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Astrus closes US$12 million Series A financing

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Client

Astrus Inc.

In September 2026, Astrus Inc., a Toronto and Kitchener-Waterloo-based innovator in analog semiconductor design, announced that it had secured a US$12 million (C$16 million) Series A financing round led by Caffeinated Capital, with participation from other notable investors including Khosla Ventures, Garage Capital, MVP Ventures, and RiSC Capital. The financing will support the commercialization of Astrus' technology and the continued expansion of its team as it develops AI-driven solutions for integrated circuit design.

Fasken advised Astrus with a team comprised of Will Shaw, Alec McIlwraith-Black, and Nicky Young (Emerging Technology and Venture Capital), and Angela Liang (Articling Student).

 

Jurisdiction

  • Ontario

Team

  • Will Shaw, Partner | National Co-Leader, Emerging Technology & Venture Capital, Toronto, ON, +1 416 865 4554, [email protected]
  • Alec McIlwraith-Black, Associate | Emerging Technology & Venture Capital, Toronto, ON | Calgary, AB, +1 416 868 3468, [email protected]
  • Angela Liang, Articling Student, Toronto, ON, +1 416 865 4403, [email protected]
Will Shaw Toronto Lawyer Will Shaw Partner | National Co-Leader, Emerging Technology & Venture Capital Toronto, ON +1 416 865 4554
Alec McIlwraith-Black Toronto Lawyer Alec McIlwraith-Black Associate | Emerging Technology & Venture Capital Toronto, ON Calgary, AB +1 416 868 3468
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