San Francisco-based Volantis raises $88 million to enhance AI chip communication using lasers. The funding round was led by Lachy Groom and Abstract Ventures.
PRIVATEOct 01, 2026
Amount Raised
$88 Million
Round Type
Venture
San MateoInformation TechnologyArtificial Intelligence
Investors
John DoerrAbstract VenturesLachy Groom
Description
Volantis has raised $88 million to solve a critical challenge in AI chips by using technology derived from components found in millions of iPhones. The company aims to improve data communication between computing chips and memory chips. This innovative approach could allow them to pack more memory chips around GPUs. The funding round was led by Stripe veteran Lachy Groom and Abstract Ventures.
Company Information
Company
Volantis
Location
San Mateo, California, United States
About
Volantis is a semiconductor startup that is pioneering a new class of photonically integrated computers designed for the AI era. Founded in 2022, the company has developed a photonic compute architecture that surpasses the limitations of silicon photonics, enabling ultra-efficient communication across compute systems. Their innovative technology dramatically reduces energy consumption and costs while significantly increasing compute speed. Volantis aims to revolutionize AI compute by integrating low-cost, low-power directly modulated lasers into chip-scale packages.
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San MateoInformation TechnologyArtificial Intelligence