// startup autopsy
Silistix
Cutting-edge chip IP that the market never bought
marketfitSlow Death
Years-long decline before final shutdown · Fatal mistake: Silistix pursued a technically superior but commercially unproven niche in asynchronous interconnect IP without securing anchor customers before funding ran out.
| Founded | 2003 |
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| Closed | 2009 |
| Country | UK |
| Sector | Developer tools |
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Key Events Timeline
FOUNDING
Silistix founded as a spin-out from the University of Manchester to commercialize asynchronous chip interconnect IP.
FUNDING
Silistix raises its final known round, totaling $6M, to continue licensing efforts for its chip interconnect technology.
PIVOT
Facing slow licensing traction, Silistix attempts to reposition technology toward emerging mobile chip market without success.
SHUTDOWN
Silistix ceases operations after failing to secure further funding or licensing deals. Company is dissolved.