InnoGrit Corporation

What InnoGrit Corporation does

InnoGrit Corporation is a fabless integrated circuit design company founded in October 2016 by Dr. Zining Wu, former CTO of Marvell, with operations in San Jose (headquarters), Beijing, and Shanghai. The company designs high-performance, low-power SSD controllers spanning PCIe Gen3, Gen4, and Gen5 NVMe, and finished enterprise SSD platforms, targeting AI infrastructure, hyperscale and cloud data centers, and client/gaming computing markets. Its controller portfolio is organized into the Shasta (entry-level DRAMless Gen3), Rainier (mid- to high-end Gen4), and Tacoma (flagship Gen5 with embedded deep learning accelerator) families, totaling nine controller SKUs.

InnoGrit's technology differentiation centers on a proprietary third-generation 4K LDPC error correction engine, an ultra-low latency architecture achieving 10–13μs read latency on Gen4/Gen5 platforms, end-to-end data protection (AES-256, SHA3, TCG Opal 2.01), and an in-storage AI acceleration engine embedded in the Tacoma IG5668/IG5669 controllers for inference-time preprocessing. The company historically sells chip-level controllers to OEMs including ADATA/XPG, TEAMGROUP, Biwin, Patriot, Mushkin, Lexar, and Plextor for inclusion in their branded SSDs, and offers turnkey reference designs and SDKs for accelerated time-to-market. Through its 2025 'One Total Solution' repositioning, InnoGrit has begun selling finished enterprise SSDs directly (N3, N3Q, N2, S1, B1, E1, and the AI-optimized N3X with KIOXIA XL-FLASH), expanding into a vertically integrated storage business.

The company is a privately held, venture-backed corporation with two disclosed funding events: a 2016 seed/Series A round led by Summitview Capital with Amino Capital participation, and a 2019–2020 Series B round with participation from China Merchants Venture Capital, New Alliance Capital, Perpetual Capital Partners, and Spinnotec; investor led status and amounts are not disclosed. The company holds ISO 27001 product security certification, maintains a global sales channel with engineering support, and has an active presence at major industry events including Computex 2025, CES 2024, and Flash Memory Summit 2022.

Name

InnoGrit Corporation

Legal name

InnoGrit Corporation

Website

https://innogritcorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

InnoGrit Corporation is a fabless IC company designing PCIe Gen3-Gen5 SSD controllers and finished enterprise SSDs with proprietary LDPC ECC, ultra-low latency, and in-storage AI acceleration for OEMs, hyperscale data centers, and AI infrastructure customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

SSD Controllers

NAICS

Computer Storage Device Manufacturing (334112), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411)

SIC

Computer Storage Devices (3572), Computer Peripheral Equipment, Nec (3577)

akta.pro primary industry

Storage & Interface Controllers (SSD/NVMe/UFS/USB/PCIe) (HDAHABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Storage/IO Controllers & Bridge ICs (USB/PCIe/SATA/NVMe) (HDAHAJAI), Security & Trusted Hardware ICs (Secure Element/TPM/Crypto) (HDAHABAF), Embedded & Managed NAND (eMMC/UFS/eMCP) (HDAHAKAG)

Keywords

• SSD controllers
• NVMe storage solutions
• Fabless semiconductor design
• Enterprise data center SSDs
• AI storage accelerators

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. SSD Controller Chip Sales: Sale of proprietary SSD controller ICs (IG5208 Shasta, IG5216 Shasta+, IG5236 Rainier, IG5220 RainierQX, IG5222 RainierX, IG5636 RainierDC, IG5638 RanierHS, IG5600 RainierS, IG5666 TocamaPC, IG5668 TacomaDC) to OEM customers who embed them in branded SSDs.
2. Turnkey SSD Solutions: Full turnkey (FTK) SSD solutions and reference designs sold to customers, enabling faster time-to-market. Business model ranges from SDK support to full FTK support.
3. Enterprise SSD Products: Sale of branded enterprise SSD products including N3 (PCIe Gen5), N3Q (QLC), N2 (PCIe Gen4), S1 (SATA), B1 (boot drive), E1 (BGA), and N3X (AI SSD) series.

