# Positron AI

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

- Industry: Semiconductors
- Headquarters: Reno, US
- Website: www.positron.ai
- Total disclosed funding: $1.2B
- Latest round: Series C (Sep 10, 2026)
- Investors on record: 24

## About

Founded in 2023 in Reno, US, Positron operates as a developer of hardware for Transformer Model Inference. Positron specializes in advanced hardware solutions that optimize Transformer Model Inference, offering notable performance improvements in processing power and energy efficiency for AI applications. The founder's history is not detailed within available information.Positron's core offerings focus on advanced hardware solutions designed specifically for Transformer Model Inference. The flagship product, the Positron Atlas System, provides superior performance with over 70% greater processing power and 66% lower energy consumption compared to competing systems, such as NVIDIA's H100/H200. This system efficiently runs models developed using the HuggingFace Transformers Library, enabling seamless integration and deployment for users across various industries, including AI research, machine learning, and natural language processing. The hardware facilitates quick model uploads via Drag & Drop functionality and supports model formats like .pt and .safetensors. Positron's products are marketed primarily in North America, Europe, and select regions in Asia, catering to a diverse client base that includes AI developers, tech companies, and research institutions.Positron's revenue model is centered around B2B transactions, providing hardware and software solutions directly to enterprises and research organizations. Clients typically engage with Positron through standard sales agreements, leveraging subscription-based access to software updates and support services that enhance the functionality of the Atlas System. The company's revenue streams are bolstered by the demand for high-performance AI infrastructure, with transactions structured around the purchase of hardware units and accompanying service packages. Specific pricing plans for the Positron Atlas System and associated services are undisclosed, but the transaction structure supports sustained customer relationships through ongoing software enhancements and technical support, ensuring that clients achieve optimal results from their investment in Positron's offerings. In September 2026, Positron AI, Inc. raised USD 875 in series C funding co-led by New Enterprise Associates, SemiAnalysis Capital Management, Andra Capital, Atreides Management, and Valor Equity Partners, with participation from DFJ Growth, Qatar Investment Authority, Resilience Reserve, Helena, 1517 Fund, Flume Ventures, Unless, Naver Ventures, Cisco Investments, Hudson River Trading LLC, VentureTech Alliance, U First Capital, Banyan Ventures, Fincadia Capital Partners, and Boardman Bay Capital Management.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Sep 10, 2026, $875M — New Enterprise Associates, Valor Equity Partners, VentureTech Alliance, Boardman Bay Capital Management, Cisco Investments, DFJ Growth, 1517 Fund, Atreides Management, Andra Capital, Helena, Resilience Reserve, U First Capital, Natural Capital, Unless, Flume Ventures, Qatar Investment Authority, Banyan Ventures, Arena Private Wealth, Fincadia Capital Partners, Naver Ventures, Hudson River Trading LLC, SemiAnalysis Capital Management
- Series B, Feb 4, 2026, $230M — Valor Equity Partners, Arm Limited, DFJ Growth, 1517 Fund, Atreides Management, Helena, Resilience Reserve, Jump Trading LLC, Unless, Flume Ventures, Qatar Investment Authority
- Series A, Jun 16, 2025, $75M — Valor Equity Partners, DFJ Growth, 1517 Fund, Atreides Management, Resilience Reserve, Unless, Flume Ventures
- Seed, Feb 11, 2025, $24M — Valor Equity Partners, Atreides Management, Resilience Reserve, Flume Ventures

## Investors

- Valor Equity Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/valor-equity-partners) — Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C
- Atreides Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/atreides-management) — Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C
- Resilience Reserve (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/resilience-reserve) — Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C
- Flume Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/flume-ventures) — Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C
- DFJ Growth (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dfj-growth) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- 1517 Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/1517-fund) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Unless (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/unless) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Arm Limited — Series B
- Helena (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/helena) — Series B, Series C
- Jump Trading LLC — Series B
- Qatar Investment Authority (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/qatar-investment-authority) — Series B, Series C
- New Enterprise Associates (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/new-enterprise-associates) — Series C
- VentureTech Alliance (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/venturetech-alliance) — Series C
- Boardman Bay Capital Management — Series C
- Cisco Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cisco-investments) — Series C
- Andra Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/andra-capital) — Series C
- U First Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/u-first-capital) — Series C
- Natural Capital — Series C
- Banyan Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/banyan-ventures) — Series C
- Arena Private Wealth — Series C
- Fincadia Capital Partners — Series C
- Naver Ventures — Series C
- Hudson River Trading LLC — Series C
- SemiAnalysis Capital Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/semianalysis-capital-management) — Series C