Eridu AI is a Silicon Valley hardware startup developing infrastructure solutions to accelerate training and inference for large-scale AI models. The company's offerings span semiconductors, software, and systems-level design, addressing the computational demands of modern data centers.
The company's approach targets three primary operational benefits: unlocking greater GPU utilization, reducing capital and power costs, and maximizing overall data center efficiency. Eridu AI claims validation from several leading hyperscalers and multiple industry-first innovations across its portfolio.
The team is led by Drew Perkins, a serial entrepreneur with decades of experience in semiconductors, optics, software, and systems engineering. Perkins previously co-founded Infinera (NASDAQ: INFN), Lightera (acquired by Ciena), and Gainspeed (acquired by Nokia), as well as Mojo Vision. The broader team comprises veteran Silicon Valley executives and engineers with expertise in state-of-the-art hardware and infrastructure technologies.






