
Ethernovia is revolutionizing vehicle networks with a new Ethernet approach to evolving automotive communication. Their technology enables the next generation of vehicle networks, addressing the demands of high-performance compute, ECU consolidation, ADAS/Autonomy, and the increasing bandwidth needs driven by AI and software-defined services. Ethernovia's solutions facilitate the unification of a car's sensors, compute, and external data, paving the way for advanced driver-assistance features and new services in electric and autonomous vehicles. The company has announced a partnership with Continental and has received recognition such as CEO Ramin Shirani being named a MotorTrend Software-Defined Vehicle Innovator Awards Winner.

Ethernovia is revolutionizing vehicle networks with a new Ethernet approach to evolving automotive communication. Their technology enables the next generation of vehicle networks, addressing the demands of high-performance compute, ECU consolidation, ADAS/Autonomy, and the increasing bandwidth needs driven by AI and software-defined services. Ethernovia's solutions facilitate the unification of a car's sensors, compute, and external data, paving the way for advanced driver-assistance features and new services in electric and autonomous vehicles. The company has announced a partnership with Continental and has received recognition such as CEO Ramin Shirani being named a MotorTrend Software-Defined Vehicle Innovator Awards Winner.
Latest round: Series B (announced Jan 20, 2026) — >$90M
What they build: Ethernet-based networking chips and packet processors for software-defined vehicles and physical AI
Strategic partnership: Development partnership with Continental to build an automotive switch in a 7nm process
Founded / HQ: Founded 2018; HQ San Jose, California
Team size: ~98 employees (reported)
Automotive and edge networking for software-defined vehicles, ADAS/autonomy, and physical AI workloads (robotics/intelligent machines).
2018
Semiconductor Manufacturing
64000000 USD
Series A announced May 15, 2023; investors included Porsche SE and Qualcomm Ventures.
over 90000000 USD
Series B announced Jan 20, 2026; led by Maverick Silicon with participation from Socratic Partners and others.
“Backed by semiconductor and automotive-focused investors, including Porsche SE (Porsche Automobil Holding), Qualcomm Ventures, AMD Ventures and other strategic investors.”
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About Ethernovia, Inc. Ethernovia is fundamentally changing how cars of the future are built by unifying in-vehicle networks into an end-to-end Ethernet system. Founded in 2018, we're inventing the future of automobile's communication! We are transforming automobiles' communication network to enable the autonomous driving, electrical vehicle (EV) and software defined revolutions. Our breakthrough compute, communication, and software virtualization ushers in a new era of car connectivity and capabilities. We bring together, accelerate, and unify the car's cameras/sensors, compute, and outside world to enable new advanced driver assistance features and services.
Ethernovia's co-founders are serial technology entrepreneurs with multiple prior successful ventures together. We are well-funded and backed by some of the worlds' leading technology investors, having secured $64m in Series A funding. (Ethernovia Raises $64 Million to Accelerate the Revolution of Vehicle Networks | Business Wire). Our financial backers include Porsche SE, Qualcomm, AMD, and Western Digital
Exciting news announced January 2024: Our CEO Ramin Shirani Named MotorTrend Software-Defined Vehicle Innovator Awards Winner (ethernovia.com)
September 2023: Continental and Ethernovia Announce Partnership to Develop Automotive Switch in 7nm - Ethernovia
Connected Car News: Helios, Continental, Ethernovia, Avanci, BMW, Mapbox, Porsche, SEMA, Honda, UltraSense, Flex Logix, Diodes Inc., Garmin, Toyota & Caruso | auto connected car news With talented employees on 4 continents, we have filed > 50 patents to date.
Join Ethernovia's team to make a lasting impact on the future of mobility. Come share in our success with pre-IPO shares, competitive compensation, and great benefits while growing your knowledge and career with world class talent. We are looking for talented engineers and leaders who have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to drive their design from concept to silicon to their next car.
Ethernovia Canada was established in Feb. 2020 with Senior Digital, Analog, and Software Engineers. Start remote with a hybrid remote/in-person flexibility in the future. Ideally you would be close enough to attend in-person meetings and work at least part time on site when the planned office in the greater Toronto/Markham area is opened. Fully remote applicants will also be considered. We have multiple international locations enabling us to pull in leading talent in various required disciplines so virtual communication is commonplace.
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