AMD could soon develop model-specific chips after buying custom silicon startup Taalas to help it target a growing inference market.
The chip maker said Thursday it had agreed a deal to buy the Canadian startup for an undisclosed amount, with plans to integrate its technology into its AI accelerator roadmap and develop "system-level solutions" with its Instinct GPUs.
AMD AI Group SVP Vamsi Boppana said: “Taalas' technology and world-class engineering team strengthen our AI portfolio by delivering differentiated inference performance and efficiency.”
The startup has never given a public valuation, but raised $219 million across several funding rounds, most recently a $169 million Series B in February 2026.
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