SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 10, 2025 - VisIC Technologies has raised $26 million in a Round B financing that positions its Gallium Nitride (GaN) power devices at the center of the next wave of electric vehicle (EV) drivetrain innovation for global automotive and mobility markets. Led by a global semiconductor leader with Hyundai Motor Company and Kia (HKMC) joining as strategic investor, the funding will help VisIC industrialize its D³GaN™ platform for high-volume traction inverters and adjacent high-voltage applications.
GaN Steps Forward as EV OEMs Push Beyond Silicon and SiC
As the global EV market scales and automakers seek longer range, higher efficiency and lower system cost, power electronics have become a bottleneck. Traditional silicon-based solutions struggle with the efficiency and power density required in modern 400V and 800V platforms, while Silicon Carbide (SiC) offers better performance but at a premium cost and with manufacturing constraints.
VisIC's GaN-based D³GaN™ technology is designed specifically to close this gap. By delivering higher efficiency and power density in smaller footprints, GaN enables lighter, more compact traction inverters that directly translate into improved vehicle performance, range and packaging flexibility for automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers worldwide.
Strategic Capital to Industrialize D³GaN for Traction Inverters
The new funding round is structured to move VisIC from technology leadership toward scaled, automotive-qualified product delivery. The company plans to use the capital to:
- Optimize, qualify and release its Gen3 750V GaN dice and power modules for volume EV traction inverter programs.
- Develop Gen4 1350V GaN technology to support the full spectrum of EV designs, including future higher-voltage architectures.
- Stabilize and expand the GaN supply chain to support ramp-up in series production.
- Extend its D³GaN platform into emerging 800V data center power requirements, building on similar high-efficiency, high-density design needs.
"This investment marks a major milestone for VisIC and the global EV industry. Our D³GaN technology is redefining power electronics for electric vehicles, and the support of our strategic partners accelerates our mission to deliver high-efficiency, scalable solutions for the next generation of mobility," said Tamara Baksht, CEO of VisIC Technologies.
Hyundai and Kia Add OEM Validation for GaN in Mass-Produced EVs
The participation of Hyundai Motor Company and Kia as a strategic investor provides strong validation from one of Asia-Pacific's most ambitious EV manufacturers. HKMC is actively scaling its global EV portfolio and looking for technologies that can improve drivetrain efficiency and differentiate future platforms.
"Hyundai Motor Company and Kia are committed to advancing sustainable mobility. Partnering with VisIC enables us to integrate cutting-edge GaN power technologies into our EV platforms, enhancing efficiency, reliability, and performance as we shape the future of electric transportation."
For VisIC, this strategic relationship is a pathway into mass-production platforms where cost, reliability and manufacturability are scrutinized at scale. For HKMC, the partnership offers early access to high-performance GaN devices tailored to traction inverter requirements, helping the group meet stringent efficiency and sustainability targets in core markets.
Positioning GaN for EV and High-Voltage Infrastructure Growth
Beyond individual vehicle platforms, the Round B financing underscores broader structural trends in automotive and mobility. As more OEMs migrate to 800V architectures and look to reduce weight and cooling requirements, efficient GaN-based power stages can become a key differentiator across passenger EVs, commercial vehicles and high-performance applications.
VisIC's plan to expand into 800V data center power also reflects convergence between vehicle electrification and high-efficiency infrastructure. The same characteristics that make GaN attractive for traction inverters-fast switching, low losses and high power density-are increasingly in demand in cloud and AI data centers seeking to cut energy consumption and footprint.
Strategic Outlook: From Device Innovation to Platform-Level Impact
With a global semiconductor leader at the helm of the round and a major automotive group as strategic investor, VisIC is moving from a pure device innovator toward a system-level partner for OEMs and Tier 1s. The focus now shifts to automotive qualification, reliable supply and co-design with drivetrain engineers to unlock full platform-level benefits in real vehicles.
As EV manufacturers compete on range, efficiency and total cost of ownership, GaN traction inverters built on VisIC's D³GaN platform could become a key enabler in the next generation of electric mobility-first across Asia-Pacific, then in Europe, North America and other global markets.
For more information on VisIC Technologies and its D³GaN platform for electric mobility, visit https://visic-tech.com.