Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Toronto, Ontario
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Since 2016
Tenstorrent is an AI compute company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, founded in 2016. It develops RISC-V-based AI processors and high-performance compute servers, including the Galaxy Blackhole system and the TT-Ascalon CPU, and licenses its IP to other businesses. It reports an estimated revenue band of $500M to $1B and an employee band of 1,000 to 5,000, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, and industrial equipment sectors. In October 2026 it announced a $1.5B Series E funding round at a $6.2B valuation.
Tenstorrent at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
2016
Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 9001
Import activity
4
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Plumbing & Hardware
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
4
Named foreign suppliers
1
Top origins
China
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Tenstorrent.
What this tells a buyer
Tenstorrent announced a $1.5B Series E funding round at a $6.2B valuation on October 19, 2026, according to its own announcement, with plans for an expansion in Santa Clara as reported by the Silicon Valley Business Journal.
The company holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications and offers the Galaxy Blackhole compute server and TT-Ascalon RISC-V CPU and Tensix AI core.
Tenstorrent is privately held, with reported investment from Tether and partnerships with Samsung and LG Electronics as described in company and outlet materials.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
10 years in operation (founded 2016).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Tenstorrent is an AI compute company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, founded in 2016. It develops RISC-V-based AI processors and high-performance compute servers, including the Galaxy Blackhole system and the TT-Ascalon CPU, and licenses its IP to other businesses. It reports an estimated revenue band of $500M to $1B and an employee band of 1,000 to 5,000, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, and industrial equipment sectors. In October 2026 it announced a $1.5B Series E funding round at a $6.2B valuation.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2016 |
Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 |
What Tenstorrent makes
The company holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications and offers the Galaxy Blackhole compute server and TT-Ascalon RISC-V CPU and Tensix AI core.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include LED, Electronics, Semiconductor (source: tenstorrent.com).
Certifications
Tenstorrent is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — simplify.jobs
ISO 9001 — tenstorrent.com
Trade and customs footprint
Tenstorrent announced a $1.5B Series E funding round at a $6.2B valuation on October 19, 2026, according to its own announcement, with plans for an expansion in Santa Clara as reported by the Silicon Valley Business Journal. US customs bill-of-lading records list 4 inbound shipments across 1 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China.
Latest developments
2026-10-21 — PFN and Tenstorrent Selected for NEDO Project on “xPU Design and Development Incorporating Photonics Electronics Integration Technology” | Tenstorrent (tenstorrent.com)
2026-10-20 — Tether Invests in Tenstorrent to Expand Access to Open AI Computing Infrastructure - Tether.io (tether.io)
2026-10-19 — Tenstorrent Announces a $1.5B Series E at a $6.2B valuation | Tenstorrent (tenstorrent.com)
2026-10-19 — Tenstorrent raises $1.5B, plans Santa Clara expansion - Silicon Valley Business Journal (bizjournals.com)
2026-10-02 — Tenstorrent and Smallest.ai Partner to Bring Production-Grade Voice AI On-Prem | Tenstorrent (tenstorrent.com)
2026-01-27 — Tenstorrent and Infinia Technologies Partner to Build Sovereign AI Infrastructure | Tenstorrent (tenstorrent.com)
Company details
Tenstorrent is privately held, with reported investment from Tether and partnerships with Samsung and LG Electronics as described in company and outlet materials. Tenstorrent was founded in 2016, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 10 years in operation (founded 2016). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Tenstorrent make?
Tenstorrent is an AI compute company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, founded in 2016. It develops RISC-V-based AI processors and high-performance compute servers, including the Galaxy Blackhole system and the TT-Ascalon CPU, and licenses its IP to other businesses. It reports an estimated revenue band of $500M to $1B and an employee band of 1,000 to 5,000, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, and industrial equipment sectors. In October 2026 it announced a $1.5B Series E funding round at a $6.2B valuation.
Where is Tenstorrent headquartered?
Tenstorrent is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario (150 Ferrand Dr, Toronto, Ontario, M3C 3E5).
When was Tenstorrent founded?
Tenstorrent was founded in 2016.
How big is Tenstorrent?
Tenstorrent has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does Tenstorrent hold?
Tenstorrent lists IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Tenstorrent import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 4 inbound shipments for Tenstorrent, with top origins including China.
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