Defying the Odds in CPU Innovation

When NeoLogic embarked on its ambitious journey to develop energy-efficient CPUs for AI servers, industry skeptics were quick to dismiss their vision. Founders Avi Messica and Ziv Leshem faced a barrage of doubt, with many declaring their groundbreaking idea impossible.

"Most people told us it was unfeasible," Messica recounted in a recent TechCrunch interview. "They said that innovation in logic synthesis and circuit design was a relic of the past, too matured to explore. But we decided to prove them wrong."

Engineered for Efficiency: A New Approach to Chip Design

Founded in 2021, the Israel-based startup is challenging the conventional wisdom of the semiconductor industry. NeoLogic is crafting a server CPU utilizing streamlined logic—meaning fewer transistors and logic gates—enabling faster processing with significantly reduced power consumption.

With a combined 50 years of experience in chip technology, Messica and Leshem are no strangers to the industry. Formerly affiliated with giants like Intel and Synopsys, they recognized that Moore's Law—the idea that chip transistor counts double biennially—had hit a wall.

Aiming for 2027: Testing and Partnerships

Despite the naysayers, NeoLogic is on a mission. Currently collaborating with two unnamed hyperscaler partners, the company aims to unveil a single-core test chip by the end of this year, aspiring to integrate its revolutionary CPUs into data centers by 2027.

Funding the Future of Power-Efficient Data Centers

NeoLogic recently secured a substantial $10 million in Series A funding, spearheaded by KOMPAS VC, with additional backing from M Ventures, Maniv Mobility, and lool Ventures. This financial influx will bolster their engineering team and expedite CPU development—just in time, as data centers face an impending energy crisis fueled by the surging AI boom.

Transforming Costs and Environmental Impact