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nEye.ai Secures $80 Million Series C Led by Sutter Hill Ventures to Scale Optical Circuit Switching for AI Infrastructure.

PRIVATEApr 14, 2026

Amount Raised

$80 Million

Round Type

Series C

ManufacturingArtificial IntelligenceSemiconductor

Investors

CapitalgSutter Hill VenturesM12Socratic Partners

Description

nEye.ai has raised $80 million in Series C financing led by Sutter Hill Ventures. The funding will accelerate the development and manufacturing of nEye’s Optical Circuit Switches. This investment brings nEye’s total funding to $152 million. The technology aims to support the evolution of data center architectures in line with advancing AI models.

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nEye.ai raised $80 Million in a Series C round, dated April 14, 2026. Investors: Capitalg, Sutter Hill Ventures, M12 and Socratic Partners.

How much did nEye.ai raise?
nEye.ai raised $80 Million in a Series C round on April 14, 2026.
Who invested in nEye.ai?
Capitalg, Sutter Hill Ventures, M12 and Socratic Partners are named as investors in this round.
What does nEye.ai do?
nEye.ai is a pioneer in reconfigurable optical interconnects, reimagining data center connectivity through its unique Optical Circuit Switch (OCS) on-a-chip architecture.
Where is nEye.ai based and how big is it?
Fundz records about 38 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at nEye.ai?
Fundz holds 2 contacts at nEye.ai, including the Chief Executive Officer. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Company Information

Company

nEye.ai

About

nEye.ai is a pioneer in reconfigurable optical interconnects, reimagining data center connectivity through its unique Optical Circuit Switch (OCS) on-a-chip architecture. By fusing silicon photonics with advanced MEMS technology, nEye.ai delivers the ultra-low latency, massive bandwidth, and superior power efficiency required to fuel the next generation of AI fabrics. The company focuses on scaling foundry-based manufacturing and meeting rigorous performance standards. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, nEye has attracted significant venture funding from various investors.

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