NeoLogic wants to build more energy-efficient CPUs for AI data centers

NeoLogic, an Israel-based fabless semiconductor startup founded in 2021 by CEO Messica and CTO Leshem, aims to develop more energy-efficient server CPUs tailored for AI data centers. Despite skepticism from industry experts who believed innovation in logic synthesis and circuit design was no longer possible, NeoLogic is pursuing a novel approach by simplifying logic processing with fewer transistors and logic gates. This design strategy is intended to enable faster processing speeds while significantly reducing power consumption. The founders bring extensive semiconductor experience, with backgrounds at Intel, Synopsis, and in circuit manufacturing. The company is collaborating with two unnamed hyperscalers on CPU design and plans to produce a single-core test chip by the end of the year, targeting deployment in data centers by 2027. NeoLogic recently secured $10 million in a Series A funding round led by KOMPAS VC, with participation from M Ventures, Maniv Mobility, and lool Ventures. These funds will support engineering expansion and ongoing CPU development. Given the increasing energy