# SIPEARL

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

- Industry: Semiconductors
- Headquarters: Maisons-Laffitte, France
- Website: www.sipearl.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $108M
- Latest round: Series A (Jul 2, 2025)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

SiPearl designs high-performance, energy-efficient processors tailored for supercomputing and artificial intelligence applications, facilitating rapid data processing across various sectors, including defense, health, and energy.Founded in 2019, SiPearl is based in Paris, France. The company specializes in high-performance processors for supercomputing and AI. Philippe Notton is both the CEO and founder, having previously founded other technology ventures. SiPearl has raised a total of EUR 65.00 mn, with the most recent funding round being a Series A on 5 April 2023, backed by investors including ARM and the European Innovation Council.SiPearl develops high-performance, energy-efficient processors specifically designed for supercomputing and artificial intelligence (AI). Their core products are backdoor-free and kill switch-free processors that address the increasing demand for swift processing of extensive data in defense, security, health, energy, and climate sectors. These processors are compatible with various third-party accelerators like GPUs and quantum computing technologies, targeting markets in Europe to enhance technological sovereignty while minimizing carbon footprints for clients in scientific, industrial, and societal domains.SiPearl generates revenue through the B2B sale of its processors to governmental agencies, research institutions, and private enterprises. Clients procure SiPearl processors for use in supercomputing and AI applications, establishing contracts that outline terms for volume purchases and integration support. Pricing reflects the advanced technology of their processors, crucial for addressing significant data processing needs across Europe.In April 2023, SiPearl raised EUR 25.00 million in debt financing as part of a larger EUR 90.00 million equity and debt funding round. This funding will primarily support the launch of the Rhea HPC Microprocessor, with plans to commercialize it in early 2024. SiPearl also aims to expand into new geographic markets, further strengthening its position in the supercomputing sector.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jul 2, 2025, $38M — ARM, Cathay Venture, France 2030, European Innovation Council
- Series A, Dec 1, 2023, $16M — ARM, France 2030, European Innovation Council
- Series A, Apr 2, 2023, $54M — ARM, Eviden, France 2030, European Innovation Council

## Investors

- ARM — Series A
- Eviden — Series A
- France 2030 — Series A
- European Innovation Council (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/european-innovation-council) — Series A
- Cathay Venture — Series A