# Ricursive Intelligence

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Palo Alto, US
- Website: www.ricursive.com
- Total disclosed funding: $635M
- Latest round: Series A (Oct 15, 2026)
- Investors on record: 11

## About

Ricursive Intelligence is a technology firm specializing in advanced semiconductor design, utilizing artificial intelligence to streamline the design process and optimize chips for AI applications.Ricursive Intelligence, founded in 2025, focuses on automating semiconductor chip design using artificial intelligence. The company recently raised USD 35.00 mn in Seed funding on December 2, 2025, led by Hong Shan, bringing its total funding to USD 35.00 mn and current valuation to USD 750.00 mn.Ricursive Intelligence specializes in advanced chip design, leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance the development process while creating chips optimized for AI applications. The company offers innovative tools and methodologies that bridge the gap between AI systems and essential hardware, serving technology firms, research institutions, and enterprises needing high-performance computing. Their products are marketed primarily in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.Ricursive Intelligence generates revenue through business-to-business transactions, primarily offering subscription-based access to its proprietary chip design tools and services. Clients engage for tailored solutions that enhance chip development capabilities, structured partnerships allowing for long-term collaboration. The revenue model includes tiered pricing based on project complexity, featuring flagship offerings such as specialized chip design software and consulting services, with ongoing support and upgrades for clients.In December 2025, Ricursive Intelligence raised USD 35.00 mn in Seed funding, which will be used to automate semiconductor chip design, reducing development time from years to weeks. The company plans to launch new AI-driven products and expand into new markets, focusing on sectors that require advanced chip technology. The funding will support these initiatives, further solidifying its position in the semiconductor industry. In January 2026, Ricursive Intelligence raised USD 300 million in series A funding led by new investor Lightspeed Venture Partners, with participation from other new investors 49 Palms, DST Global, Felicis Ventures, Nventures, Radical AI, Inc., and Sequoia Capital. Other unspecified investors also participated in the round. The company will use the funding to grow its research and engineering team and expand compute infrastructure to speed up development across the semiconductor design process.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Oct 15, 2026, $300M — Lightspeed Venture Partners, Nvidia, Sequoia Capital
- Series A, Jan 26, 2026, $300M — Lightspeed Venture Partners, Hong Shan, Felicis Ventures, DST Global, Nventures, Radical AI, Inc., 49 Palms
- Seed, Dec 2, 2025, $35M — Hong Shan, Modern Capital, Striker Venture Partners

## Investors

- Hong Shan — Seed, Series A
- Modern Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/modern-capital) — Seed
- Striker Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/striker-venture-partners) — Seed
- Lightspeed Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lightspeed-venture-partners) — Series A
- Felicis Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/felicis-ventures) — Series A
- DST Global (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dst-global) — Series A
- Nventures — Series A
- Radical AI, Inc. — Series A
- 49 Palms (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/49-palms) — Series A
- Nvidia — Series A
- Sequoia Capital — Series A