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Xscape Photonics
Energy · Santa Clara, United States · Founded 2022
Using photonics to realize scalable, high-bandwidth, energy-sustainable, and cost-effective solutions that enable the next generation of AI, ML, and simulation hardware MoreLess
Xscape Photonics is at the forefront of developing advanced photonics solutions aimed at enhancing the performance of AI, machine learning (ML), and simulation hardware. The company leverages photonics technology to create scalable, high bandwidth, and energy-efficient solutions, addressing some of the most challenging problems in the industry. Xscape Photonics serves a diverse range of clients, including tech companies, research institutions, and industries requiring high-performance computing solutions. Operating in the high-tech and photonics market, the company employs a business model centered on innovation and collaboration, generating revenue through the sale of its cutting-edge photonics hardware and related services. By constantly questioning the status quo and fostering a culture of determination and passion, Xscape Photonics positions itself as a competitive player against both small startups and large corporations. The company's leadership includes renowned experts in the field, such as co-founder and president Alexander Gaeta, a world leader in quantum and nonlinear photonics. Gaeta's contributions to the field, including key demonstrations of nonlinear optical devices in silicon photonics, underscore the company's commitment to pioneering advancements in technology.
Keywords: photonics, AI, ML, simulation hardware, scalable solutions, high bandwidth, energy-efficient, high-performance computing, innovation, collaboration, quantum photonics.
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2022
- Headquarters
- Santa Clara, United States
- Employees
- 55
- Open positions
- 1
- Dealroom signal
- 93.3
Valuation & funding
Xscape Photonics funding history
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES AOther financing | Mar 2026 | $37M | $220M | Nvidia · IAG Capital Partners · Addition VC | ↗ |
| SERIES AOther financing | Oct 2024 | $44M | $176M | Nvidia · Osage University Partners · Altair · LifeX Ventures | ↗ |
| DEBTDebt | Aug 2023 | $3M | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| EARLY VCOther financing | Dec 2022 | $10M | $40M | Altair | ↗ |
| SPINOUTOther financing | Jan 2022 | $0 | — | Columbia University | — |
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