Aisino Aircore
An integrated circuit design service provider focusing on development of independent and controllable information security chips.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
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* | N/A | Late VC | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
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Operating under the name AisinoChip, Shanghai Aisinochip Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. is a semiconductor company established in 2008 and based in Shanghai, China. The firm specializes in the development of security control chips, positioning itself within the application-specific semiconductor market. Its business model is centered on designing and producing intelligent security control chips that integrate core architecture and algorithm implementation, providing domestically produced chip solutions for clients across various industries.
The company's product portfolio is segmented into several key areas, including USB KEY security chips, security authentication chips, large-capacity storage chips, automotive-grade security chips, and general-purpose microcontrollers (MCUs). These products are designed to be high-performance, low-power, and cost-effective. For instance, the ACL16 series is a 32-bit security chip developed for low-cost, low-power applications such as USB Keys and secure SE markets. AisinoChip provides comprehensive solutions for applications like USB KEYs, storage devices, smart terminals, and coprocessors. The firm's offerings cater to diverse sectors, including the Internet of Things (IoT), automotive (V2X, T-BOX), fingerprint recognition, and industrial control systems.
AisinoChip has demonstrated a consistent growth trajectory, marked by several venture capital funding rounds, including a Series A in November 2018, a Series B in March 2019, and a Series C in May 2022. The company is backed by investors such as Xiaomi Ventures, Sunic Capital, and DeepStream Global Management. In December 2021, the U.S. Department of Commerce added the company to its Entity List, restricting certain exports and transfers.
Keywords: application specific semiconductors, security chips, microcontroller units, USB KEY, security authentication, automotive grade chips, IoT security, V2X security, T-BOX solutions, intelligent control chips, semiconductor design, secure SE, fingerprint recognition solutions, industrial control chips, encryption chips, low-power chips, Chinese semiconductor, eFlash, system-on-chip, algorithm implementation