EdgeCortix announced a new strategic investment from Axiro Semiconductor and MPower Partners, reinforcing its position in energy-efficient AI processing and advancing next-generation edge AI platforms.
The investment builds on the company’s previously oversubscribed funding round and aims to accelerate the development and commercialization of EdgeCortix’s platforms for generative and agentic AI applications, including its SAKURA-X chiplet-based architecture.
Axiro Semiconductor, a subsidiary of CG Power and Industrial Solutions, joins as a strategic investor, bringing expertise in RF, millimeter wave, and advanced connectivity integrated circuit design. The partnership is expected to create opportunities to integrate EdgeCortix’s AI inference capabilities with next-generation wireless and telecom infrastructure, as well as applications across industrial systems, robotics, and defense.
MPower Partners participated as a financial investor, supporting EdgeCortix’s growth as a global deep-tech company aligned with environmental, social, and governance principles. The firm’s involvement reflects confidence in EdgeCortix’s focus on delivering high-performance AI with optimized power efficiency.
EdgeCortix is focused on enabling real-time AI inference at the edge through its hardware-software co-design approach, combining its Dynamic Neural Accelerator architecture with its MERA software stack. These technologies are designed to support a wide range of use cases, including aerospace, defense, telecommunications, smart infrastructure, and Industry 4.0 applications.
The company expects the new investment and strategic partnerships to expand its market reach, particularly in Japan, India, and other global regions, while strengthening its capabilities in delivering scalable, energy-efficient AI solutions.
Headquartered in Tokyo, EdgeCortix operates globally, focusing on advancing sustainable AI infrastructure that balances performance and power efficiency.
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“We are thrilled to support EdgeCortix as an investor and partner. This investment reflects our focus on advancing next-generation semiconductor and connectivity technologies. At Axiro, we are building capabilities across telecom, satellite communications, and defense, while expanding into adjacent domains such as industrial systems, robotics, and consumer electronics, where AI is becoming increasingly relevant. We see alignment with EdgeCortix’s low-power, high-performance AI capabilities, including platforms such as SAKURA-II, and the potential to complement our work in advanced connectivity. This investment also aligns with our approach to strengthening our presence in telecom and wireless infrastructure while expanding into emerging application areas globally.”
Dr. Naveen Yanduru, Chief Executive Officer, Axiro Semiconductor
“We are excited to partner with EdgeCortix as they redefine the future of energy-efficient AI infrastructure. EdgeCortix’s software-first approach and focus on performance-per-watt align closely with our Fund 2 theme of ‘Japan Dynamism.’ We believe the company is uniquely positioned to deliver sustainable, scalable innovation while enabling the next generation of AI applications globally.”
Kathy Matsui, General Partner, MPower Partners
“Beyond capital, both Axiro Semiconductor and MPower Partners bring unique strategic value to EdgeCortix. Axiro’s expertise in advanced wireless systems and strong presence across India’s industrial ecosystem open new pathways for collaboration and market expansion, while MPower’s deep network in Japan and global investment perspective support our continued growth and mission to deliver power-efficient, sustainable AI innovation. Together, these partnerships will accelerate our business development across key regions, including Japan and other global markets.”
Dr. Sakyasingha Dasgupta, Founder and CEO, EdgeCortix
