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d-Matrix

In-memory compute for AI inference

Ranked #8 in Best AI Chip Startups.

d-Matrix, founded in 2019 in Santa Clara, California, makes Corsair inference accelerator cards that compute inside memory, alongside JetStream network cards and Aviator software. It closed a $275 million Series C in November 2025 at a $2 billion valuation.

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Best forData centres running low-latency generative AI inference

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What stands out

  • Backed by Temasek and Microsoft's venture fund
  • Cards, networking and software from one vendor

Worth knowing

  • No named customers published
  • Price not published

How it ranks

d-Matrix is ranked 8th of 10 in Best AI Chip Startups (Lister Score 88.0).

#8 in Best AI Chip Startups · Lister Score 88.0

D-Matrix's Series C was co-led by Bullhound Capital, Triatomic Capital and Temasek, with Microsoft's M12 fund taking part..

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#8 in Best AI Chip Startups
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