Inbizzy , Singapore, Singapore-based deep tech startup SixSense has raised $8.5 million in a Series A round to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for the semiconductor industry. With this latest funding, SixSense’s total capital raised since its 2018 founding now stands at approximately $12 million.

The funding round was led by Surge, the accelerator by Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital India & Southeast Asia), with participation from Alpha Intelligence Capital, FEBE Ventures, and several other investors focused on industrial technology and AI.

Tackling a Critical Bottleneck in Chip Manufacturing

Semiconductor manufacturing is one of the most complex and precision-driven industries in the world. Yet, many chip factories still rely on manual inspection and legacy statistical systems that are slow and limited in real-time insights.

SixSense bridges this gap by turning vast production data into actionable insights. Its AI-powered platform analyzes defect images and equipment signals to provide predictive analytics, root cause analysis, and automated improvement recommendations.

No-Code, Ready-to-Use AI Platform

A key differentiator of SixSense is its no-code platform, enabling process engineers—without any data science or programming background—to build and deploy AI models using their own factory data. In many cases, implementation takes less than two days.

With this platform, manufacturers benefit from:

• Early detection of defects
• Reduced human intervention
• Optimized production yield and cycle time

Real-World Impact

SixSense’s platform is already being used by leading global chipmakers such as GlobalFoundries and JCET, delivering measurable results:

• Over 100 million chips analyzed
• 1–2% increase in production yield
• Up to 30% reduction in production cycle time
• Up to 90% reduction in manual inspections

The platform is also compatible with over 60% of inspection equipment used globally, making it a versatile solution for various semiconductor production lines.

Global Expansion and Strategic Positioning

As geopolitical tensions and supply chain shifts push countries to localize semiconductor production, SixSense has positioned itself in key markets including Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Israel. The company now sets its sights on the United States.

New chip fabs in regions like India, Vietnam, and the U.S. tend to avoid legacy systems and are more open to data-native platforms like SixSense, giving the company a strategic edge.

What’s Next for SixSense

With fresh capital in hand, SixSense plans to:

• Expand its engineering and product development teams
• Advance AI capabilities, including more powerful predictive failure features
• Accelerate global market penetration through partnerships with large manufacturers

This funding also signals increasing investor confidence in the transformative potential of AI to improve quality, efficiency, and scalability in the semiconductor supply chain—a sector poised for continued growth amid demand for chips in AI, automotive, medical, and consumer devices.

SixSense exemplifies how AI-driven startups are solving long-standing pain points in complex industries like semiconductors. With $8.5 million in Series A funding, the company is well-positioned to scale globally and play a leading role in shaping the future of high-tech manufacturing.