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Diode
AI software automating PCB design and U.S. circuit-board manufacturing for defense and robotics.
Stage
series a
Status
private
Coverage
full
Why Diode is interesting
An a16z American Dynamism bet on hardware design automation; BoxGroup and YC joined the seed follow-on for domestic PCB iteration speed.
Key facts
- Series A (Jul 2025): $11.4M led by a16z; Y Combinator, Caffeinated Capital, BoxGroup joined (Business Insider)
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Industries
Defense Tech AI & Machine Learning Hardware & Semiconductors
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FAQs about Diode
Funding context and why this company shows up in venture coverage.
Diode uses AI to automate printed circuit board (PCB) design workflows and connect teams to U.S.-based manufacturing — reducing iteration time for hardware companies.
Andreessen Horowitz (/fund/andreessen-horowitz) led the $11.4M Series A in July 2025. BoxGroup (/fund/box-group), Y Combinator, and Caffeinated Capital participated.
Diode raised an $11.4M Series A in July 2025. It is an early-stage private company.
Domestic PCB design and manufacturing is a bottleneck for defense and robotics startups; Diode targets the intersection of AI-assisted EDA and onshore production.
No. Diode is privately held as of July 2026.
Last updated: 2026-07-24