Kandou Bus
Latest round
- Series A
Last raised
- Mar 2026
Total raised
- $463M
Investors
- 17
About Kandou Bus
Kandou Bus SA is a provider of advanced AI hardware solutions, established in 2011 in Switzerland. The company was founded by Amin Shokrollahi, who has previously worked on various technology ventures. Its headquarters is located in Lausanne, Switzerland., and SoftBank Group. Kandou AI specializes in advanced AI hardware systems designed to meet the growing demands for scalable, cost-effective, and energy-efficient solutions in artificial intelligence. The company’s core offerings include Memory Fabric technology, which optimizes the use of low-cost GPUs with large Tier-2 memory footprints, making it ideal for Mixture of Experts model architectures. Additionally, Kandou AI provides CXL controllers for massive switchless memory systems, enhancing the efficiency of single socket servers used in large in-memory databases. The innovative IO chiplets for Field-Repairable Co-Packaged Optics also improve thermal design and reliability, reducing repair times for optical components. These products cater to diverse clients across various geographical markets, particularly in cloud computing and high-performance computing sectors. Kandou AI generates revenue through the sale of its proprietary AI hardware solutions, typically engaging in direct B2B transactions with clients in technology and data center industries. Partnerships with manufacturers and system integrators facilitate the distribution and implementation of its products. The flagship solutions, including Memory Fabric and CXL controllers, are sold under structured agreements that include upfront hardware costs and ongoing support or maintenance services, providing scalable and cost-effective options for organizations aiming to enhance data processing capabilities.
Who invested in Kandou Bus
17 investors across 5 rounds
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Who invested in Kandou Bus?
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How much funding has Kandou Bus raised?
Kandou Bus has raised 5 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Kandou Bus last raise money?
Kandou Bus's most recent round on record is a Series A, in Mar 2026.
What does Kandou Bus do?
Kandou Bus SA is a provider of advanced AI hardware solutions, established in 2011 in Switzerland.
Where is Kandou Bus headquartered?
Kandou Bus is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.
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