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Intel-backed software company Syntiant files for US IPO

By Thomson Reuters Jul 6, 2026 | 4:46 PM

July 6 (Reuters) – Syntiant Corp, a semiconductor and AI software company focused on “physical AI”, filed for a U.S. initial public offering on ​Monday, seeking to capitalize on investor enthusiasm ‌for AI and computing.

The listing is the latest in a string of AI-related IPOs this year, amid a broader revival in the U.S. IPO market as companies seek to capitalize ‌on ​growing investor confidence.

More than $260 billion ⁠of equity issuance is ⁠expected to arrive this year, J.P.Morgan said in a note.

Founded in 2017 by four entrepreneurs, Syntiant develops low-power AI processors designed to run machine-learning ​models directly on devices.

Its technology has been deployed across a range of devices, from earbuds and ⁠wearables to industrial systems ⁠and automobiles, the company said.

In December 2024, ​the company completed the acquisition of Knowles Corp’s consumer ​MEMS microphone business, which specializes in producing microphones ‌for smartphones, earbuds and other consumer devices.

The Irvine, California-based Syntiant posted a net loss of $20.9 million on revenue of $64.5 million for the three months ended ⁠March 31, 2026, compared with a net loss of $14.1 million on revenue of $66.6 million a year earlier.

Among the company’s ⁠backers are ‌Intel Capital, the venture investment arm ⁠of Intel, along with Microsoft Global ​Finance and ‌Knowles Corp, according to Syntiant’s regulatory ​filing.

Syntiant plans ⁠to list its shares on the Nasdaq under the symbol “SYTN.”

Citigroup, BofA Securities, UBS Investment Bank and Needham & Company are among the underwriters for the offering.

(Reporting by Pragyan Kalita in Bengaluru; Editing by Jonathan Ananda ​and Maju Samuel)