Graphcore is a semiconductor company that redefined AI computing with its revolutionary Intelligence Processing Unit (IPU), a processor designed specifically for machine intelligence. By integrating memory and computation, it achieved unprecedented speed and efficiency. Supported by global tech leaders and acquired by SoftBank, Graphcore continues to drive the future of intelligent systems worldwide.
Graphcore leads in the area of AI technology by providing leading-edge innovations for machine learning and machine thinking. Graphcore designs its system for optimum performance, scalability, and efficiency in modern AI-based workloads from both a computing perspective (hardware) as well as from an analytical point of view (software).
Graphcore provides faster training of AI Models, deeper insights, and increased energy savings through the combination of their highly capable hardware with sophisticated software tools created specifically for AI based workloads. Graphcore is at the forefront of an industry transformation occurring through the use of machine intelligence in industries such as autonomous systems and advanced analytics and scientific research.
| Legal Name | Graphcore Limited |
| Headquarters | Bristol, United Kingdom |
| Business Model | B2B |
| Founding Date | 2016 |
| No. of Employees | Approximately 500 (As of 2025) |
The company offers a range of advanced AI products and services, including IPU Processors, Poplar Software, Developer Tools, Model Garden, Documentation, Resources, and Downloads, designed to deliver high-performance AI computing, optimized model development, and seamless deployment for enterprise and research applications.
| Nigel Toon | Chief Executive Officer |
| Nick Bishop | Chief Financial Officer |
| Sally Doherty | Chief Marketing Officer |
| John Walsh | Chief Operating Officer |
The company generates revenue from hardware sales, OEM partnerships, software tools, cloud AI access, and support services, driving AI innovation.
Client Segments: Government agencies, Defense organizations, Allied forces
Target Companies: Defense, Aerospace, Cybersecurity, and Technology sectors related to national security
Target Geography: Global, with a strong presence in North America and Asia-Pacific, expanding across Europe and the Middle East
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