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Sovereign Compute & Silicon

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UK Compute Hardware

Headquarters: Bristol, UK

Next-generation AI chip designer producing Intelligence Processing Units (IPUs) for ultra-fast AI infrastructure.

What they build

  • Designs Intelligence Processing Units purpose-built for AI training and inference.
  • Supplies IPU systems for research clusters and large-scale AI infrastructure.
  • Maintains a UK-based silicon and compiler engineering base in Bristol.

Verified compliance

  • UK GDPR Compliant
  • DSIT Aligned
  • Domestic Compute

Sovereign verification status

This listing has been assessed against the BritainsAi sovereign verification matrix. Criteria are reviewed regularly and may be updated as the venture matures.

UK Registered Headquarters
The venture is incorporated in the UK with a verifiable registered office address.
UK-Hosted Data Residency
Primary AI compute and customer data are stored and processed within UK borders.
UK IP Ownership
Core models, patents and intellectual property are held by the UK entity.
Aligned with UK AI Safety Standards
Published safety, assurance and evaluation practices in line with UK AI guidance.
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