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August 26, 2026

Celera Semiconductor Closes $30M Series B

Celera Semiconductor

Santa Clara, CA 95054

Patrick Brockett — CEO

Celera Semiconductor is redefining the future of analog IC design. Using software acceleration based on its patented Nesto™ technology - the industry's first library of digital twins of analog functions. Celera Semiconductor is the first to offer full-custom or standard products in a fraction of the time of traditional semiconductor companies. Headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, Celera partners with world-class supply chain players to deliver high-performance, cost-efficient analog solutions at unprecedented speed. Maverick Silicon is the major investor in Celera.

https://celerasemi.com/

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