OptiCore
Opticore is revolutionizing AI computing with its patented optical processing units (OPUs) that offer 100x greater energy efficiency and computing density compared to traditional digital electronics. Facing the limitations of Moore's Law and Dennard scaling, Opticore's technology leverages photonic integrated circuits for on-chip data movement and computation, specifically targeting memory-intensive AI tasks. Their prototype demonstrates capabilities such as 1,000 POPS throughput, low power consumption (<5 KW), and high memory bandwidth (480 TB/s). The company aims to lead breakthroughs in high-performance computing for data centers.
OptiCore
Opticore is revolutionizing AI computing with its patented optical processing units (OPUs) that offer 100x greater energy efficiency and computing density compared to traditional digital electronics. Facing the limitations of Moore's Law and Dennard scaling, Opticore's technology leverages photonic integrated circuits for on-chip data movement and computation, specifically targeting memory-intensive AI tasks. Their prototype demonstrates capabilities such as 1,000 POPS throughput, low power consumption (<5 KW), and high memory bandwidth (480 TB/s). The company aims to lead breakthroughs in high-performance computing for data centers.
TL;DR
What they do: Develop photonic Optical Processing Units (OPUs) for energy-efficient AI compute
Founded: 2024
Headcount (reported): 14
Total reported funding: USD 12,500,000
Technology focus: Photonic logic, time-multiplexed OPUs, on-chip photonic data movement
Company Overview
Problem Domain
High-performance AI compute and data-center efficiency for memory-bound workloads
Founded
2024
Industry
DeepTech
Funding Track Record
USD 5,000,000
Round announced Dec 19, 2024 (closed Mar 4, 2025) per public profiles
USD 7,500,000
Additional seed financing reported Sep 10, 2025
Investor Signal
“Mixed group of angel and VC/backers including named investors such as Alex Turnbull, Karan Danthi / Jetha Global, Dorjee Sun, Neotribe Ventures, Origin Ventures, Thunderbolt Ventures”