Nervana
Nervana focuses on building technology to power the next generation of intelligent applications. Founded by experts in machine learning, neuroscience, processor architecture, and chip design, Nervana Systems is bringing unprecedented scale and simplicity to the application of brain-inspired algorithms. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Diego, California.
Nervana
Nervana focuses on building technology to power the next generation of intelligent applications. Founded by experts in machine learning, neuroscience, processor architecture, and chip design, Nervana Systems is bringing unprecedented scale and simplicity to the application of brain-inspired algorithms. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Diego, California.
TL;DR
Founded: 2014
Headquarters: San Diego, California
Focus: Hardware-centric accelerators and software for deep learning
Acquisition: Acquired by Intel (reported August 2016)
Total funding (reported): Approximately $24.4M
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Scaling and accelerating machine learning / deep learning training through specialized hardware and system software.
Founded
2014
Industry
Artificial intelligence / Deep learning / Hardware accelerators
Funding Track Record
$600,000
Early seed round included angel and YC-linked investors
$24,400,000.00
Total funding reported as approximately $24.4M (aggregate)
Investor Signal
“Backed by prominent angels and VCs including Ali & Hadi Partovi, Sam Altman, Geoff Ralston, Scott Banister, SV Angel, DFJ (Data Collective), Fuel Capital, Lux Capital, and Allen & Co.”