Enlightra exits stealth with $15M funding to enhance energy-efficient AI data centre lasers, backed by Y Combinator and others.
Amount Raised
$15 Million
Round Type
Funding Round
LausanneSoftwareArtificial IntelligenceInvestors
Description
Enlightra, a deeptech startup, has raised $15 million to develop chip-scale multiwavelength lasers for next-gen data transmission. This funding will support the company's efforts to reduce the reliance on copper connections in AI data centres. Investors include Y Combinator, Runa Capital, and Pegasus Tech Ventures. Their technology promises more efficient and energy-saving solutions for AI infrastructure.
Quick answer
Enlightra raised $15 Million in a Funding Round round, dated December 18, 2025. Investors: Trac VC, Asymmetry Ventures, Halo Labs, Protocol Labs, Pegasus Tech Ventures, Runa Capital and Y Combinator. Enlightra is based in Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland.
- How much did Enlightra raise?
- Enlightra raised $15 Million in a Funding Round round on December 18, 2025.
- Who invested in Enlightra?
- Trac VC, Asymmetry Ventures, Halo Labs, Protocol Labs, Pegasus Tech Ventures, Runa Capital and Y Combinator are named as investors in this round.
- What does Enlightra do?
- Enlightra is a deeptech startup that develops chip-scale multiwavelength lasers for next-generation data transmission.
- Where is Enlightra based and how big is it?
- Enlightra is based in Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland. Fundz records about 24 employees.
- Who are the decision-makers at Enlightra?
- Fundz holds 1 contact at Enlightra, including the Co-CEO / Co-Founder. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
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Who else raised in Software and Artificial Intelligence around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Enlightra that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Cursor raised $2.3B (Funding Round) on November 13, 2025.
- WealthAi raised $1M (Pre-Seed) on January 30, 2026.
- Sentra.app raised $5M (Seed) on January 30, 2026.
- PaleBlueDot AI raised $150M (Series B) on January 29, 2026.
- Overpath raised $1.9M (Seed) on January 29, 2026.
- EarthSync raised $1M (Pre-Seed) on January 29, 2026.
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