specialising in analog and mixed‑signal IP for chiplet designs. The move brings Blue Cheetah's BlueLynx die‑to‑die interconnect subsystem—compatible with Open Compute Project's Bunch of Wires and Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express standards—directly under Tenstorrent's control. Blue Cheetah, founded in 2018 and backed by Marvell luminaries Dr Sehat Sutardja and Weili Dai, has established a reputation for delivering customizable interconnect IP across various foundries and nodes. The startup's executive and engineering teams are led by co‑founder and CEO Dr Elad Alon, a recognised expert in analog/mixed‑signal design and technical lead for the Bunch of Wires PHY standard. ADVERTISEMENT According to Tenstorrent CEO Jim Keller, the acquisition will 'accelerate our chiplet vision of creating an open chiplet ecosystem, with open interconnects optimised for each specific chiplet socket'. Bringing critical analog capabilities in‑house is expected to enhance performance and efficiency in AI systems, especially as chiplet architectures gain prominence in scaling compute workloads. Dr Alon stated that Blue Cheetah had long collaborated with Tenstorrent as a customer and partner, and the merger will allow them to amplify their impact on chiplet ecosystems worldwide. This deal marks Tenstorrent's first semiconductor acquisition in the United States, and builds on its previous licensing agreement with Blue Cheetah for die‑to‑die interconnect technology in its AI and RISC‑V chiplet solutions. Analysts suggest that this vertical integration provides Tenstorrent with tighter control over its interconnect IP roadmap, reducing dependency on external vendors and improving time‑to‑market for future designs. Tenstorrent's global operations span offices in Austin, Silicon Valley, Toronto, Belgrade, Seoul, Tokyo and Bangalore, supported by investors including Eclipse Ventures, Samsung Catalyst Fund and Hyundai Motor Group. Blue Cheetah's integration deepens those ties, offering advanced analog interconnect capabilities critical to chiplet‑based AI and high‑performance computing platforms. Industry observers highlight the timing of the acquisition as significant. As demand grows for modular chiplet architectures—driven by the escalating compute requirements of AI workloads—having proprietary, standards‑compliant interconnect IP in‑house may enable Tenstorrent to lead in chiplet performance and ecosystem development. Their strategy aligns with Open Compute Project's push for interoperable chiplet interfaces, signalling potential influence on emerging chiplet standards. The hardware industry continues to shift from monolithic to chiplet‑driven designs, balancing energy efficiency, yield, and scalability. Tenstorrent's move mirrors broader efforts among AI‑hardware firms to secure key IP layers critical to end‑to‑end system performance. The Blue Cheetah team brings deep expertise in D2D, DDR, SerDes and physical‑link design—capabilities that are increasingly rare and valuable.' Dr Alon shared on LinkedIn that the integration of Blue Cheetah's team into Tenstorrent reflects a shared vision to 'build simple and comparable chiplet ecosystems,' noting the appreciation extended to partners, investors and employees as they embark on this 'tremendous impact' together.
