Semiconductor Startup BigEndian’s seed funding round was led by Vertex Ventures SEA & India and saw participation from other strategic investors.

The funds will be used to accelerate the startup’s journey to build semiconductors from India to the world, which includes its upcoming surveillance system-on-chip (SoC) solution.

Founded in early 2024 BigEndian is building semiconductor solutions in the surveillance vertical. Its first SoC is being built for surveillance cameras for enterprise and consumer applications.

Overview

• Seed Funding: BigEndian, a fabless semiconductor startup, has secured $3 million in seed funding led by Vertex Ventures SEA & India.
• Investment Goals: The funds will be utilized to accelerate the development of surveillance system-on-chip (SoC) solutions and expand the company’s operations.

Company Background

• Founding: Established in early 2024, BigEndian is focused on developing semiconductor solutions for the surveillance industry.
• Team Expertise: The founding team brings decades of experience in semiconductor design and has worked at leading companies such as ARM, Intel, and Broadcom.
• First SoC: The company’s initial product is a surveillance SoC designed for both enterprise and consumer applications.

Strategic Partnerships

• OEM/ODM Collaboration: BigEndian is actively engaging with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original design manufacturers (ODMs) in India to ensure its chipsets are truly “Make in India” products.
• Ecosystem Development: The startup aims to collaborate with electronics manufacturing services (EMS) partners, design partners, and software system integrators to provide comprehensive surveillance camera solutions.

Kumar, cofounder and CEO of BigEndian, told Inc42 that the startup is engaging with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original design manufacturers (ODMs) in India to ensure that its chipsets are truly built as a ‘Make in India’ product for the globe.

“To ensure that our business model is successful, we are hoping to engage with specific electronics manufacturing services (EMS) partners, design partners, and software system integrators that can provide an end-to-end solution for application verticals of surveillance cameras – be it traffic, railways, defence, and other specific use cases within retail and non-retail,” said Kumar.

Ben Mathias, managing partner at Vertex Ventures SEA & India, said in the statement that the realignment of electronics supply chains has provided a rare opportunity for India to become a global leader in semiconductors.

“Their (BigEndian’s) approach to developing a surveillance SoC aligns perfectly with the growing demand for advanced security solutions globally and the founding team has all the elements that point to BigEndian becoming a future leader in the global semiconductor industry,” Mathias said.

The development comes at a time when a number of Indian startups, including Netrasemi, Sensesemi, and Cientra, among others, are trying to make a mark in the global semiconductor space with their SoCs.

Market Potential and Growth

• Industry Demand: The global semiconductor market is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030, with India’s share expected to grow to $150 billion.
• Surveillance Technology: The increasing demand for advanced security solutions aligns with BigEndian’s focus on developing surveillance SoCs.
• Competitive Landscape: The company is competing with other Indian startups like Netrasemi, Sensesemi, and Cientra in the semiconductor space.

Investor Perspective

• Vertex Ventures: Ben Mathias, managing partner at Vertex Ventures SEA & India, believes that BigEndian’s approach to developing surveillance SoCs aligns perfectly with the growing global demand for advanced security solutions.
• Future Leadership: Mathias highlights the potential for BigEndian to become a future leader in the global semiconductor industry.

Conclusion

BigEndian’s successful seed funding round demonstrates the growing interest in the Indian semiconductor industry. With its focus on surveillance SoCs and a strong team, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on the expanding market opportunities and contribute to India’s semiconductor ecosystem.

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