Ayar Labs, which is developing a way to link AI chips directly with optical connections, raised $150M, an extension of its $500M Series E in March 2026 (Stephen Nellis/Reuters)
Ayar Labs added $150 million to its 2026 funding round, bringing the total to $650 million.
The company is working on optical connections that link AI chips directly together. Reuters says the new money extends Ayar’s $500 million Series E from March 2026. Ayar’s own note says the funding is meant to help scale manufacturing-ready co-packaged optics for larger AI systems. Techmeme's note
The company is working on optical connections that link AI chips directly together. Reuters says the new money extends Ayar’s $500 million Series E from March 2026. Ayar’s own note says the funding is meant to help scale manufacturing-ready co-packaged optics for larger AI systems. Techmeme's note
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