
TensTorrent
Founded Year
2016Stage
Series B | AliveTotal Raised
$221.03MValuation
$0000Last Raised
$200M | 2 yrs agoRevenue
$0000About TensTorrent
TensTorrent develops a high-performance processor ASICs, specifically engineered for deep learning and smart hardware. The company's processor is designed to excel at both learning and inference, while being software-programmable to support the future in the field of machine learning. The processor's architecture easily scales from battery-powered IoT devices to large cloud servers, and surpasses today's solutions by several orders of magnitude in raw performance and energy efficiency.
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TensTorrent's Products & Differentiators
Grayskull E150
A 150W PCIe Gen4 board mounted with a single Tenstorrent 'Grayskull' chip. Targeted at GPU workstations and rack enclosures.
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TensTorrent Patents
TensTorrent has filed 27 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- Parallel computing
- Artificial neural networks
- Data management

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5/17/2021 | 5/9/2023 | Artificial neural networks, Graph data structures, Parallel computing, Metadata, Artificial intelligence | Grant |
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Related Topics | Artificial neural networks, Graph data structures, Parallel computing, Metadata, Artificial intelligence |
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Latest TensTorrent News
May 2, 2023
Campbell, California, UNITED STATES CAMPBELL, Calif., May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arteris, Inc. (Nasdaq: AIP), a leading provider of system IP which accelerates system-on-chip (SoC) creation, today announced Tenstorrent has licensed Ncore and FlexNoC interconnect IP for its AI chiplet systems. The flexible network-on-chip (NoC) interconnect meets the demanding time-to-market and performance requirements needed to deliver the future generation of AI solutions for edge devices, edge servers and cloud servers. Tenstorrent combines AI and RISC-V computing together to deliver highly customized, high-performance chiplet and computing solutions that are tailored to specific workloads and applications. By using chiplets to create modular, scalable systems and RISC-V to design custom processors and accelerators, developers can create cost-effective multi-chip components and server systems that deliver powerful performance and next-level energy efficiency. “We are happy to share that we are partnering with Arteris to use Ncore and FlexNoC IP in our next-generation product," said Jim Keller, CEO of Tenstorrent. “The combination of performance and features made it a great choice for both our AI chips and our high-performance RISC-V CPUs. The Arteris team and IP solved our on-chip network problems so we can focus on building our next-generation AI and RISC-V CPU products." "Tenstorrent’s next-generation AI computing will further push the envelope on high-end RISC-V deep learning, which requires high-bandwidth, low-latency heterogeneous compute with interconnects to optimize data flow and overall performance," said K. Charles Janac, president and CEO of Arteris. "Our silicon-proven IP technology is built to meet the demands of such AI and ML solutions, fueling the next wave of innovation.” Arteris' cache coherent and non-coherent NoC IPs are highly configurable, ensuring high-performance data movement across CPU workloads. With its advanced features such as congestion management, quality of service (QoS) and error detection and correction, Ncore and FlexNoC enable low-latency, power-efficient communication between CPU clusters, resulting in high performance and productivity. About Arteris Arteris is a leading provider of system IP for the acceleration of system-on-chip (SoC) development across today’s electronic systems. Arteris network-on-chip (NoC) interconnect IP and IP deployment technology enable higher product performance with lower power consumption and faster time to market, delivering better SoC economics so its customers can focus on dreaming up what comes next. Learn more at arteris.com . About Tenstorrent Tenstorrent is a next-generation computing company that builds computers for AI. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with U.S. offices in Austin, Texas, and Silicon Valley, and global offices in Belgrade, Tokyo, and Bangalore, Tenstorrent brings together experts in the field of computer architecture, ASIC design, advanced systems, and neural network compilers. Tenstorrent is backed by Eclipse Ventures and Real Ventures, among others. Learn more at tenstorrent.com . © 2004-2023 Arteris, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. Arteris, Arteris IP, the Arteris IP logo, and the other Arteris marks found at https://www.arteris.com/trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Arteris, Inc. or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
TensTorrent Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was TensTorrent founded?
TensTorrent was founded in 2016.
Where is TensTorrent's headquarters?
TensTorrent's headquarters is located at 150 Ferrand Dr., Toronto.
What is TensTorrent's latest funding round?
TensTorrent's latest funding round is Series B.
How much did TensTorrent raise?
TensTorrent raised a total of $221.03M.
Who are the investors of TensTorrent?
Investors of TensTorrent include Eclipse Ventures, Fidelity Investments, Moore Capital Management and Real Ventures.
Who are TensTorrent's competitors?
Competitors of TensTorrent include ChipIntelli, Intellifusion, Mythic, NeuReality, Graphcore, Enflame, Tensil, Pensando Systems, Cerebras Systems, Blaize and 14 more.
What products does TensTorrent offer?
TensTorrent's products include Grayskull E150 and 4 more.
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