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Sapeon

Hyper-cloud AI processor

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1-20 employees
  • B2B
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Manufacturing
  • Cloud Computing
Santa Clara, CA

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Company mission

To provide universal AI services to everyone.

Our take

The soaring demand for AI-enabled microchips, in part sparked by interest in Large Language Models and generative AI, has caused many countries to try and outpace China as chip manufacturing leader. Sapeon is part of South Korea’s bid.

This hyper-cloud AI processor manufacturer creates chips, cards, and servers as a “cloud AI-as-a-service" solution. Its chips provide cost-efficient and flexible semiconductors that are competing against other up-and-coming markets in India, the US, and Japan.

Sapeon has offices in South Korea and California and has enjoyed considerable funding over 2022 and 2023. Its most recent Series A will be used to expand its operations and accelerate R&D of its products.

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Benefits

  • Top-notch Insurance Benefits
  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Company Cellphone

Company values

  • Sustainability - We always think about the impact of our actions. That's why we always pursue sustainable solutions
  • Above & Beyond - Those who can't change their minds can't change anything. We go above and beyond with creativity and innovation
  • People Oriented - We believe in the power of people. Team SAPEON is our priority
  • Executional Excellence - We pursue executional SUPer Excell-ence. Not only we aim excellent goals, but we always act on it to make it happen
  • Opportunity for Everyone - We make AI easier, cost-effective, and efficient. We clear a hurdle in AI with our technology and help clients expand their work
  • Net Zero - We firmly believe that the fight against climate change should be fundamental for the future. We help our clients on their journey to net zero

Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)

Oct 2023

$42.7m

SERIES A

Apr 2023

$35.6m

EARLY VC

Total funding: $135.1m

Leadership

Soojug Ryu

(CEO, not founder)

Previously Vice President at SK Telecom, and Samsung Research Professor at Seoul National University. Was a PhD student at the Georgia Institute of Technology.