Enflame Technology

Manufacturer

Enflame Technology is a Chinese startup specializing in AI chips and cloud computing solutions. Founded in 2018 in Shanghai by former AMD employees, it positions itself as an alternative to NVIDIA in the GPGPU segment for neural network training and inference. Key Products Enflame produces high-performance chips like Suisi (DTU) for cloud data centers, focusing on deep learning. These GPGPUs are used in computer vision, NLP, and recommendation systems, with deliveries to Chinese state enterprises and local governments. In 2024, the company adapted designs to US restrictions, partnering with TSMC. Funding and Plans Enflame has raised significant investments: Series C (1.8 billion yuan in 2021 from CITIC, Primavera, Tencent) and Series D (2 billion yuan in 2023 from Shanghai International Group, Tencent, Meitu). It plans an IPO on Shanghai's STAR Market; Tencent co-developed the Zixiao chip for finance and transportation. In 2024, construction began on an AI hub in Wuxi. Market and Competitors The company competes with Cambrian, Horizon, and Deephi Tech in AI inference; its chips are applied in education, smart cities, and research. Enflame is recognized as a Challenger in the AI inference processors market alongside AMD and Samsung.