In a strong boost to India’s homegrown semiconductor ambitions, Kerala-based startup NetraSemi has successfully raised INR107 crore in its latest funding round. The investment was led by Zoho Corporation and Unicorn India Ventures, signaling growing investor confidence in India’s emerging fabless semiconductor ecosystem.
This fresh capital injection will help NetraSemi accelerate its roadmap to build cutting-edge system-on-chip (SoC) solutions, strengthen its engineering capabilities, and scale operations.
With India’s strategic push towards self-reliant chip design and manufacturing, NetraSemi’s progress arrives at a crucial time for the country’s tech manufacturing landscape.
Founded by a seasoned team of semiconductor professionals, NetraSemi aims to design and develop high-performance computing chips tailored for AI, data centers, and next-gen connectivity applications.
The startup is also focused on tapping into niche and underserved segments where agility and customization matter more than scale.
Zoho Corp, which has been increasingly active in supporting indigenous tech innovation, sees this investment as part of its long-term commitment to help build core technology infrastructure in India.
Unicorn India Ventures, known for backing deep-tech and IP-led businesses, reaffirmed its focus on semiconductors as a critical area of national importance.
According to NetraSemi, the funds will be directed towards:
- Accelerating the development of its flagship chip design,
- Expanding its engineering talent pool across India and the U.S.,
- Building strategic partnerships with foundries, IP providers, and EDA tool vendors.
The company is part of a growing wave of Indian startups that are targeting fabless chip design as a key innovation space. With global supply chains recalibrating and India positioning itself as a reliable semiconductor hub, companies like NetraSemi are stepping into a critical role.
This round also reaffirms the market’s growing interest in local semiconductor capability—not just for consumption, but for global competitiveness.
