BigEndian Semiconductors key numbers
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Stories cover its funding news. Sectors: AI & Deep Tech and Government, Defense & Space. Stages: Government support and Pre-series-a. Based in Bengaluru. Stories run from 6 May 2026 to 5 October 2026.
The founders
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Sunil Kumar
Co-Founder and CEO- Founded BigEndian Semiconductors in 2024.
- Led the company's first funding round and emphasized the importance of building world-class chips in India.
- Has a background in semiconductor design and has previously worked on successful tape-outs.
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Renuka Prasad
Co-Founder- Founded BigEndian Semiconductors in 2024.
- Has expertise in VLSI design and system architecture.
- Contributed to the development of the company's first SoC.
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Dinesh Annayya
Co-Founder- Founded BigEndian Semiconductors in 2024.
- Has experience in embedded software and system integration.
- Helped shape the company's focus on secure, high-performance SoCs.
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Kanagaraju Ponnusamy
Co-Founder- Founded BigEndian Semiconductors in 2024.
- Has a background in semiconductor design and IP development.
- Contributed to the company's strategic partnerships with foundries and IP ecosystems.
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Jansen Cheng
Co-Founder- Founded BigEndian Semiconductors in 2024.
- Has experience in VLSI design and system architecture.
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Renuka Prasad
Co-Founder- Founded BigEndian Semiconductors in 2024.
- Has experience in embedded software and system architecture.
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Dinesh Annayya
Co-Founder- Founded BigEndian Semiconductors in 2024.
- Has experience in semiconductor design and embedded systems.
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Kanagaraju Ponnusamy
Co-Founder- Founded BigEndian Semiconductors in 2024.
- Has experience in VLSI design and system architecture.
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Jansen Cheng
Co-Founder- Founded BigEndian Semiconductors in 2024.
- Has experience in semiconductor design and embedded systems.
Who put in money
IAN Alpha FundIvyCap VenturesStrategic Angel InvestorsTechnology Development BoardVertex Ventures SEA and India
Up against
NetrasemiLarsen & ToubroMindgroveNovatek
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