
Cerebras Systems
Founded Year
2016Stage
Series F | AliveTotal Raised
$718MValuation
$0000Last Raised
$250M | 2 yrs agoAbout Cerebras Systems
Cerebras is a computer systems company dedicated to accelerating deep learning. The Wafer-Scale Engine (WSE), is at the heart of the deep learning system, the Cerebras CS-1. The WSE delivers more computing more memory, and more communication bandwidth. This enables AI research at high speeds and scale.
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CB Insights Intelligence Analysts have mentioned Cerebras Systems in 3 CB Insights research briefs, most recently on Apr 6, 2022.

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Cerebras Systems Patents
Cerebras Systems has filed 61 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- Machine learning
- Parallel computing
- Artificial intelligence

Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
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8/27/2020 | 8/15/2023 | Wavelets, Deep learning, Artificial neural networks, Machine learning, Parallel computing | Grant |
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Grant Date | 8/15/2023 |
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Related Topics | Wavelets, Deep learning, Artificial neural networks, Machine learning, Parallel computing |
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Latest Cerebras Systems News
Sep 20, 2023
SUNNYVALE, Calif. & THUWAL, Saudi Arabia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia’s premier research university, and Cerebras Systems, the pioneer in accelerating generative AI, announced that its pioneering work on multi-dimensional seismic processing has been selected as a finalist for the 2023 Gordon Bell Prize, the most prestigious award for outstanding achievements in HPC. By developing a Tile Low-Rank Matrix-Vector Multiplications (TLR-MVM
Cerebras Systems Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Cerebras Systems founded?
Cerebras Systems was founded in 2016.
Where is Cerebras Systems's headquarters?
Cerebras Systems's headquarters is located at 1237 E. Arques Ave, Sunnyvale.
What is Cerebras Systems's latest funding round?
Cerebras Systems's latest funding round is Series F.
How much did Cerebras Systems raise?
Cerebras Systems raised a total of $718M.
Who are the investors of Cerebras Systems?
Investors of Cerebras Systems include Benchmark, Eclipse Ventures, Coatue Management, VY Capital, Altimeter Capital and 11 more.
Who are Cerebras Systems's competitors?
Competitors of Cerebras Systems include TensTorrent, ChipIntelli, Intellifusion, Mythic, Lambda Labs, Graphcore, Pensando Systems, Rain Neuromorphics, Neural Magic, Blaize and 14 more.
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