A Stealth Startup Thinks It Just Hacked the Memory Shortage

Kepler Computing, a San Jose startup founded in 2018, has emerged from stealth mode with a new approach to building memory chips that could help ease the global memory shortage. Instead of relying on expensive ultraviolet lithography, Kepler uses 3D stacking and a new ferroelectric material to increase chip density within existing factories. Backed by $468 million in funding, including from Intel, AMD, and Bill Gates, Kepler plans to ship its first chips later in 2026.