LeapMind
Everything you need to know about LeapMind — from their $20M in funding to who's backing them.
Awaira Score
Out of 100
HQ
Japan
Founded
2012
Raised
$20M
Stage
Series B
Team
1-50
About LeapMind
LeapMind develops deep learning inference IP and software for edge AI deployment on low-power embedded devices, providing neural network compression tools and hardware IP blocks that enable manufacturers to integrate AI inference into microcontrollers and FPGAs without requiring dedicated AI accelerator chips. The Tokyo company builds custom silicon AI solutions for industrial, medical, and…
Key Facts
- LeapMind has raised a total of $20M in disclosed funding across 3 funding rounds.
- LeapMind was founded in 2012 by Hikaru Inoue and is headquartered in Japan.
- LeapMind employs approximately 1-50 people.
- LeapMind operates in the AI Infrastructure category and is currently at the Series B stage.
- LeapMind has an Awaira Score of 43/100, ranking it among the tracked AI companies on Awaira.
- LeapMind's most recent funding round was a Series B of $14M closed in February 2015.
Source: Awaira · Updated Mar 24, 2026
Valuation
N/A
Post-money
Total Raised
$20M
All rounds
Awaira Score
43/100
Founded
2012
1-50 employees
Strengths & Risks
Strengths
Growing team of 1-50 employees
Established market presence (founded 2012)
Considerations
Valuation not publicly disclosed
Analysis based on publicly available data. Not investment advice.
Funding Velocity
3
Total Rounds
$6.67M
Avg Round Size
2.7yr
Funding Span
LeapMind raised 3 rounds over 2.7 years, averaging $6.67M per round — a pace of roughly one round every 11 months.
Awaira estimate based on public data. Not financial advice.
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Funding Rounds
Inactive$14M
Feb 2015
$4.4M
Oct 2013
$1.6M
Jun 2012
LeapMind Latest News
LeapMind Secures New Funding to Accelerate Series B Expansion
LeapMind Reports Strong Growth as AI Industry Accelerates
LeapMind Expands AI Platform with New Enterprise Features and Integrations
LeapMind Launches New AI Inference Platform with 10x Performance Gains
Expands AI Platform with New Enterprise Features
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