Habana
Habana Labs, founded in 2016 and acquired by Intel in 2019, develops AI processors optimized for deep neural network training and inference deployment. Their product portfolio includes the Intel Gaudi series of AI accelerators and accompanying software, designed for high-performance, cost-efficient, and scalable deep learning compute in data centers and cloud environments. Habana Labs offers a complete hardware and software solution that competes with leading GPU providers, delivering up to 40% better price/performance on cloud instances like Amazon EC2 DL1. Their technology supports large-scale AI workloads with integrated networking and ease of model migration, targeting enterprises and cloud providers seeking efficient AI compute solutions. The company combines startup agility with Intel's scale and customer reach to accelerate innovation and market delivery.
Habana
Habana Labs, founded in 2016 and acquired by Intel in 2019, develops AI processors optimized for deep neural network training and inference deployment. Their product portfolio includes the Intel Gaudi series of AI accelerators and accompanying software, designed for high-performance, cost-efficient, and scalable deep learning compute in data centers and cloud environments. Habana Labs offers a complete hardware and software solution that competes with leading GPU providers, delivering up to 40% better price/performance on cloud instances like Amazon EC2 DL1. Their technology supports large-scale AI workloads with integrated networking and ease of model migration, targeting enterprises and cloud providers seeking efficient AI compute solutions. The company combines startup agility with Intel's scale and customer reach to accelerate innovation and market delivery.
TL;DR
Core product: Gaudi training accelerators and Goya inference processors with SynapseAI software
Corporate status: Acquired by Intel in December 2019; operates within Intel
Founding year: 2016
Pre-acquisition funding: Approximately $75M (Series B Nov 2018); total disclosed venture funding ~ $120M
Employee count (snapshot): 223
Company Overview
Problem Domain
High-performance, cost-efficient, and scalable compute for deep neural network training and inference in data centers and cloud environments.
Founded
2016
Industry
Semiconductors / AI hardware
Tech Stack
Funding Track Record
75000000.00
Series B included investors such as Battery Ventures and Bessemer Venture Partners; total disclosed venture funding prior to acquisition reported at about $120M
Investor Signal
“Acquired by Intel (Dec 2019) after strategic investment by Intel Capital”