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Digitimes August 24, 2026 By Yunnie Cheng neutral

MediaTek, GUC, Alchip escalate funding war as global ASIC race demands deep capital

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Custom Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) chips backed by hyperscalers are set for a mass-production boom starting late 2026, with next-generation projects already in full swing across development and supply-chain reservation. Industry insiders note that chipmakers have entered an era of all-out fundraising warfare, racing to secure capital, capacity, and key clients.
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