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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.

Company overview

Xscape Photonics company information

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Status
Operational
Founded
2022
Headquarters
Santa Clara, United States
Employees
55
Open positions
1
Dealroom signal
93.3
client focusb2btechnologyArtificial IntelligencetechnologyHardwaretechnologyDeep Techsub industryEnergy Efficiencybusiness modelManufacturingsectorCore AIsectorSpinoutsectorSustainable Development GoalssectorClimate TechsectorPhotonics TechsectorData CenterssectorAI Computing InfrastructuresectorNIF defense security and resilience

Valuation & funding

Xscape Photonics funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
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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Growth signals

Xscape Photonics website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Xscape Photonics is 3.2K monthly website visits, down 46.7% over the last three months. Xscape Photonics's team grew 25% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits3.2K 3-month web change-46.7% 1-year team growth+25%
Monthly website visits31 observations · Dec 2022–Jul 2026
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Comparisons

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Talent graph

Xscape Photonics's talent

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Investors

11 investors on Xscape Photonics's cap table

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Series A 10 investors entered at this stage
Altair
IAG Capital Partners
Nvidia
Osage University Partners
LifeX Ventures
Kyra Ventures
Cisco Investments
OVP Venture Partners
Fathom Fund
Addition VC
Other known 1 additional known investor
Columbia University

Global footprint

Where Xscape Photonics has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
3 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States90.9%
🇨🇦 Canada6.1%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom3%
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