About Us

ArcanaSemi is a global leader in AI-driven SoC and IP design, delivering end-to-end solutions from microarchitecture to tapeout-ready GDSII. Founded by semiconductor veterans with decades of experience in Silicon Valley and the UK, we specialize in cutting-edge technologies such as RISC-V, Arm-based AI accelerators, and advanced-node designs (5nm, 7nm) for industries ranging from automotive to edge computing and beyond.

Our mission is to empower innovators with first-time-success silicon, combining world-class engineering with scalable offshore design centers (ODCs) in multiple locations. With tens of successful tapeouts and a focus on power, performance, and area (PPA) optimization, we bridge the gap between leading-edge ideas, aggressive design goals, tight project schedules, and market-ready chips

Executive Team

Jafar Safdar

Jafar Safdar

CEO & Cofounder

30 years of semiconductor, chip design industry experience in US, EU, Asia Pacific and Pakistan. Founder of three chip design and services startups in Pakistan.

Dr. Afzal Khan

Dr. Afzal Khan

CTO & Cofounder

30 years of System, IC and IP design experience in the US and Pakistan. PhD in Computer Architecture & Info. Security over Cloud Computing.

Shahid Mustafa

Shahid Mustafa

CFO & Cofounder

30 years of work experience in MENA region, Pakistan. A serial innovator and entrepreneur. Founded two successful startups.

Shahid R

Shahid Rizwan

CSO & Cofounder

Over 24 years of SoC, core IC verification, design experience in multiple top-notch companies in the UK and Pakistan. MS KAIST, South Korea.