Eta Compute is Changing its Name to ModelCat -- Launching a Bold New Era in AI Development

From edge innovation to universal AI model builder: ModelCat emerges with a fresh brand, expanded vision, and groundbreaking "AI-in-the-Loop" technology for the $1.8T AI solutions market.

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Eta Compute today announced it has rebranded as ModelCat, unveiling a new name, visual identity, and mission that reflect the company's transformation from an edge-focused innovator into a leader in agentic model building, with technology that uses AI to create AI models.

ModelCat produces precision-perfect machine learning models hundreds of times faster than traditional approaches, delivering production-ready results in days, not months or years. While edge AI remains the company's home base, ModelCat is now bringing its innovation to the entire AI ecosystem, spanning both edge and non-edge deployments.

Why "ModelCat"?
Cats are playful, quick-reacting, agile, and always land on their feet. The name reflects the company's ability to pounce on a model build, react instantly to requirements, and deliver exactly what's needed with surgical precision and near zero error rate.

"We started with the hardest challenge, AI at the edge, and built technology that can deliver the right model every time," said Evan Petridis, CEO of ModelCat. "Now we're taking that capability to the entire AI industry. Our mission is to become the universal model build layer that powers AI everywhere, making AI far more accessible than it is today."

AI in the Loop: A Quantum Shift in How AI is Produced
ModelCat's AI-in-the-loop approach uses AI to orchestrate the entire model creation process, automating the steps that once took teams of specialists months or years. This not only accelerates delivery, but ensures models are tailored to operational constraints like memory, power, and performance, whether running on a tiny microcontroller, or in the future, a high-end data center processor.

A New Chapter, Major News Ahead
The rebrand comes as ModelCat prepares to announce a strategic partnership with NXP^® Semiconductors on September 8, bringing exclusive AI model-building capabilities to the entire NXP portfolio.

See Us Live
ModelCat will be exhibiting at AI Infra Summit in Santa Clara, CA September 9-11, 2025. Learn more here.

Call to Action:
Visit the new modelcat.ai, sign up for a demo, and follow ModelCat on social channels to catch the September 8 partnership announcement.

About ModelCat
ModelCat is an AI-first software company that automates the creation of custom machine learning models for any device or deployment. Using proprietary AI-in-the-Loop technology, ModelCat delivers optimized, production-ready models in days — accelerating innovation across the $1.8T AI solutions market. Learn more at modelcat.ai.

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