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femtoAI

femtoAI builds sparse AI accelerators and software for ultra-low-power edge inference.

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Palo Alto, CA, US
Founded
2018
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femtoAI develops a full-stack edge AI inference platform that pairs sparse neural models with sparsity-aware silicon for wearables, appliances, robotics, and autonomous systems. Formerly Femtosense and founded by Stanford Brains in Silicon Lab researchers, the company sells ready-to-deploy models, an SDK, and its Sparse Processing Unit (SPU) accelerator.

The platform targets extreme-edge devices that need higher capacity, lower latency, and far less energy than conventional GPUs or dense NPUs. Public leadership includes CEO Sam Fok, CTO Alex Neckar, and Chief AI Officer Scott Reid, with investors spanning Fine Structure Ventures, J2 Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, and others.

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femtoAI - Quick Facts

Who are femtoAI's competitors?

Companies similar to femtoAI include Efficient Computer, Ambient Scientific, Eta Compute and Quadric.

When was femtoAI founded?

femtoAI was founded in 2018.

Where is femtoAI's headquarters located?

femtoAI's headquarters is located in Palo Alto, CA, US.

How much has femtoAI raised to-date?

As of Oct 13, 2022, femtoAI has raised a total of $9.1M (USD).

How many employees does femtoAI have?

femtoAI has 24 employees as of Sep 27, 2026.

femtoAI - Classification

Industry
  • Hardware
Ownership
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • AI
  • Edge Computing
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Revenue
  • Licensing
  • Recurring
Customer
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • AI Processors
  • Software
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  • Semiconductors
NAICS
  • 334400Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
  • 330000Manufacturing
  • 334000Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
  • 334410Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
SIC
  • 3674Semiconductors And Related Devices
  • 3600Electronic And Other Electrical Equipment And Components, Except Computer
  • 3670Electronic Components And Accessories
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NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 3900Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7372Prepackaged Software