Vervesemi

Vervesemi is a Noida-based fabless semiconductor company founded in 2017 by CEO Rakesh Malik (ex-STMicroelectronics; 12+ patents) and CTO Pratap Narayan Singh that designs machine-learning-enabled analogue and mixed-signal integrated circuits and IP for industrial automation, smart energy, motor control, electric vehicles, drones, avionics and aerospace/defence. Its portfolio spans analogue front ends, digital signal controllers and SoCs with real-time self-healing, adaptive calibration and fault detection, including bridge-sensor interfaces and multifunction controllers with ECC for regulated environments; the company cites 100+ IP blocks, design-in traction with OEMs, and support under India’s Design Linked Incentive and Chips to Startup programmes. In February 2026 Vervesemi raised a $10 million Series A led by Ashish Kacholia and Unicorn India Ventures, with Roots Ventures, Caperize Fina and MAIQ Growth Scheme, to commercialise products, take validated silicon into production and expand go-to-market in India, the United States and other markets. Sources: The Hindu BusinessLine 18 Feb 2026; Entrackr / Inc42; vervesemi.com.