# Kandou Bus

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/kandou-bus-s-a

- Industry: Electronics
- Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland
- Website: www.kandou.ai
- Total disclosed funding: $463M
- Latest round: Series A (Mar 23, 2026)
- Investors on record: 17

## About

Based in Switzerland, Kandou Bus SA operates in the advanced AI hardware sector, delivering innovative solutions that enhance performance and efficiency in artificial intelligence applications.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. In March 2026, Kandou Bus, SA raised USD 225 million in series A funding led by Maverick Capital, with participation from Alchip Technologies Inc., Cadence Design Systems, Inc., Synopsis, Inc., 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. The company plans to utilize the March 2026 funding to improve production, boost efficiency, expand battery manufacturing, strengthen sales, and grow in the European energy storage market.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Mar 23, 2026, $225M — Alchip Technologies Inc., SoftBank Group, Maverick Capital, Cadence Design Systems, Inc, Synopsys, Inc.
- Series D, Dec 16, 2021, $75M — Bessemer Venture Partners, DC Investment Partners
- Series C, Nov 19, 2020, $92M — Bessemer Venture Partners, Flexstone Partners, Climb Ventures
- Series C, Sep 23, 2019, $56M — Walden Catalyst, Kreos Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Swisscom Ventures, Columbia Lake Partners, Forestay Capital, Raging Capital Management, LLC, Digital Transformation Association, Fayerweather Capital Partners, LLC
- Series B, Jul 24, 2018, $15M — Walden Catalyst, Bessemer Venture Partners

## Investors

- Walden Catalyst (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/walden-catalyst) — Series B, Series C
- Bessemer Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bessemer-venture-partners) — Series B, Series C, Series D
- Kreos Capital — Series C
- Swisscom Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/swisscom-ventures) — Series C
- Columbia Lake Partners — Series C
- Forestay Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/forestay-capital) — Series C
- Raging Capital Management, LLC — Series C
- Digital Transformation Association — Series C
- Fayerweather Capital Partners, LLC — Series C
- Flexstone Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/flexstone-partners) — Series C
- Climb Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/climb-ventures) — Series C
- DC Investment Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dc-investment-partners) — Series D
- Alchip Technologies Inc. — Series A
- SoftBank Group — Series A
- Maverick Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/maverick-capital) — Series A
- Cadence Design Systems, Inc — Series A
- Synopsys, Inc. — Series A