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GLIWA Enterprises and Blackfinch Ventures back Apitronix Semiconductor to build more powerful real-time chips
York, UK — 31 March 2026 — Apitronix, an emerging innovator in advanced semiconductor solutions for automotive and embedded systems, today announced it has secured new investment from Blackfinch and GLIWA Enterprises Holding GmbH. The funding will support the company’s continued development of its next-generation multicore real-time microcontroller technology and accelerate its path to market.
The investment marks a significant milestone for Apitronix as it scales its engineering capabilities and deepens engagement with key partners in the automotive and industrial sectors. The company is focused on delivering high-performance, deterministic compute platforms designed to meet the increasing complexity of software-defined vehicles and safety-critical embedded applications.
GLIWA Enterprises Holding GmbH, the holding company of GLIWA GmbH, who specialise in real-time software development, performance analysis, and embedded systems engineering, with a strong presence in the automotive industry, joins Blackfinch, a UK-based investment manager with a strong track record in supporting high-growth technology businesses.
Ed French, CEO of Apitronix, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Blackfinch and GLIWA Enterprises as investors. Their support reflects strong confidence in our technology and our mission to redefine real-time performance in multicore embedded systems. This investment enables us to accelerate product development, expand our team, and strengthen our position in the automotive semiconductor market.”
Peter Gliwa, Managing Director at GLIWA Enterprises, said:
“Our expertise in real-time systems gives us a deep appreciation of the technical challenges Apitronix is solving. We see strong alignment between our capabilities and their roadmap, and we look forward to supporting their journey as both an investor and strategic partner.”
Charles Horn, Associate at Blackfinch Ventures, said:
“Apitronix is addressing an important technical challenge with a highly differentiated solution. The team combines deep expertise with a clear understanding of where this technology can create real value, and we’re excited to support the business as it moves into its next stage of development.”
The new funding will be used to expand Apitronix’s engineering team, advance silicon development, and support customer engagement activities as the company moves toward initial product availability.
About Apitronix
Apitronix is a semiconductor company focused on developing advanced multicore microcontroller architectures for real-time and safety-critical applications. Its technology is designed to provide predictable, high-performance compute for next-generation automotive and embedded systems. See about Apitronix for more information.
About GLIWA Enterprises
GLIWA is a Germany-based company specialising in real-time software development, performance analysis, and embedded systems engineering, with a strong presence in the automotive industry.
About Blackfinch
Blackfinch is a UK-based investment manager providing funding solutions to innovative and high-growth businesses across a range of sectors, including technology and energy.
New Microprocessor company sets up in York
Apitronix opens York office to join the UK real-time cluster
York-UK, April 2026
Why York?
Apitronix Semiconductor is developing the world's most powerful real-time microprocessor to be used in cars, robots, UAV's and safety critical systems. So naturally it wanted to locate in a region that would give it access to talent and experience to support its growth.
Since the University of York has had a world leading expertise in real-time systems since the '80's it would always have been a contender. It's also where Dr Ken Tindell started his first company in the sector, that was subsequently sold to Bosch. Since then Bosch has grown that presence in the city to over 100 employees.
But the university has also given birth to other related companies, such as Rapita, and is part of the reason why so much rail safety critical controls work is based in the city.
The move has enabled the companies first hire in the city to happen already, with a clear path to grow the team further.
The company has opened office space at East Coast House, the former rail-headquarters, as part of Wizu Workspace.
Leader of City of York Council, Cllr Claire Douglas said:
"It’s fantastic to be able to welcome a new business of the calibre of Apitronix to York. This is just the latest example of a high-tech business choosing York as a place to establish itself and grow. Apitronix is at the cutting edge of technology, developing the world's most powerful real-time microprocessor to be used in cars, robots, drones and safety critical systems. It joins a long line of York innovators over the centuries.
The decision to locate in York reflects the city’s position as the UK’s top performing city for good growth and also one of the country’s most dynamic business locations, and I’m grateful to everyone who helped make this happen, including our Inward Investment team. To other businesses thinking about where to locate, our door is always open and our fantastic team are ready to work with you. Get in touch by contacting economicgrowth@york.gov.uk.”
About Apitronix
Apitronix is a semiconductor company focused on developing advanced multicore microcontroller architectures for real-time and safety-critical applications. Its technology is designed to provide predictable, high-performance compute for next-generation automotive and embedded systems. See about Apitronix for more information.
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