SEMIFIVE, a global leader in custom AI semiconductor (ASIC) design, announced on December 12, 2025, that it has secured multiple AI semiconductor design projects in Japan and recently established its subsidiary in Tokyo. The Seoul, South Korea-based company's expansion into Japan represents a strategic move to accelerate its global expansion and meet the rapidly increasing demand for Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs).

Project Details and Technology Implementation

The newly secured projects involve SEMIFIVE developing high-performance semiconductors for AI and data center applications. Some of these projects will incorporate next-generation technologies such as 3D IC-based advanced packaging, which is expected to improve data-processing efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and increase integration density.

The project wins were achieved based on customers' trust in SEMIFIVE's accumulated expertise in cutting-edge process nodes, extensive experience in turnkey design for large-die chips, and high-performance ASIC design capabilities based on core IP. The company demonstrates end-to-end expertise in high-performance custom chip design for AI and HPC applications.

Tokyo Subsidiary Establishment

SEMIFIVE recently established a subsidiary in Tokyo, strengthening its ability to engage with local customers and manage projects more efficiently. This new subsidiary represents SEMIFIVE's sixth global location, following its established presence in the United States, China, Vietnam, India, and the Czech Republic. This strategic move is a significant milestone in the company's global expansion efforts, further solidifying its international network.

Strategic Vision for Japanese Market

Brandon Cho, CEO and co-founder of SEMIFIVE, stated, “Japan's semiconductor market is accelerating, fueled by surging demand for high-performance chips, robust government investment, and concerted efforts to build a vibrant AI ecosystem. We aim to position Japan as a strategic hub, deepening our technology leadership and collaborating closely with Japanese innovators to drive the AI revolution.”

Company Background and Capabilities

SEMIFIVE positions itself as the pioneer of platform-based SoC design, working with customers to implement innovative ideas into custom silicon in the most efficient way. The company's SoC platforms offer a powerful springboard for new chip designs, leveraging configurable domain-specific architectures and pre-validated key IP pools.

The company offers comprehensive spec-to-system capabilities with end-to-end solutions, enabling custom SoCs to be realized faster, with reduced cost and risk for key applications such as data centers and AI-enabled IoT. SEMIFIVE maintains a strong partnership with Samsung Foundry as a leading SAFE DSP partner, as well as with the broader ecosystem, providing a one-stop shop for any SoC design needs.

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