AMD acqui-hires the employees behind Untether AI | TechCrunch
Jun 06, 2025 - techcrunch.com
AMD has expanded its acquisition activities by acqui-hiring the team from Untether AI, a startup known for developing AI inference chips that are touted to be faster and more energy-efficient than competitors. The financial details of the acquisition have not been disclosed. Untether AI, based in Toronto and founded in 2018, has secured over $150 million in venture capital from investors such as Intel Capital and Radical Ventures. The company recently launched an AI chip designed for physical AI applications in sectors like automotive and agriculture.
In addition to acquiring Untether AI's team, AMD also announced the acquisition of Brium, an AI software optimization platform, earlier this week. These strategic moves highlight AMD's ongoing efforts to strengthen its position in the AI and semiconductor markets. TechCrunch has reached out to AMD for further details on these acquisitions.
Key takeaways:
AMD has acqui-hired the team behind Untether AI, a startup specializing in AI inference chips.
Untether AI claims its chips are faster and more energy-efficient than competitors.
Untether AI was founded in 2018 and has raised over $150 million in venture capital.
AMD also recently acquired AI software optimization platform Brium.
