Habana Labs

AI Processors Made for AI

Industrial Technologies
Acquired by Intel on Dec 2019

Company Overview

Snapshot

Founded in December 2015 by David Dahan and Ran Halutz, Habana Labs operated with 201–500 employees. The company raised $120M across two funding rounds from 7 investors. In December 2019, Habana Labs was acquired by Intel.

Business overview

Habana Labs develops artificial intelligence (AI) and deep-learning computing solutions, aiming to advance AI processing capabilities. The company offers specialized processors for training and inference workloads, designed to optimize efficiency and support models from various processors. Habana provides software development tools and a neural network profiler for customization and optimization, serving markets within the Industrial Technologies sector, specifically focusing on hardware, semiconductors, and AI process optimization.

Strategic signal

In October 2025, Element Labs, founded by the original team behind Habana Labs, began occupying the former Habana Labs offices in Caesarea, signaling a new venture by the founders in the AI chip space. This development highlights the continued entrepreneurial drive of Habana's original leadership in AI hardware, even after the acquisition by Intel.

Company Intelligence Q&A

When was Habana Labs acquired?
Habana Labs was acquired by Intel in December 2019.
What was a significant product launch by Habana Labs?
In September 2018, Habana Labs unveiled its Goya AI inference processor, which was highlighted as a high-performance AI inference processor.
What was a notable strategic partnership for Habana Labs?
In December 2020, AWS announced it would leverage Habana Labs' Gaudi AI processor to reduce the cost of deep learning models, integrating the Israeli-made AI processors into its offerings.
What was the outcome of Intel's acquisition of Habana Labs?
In February 2025, Intel's Falcon Shores processor, which incorporated technology from Habana Labs, was repurposed for internal tests, indicating challenges in Intel's efforts to compete in the AI race following the acquisition.
What recent organizational change occurred at Habana Labs?
In October 2022, Intel's Habana Labs implemented a workforce reduction, laying off 10% of its employees.

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