BigEndian Semiconductors raises 6 million to scale Vision AI chips for surveillance and edge

Published on 6 May 2026

Its first chip targets cameras before any cloud model

Bengaluru startup BigEndian Semiconductors has raised $6 million to commercialise its first Vision AI system-on-chip. The company plans to deploy the chip in CCTV and surveillance and expand into broader edge AI use cases. By building indigenous semiconductor capacity, it is aiming to ride India’s increasing demand for homegrown tech rather than relying solely on imported solutions.

BigEndian Semiconductors secured $6 million for Vision AI SoC commercialization
Target markets include CCTV, surveillance, and edge AI applications
The startup is positioning its chip as indigenous semiconductor infrastructure
Funding supports scaling from prototype toward wider product rollout

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BigEndian Semiconductors raises 6 million to scale Vision AI chips for surveillance and edge

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