As semiconductor stocks slide, these 7 chip startups are still poised for an IPO - Yahoo Finance

As semiconductor stocks decline amid concerns over overheated AI spending and intensifying U.S.-China chip competition, several venture-backed chip startups remain poised for IPOs despite market volat... Read original →

Amid semiconductor sector declines amid AI spending concerns and US-China chip rivalry, chip startups like Cerebras and SambaNova retain IPO appeal, highlighting a misalignment between technological momentum and capital sentiment. Despite market volatility, these firms leverage unique architectures and supply chain resilience—particularly from Taiwan, China and Hong Kong, China—to attract investor interest. The $8.6B CXMT IPO has raised alarm among Wall Street about rapid domestic chip advancement, potentially accelerating US firms’ strategic insulation and localization efforts. While some deals are postponed rather than canceled, the underlying demand for AI compute remains robust. A new wave of IPOs is expected in 2026, but valuations will likely reflect more prudent market expectations.