India-based fabless semicon startup Vervesemi has raised $10 million in a Series A funding round led by ace market investor Ashish Kacholia and Unicorn India Ventures. In addition, the round saw participation from Roots Ventures, Caperize Fina, MAIQ Growth Scheme, and Six Stone Capital.
Through this fresh infusion of capital, Vervesemi will execute its growth strategy across three key focus areas. First, the company will accelerate product commercialization of its machine learning–enhanced analog signal chain IC portfolio, which includes advanced data converters and intelligent power and sensing solutions. These products target high-value applications across industrial systems, smart energy, motor control, and avionics.
Second, Vervesemi will deploy funds to transition existing silicon chips into full production, complete product qualification cycles, and scale its engineering and applications teams to support global customers. Third, the company will expand its intellectual property portfolio and strengthen its R&D capabilities focused on next-generation precision analog architectures. Additionally, Vervesemi will use part of the funding to build a strong go-to-market presence across Asia, the United States, and other major semiconductor markets, enabling deeper engagement with OEMs and system companies.
Commenting on the fundraiser, Rakesh Malik, Co-founder & CEO, Vervesemi, said, “This Series A funding marks a defining milestone for Vervesemi. The round was multiple times oversubscribed, and the backing of Ashish Kacholia, Unicorn India Ventures, and other distinguished investors reinforces our conviction that world-class semiconductor innovation can originate from India. This funding allows us to move from technology validation to large-scale deployment, positioning Vervesemi as a global supplier of intelligent analog mixed-signal semiconductor solutions.”
Echoing this sentiment, Pratap Narayan Singh, Co-founder & CTO, Vervesemi, said, “This funding enables us to transition from advanced R&D to scaled market execution. We are accelerating product tape-outs, expanding our engineering capabilities, and strengthening our global go-to-market presence. Our mission is to redefine how precision mixed-signal SOCs are designed and deployed worldwide.”
Over the past year, Vervesemi has made substantial progress across both technology maturation and commercial readiness. During this period, the company successfully validated its ML-enabled analog signal chain architecture in silicon, with multiple customers moving into production. Simultaneously, Vervesemi expanded its product pipeline and increased customer engagement across industrial and smart energy segments. Moreover, the company continues to strengthen its IP portfolio, which now includes more than 10 patents.
As a result, Vervesemi has advanced several programs into late-stage development and qualification, signaling its transition from a technology-driven startup to a product-focused semiconductor company preparing for scaled market entry.
Commenting on the investment, Ashish Kacholia, Founder of Lucky Investment Managers, said, “Vervesemi has a set of founders with rich experience from leading multinationals and deep domain expertise in Analog and Digital processing. This has been validated by order wins from marquee customers, including a leading space organisation for their chip and multiple global customers for their semiconductor IPs. The Indian Deep Tech innovation ecosystem is taking shape fast, and it is my privilege to partner with one of the most exciting companies in this space.”
Looking ahead, Vervesemi aims to scale its innovation roadmap to emerge as a global, product-driven semiconductor leader. The company is actively investing in team expansion, accelerating multiple product tape-outs, and increasing international customer engagement. Over the next few years, Vervesemi plans to build a diversified analog mixed-signal IC portfolio serving industrial, energy, avionics, and motor control markets worldwide.
On the talent front, the company plans to significantly expand its analog design, mixed-signal, firmware, and applications engineering teams to accelerate product development and customer support. Building a world-class semiconductor design organization in India remains a core strategic priority.
From a technology standpoint, Vervesemi will broaden its portfolio of ML-enhanced analog signal chain solutions, including next-generation data converters, intelligent sensing platforms, and integrated SoCs. In parallel, the company will deepen investments in proprietary IP and advanced silicon development programs.
Geographically, Vervesemi intends to strengthen its presence in key semiconductor hubs, particularly in the United States and strategic Asian markets, to collaborate more closely with OEMs and system integrators.
Meanwhile, the fabless semicon startup has launched a new motor control product line designed for high-efficiency and high-reliability applications across electric vehicles, drones, and industrial automation. These solutions integrate precision sensing, embedded control intelligence, and advanced fault detection to enhance performance and safety.
In addition, Vervesemi has introduced advanced bridge sensor interface chips for precision measurement applications such as weight scales, industrial sensing, and smart energy systems. These devices leverage the company’s proprietary ML-enhanced analog architecture to deliver superior accuracy, improved drift compensation, and enhanced robustness under harsh operating conditions.
Furthermore, Vervesemi has developed an avionics-grade multi-function controller platform engineered for aerospace and defense use cases. This platform integrates fail-safe mechanisms and adaptive error correction to ensure reliable operation in mission-critical environments.
With its expanding product portfolio, the fabless semicon startup is witnessing early customer traction, including initial design commitments in industrial and smart energy applications. At the same time, Vervesemi has completed critical silicon validation milestones, expanded its engineering workforce, and strengthened supply chain partnerships to support scaled production. Consequently, inbound interest from both domestic and global customers has increased significantly.
On the customer engagement front, Vervesemi has progressed from early technical discussions to active design-in engagements with OEMs and system companies across industrial automation, smart energy, mobility, and aerospace sectors. Several products are currently undergoing customer evaluation and qualification.
Additionally, the company has reinforced ecosystem partnerships with fabrication, packaging, and testing providers to ensure production scalability. These collaborations have enabled faster silicon validation cycles and readiness for volume deployment.
In the coming year, Vervesemi expects to transition from advanced product readiness to meaningful commercial traction. The fabless semicon startup aims to secure production design wins, initiate early revenue streams, and expand its portfolio into higher-value integrated semiconductor solutions.
Commenting on the round, Ankit Mittal and Tushar Gupta, Partners at Six Stone Capital, said, “We backed Vervesemi because the future of electronics manufacturing will be defined by companies that combine deep engineering with execution discipline. Pratap Narayan Singh and Rakesh Malik have built exactly that foundation.”
Vervesemi’s $10 million Series A funding marks a pivotal inflection point in its journey from innovation to global commercialization.
