24Ventures and SEMIQA: Backing Next-Generation Analog AI Chips for Defense and Drones

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24Ventures and SEMIQA founders announcing pre-seed investment round

European technological sovereignty begins at the hardware level. As autonomous systems, robotics, and defense technologies evolve, the demand for local, real-time decision-making without cloud dependency has never been more urgent.

We are excited to announce that 24Ventures and SEMIQA are partnering as we join their pre-seed investment round led by Hard2beat, with participation from Invento, S20, and prominent business angels. The capital will fund the transition from R&D prototypes to SEMIQA’s first physical semiconductor chips.

The Investment Thesis: 24Ventures and SEMIQA on Energy-Efficient Edge Computing

Traditional AI processors rely on a separate memory and computing architecture. Constantly shuffling data between storage and processing units consumes immense power and introduces critical latency. This is a critical limitation for edge devices.

  • Compute-in-Memory Architecture: SEMIQA develops analog memory elements that process data directly where it is stored, drastically reducing power consumption and latency.
  • Instant Local Action: Drones and autonomous robots can detect, track, and respond to threats locally in real time without needing heavy onboard computers or cloud connectivity.
  • Extended Mission Range: Operating with significantly lower energy requirements enables autonomous hardware to stay deployed longer on the same battery footprint.

Strengthening Deep-Tech Capabilities in Poland and Europe

Europe remains heavily reliant on external suppliers for advanced semiconductors. Building sovereign, proprietary hardware capabilities in Poland is both a strategic necessity and a high-potential market opportunity.

By combining local design expertise with global semiconductor partners in hubs like Taiwan, SEMIQA is positioning itself as a key player. At 24Ventures, we actively back ambitious founders who solve fundamental engineering bottlenecks. We are proud to stand alongside Tomasz Matusiak, Piotr Sitarz, and the entire SEMIQA team on their journey to tape out their first physical chip.

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