Graphcore
[ACQUIRED]HQ: Bristol, United Kingdom · Est. 2016 · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Graphcore: 1 model. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACQUIRED
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Bristol, United Kingdom
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
UK AI chip company; IPU (Intelligence Processing Unit) for AI training and inference. Acquired by Softbank in 2023.
Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Graphcore.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO & Co-founder
CTO & Co-founder
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Partnership
MOST RECENT
FAQ
What is Graphcore?
UK AI chip company; IPU (Intelligence Processing Unit) for AI training and inference. Acquired by Softbank in 2023.
What does Graphcore make?
Graphcore has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Graphcore IPU (Graphcore builds physical robots).
Is Graphcore publicly traded?
Graphcore is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of SoftBank in 2023 | Company type: AI chip company | Country: UK on the DEPLOY registry.
Who is the CEO of Graphcore?
Nigel Toon is the ceo of Graphcore, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Graphcore?
Graphcore has no separately traded stock; it is owned by SoftBank in 2023 | Company type: AI chip company | Country: UK (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).
Where is Graphcore headquartered?
Graphcore is headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Who owns Graphcore?
Graphcore is owned by SoftBank in 2023 | Company type: AI chip company | Country: UK, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Graphcore operate robots?
Graphcore is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
Is Graphcore a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Graphcore ranks in roughly the top 19% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Graphcore founded?
Graphcore was founded in 2016.
Is Graphcore safe?
Graphcore has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.