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Avicena
High Bandwidth Semiconductor Interconnects
About Avicena
Avicena, based in Sunnyvale, CA, specializes in developing ultra low energy optical links using microLED technology. These interconnects offer superior bandwidth density and energy efficiency, catering to medium reach applications. The company's core product is a modular interconnect platform that supports multi-terabit per second (Tbps) millimeter shoreline density, designed for a variety of die-to-die interfaces. Avicena's technology is pivotal for high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and memory disaggregation. Additionally, it serves next-generation links in sensors, 5G wireless, and aerospace sectors. Avicena operates in the semiconductor and telecommunications markets, targeting clients who require high-speed, energy-efficient interconnect solutions. The business model revolves around selling these advanced interconnect solutions to technology companies, generating revenue through product sales and potentially licensing its technology.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- Sunnyvale, United States
- Employees
- 88
- Open positions
- 5
- Dealroom signal
- 88.8/100
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Sector
- Semiconductors, Network Management, Core AI, Semiconductor Designers and Manufacturers, Photonics Tech, Low-Power, AI Computing Infrastructure, DT and LS, science-based
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, Deep Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES BOther financing | May 2025 | $65M | $260M | VentureTech Alliance · Cerberus Capital Management · Hitachi Ventures · Maverick Silicon | ↗ |
| SERIES AOther financing | Aug 2022 | $25M | $100M | Clear Ventures · Micron Ventures · Samsung Catalyst Fund · Cerberus Capital Management | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Avicena is 9.2K monthly website visits, down 42.5% over the last three months. Avicena's team grew 1.1% over the past year.
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Investors
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Seed1 investor entered at this stage
Clear Ventures
Series A10 investors entered at this stage
Micron Ventures
Samsung Catalyst Fund
Cerberus Capital Management
Tiger Global
VentureTech Alliance
Hitachi Ventures
Maverick Silicon
SK Hynix
Lam Research
Prosperity7 Ventures
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