Korea Herald
30-06-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
MESH Celebrates 10th Anniversary as a Driving Force Behind Investment in Global Electronics Innovation
MESH Empowers Investors to Take Part in Deep Tech Innovation through Its Exclusive MESH NETWORK; Bridging Global Startups with Taiwan's Electronics Supply Chain TAIPEI, June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MESH, a venture capital firm dedicated to accelerating innovation in the global electronics industry, celebrates its 10th anniversary with a forum aimed at shaping the future through investments in this sector. The event welcomed nearly 200 guests, including well-known unicorn startups Tenstorrent and CesiumAstro, industry leaders Radiant Opto-Electronics, Quanta Computer, and LITEON Technology, as well as representatives from leading family offices across the Asia-Pacific. Founded in 2015, MESH manages multiple funds and special purpose vehicles, deploying between USD 50 million and 100 million annually. MESH has invested in 24 companies, including autonomous trucking startup Plus, set to go public via SPAC in the coming months; Intelligo, a low-power edge AI innovator recently listed in Taiwan; Navitas Semiconductor, a leader in gallium nitride and silicon carbide power electronics which listed on NASDAQ in 2021, and DeepMap, a high-definition mapping company acquired by NVIDIA in 2021. MESH's investments aim to connect promising electronics startups with Taiwan's globally competitive supply chain to accelerate development and production. "Taiwan's electronics supply chain is the most complete and competitive in the world, offering a unique advantage for startups in prototyping and scaling production," said Sam Lam, Managing Partner of MESH. "Our mission from day one has been to help high-potential electronics startups leverage this strength while giving investors the opportunity to be deeply involved in the future of innovation. Through our expertise and ecosystem, we are building a platform based on knowledge sharing, strategic partnerships, and capital access, becoming the best investment partners for family offices and corporate VCs." A Global-First Model: Connecting Taiwan's Supply Chain with International Capital MESH is co-founded and led by Sam Lam and Edward Chyau, who serve as Managing Partners. Sam Lam brings hands-on experience in the electronics supply chain and a strong background in family office investment strategies. With over a decade of investment experience, he has played a key role in establishing MESH's strategic partnerships across Asia. Edward Chyau has 17 years of experience in technology venture capital and electronic product development. He specializes in identifying breakthrough innovations and key technological trends in the electronics industry. The core team is further strengthened by professionals with extensive expertise in product development, strategic investment, and technology research. Together, they combine deep technical knowledge with investment insight to address both the technical and commercial demands of the venture capital process. At the core of its investment platform is the MESH NETWORK, a proprietary framework linking Taiwan's entire electronics value chain, from foundries and IC design to ODMs. This structure enables startups to integrate into the ecosystem efficiently, cutting time-to-market for breakthrough technologies. At the same time, supply chain partners gain early exposure to next-generation innovations, strengthening their market position. Representative investments have included Tenstorrent, led by renowned chip architect Jim Keller; CesiumAstro, the startup at the forefront of satellite communications; Navitas Semiconductor, a leader in GaN power chips; and Intelligo, which leads the industry in AI processor cores and edge AI. "MESH was founded to create meaningful collaboration between startups, investors, and the electronics supply chain," said Edward Chyau, Managing Partner of MESH. "By linking global innovation with Taiwan's design and manufacturing expertise, we help startups improve competitiveness and open capital market opportunities. Our focused investment strategy has attracted some of the world's most ambitious tech founders, making MESH the partner of choice for growth in the AI-driven hardware era." Empowering Family Offices and Corporate VCs to Capture the Next Growth Wave While fast-tracking development for startups, MESH also helps family offices and corporate VCs play an active role in shaping future technologies. MESH is more than a capital platform, as it provides a full-cycle investment ecosystem, offering support in sourcing, validation, and portfolio management. Unlike traditional venture capital approaches, MESH disrupts conventional investment models in the electronics and technology sectors by promoting an "active and learning-driven" investment culture. Investors are no longer seen merely as capital providers, but as engaged participants in the exploration of emerging technologies and industry trends. For family offices and other groups seeking to enter high-barrier technology investments, MESH offers tailored solutions that combine professional insight with operational flexibility. These solutions enable investors to access the full spectrum of investment processes, including deal sourcing, technical due diligence, industry benchmarking, financial analysis, and post-investment management, all without the need to build large internal teams. MESH's platform integrates an extensive advisory network and research resources from leading global technology companies across the electronics supply chain. By incorporating market analysis, trend interpretation, and asset-specific insights, MESH empowers investors with a clear industry perspective and sound decision-making foundation, making it easier to navigate and capitalize on technological innovation in the electronics sector. MESH offers three customized investment solutions for family offices and corporate venture arms, designed to accommodate varying capital sizes and levels of involvement, including: MESH will continue to deepen its role as a bridge between global innovation and Taiwan's electronics ecosystem. In the next phase of growth, the firm will enhance its investment offerings, broaden its partnership network, and help more startups and investors realize long-term value in deep tech innovation. About MESH Founded in 2015, MESH is a venture capital firm focused on innovation in the electronics industry, with annual investments ranging from USD 50 million to 100 million. As a key driving force behind global innovation investment in the electronics sector, MESH has built a deeply rooted industrial ecosystem centered on Taiwan's electronics supply chain. It has uniquely developed the MESH NETWORK, which spans from semiconductor foundries and IC design to ODM partners, helping startups seamlessly integrate with Taiwan's world-class design and manufacturing capabilities to shorten the time-to-market for breakthrough technologies. MESH is committed to empowering corporations and family offices to engage more deeply in technology innovation through three core investment solutions: MESH Syndicates, MESH Thematic Funds, and MATRIX. By combining expert insights and research resources, it creates an investment environment rooted in knowledge sharing and active participation. MESH is building a global innovation investment ecosystem for the electronics industry that brings together high-potential startups, investors, and supply chain partners to accelerate the advancement of future technologies.
