Ethernovia
Category: AI Chips / Semiconductors
Ethernovia develops Ethernet-based packet processor networking chips that serve as the deterministic data backbone ('nervous system') for physical AI systems across autonomous vehicles, robotics, and intelligent machines. Ethernovia was founded in 2018. The company is led by Ramin Shirani. Based in San Jose, California, USA. Team size: 101-500. Total funding raised: $154M. Latest round: Series B. Key investors include Maverick Silicon, Socratic Partners, Conduit Capital, CDIB-TEN Capital, Porsche SE, Qualcomm Ventures, AMD Ventures, Fall Line Capital, VentureTech Alliance, Western Digital Capital.
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- San Jose, California, USA
- Team size
- 101-500
- Total funding
- $154M
Value proposition
Purpose-built packet processors that deterministically aggregate, route, and manage high-bandwidth sensor, vision, and AI data streams with low latency and high power efficiency, enabling zonal/centralized software-defined architectures for autonomy.
Products and solutions
Deterministic Packet Processors, Ethernet Sensor Bridge for NVIDIA Holoscan, Single Pair (T1) Ethernet PHYs, HSB-enabled networking board for NVIDIA Holoscan platforms, software-defined networking services.
Unique value
First-of-their-kind packet processors purpose-built for physical AI workloads, unifying perception, decision, and action over a single deterministic Ethernet fabric — eliminating legacy in-vehicle/industrial network constraints.
Target customer
OEMs and system developers in automotive (autonomous driving, ADAS), robotics, and industrial markets.
Industries served
Automotive (autonomous driving/ADAS), Robotics & Intelligent Automation, Autonomous Systems, Industrial AI, High Performance Compute.
Technology advantage
Deterministic low-latency Ethernet packet processing with industry-leading power efficiency, programmable data paths, and scalable Ethernet architectures spanning vehicles, robots, and mobility systems; NVIDIA Holoscan integration.
How they differentiate
Unlike incumbents offering broad automotive Ethernet portfolios, Ethernovia focuses exclusively on a new class of packet processors purpose-built for physical AI workloads, with deterministic latency, power efficiency, and programmable/software-defined architecture.
Main competitors
Broadcom, NXP Semiconductors, Marvell (automotive Ethernet business acquired by Infineon), Microchip Technology, Texas Instruments, Infineon.
Key partnerships
NVIDIA (Holoscan platform integration), Porsche SE, Qualcomm Ventures, AMD Ventures.
Major milestones
2023: $64M Series A, Jan 2026: $90M+ Series B led by Maverick Silicon, CES 2026, announced HSB-enabled networking board for NVIDIA Holoscan platforms.
Growth metrics
~89-103 employees (2025-2026); reported $51.2M ARR and $153.6M valuation per GetLatka (unverified third-party estimate).
Market positioning
Emerging leader in automotive/edge packet processors for physical AI, backed by strategic investors (Porsche SE, Qualcomm, AMD) in a market projected to reach $55B+ by 2033.
Geographic focus
Global, with HQ in Silicon Valley (San Jose, CA); operations across North America, Asia, and Europe.
Patents and IP
2 registered trademarks (Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments class) per Crunchbase/IPqwery.
About Ramin Shirani
Ex-Aquantia Co-Founder; Ex-National Semiconductor, Enable Semiconductor, Lucent. UC San Diego. 25-30+ years Ethernet communication IC experience.
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Official website: https://www.ethernovia.com