Positron secured $230M in Series B funding led by Qatar Investment Authority to compete with Nvidia in the AI chip market.
Amount Raised
$230 Million
Round Type
Series B
IllinoisBiotechnologyHardwareHealth CareArtificial IntelligenceMedicalMedical DeviceMachine LearningImage RecognitionInvestors
Description
Positron has raised $230 million in Series B funding to accelerate the deployment of AI memory chips designed to challenge Nvidia. The investment, led by Qatar Investment Authority, underscores a strategic commitment to alternative AI infrastructure. This round brings Positron's total funding to over $300 million, highlighting its potential in the competitive AI chip landscape. The timing of the funding aligns with growing demand for alternatives to Nvidia's offerings.
Who else raised in Hardware and Medical around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Positron that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Health Universe raised $6M (Seed) on March 20, 2026.
- Spectral AI raised $32M (Funding Round) on March 20, 2026.
- TileBio raised $2.1M (Seed) on March 2, 2026.
- Custom Surgical raised $4.1M (Pre-Series A) on February 24, 2026.
- Nami Surgical raised $2.6M (Seed) on January 28, 2026.
- BrightHeart raised $13M (Series A) on January 8, 2026.
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