Malaysian Reserve
30-06-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
MESH Celebrates 10th Anniversary as a Driving Force Behind Investment in Global Electronics Innovation
MESH Empowers Investors to Take Part in Deep Tech Innovation through Its Exclusive MESH NETWORK; Bridging Global Startups with Taiwan's Electronics Supply Chain TAIPEI, June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MESH, a venture capital firm dedicated to accelerating innovation in the global electronics industry, celebrates its 10th anniversary with a forum aimed at shaping the future through investments in this sector. The event welcomed nearly 200 guests, including well-known unicorn startups Tenstorrent and CesiumAstro, industry leaders Radiant Opto-Electronics, Quanta Computer, and LITEON Technology, as well as representatives from leading family offices across the Asia-Pacific. Founded in 2015, MESH manages multiple funds and special purpose vehicles, deploying between USD 50 million and 100 million annually. MESH has invested in 24 companies, including autonomous trucking startup Plus, set to go public via SPAC in the coming months; Intelligo, a low-power edge AI innovator recently listed in Taiwan; Navitas Semiconductor, a leader in gallium nitride and silicon carbide power electronics which listed on NASDAQ in 2021, and DeepMap, a high-definition mapping company acquired by NVIDIA in 2021. MESH's investments aim to connect promising electronics startups with Taiwan's globally competitive supply chain to accelerate development and production. 'Taiwan's electronics supply chain is the most complete and competitive in the world, offering a unique advantage for startups in prototyping and scaling production,' said Sam Lam, Managing Partner of MESH. 'Our mission from day one has been to help high-potential electronics startups leverage this strength while giving investors the opportunity to be deeply involved in the future of innovation. Through our expertise and ecosystem, we are building a platform based on knowledge sharing, strategic partnerships, and capital access, becoming the best investment partners for family offices and corporate VCs.' A Global-First Model: Connecting Taiwan's Supply Chain with International Capital MESH is co-founded and led by Sam Lam and Edward Chyau, who serve as Managing Partners. Sam Lam brings hands-on experience in the electronics supply chain and a strong background in family office investment strategies. With over a decade of investment experience, he has played a key role in establishing MESH's strategic partnerships across Asia. Edward Chyau has 17 years of experience in technology venture capital and electronic product development. He specializes in identifying breakthrough innovations and key technological trends in the electronics industry. The core team is further strengthened by professionals with extensive expertise in product development, strategic investment, and technology research. Together, they combine deep technical knowledge with investment insight to address both the technical and commercial demands of the venture capital process. At the core of its investment platform is the MESH NETWORK, a proprietary framework linking Taiwan's entire electronics value chain, from foundries and IC design to ODMs. This structure enables startups to integrate into the ecosystem efficiently, cutting time-to-market for breakthrough technologies. At the same time, supply chain partners gain early exposure to next-generation innovations, strengthening their market position. Representative investments have included Tenstorrent, led by renowned chip architect Jim Keller; CesiumAstro, the startup at the forefront of satellite communications; Navitas Semiconductor, a leader in GaN power chips; and Intelligo, which leads the industry in AI processor cores and edge AI. 'MESH was founded to create meaningful collaboration between startups, investors, and the electronics supply chain,' said Edward Chyau, Managing Partner of MESH. 