India’s semiconductor ecosystem is on the rise and sure to witness some successes in near future. Bangalore-based C2i Semiconductors has lately secured $4 million in funding from Yali Capital and semiconductor industry veteran Lip-Bu Tan.
C2i Semiconductors is a very new company and was founded in 2024. It specializes in analog and mixed-signal chip design.
The involvement of Lip-Bu Tan is noteworthy as he is known for his leadership in the semiconductor industry. He brings decades of experience and credibility to the journey of C2i. He said that they believe the C2i Semiconductors has all the needed ingredients to be a globally competitive fabless chip design company.
The other major player in the funding round is Yali Capital and it is equally committed to building India’s tech ecosystem. Yali focuses on supporting technology-driven startups with a $100 million fund launched in 2023. Yali is reaffirming its belief in the potential of India’s semiconductor sector by backing C2i.
India has been making moves to establish itself as a serious contender in the global semiconductor industry. Government policies, financial incentives and a growing pool of skilled engineers are helping to create an ecosystem where companies like C2i can thrive. It is about policies as well as about leadership and vision. C2i is well-positioned to become a standout example with the backing of Lip-Bu Tan and Yali Capital.
The funding marks a significant step in India’s journey toward becoming a global semiconductor powerhouse. The dream of creating world-class fabless chip companies in India feels closer than ever as more international experts and investors like Tan join forces with Indian startups.
