Company Overview
Snapshot
Founded in December 2015 by David Dahan and Ran Halutz, Habana Labs grew to 201–500 employees. The company raised a total of $120 million across 2 funding rounds from 7 investors, including Intel Capital. Habana Labs was acquired by Intel in December 2019.
Business overview
Habana Labs specializes in developing artificial intelligence (AI) and deep-learning computing solutions, aiming to advance AI processing capabilities. The company offers distinct processors optimized for training and inference workloads, with its inference processor supporting models from various platforms including GPU, TPU, CPU, and Habana Gaudi. Habana Labs provides seamless integration with existing frameworks and ONNX exchange format, alongside software development tools and a neural network profiler for customization. It operates within the Industrial Technologies sector, focusing on microelectronics and photonics solutions, and serves enterprise and professional services, particularly in IT, data centers, and software development.
Strategic signal
In September 2024, Intel launched the Habana Labs Gaudi 3 AI accelerator, indicating continued development and market presence for the technology acquired from Habana Labs. This demonstrates Intel's ongoing commitment to leveraging Habana's AI processor architecture to compete in the AI chip market, despite past challenges, and signals potential for further innovation and adoption of Gaudi technology in high-performance computing and AI applications.
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- When was Habana Labs acquired and by whom?
- Habana Labs was acquired by Intel in December 2019.
- Which investors participated in Habana Labs' Series B financing round?
- In November 2018, Habana Labs secured Series B financing from investors including.
- What significant product launch occurred in September 2024 related to Habana Labs' technology?
- In September 2024, Intel launched the Habana Labs Gaudi 3 AI accelerator, building on the company's core technology.
- What was a key operational change for Intel's Habana Labs in October 2022?
- In October 2022, Intel's Habana Labs implemented a workforce optimization, laying off 10% of its employees.
- What strategic partnership did Habana Labs form in December 2020?
- In December 2020, AWS began leveraging Habana Labs' Gaudi AI processor to reduce the cost of deep learning models, integrating the technology into its services.