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

InnoGrit is a fabless IC design company that develops and sells high-performance, low-power SSD controllers spanning PCIe Gen3 through PCIe Gen5 NVMe interfaces, along with finished enterprise and AI SSD storage solutions built on those controllers. The company sells controller silicon to OEM/ODM partners that integrate it into branded SSDs, and sells finished SSDs directly to data center, cloud, and enterprise customers under the N-series, S-series, B-series, and E-series product families.

Product overview

InnoGrit Corporation is a fabless IC design company that provides high-performance, low-power SSD controller solutions and integrated storage products. The portfolio consists of two main categories: SSD Controllers (IG5208 Shasta through IG5668 Tacoma, covering PCIe Gen3 to Gen5 interfaces) and SSD Solutions (N-series data center/AI SSDs, S-series SATA SSDs, B-series boot drives, and E-series BGA SSDs). The company has evolved from a controller-focused business to an integrated solutions provider, offering 'One Total Solution' that combines controllers with complete SSD platforms. Controllers range from entry-level DRAMless options (IG5208, IG5216, IG5220, IG5222) targeting client/consumer markets to advanced solutions (IG5636, IG5638, IG5666, IG5668) with AI acceleration for datacenter and AI workloads. SSD solutions span from industrial-grade BGA form factors (E1) through boot drives (B1), standard datacenter SSDs (N2, N3, N3Q, S1), to AI-optimized flagship products (N3X) with XL-FLASH technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IG5668 (Tacoma) SSD Controller PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe 2.0 SSD controller with 16 NAND channels, supporting up to 32TB capacity. Features a deep learning accelerator for in-storage computation, achieving up to 14.7 GB/s sequential read and 3.5M IOPS random read, designed for enterprise and data center AI workloads.
• IG5666 (TacomaPC) SSD Controller PCIe Gen5 x4 SSD controller designed for client/consumer applications, with 12nm multicore architecture and energy-efficient design, supporting up to 14.7 GB/s sequential read and 12 GB/s write speeds.
• IG5638 (RainierHS) SSD Controller PCIe Gen4 x4 SSD controller for high-speed applications, delivering up to 7.4 GB/s sequential read and 7 GB/s write with 1700K IOPS random read and 900K IOPS random write, supporting capacities up to 16TB.
• IG5636 (RainierDC) SSD Controller PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD controller for data center applications, with 8 NAND channels, up to 16TB capacity, 7400 MB/s sequential read, 1000K IOPS random read, and SRAM ECC plus end-to-end data protection.
• IG5600 (RainierS) SSD Controller SATA III SSD controller supporting up to 16TB capacity, delivering up to 560 MB/s sequential read and 520 MB/s write, with secure, scalable solutions for data growth and global security protocols.
• IG5222 (RainierX) SSD Controller PCIe Gen4 x4 DRAMless SSD controller optimized for performance, power, and area, supporting up to 8TB capacity, delivering up to 7400 MB/s read and 6800 MB/s write with 1200K IOPS, designed for consumer-grade SSDs.
• IG5220 (RainierQX) SSD Controller PCIe Gen4 x4 DRAMless SSD controller for performance-mainstream SSDs, a cost-optimized version of the flagship IG5236 with fewer NAND channels but ultra-high NAND interface speeds, enabling up to 7 GB/s read speeds.
• IG5216 (Shasta+) SSD Controller PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe SSD controller with DRAMless architecture and Host Memory Buffer support, delivering up to 3.4 GB/s sequential read and 500K IOPS random read, targeting client applications with enhanced QLC performance and up to 2TB capacity.
• IG5208 (Shasta) SSD Controller PCIe Gen3 x2 NVMe DRAMless SSD controller for entry-level applications, delivering up to 1750 MB/s sequential read and 250K IOPS random read at only 0.9W peak power, supporting up to 2TB capacity and designed for IoT and consumer electronics.
