Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Saint-Sulpice, Vaud
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Since 2011
Kandou AI is a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Saint-Sulpice, Vaud, Switzerland, founded in 2011. It has an estimated 100-200 employees and an estimated annual revenue band of $10-50 million. The company serves automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment markets. Its products include high-speed interconnect chips for AI systems, and in March 2026 it announced a Series A funding round in which SoftBank invested, as reported by Bloomberg.
Kandou AI at a glance
Revenue
$10-50M
Est. band
Employees
100-200
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Saint-Sulpice, Vaud
Certifications
ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Medical
Plumbing & Hardware
Industrial Equipment
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
15 years in operation (founded 2011).
Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Kandou AI is a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Saint-Sulpice, Vaud, Switzerland, founded in 2011. It has an estimated 100-200 employees and an estimated annual revenue band of $10-50 million. The company serves automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment markets. Its products include high-speed interconnect chips for AI systems, and in March 2026 it announced a Series A funding round in which SoftBank invested, as reported by Bloomberg.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2011 |
Headquarters | Saint-Sulpice, Vaud |
Employees | 100-200 |
Revenue | $10-50M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 9001 |
What Kandou AI makes
The company holds ISO 9001 certification and develops high-speed chip-to-chip interconnect technology, including retimers and chiplet-based AI fabrics.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Semiconductor, LED, PCB, Electronics (source: kandou.ai).
Certifications
Kandou AI is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 9001 — kandou.ai
Latest developments
2026-07-14 — Kandou AI Selects Baya Systems to Power Its Attack on the AI Memory Wall (kandou.ai)
2026-07-10 — Kandou AI to Open India Chip Design Headquarters in Hyderabad. (kandou.ai)
2026-03-24 — Latham Watkins Advises on AI Infra Data Leader Kandou AI Series A (lw.com)
2026-03-23 — Kandou AI Secures Strategic Funding to Redefine AI Connectivity and Break Memory Bottlenecks in AI (kandou.ai)
2026-03-23 — SoftBank Invests in Kandou AI as Startup Reaches $400 Million Valuation - Bloomberg (bloomberg.com)
2025-12-16 — Kandou AI Appoints Taher Madraswala as Chief Operating Officer (kandou.ai)
Facilities
Kandou AI is headquartered in Saint-Sulpice, Vaud. Public sources also reference these locations:
Saint-Sulpice, Switzerland — akta.pro
Lausanne, Switzerland — ashbyhq.com
Company details
The company is privately held and was reported by Bloomberg in March 2026 to have reached a $400 million valuation following SoftBank's investment. Kandou AI was founded in 2011, has an estimated 100-200 employees, and is headquartered in Saint-Sulpice, Vaud. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 15 years in operation (founded 2011). Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Kandou AI make?
Kandou AI is a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Saint-Sulpice, Vaud, Switzerland, founded in 2011. It has an estimated 100-200 employees and an estimated annual revenue band of $10-50 million. The company serves automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment markets. Its products include high-speed interconnect chips for AI systems, and in March 2026 it announced a Series A funding round in which SoftBank invested, as reported by Bloomberg.
Where is Kandou AI headquartered?
Kandou AI is headquartered in Saint-Sulpice, Vaud.
When was Kandou AI founded?
Kandou AI was founded in 2011.
How big is Kandou AI?
Kandou AI has an estimated 100-200 employees, with revenue in the $10-50M range (estimated).
What certifications does Kandou AI hold?
Kandou AI lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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