Introduction
India is finally seeing serious momentum in semiconductor design. Maieutic Semiconductor, a Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup, has raised $4.15 million in seed funding from Endiya Partners and Exfinity Venture Partners. The startup is tackling a long-standing challenge in the semiconductor world — automating analog chip design using generative AI (GenAI).
This move comes at a time when India is pushing to become a global hub for semiconductor innovation, not just manufacturing.
While digital chip design has seen automation and EDA (Electronic Design Automation) tool development over the years, analog IC design remains largely manual, requiring time-consuming iterations by experts. Maieutic wants to change that.
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5 Key Highlights: Maieutic’s Deep-Tech Mission
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Funding Raised | $4.15 million in seed round (July 2025) |
| Lead Investors | Endiya Partners and Exfinity Venture Partners |
| Founders | Gireesh Rajendran, Ashish Lachhwani, Rakesh Kumar, Krishna Sankar |
| Tech Focus | Generative AI for analog IC design |
| India Impact | Positions India in global analog design tool development |
Targeting the Hardest Part of Chip Design
Unlike digital design — which benefits from structured logic and mature automation tools — analog design involves complex, continuous signals and deep domain knowledge. From power amplifiers to RF blocks and signal converters, analog circuits power everyday tech from smartphones to cars.
Yet, designing these analog blocks takes months, and depends heavily on experienced engineers. Maieutic’s solution? A GenAI-driven design platform that can:
- Assist analog engineers in early-stage design
- Suggest circuit topologies based on design goals
- Run AI-powered trade-off analysis
- Streamline review processes for faster iterations
This approach could cut design cycles by 30–50%, giving chipmakers a significant speed and cost advantage.
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Who’s Behind Maieutic?
The founding team includes:
- Gireesh Rajendran, former co-founder of Steradian Semiconductors, acquired by Renesas
- Ashish Lachhwani, deep-tech business leader
- Rakesh Kumar, experienced product builder
- Krishna Sankar, tech expert in chip design
These founders bring decades of experience from Texas Instruments, Qualcomm, and other global chip giants. Their decision to launch in India is a strategic win for the country’s chip design sector.
Backed by Top Investors in Deep-Tech
Both Endiya Partners and Exfinity Venture Partners have a strong track record in B2B IP-led tech investments.
Their investment in Maieutic shows growing confidence in India’s ability to create foundational semiconductor IP, not just systems or applications.
The capital will be used to:
- Expand Maieutic’s engineering team
- Accelerate product development
- Speed up go-to-market strategy
- Form partnerships with foundries and EDA firms
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Why This Funding Matters for India
India has traditionally been a backend hub for global chip design houses. But building core IP and EDA tools has remained rare.
Maieutic is now proving that India can own the innovation in complex chip development layers — especially in analog IC automation, an area even global giants like Cadence and Synopsys dominate.
In the context of the government’s ₹76,000 crore semiconductor mission, startups like Maieutic are critical.
They help bridge the gap between policy and IP creation, and can contribute to making India a semiconductor design powerhouse.
Conclusion:
Maieutic Semiconductor is not just building a product — it’s building confidence in India’s ability to innovate deep inside the chip. With the right tech, team, and timing, Maieutic could become a flagbearer for India’s EDA revolution.
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