Falcon Computing Solutions
Latest round
- Series B
Last raised
- May 2017
Total raised
- $8M
Investors
- 5
About Falcon Computing Solutions
Falcon Computing Solutions, Inc.Founded in 2014 in Santa Clara, US, Falcon Computing Solutions provides innovative FPGA acceleration solutions. The company has undergone significant growth since its inception and has completed a total of 3 deals. In December 2020, Falcon was acquired by Xilinx, Inc. The founders, Jason Cong, Peng Zhang, and Rémi PAREDES, established the firm with a vision for optimizing computational performance. Peichen Pan currently serves as CEO.Falcon Computing specializes in providing advanced FPGA acceleration solutions tailored for compute-intensive applications. Their primary offerings include the Merlin Compiler and Kestrel Runtime, which facilitate a push-button implementation of C/C++ code to FPGA, allowing for optimized design, data transfer, and reuse. These technologies enhance performance and power efficiency, achieving significant speed improvements across applications such as genomics (notably an 8-10x speedup of the GATK pipeline), real-time fraud detection, derivatives pricing, and energy-efficient computer vision.Falcon Computing's revenue model is built around the sale of its proprietary software solutions, focusing on B2B transactions with enterprise clients. The company generates income through direct licensing agreements for its flagship products, the Merlin Compiler and Kestrel Runtime, along with potential subscription-based services for ongoing support and updates. These transactions typically involve negotiated contracts that ensure tailored solutions for specific client needs, particularly in high-demand sectors such as finance and genomics. The pricing structure varies according to the scope and scale of the deployment, reflecting the level of customization and the specific performance requirements of the client.Falcon Computing Solutions is focused on developing new products aimed at further enhancing its FPGA solutions, although specific release dates have not been disclosed. The company plans to explore expansion into new markets, particularly in Asia and Europe, by 2023.00 mn, will support these initiatives, including the potential development of additional software tools and enhancing research and development capabilities.
Who invested in Falcon Computing Solutions
5 investors across 2 rounds
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Who invested in Falcon Computing Solutions?
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How much funding has Falcon Computing Solutions raised?
Falcon Computing Solutions has raised 2 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Falcon Computing Solutions last raise money?
Falcon Computing Solutions's most recent round on record is a Series B, in May 2017.
What does Falcon Computing Solutions do?
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Where is Falcon Computing Solutions headquartered?
Falcon Computing Solutions is headquartered in Santa Clara, US.
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