
iVP Semi Secures $5M to Boost India's Fabless Semiconductor Market
Raja Manickam, CEO of Tessolve, has launched iVP Semi, a fabless semiconductor startup, securing $5 million in Pre-Series A funding from undisclosed investors. The funds will be used to establish testing facilities and expand operations in India, with plans for chip design centers in Chennai and Bengaluru. iVP Semi aims to localize semiconductor chip production, enhancing technological autonomy for Indian companies. iVP Semi is collaborating with the Tamil Nadu government to set up a 20,000 sq. ft. “production test” facility in Chennai by October 2024 and plans a second unit in South India. The launch aligns with rising semiconductor demand, supported by government incentives, and aims to bolster India's position in the global semiconductor market.