Graphcore

Graphcore is a British semiconductor company founded in 2016, based in Bristol, UK. The company specializes in developing advanced hardware accelerators tailored for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning workloads. Its core product, the Intelligence Processing Unit (IPU), is designed to optimize AI-specific operations, enabling efficient and scalable computation for complex machine learning models. Graphcore offers a variety of products based on IPU technology, including IPU chips, complete AI computing systems like the M2000, and scalable AI compute clusters such as IPU-POD₁₂₈ and IPU-POD₂₅₆. These products are aimed at cloud hyperscalers, scientific computing labs, and enterprises with large AI teams, particularly in sectors like financial services and pharmaceuticals. The company also provides a software stack to support developers in building and deploying AI models on their hardware. With significant investment from major firms like Microsoft and SoftBank Group, Graphcore serves over 100 corporate clients across various industries, including healthcare and automotive. Their technology is accessible through cloud platforms, enhancing the reach of their AI acceleration solutions.