SiMa.ai has been named to Forbes' 2025 list of America's Best Startup Employers for the third consecutive year. The company is dedicated to fostering an exceptional work environment to attract top talent and drive the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across various industries, serving global clients.
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SiMa.ai is a software-focused company specializing in embedded edge machine learning system-on-a-chip (MLSoC) solutions. Trusted by numerous clients and partners, the company provides the hardware and software needed to accelerate AI, machine learning (ML), data, and analytics capabilities, particularly in edge computing scenarios. Its applications span diverse markets, including automotive, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, aerospace, agriculture, construction, and industrial drones.
Over the past year, SiMa.ai has achieved significant business and technological milestones. In July, SiMa.ai partnered with TRUMPF to integrate AI into various laser systems, including welding, cutting, marking, and metal 3D printing. In September, SiMa.ai launched its MLSoC Modalix device, the industry's first dedicated platform for integrating multi-modal applications at the edge. This platform efficiently runs transformers, large language models, lightweight models, and traditional computer vision algorithms, while balancing power efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Furthermore, a new strategic partnership with Synopsys has expanded SiMa.ai's automotive solutions, driving the development of AI capabilities in next-generation vehicles.
As of 2025, SiMa.ai has begun shipping engineering samples of its Modalix 50 TOPs device and successfully implemented DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Qwen-1.5B on its ONE platform. Krishna Rangasayee, founder and CEO of SiMa.ai, stated: “We are incredibly honored to be recognized by Forbes as a top startup employer for three consecutive years, a testament to the exceptional performance of our team. We are committed to creating an environment where top talent can thrive and contribute to the future of AI.”
The Best Startup Employers list is compiled by Forbes and Statista, evaluating 20,000 US companies founded between 2014 and 2021, with a minimum of 50 employees. Only 500 companies received this honor.
Key Highlights:
🌟 SiMa.ai's three-year streak on Forbes' Best Startup Employers list showcases its exceptional company culture.
🚀 The company's launch of multiple edge computing products is driving AI adoption across various industries.
🤝 Partnerships with leading companies are accelerating AI implementation in laser systems and the automotive sector.