# LegUp Computing

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/legup-computing

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Toronto, Canada
- Website: www.legupcomputing.com
- Latest round: Seed (Feb 22, 2018)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

LegUp Computing Inc. specializes in advanced FPGA design solutions, utilizing innovative software tools to enhance the efficiency of hardware development and verification processes for a diverse clientele across various high-tech industries.Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, LegUp Computing Inc. is focused on simplifying FPGA design through software innovations. The company was co-founded by Jongsok Choi and Lanny Lian, who have a history in technology and engineering. It has completed one deal, raising seed funding in February 2018, led by Intel Capital.LegUp Computing Inc. offers the SmartHLS™ Compiler Software, which transforms the FPGA design process by enabling developers to use C/C++ programming instead of traditional hardware description languages. This facilitates functionality verification through software tests and compiles C++ code into Verilog hardware modules for integration into larger systems. The software is particularly advantageous in sectors such as telecommunications, automotive, and industrial automation, serving clients across North America, Europe, and Asia.The revenue model for LegUp Computing Inc. is based on the licensing of its SmartHLS™ Compiler Software within the broader Libero SoC Design Suite. Clients gain access to the software through tailored licensing agreements, which vary according to user requirements, including options for both large enterprises and smaller firms. The company enhances its revenue through ongoing technical support services to ensure client satisfaction and retention, with pricing plans designed to meet individual client needs, particularly for those engaged in advanced FPGA design.LegUp Computing Inc. plans to leverage its recent seed funding, raised in February 2018, to expand its product offerings and geographic reach. The company is in the process of developing new advanced software tools aimed at enhancing FPGA design capabilities, with anticipated releases in the upcoming quarters. Additionally, it targets expansion into emerging markets in Asia and Europe by the end of 2023, seeking to capture a larger share of the high-performance computing sector.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Feb 22, 2018 — Intel Capital

## Investors

- Intel Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/intel-capital) — Seed