What They Build
C2i develops system-level power delivery platforms for AI data centres, spanning high-voltage grid input down to processor cores.
Why They Matter
AI infrastructure is increasingly constrained by power delivery, heat, and utilization rather than model ambition alone. C2i matters because it treats grid-to-core power as a semiconductor systems problem, not a collection of isolated components. Its credibility rests on a seasoned power-IC team, DLI support, and whether first silicon validates the system claim.
Founders
Ram Anant, Vikram Gakhar, Preetam Tadeparthy, Dattatreya Suryanarayana, Harsha S. B., Muthusubramanian N. V.
Recent Milestones
- Founded in 2024 by former Texas Instruments power-IC executives
- $4M seed round closed in November 2024, led by Yali Capital
- $15M Series A closed in February 2026, led by Peak XV Partners with Yali Deeptech and TDK Ventures; extended to $16.7M in May 2026 with additional TDK Ventures capital
- DLI scheme approval received with access to the ChipIN Centre EDA tool grid
- First chip, a smart power stage for AI infrastructure designed and verified end-to-end in India, taped out in May 2026