Chip giant NVIDIA has thrown its weight behind startup Harmonic, a firm at the forefront of crafting artificial intelligence systems tailored to tackle mathematical conundrums. Harmonic has successfully secured $120 million in a Series C funding round, catapulting its valuation to an impressive $1.45 billion. Notably, new investor Emerson Collective has also jumped on board for this funding endeavor.

Harmonic's innovative 'Aristotle' model boasts promising applications across mathematics, coding, and chip design realms. With NVIDIA's backing, the model's performance is poised for significant enhancement. The startup intends to allocate a substantial portion of the newly acquired funds towards expanding its talented team and managing the hefty costs associated with computational resources.

What sets Harmonic's technology apart is its ability to showcase verifiable reasoning processes. Currently, its API is available for free testing, allowing users to explore its capabilities firsthand. However, the pricing structure and the timeline for the paid launch of 'Aristotle' remain under wraps, pending further announcements.