Semiconductor startup OptoML has raised $1.8 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by venture capital firms Bluehill.VC and A99, according to media reports. The funding is expected to support the company’s efforts in advancing AI-focused semiconductor solutions, particularly in the system-on-chip (SoC) segment. OptoML is developing technologies aimed at improving performance efficiency for artificial intelligence workloads through optimized chip design.
The investment comes at a time when demand for AI-enabled hardware and specialized semiconductor architectures is accelerating across industries. Startups working at the intersection of AI and chip innovation are attracting increased investor attention amid global supply chain shifts and rising compute requirements.
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With the fresh capital infusion, OptoML is expected to strengthen its research and development capabilities, expand its engineering team, and accelerate product development initiatives. India’s semiconductor ecosystem has been witnessing renewed momentum, driven by policy support, global partnerships, and increasing domestic innovation. Industry observers note that early-stage investments in chip startups signal growing confidence in India’s potential to build advanced semiconductor capabilities.
The latest funding round positions OptoML among emerging players seeking to contribute to next-generation AI hardware development.

