Cognichip Emerges out of Stealth Mode to Redefine the Chip Design Process with Artificial Chip Intelligence

Cognichip Team

Founded by Faraj Aalaei(Co-Founder & CEO), Ehsan Kamalinejad(Co-Founder & CTO), Simon Sabato(Co-Founder & Chief Architect), Mehdi Daneshpanah(Founding VP, Software), & Stelios Diamantidis(Chief Product Office), Cognichip is pioneering Artificial Chip Intelligence (ACI®)—a revolutionary, physics-informed AI foundation for semiconductor design.

Unlike traditional tools, ACI® aims to transform the entire chip development process by making it faster, cheaper, and more accessible, empowering both expert designers and bold innovators. Their vision is to shift engineers' focus from manual complexity to creativity and mastery by letting AI handle the heavy lifting. Backed by $33M in seed funding from top investors including Lux Capital, Mayfield, FPV, and Candou Ventures, Cognichip is set to redefine the future of chip design.