'By linking global innovation with Taiwan's design and manufacturing expertise, we help startups improve competitiveness and open capital market opportunities. Our focused investment strategy has attracted some of the world's most ambitious tech founders, making MESH the partner of choice for growth in the AI-driven hardware era.' Empowering Family Offices and Corporate VCs to Capture the Next Growth Wave While fast-tracking development for startups, MESH also helps family offices and corporate VCs play an active role in shaping future technologies. MESH is more than a capital platform, as it provides a full-cycle investment ecosystem, offering support in sourcing, validation, and portfolio management. Unlike traditional venture capital approaches, MESH disrupts conventional investment models in the electronics and technology sectors by promoting an 'active and learning-driven' investment culture. Investors are no longer seen merely as capital providers, but as engaged participants in the exploration of emerging technologies and industry trends. For family offices and other groups seeking to enter high-barrier technology investments, MESH offers tailored solutions that combine professional insight with operational flexibility. These solutions enable investors to access the full spectrum of investment processes, including deal sourcing, technical due diligence, industry benchmarking, financial analysis, and post-investment management, all without the need to build large internal teams. MESH's platform integrates an extensive advisory network and research resources from leading global technology companies across the electronics supply chain. By incorporating market analysis, trend interpretation, and asset-specific insights, MESH empowers investors with a clear industry perspective and sound decision-making foundation, making it easier to navigate and capitalize on technological innovation in the electronics sector. MESH offers three customized investment solutions for family offices and corporate venture arms, designed to accommodate varying capital sizes and levels of involvement, including: MESH Syndicates: An invitation-only platform for family offices, enabling customized portfolio building based on strategic interests. Participants gain access to high-barrier deals supported by MESH's expert validation and market analysis. MESH Thematic Funds: Tailored for corporate VCs, each fund focuses on specific technical areas and investment goals. MESH provides strategy, fund structuring, and integration support with industrial value chains, with select projects gaining additional exposure through MESH Syndicates. MATRIX: A proprietary knowledge and intelligence platform for investors, offering real-time updates on deals, market trends, and portfolio developments. The bilingual AI assistant delivers technical insights, ROI projections, and industry monitoring to support smart decision-making. MESH will continue to deepen its role as a bridge between global innovation and Taiwan's electronics ecosystem. In the next phase of growth, the firm will enhance its investment offerings, broaden its partnership network, and help more startups and investors realize long-term value in deep tech innovation. About MESH Founded in 2015, MESH is a venture capital firm focused on innovation in the electronics industry, with annual investments ranging from USD 50 million to 100 million. As a key driving force behind global innovation investment in the electronics sector, MESH has built a deeply rooted industrial ecosystem centered on Taiwan's electronics supply chain. It has uniquely developed the MESH NETWORK, which spans from semiconductor foundries and IC design to ODM partners, helping startups seamlessly integrate with Taiwan's world-class design and manufacturing capabilities to shorten the time-to-market for breakthrough technologies. MESH is committed to empowering corporations and family offices to engage more deeply in technology innovation through three core investment solutions: MESH Syndicates, MESH Thematic Funds, and MATRIX. By combining expert insights and research resources, it creates an investment environment rooted in knowledge sharing and active participation. MESH is building a global innovation investment ecosystem for the electronics industry that brings together high-potential startups, investors, and supply chain partners to accelerate the advancement of future technologies. Visit MESH's website for more information:
Mid East Info
25-06-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
AIREV and Tenstorrent Unite to Launch Advanced Agentic AI Stack — A Defining Moment for UAE–US Tech Collaboration and the Globalization of Emirati AI
