CEO Interview with Cyril Sagonero of Keysom

By Daniel Nenni

April 4, 2025

Key Takeaways

• Keysom provides a no-code architectural exploration tool that allows companies to customize RISC-V processors tailored to specific application requirements.
• The company focuses on application-specific processor designs to optimize power, performance, and cost, particularly in IoT, Edge AI, and industrial systems.
• The company is developing optimized 32-bit cores and an Edge AI accelerator to meet the growing demand for real-time AI inference at the edge.

Cyril Sagonero is the CEO and co-founder of Keysom, a deeptech company focused on RISC-V custom processor. In 2019, he founded Keysom with Luca TESTA to address inefficiencies in off-the-shelf processors, developing tailored solutions for various industries. Under his leadership, the company secured €4 million in funding in September 2024 to advance its technology and expand internationally. Previously, he co-founded Koncepto, specializing in hardware and software development, and worked as a lecturer and pedagogical manager at ESTEI in Bordeaux, focusing on electronics and embedded systems.

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