While global semiconductor giants dominate headlines, a Kerala-based startup, Netrasemi, is making waves. The company has developed system-on-chips that can process AI workloads locally, eliminating the need for cloud infrastructure. In a world increasingly concerned about data sovereignty, Netrasemi’s edge computing approach might be exactly what governments and enterprises need.
What is the news?
- Kerala-based chip startup Netrasemi has raised Rs 107 crore in Series A funding from Zoho Corporations and Unicorn India Ventures to develop integrated circuits for IoT applications.
- Founded in 2020, the company develops system-on-chips (SoC) that enable local processing of video and AI workloads for surveillance, industrial robotics, and smart home devices without cloud dependency.
Why is it interesting?
- With India’s push to localize CCTV supply chains and reduce dependency on foreign chips, Netrasemi’s focus on surveillance and security applications positions them perfectly for domestic demand. Their development of CCTV AI camera chips specifically for the Indian market, supported by the Ministry of Electronics and IT’s design-linked incentive program, shows how policy alignment can create sustainable competitive advantages.
- Having established partnerships with eight OEMs and agreements with global original equipment makers, Netrasemi is building a bridge between Indian chip design capabilities and international manufacturing needs.