# Vertical Semiconductor

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

- Industry: Semiconductors
- Headquarters: Cambridge, US
- Website: www.verticalsemi.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $11M
- Latest round: Seed (Oct 15, 2025)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Based in the US, Vertical is a semiconductor company specializing in high-performance power electronics, particularly vertical Gallium Nitride (GaN) technologies for efficient power distribution in various applications.Vertical, founded in 2024 and headquartered in Cambridge, US, focuses on developing advanced power electronics. The company was established to address the growing demand for efficient power management in industries such as telecommunications and data centers. The founder, whose details are currently unavailable, aims to leverage innovative technologies to meet market needs. Vertical has successfully raised USD 11.00 mn in Seed funding as of October 15, 2025, with Playground Global, LLC leading the investment round, alongside Jameel Investment Management Company, Milemark Capital, and Shin-Etsu Chemical.Vertical Semiconductor specializes in high-performance power electronics, focusing on vertical Gallium Nitride (GaN) technologies. Their core product offerings include advanced power converters designed for high voltage direct current (HVDC) applications, facilitating efficient power distribution from grid infrastructure to on-site generation and computing systems. This technology, developed in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), serves sectors requiring high efficiency and density in power management, targeting markets across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.Vertical Semiconductor generates revenue primarily through direct sales of its vertical GaN power converters to clients in various industries, including telecommunications and data centers. Their B2B sales model relies on long-term partnerships with manufacturers and system integrators, enabling bulk procurement for seamless integration of Vertical’s technologies into existing infrastructures. The revenue model focuses on performance-based pricing, allowing clients to achieve significant reductions in capital and operational expenditures.On October 15, 2025, Vertical raised USD 11.00 mn in Seed funding led by Playground Global, LLC, which will be directed towards accelerating the development of vertical GaN transistors for AI chips in data centers. The company plans to expand its product line with innovative solutions aimed at enhancing power management capabilities. Additionally, Vertical is exploring opportunities to penetrate new geographic markets to increase its footprint and customer base in North America and Europe by 2026.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Oct 15, 2025, $11M — Playground Ventures, Jameel Investment Management Company, Shin-Etsu Chemical, Milemark Capital, Kastor Capital

## Investors

- Playground Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/playground-ventures) — Seed
- Jameel Investment Management Company (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/jameel-investment-management-company) — Seed
- Shin-Etsu Chemical — Seed
- Milemark Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/milemark-capital) — Seed
- Kastor Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kastor-capital) — Seed