• InnoGrit-N3X AI SSD PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe 2.0 AI SSD powered by the IG5668 controller and KIOXIA XL-FLASH, with ultra-low 13µs read latency, up to 1.6M IOPS random write, and 100 DWPD endurance, available in U.2 and E1.S form factors from 800GB to 3200GB and optimized for AI inference and edge computing.
• InnoGrit-N3 PCIe Gen5 SSD Enterprise-grade PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD in U.2 and E3.S form factors with capacities from 3.2TB to 15.36TB, delivering up to 14.6 GB/s sequential read, 3500K IOPS random read, and 54µs read latency, designed for data centers, cloud services, AI servers, and machine learning.
• InnoGrit-N3Q QLC SSD PCIe Gen5 x4 QLC NAND SSD with high-capacity options up to 61.44TB, delivering 14.5 GB/s sequential read and 2M IOPS random read, optimized for enterprise AI applications requiring massive data throughput at a cost-effective price point.
• InnoGrit-N2 PCIe Gen4 SSD Enterprise-grade PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD in U.2 form factor, capacities from 3.2TB to 7.68TB, delivering up to 7400 MB/s sequential read and 1300K IOPS random read with an exceptional performance-to-power ratio, targeting data centers, cloud services, IoT, AI, and machine learning.
• InnoGrit-S1 SATA SSD SATA III SSD optimized for data center high-density storage, with capacities from 480GB to 3.84TB, delivering up to 530 MB/s sequential read, third-generation 4K LDPC ECC, end-to-end data protection, and steady-state random read/write consistency of 99%.
• InnoGrit-B1 Boot Drive SSD PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe boot drive in M.2 2280 form factor, with capacities 480GB-1.92TB, up to 3400 MB/s sequential read, and Power Loss Protection (PLP) for secure operation under unstable power conditions, designed for server booting and data center infrastructure.
• InnoGrit-E1 BGA SSD PCIe Gen3 x4 industrial-grade BGA SSD in compact 16mm x 20mm form factor, capacities 32GB-128GB, wide-temperature range (-40°C to 85°C), powered by the IG5216 controller with SM2/3/4, AES-128/256, and SHA3-256 security, designed for embedded systems, industrial control, and edge AI.
• Tacoma IG5669 PCIe Gen5 SSD Controller Major version of the Tacoma PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe 2.0 SSD controller with sequential read up to 14GB/s, write up to 11GB/s, and capacity up to 32TB, for enterprise and AI SSD platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% lower read latency compared to typical PCIe 5.0 data center SSDs (N3X achieves 13µs read latency vs typical higher values)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• SK HynixminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2025SK Hynix and InnoGrit showcased comprehensive storage solutions together at Computex 2025, demonstrating strong momentum and focus on deep integration of AI and memory technologies.
• KOWINminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2025KOWIN and InnoGrit showcased comprehensive all-round solutions at Computex 2025, demonstrating strong momentum and focus on deep integration of AI and memory technologies.
• TEAMGROUPcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 10 January 2024TEAMGROUP launched the T-Force GE Pro PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD using InnoGrit's IG5666 12nm multi-core low-wattage controller, debuting at CES 2024 in cooperation with ASUS. Designed for extreme storage speeds for gamers and performance users.
• ADATA / XPGflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 16 January 2020ADATA adopted InnoGrit's Rainier IG5236 controller for the XPG Sage PCIe Gen4 SSD and adopted IG5666 controller for the T-Force GE Pro PCIe 5.0 SSD. ADATA's president Shalley Chen expressed satisfaction with the partnership and shared vision of bringing best-of-class performance to computing and gaming markets.
• BiwincoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 16 January 2020Biwin adopted InnoGrit's Rainier IG5236 controller for the NW200 PCIe Gen4 SSD in M.2 2280 form factor. Biwin's VP of Engineering Larry Li noted InnoGrit's Rainier provides unprecedented performance and power efficiency enabling full Gen4 PCIe potential in power-sensitive M.2 platforms.
