Synthara develops ComputeRAM™ – In-Memory Computing technology for energy-efficient embedded chips

Synthara AG

ZurichNew on Amplifa

2019Founded in Zurich

Josefstrasse 219, 8005 ZurichHeadquarters

AG (Switzerland)Legal form, CHE-165.140.121 VAT

Rank 38Top 100 Swiss Startup Ranking 2024

About Synthara

Synthara AG is a deep-tech company in the field of semiconductor design, founded in Zurich in 2019. Its core product is ComputeRAM™, an In-Memory Computing (IMC) technology that integrates seamlessly into embedded chips and executes compute-intensive AI applications directly in memory. This eliminates the classic bottleneck between memory and processing unit; the company cites up to a hundredfold improvement in speed and energy efficiency compared to conventional architectures – without additional silicon or software costs for chip and device manufacturers. Synthara develops and markets the technology in collaboration with foundries and chip manufacturers; customers and partners include Arm (case study) and Siemens Cre8Ventures (partnership for automotive semiconductor design). Fields of application include wearables, robotics, autonomous systems such as drones, and programmable smart sensors. The company is registered as a public limited company (CHE-165.140.121 VAT) with its headquarters at Josefstrasse 219 in 8005 Zurich.

Site: Zurich
Processes: In-Memory Computing technology (ComputeRAM™), Integration of IMC into embedded chips, Partnerships with foundries and chip manufacturers
Materials: In-Memory Computing (ComputeRAM™), Edge Computing / AI Hardware
Founded: 2019
Industries: Semiconductors, Wearables, Robotics, Smart Sensors, Automotive (semiconductor design), AI Hardware/Edge Computing

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Development of the In-Memory Computing architecture
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Integration of IMC into embedded chips
03
Partnerships with foundries and chip manufacturers
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Design support for applications (wearables, robotics, smart sensors)

Technology and Processes

IMC

In-Memory Computing (ComputeRAM™)

Executes computations directly in memory, increasing speed and energy efficiency for AI workloads.

EDGE

Edge Computing / AI Hardware

Target platform is embedded chips for wearables, robotics, and programmable smart sensors.

Site

Zurich

Headquarters, development

Applications and Fields of Use

**Autonomous systems / Robotics**In-Memory Computing · Robotics

**Drone application**In-Memory Computing · Autonomous systems

**AI-accelerated sensing**In-Memory Computing · Smart sensors

Inside the production

Industries

SemiconductorsWearablesRoboticsSmart SensorsAutomotive (semiconductor design)AI Hardware/Edge Computing

Additional services

In-Memory Computing technology (ComputeRAM™)Integration of IMC into embedded chipsPartnerships with foundries and chip manufacturers

Reference customers

Siemens (Cre8Ventures partnership)Arm (case study)

History

2019
Founding of Synthara in Zurich by Manu V Nair and Alessandro Aimar
2016
Role model Movidius (Sean Mitchell) was acquired by Intel
2024
Synthara AG named 'Startup Worth Watching in 2024' by EE Times
2024
Rank 38 in the Top 100 Swiss Startup Rankings
2025
Presence at Embedded World 2025 (Booth 2-412)