Axelera AI
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Physical AI & World Models · Founded 2021 · Series C
Axelera AI designs and manufactures AI processing units (AIPUs) and hardware accelerators for edge computing and data centre applications. The company offers its Metis and Europa AI accelerator platforms alongside embedded systems and software tools. The firm serves multiple industries including manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, automotive, aerospace, and telecommunications. Its edge-first architecture prioritises energy efficiency and thermal performance for AI inference workloads. Founded in July 2021 in Eindhoven, Netherlands, Axelera AI has raised over $450 million across nine funding rounds, including a $250 million Series C round in February 2026 led by Innovation Industries. The company employs around 250 people across offices in Europe.
Visit website- Based in
- Eindhoven, Netherlands
- Founded
- 2021
- Builds
- Physical AI & World Models, Robotics Components
- Industries
- Manufacturing, Logistics & Supply Chain, Healthcare, Automotive
- Stage
- Series C
- Team
- 240 to 270 people
- Funding raised
- $450M
- Open roles
- 8