• M31 TechnologycoreTechnology or Integration · 4 September 2019Innogrit adopted M31's PCIe 4.0/3.0 and ONFi I/O IP cores for AI applications of massive data storage. M31's PCIe IP is used for device interface between SSD and computer, while ONFi I/O IP is applied inside SSD to simplify flash memory integration. Two-year collaboration established as long-term partnership.
• Moortec SemiconductorcoreTechnology or Integration · 2 September 2019Moortec's 28nm embedded thermal sensing solution was selected by InnoGrit to optimize performance and increase reliability for Shasta and Shasta+ SSD controllers. Moortec's in-chip PVT monitoring enables InnoGrit to manage temperature, squeeze performance further, and extend device lifetimes.
• KIOXIAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKIOXIA supplies XL-FLASH storage media for InnoGrit's N3X AI SSD series. This collaboration delivers industry-leading 75% lower read latency, combining InnoGrit's IG5668 controller with KIOXIA XL-FLASH to achieve 13µs read / 4µs write latency and up to 100 DWPD endurance.
• InnodiskcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaboration on enterprise storage solutions. InnoGrit's IG5668 controller demonstrated impressive capabilities in high-IOPS, low-latency workloads such as AI inference and edge computing. Innodisk plans to co-develop a high-performance, scalable storage lineup based on this architecture.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Western Digital / Sandisk: Western Digital (now Sandisk) designs and sells enterprise and client SSDs and develops in-house controllers — a broad incumbent in the same Gen4/Gen5 enterprise SSD market that InnoGrit targets with N2 and N3 series.
• SK Hynix: SK Hynix is a global NAND/DRAM manufacturer expanding into enterprise SSD controllers and AI storage — recently showcased alongside InnoGrit at Computex 2025 and competes in the same data center and AI infrastructure market.
• Samsung Semiconductor: Samsung designs in-house SSD controllers and NAND for its own branded SSDs and sells controllers to some OEMs — a broad incumbent that defines the high-performance enterprise SSD category and competes with InnoGrit for Gen5/NVMe socket designs.
• KIOXIA: KIOXIA is a major NAND flash memory manufacturer that also develops SSD controllers and offers XL-FLASH low-latency media — both a strategic partner to InnoGrit (N3X) and a broad incumbent competing in the same enterprise/AI SSD category.
• Marvell Technology: Marvell is a broad semiconductor incumbent whose storage controller business (formerly including the team from which InnoGrit was founded) targets enterprise/data center SSDs and HDD controllers — overlapping with InnoGrit's enterprise portfolio but at much larger scale.
• Micron Technology: Micron is a major NAND and DRAM manufacturer with growing enterprise SSD products (including AI-focused 9550/9650 series) using in-house controllers — a broad incumbent competitor in the data center AI SSD category.

Direct peers

• Maxio Technology: Maxio is a China-based fabless SSD controller designer focused on PCIe Gen3/Gen4 consumer and entry enterprise controllers — competing head-to-head with InnoGrit's Shasta and RainierQX families in cost-sensitive client SSD sockets.
• Phison Electronics: Phison is the largest independent NAND flash controller IC designer, supplying controllers and turnkey SSD solutions to global OEMs across consumer and enterprise segments — directly comparable to InnoGrit's controller-plus-turnkey business model.
• Silicon Motion Technology: Silicon Motion is a leading fabless designer of SSD controllers (including FerriEmbedded, SM series) serving SSD OEMs and module makers — overlapping closely with InnoGrit's PCIe Gen3/4/5 NVMe controller portfolio and OEM-channel GTM.

Emerging players

• Realtek Semiconductor: Realtek has expanded from networking/PC peripherals into PCIe SSD controllers for client and entry-enterprise segments — an adjacent emerging player that increasingly overlaps with InnoGrit's lower-tier controller offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors6 records

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