Acrab raised $350 million to build infrastructure for agentic AI
Singapore-based startup Acrab has announced raising over $350 million in total funding. The funds will be directed toward developing computing infrastructure focused on agentic artificial intelligence systems. This is one of the largest rounds in the AI hardware segment in the Asia-Pacific region.
The company plans to use the capital to create a full-fledged platform, including specialized AI chips, local deployment of large language models (LLMs), operating systems, multimodal interfaces, and agent management technologies. Acrab's key product is the GΞLIX platform, designed for local execution of agentic AI tasks. According to the developers, the solution has already been tested in real-world conditions and is at the stage of preparation for its first industrial deployment.
Founded in 2024, Acrab is betting on a vertically integrated architecture. This allows control over the entire cycle — from silicon to the end-user interface. Such an approach is critical for agentic AI tasks, which require low latency and a high degree of autonomy.
In addition to development, the startup plans to expand partnerships and enter international markets. Amid growing demand for computing power for agentic AI, Acrab could become a significant player, competing with major corporations like NVIDIA and AMD.
Expert commentary: Raising $350 million for a startup founded only last year indicates strong investor confidence in the potential of agentic AI. However, the key challenge remains scaling production and integrating with existing ecosystems. If GΞLIX truly enables local LLM deployment without performance loss, it could shift the balance of power in the market.