Chip Design Systems Inc.

Chip Design Systems |

Chip Design Systems Inc. was founded in 2015, is headquartered in Hockessin, United States, lists 11–50 employees, and has $6.4M in recorded funding across 7 rounds.

Employees
11–50
Founded
2015
Business Model
B2G
Total Funding
$6.4M
Last Round
GrantJan 2024
Rounds
7

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About

Chip Design Systems (CDS) is incorporated and continues to lead the way in next-generation hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) scene projection, powered by advanced IRLED technology. Its stated mission is to become the de facto standard for sensor testing across all industries, enabling scalability and reliability in sensor deployment. CDS is a member of the National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL), a platform delivering program management and acquisition strategy services to support U.S. government programs, and the company has been awarded an MDA SHIELD IDIQ contract.

Summary

Chip Design Systems Inc. is a Defense Tech company based in Hockessin, United States, founded in 2015. It lists 11–50 employees. It has raised $6.4M in total across 7 rounds, most recently a Grant round in Jan 2024. Investors include U.S. Department of Defense.

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Funding History

Grant2024 (est.)

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