Seattle startup Chiplytics lands $4.5M to catch fake and flawed chips before they hit the market

What happened

Seattle-based Chiplytics raised $4.5 million and opened an East Coast inspection facility to help manufacturers catch fake or defective semiconductor chips and other electronics. (Chiplytics Photo) Seattle startup Chiplytics today announced $4.5 million in funding to support the deployment of its microelectronics verification technology and the opening of an inspection facility in Bellport, N.Y.

The startup operates with AI and robotics to test every individual component rather than relying on spot checks. The Chiplytics team, including Connor Dempsey, CTO (far left); Stephen DiBartolomeo, president and co-founder (center); and Steven Dourmashkin, CEO and co-founder (far right).

The company provides authentication and quality screening of semiconductor chips and other critical electronic components. It focuses on detecting counterfeits, substitutions, inconsistencies and suspect parts before they’re assembled into machinery.

Key facts

• (Chiplytics Photo) Seattle startup Chiplytics today — announced: $4.5 million in funding to support the deployment of its microelectronics verification technology and the opening of an inspection facility in Bellport, N.Y
• The startup — uses: AI and robotics to test every individual component rather than relying on spot checks
• The company — provides: authentication and quality screening of semiconductor chips and other critical electronic components