Efficient Computer

Efficient Computer develops energy-efficient AI chips and a compiler for edge devices and embedded systems.

Latest funding

$97M Series B+ · September 29, 2026

Led by TQ Ventures · Source: efficient.computer

Total raised: $173M across 3 sourced rounds

All 3 rounds ↓

Website: efficient.computer.

X: @efficient_hq · 145 followers.

LinkedIn: efficientcomputer.

Categories: AI infrastructure and compute Robotics and hardware Climate and energy.

Sectors: Computer, Manufacturing, RISC, Semiconductor.

Stage: Series B+.

Based in: Pittsburgh, United States.

Founded: 2022.

Total raised: $173M in 3 sourced rounds.

Last round: Sep 29, 2026 · 47 days ago.

Headcount: 11–50 employees.

On Recent Funding since: Sep 29, 2026.

Signals

X account@efficient_hq · created Nov 20, 2025 (12 months old) · 145 followers

Website registeredOct 3, 2021 (5 years old)

About Efficient Computer

Its products include the Electron E1 processor and the effcc Compiler. The company's technology supports applications such as physical AI, industrial automation, and space and defense systems.

TIMELINE · MONEY RAISED

Efficient Computer | 983 days on the record

@efficient_hq·Raised $173M in 3 sourced rounds

Money raised, round by round (amounts linked to their source). Pins are dated signals; hover the icons for dates.

Funding rounds

Date	Round	Amount	Lead	Source
Sep 29, 2026	Series B+	$97M	TTQ Ventures	efficient.computer
Feb 18, 2026	Series A	$60M	TTriatomic Capital	siliconangle.com
Mar 7, 2024	Seed	$16M	EEclipse	finsmes.com

Timeline

November 20, 2025
X account created
October 3, 2021
Website created

Founders and team

AH
Alex Hawkinson Serial Technology Entrepreneur Founder, BrightAI & SmartThings

@ahawkinson · Founder profile · source: efficient.computer
BL
Brandon Lucia Founder

LinkedIn · Founder profile
GG
Graham Gobieski Founder

LinkedIn
NB
Nathan Beckmann Founder

LinkedIn
PL
Philip Lewer Head of Product

Investors

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