Abu Dhabi, UAE – June, 2025: AIREV, a fast-growing UAE AI startup, has entered a strategic partnership with Tenstorrent, the U.S.-based AI chip company, to co-develop and deploy a high-performance agentic AI stack designed for enterprise and sovereign use. This move represents a defining moment for UAE-born AI going global—with U.S. hardware integration validating the scalability, maturity, and export-readiness of local innovation. Tenstorrent, founded by veteran chip designer Jim Keller, is designing AI focused architectures and high-performance RISC-V CPUs, alongside configurable chiplets and an open source software stack. In this collaboration, AIREV's sovereign-grade agentic platform OnDemand is being deployed directly on Tenstorrent's hardware. A dedicated Agentic AI Development Node will be launched in the UAE to demonstrate the solution's performance under real-world enterprise and public sector workloads, with secure, airtight on-premise deployment as a core feature. 'This is more than a technical integration—it's about exporting the UAE's AI capability to the world,' said Muhammad Khalid, CEO of AIREV. 'Our partnership with Tenstorrent shows that Emirati AI isn't just regional—it's globally viable, globally scalable, and now globally validated.' 'We're excited to partner with AIREV and their team of developers,' said Jim Keller, CEO of Tenstorrent. 'The integration of Tenstorrent's hardware with their agentic AI solution will be great for cloud, on-prem, and high-security deployments and we're excited to enable AI innovation in the UAE.' Following successful validation, AIREV and Tenstorrent will activate a co-branded global strategy targeting regulated industries, enterprises, and public sector institutions across North America, Asia, and the Gulf. 'With this partnership, we're building the infrastructure and the playbook to take UAE AI global,' Khalid added. 'It aligns perfectly with the UAE's 2031 AI Vision, where exporting innovation—not just importing it—is central to diversifying our economy and establishing the UAE as a true AI powerhouse.' About AIREV: AIREV is the UAE's fastest-growing AI startup, specializing in agentic systems and enterprise-grade GenAI. Its flagship product, OnDemand, allows public and private sector organizations to securely deploy and orchestrate AI agents across sovereign, private, or hybrid environments. About Tenstorrent: Tenstorrent is a next-gen computing company that builds computers for AI. Headquartered in the U.S. with offices in Austin, Texas, and Silicon Valley, and global offices in Toronto, Belgrade, Seoul, Tokyo, and Bangalore, Tenstorrent brings together experts in the field of computer architecture, ASIC design, RISC-V technology, advanced systems, and neural network compilers. Tenstorrent is backed by Eclipse Ventures
Zawya
24-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
AIREV, Tenstorrent unite to launch advanced agentic AI stack for enterprise, sovereign use
AIREV, a fast-growing UAE AI startup, has entered a strategic partnership with Tenstorrent, the US-based AI chip company, to co-develop and deploy a high-performance agentic AI stack designed for enterprise and sovereign use. This move represents a defining moment for UAE-born AI going global—with US hardware integration validating the scalability, maturity, and export-readiness of local innovation. Tenstorrent, founded by veteran chip designer Jim Keller, is designing AI focused architectures and high-performance RISC-V CPUs, alongside configurable chiplets and an open source software stack. In this collaboration, AIREV's sovereign-grade agentic platform OnDemand is being deployed directly on Tenstorrent's hardware. A dedicated Agentic AI Development Node will be launched in the UAE to demonstrate the solution's performance under real-world enterprise and public sector workloads, with secure, airtight on-premise deployment as a core feature. 'This is more than a technical integration—it's about exporting the UAE's AI capability to the world,' said Muhammad Khalid, CEO of AIREV. 'Our partnership with Tenstorrent shows that Emirati AI isn't just regional—it's globally viable, globally scalable, and now globally validated.' 'We're excited to partner with AIREV and their team of developers,' said Jim Keller, CEO of Tenstorrent. 'The integration of Tenstorrent's hardware with their agentic AI solution will be great for cloud, on-prem, and high-security deployments and we're excited to enable AI innovation in the UAE.' Following successful validation, AIREV and Tenstorrent will activate a co-branded global strategy targeting regulated industries, enterprises, and public sector institutions across North America, Asia, and the Gulf. 'With this partnership, we're building the infrastructure and the playbook to take UAE AI global,' Khalid added. 'It aligns perfectly with the UAE's 2031 AI Vision, where exporting innovation—not just importing it—is central to diversifying our economy and establishing the UAE as a true AI powerhouse.'
