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LightSpeed Photonics raises $6.5 million in a Pre-Series A round led by pi Ventures to enhance optical interconnects for AI and HPC.

PRIVATENov 26, 2025

Amount Raised

$6.5 Million

Round Type

Pre-Series A

HyderabadManufacturingArtificial IntelligenceMachine Learning

Investors

8x VenturesJava Capital500 GlobalIndian AcceleratorPi Ventures

Description

LightSpeed Photonics, a Hyderabad-based deep-tech start-up, has raised $6.5 million in a Pre-Series A round. This funding will help accelerate time to market and establish an R&D facility for rapid deployment of pilots. The company aims to redefine data movement in AI-driven systems with energy-efficient optical interconnect solutions. Key investors include pi Ventures, 500 Global, Indian Accelerator, 8X Ventures, and Java Capital.

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Company Information

Company

LightSpeed Photonics

Location

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

About

LightSpeed Photonics is a Hyderabad-based deep-tech start-up focused on developing optical interconnects for data centres that support AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC). They aim to redefine data movement in AI-driven systems with their energy-efficient and compact optical interconnect technology. The start-up is four years old and has raised a total of $8.5 million in funding to accelerate its market presence and R&D capabilities. Their innovations promise significant improvements in data transfer speeds and power consumption for sectors like telecommunications, aerospace, and advanced electronics.

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