SiFive Raises $400 Million for RISC-V Data Center Solutions

Company's valuation now stands at over $3 billion after latest funding round.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:26pm

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A highly detailed, glowing 3D illustration of a RISC-V processor chip with intricate circuit patterns and pulsing neon-colored lights, conceptually representing the advanced technology powering SiFive's data center solutions.SiFive's latest funding will accelerate the development of its innovative RISC-V-based data center solutions, challenging the dominance of traditional architectures.Santa Clara Today

SiFive, a leading provider of RISC-V processor IP and high-performance computing solutions, has raised $400 million in a new funding round. The investment will help the company accelerate the development and commercialization of its advanced RISC-V-based data center solutions.

Why it matters

SiFive's RISC-V technology is seen as a potential challenger to the dominant x86 and ARM architectures in the data center market. This funding will allow the company to further innovate and scale its offerings, potentially disrupting the status quo in the high-performance computing space.

The details

The $400 million funding round was led by a group of investors including Coatue, Temasek, and existing backers like Sutter Hill Ventures and Spark Capital. This latest investment brings SiFive's total funding to over $800 million and values the company at more than $3 billion.

  • SiFive was founded in 2015 and has since grown to become a leading provider of RISC-V processor IP and high-performance computing solutions.
  • The company announced the $400 million funding round on April 9, 2026.

The players

SiFive

A leading provider of RISC-V processor IP and high-performance computing solutions.

Coatue

A prominent investment firm that led the $400 million funding round.

Temasek

A global investment company that participated in the funding round.

Sutter Hill Ventures

An existing investor in SiFive that contributed to the latest funding.

Spark Capital

Another existing investor in SiFive that took part in the $400 million round.

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What they’re saying

“We are excited to partner with SiFive as they continue to drive innovation in the data center market with their advanced RISC-V solutions.”

— Philippe Laffont, Founder, Coatue

What’s next

SiFive plans to use the new funding to accelerate the development and commercialization of its RISC-V-based data center solutions, which are designed to challenge the dominance of x86 and ARM architectures in the high-performance computing space.

The takeaway

SiFive's successful $400 million funding round underscores the growing momentum behind RISC-V technology and its potential to disrupt the traditional data center market. This investment will enable the company to further innovate and scale its offerings, potentially paving the way for wider RISC-V adoption in the high-performance computing industry.