
Xscape Photonics develops photonic chips and scalable photonic solutions that deliver high-bandwidth, energy-efficient interconnects for AI, ML, and simulation hardware. The company implements photonics technology to replace or augment electrical links, enabling high-speed connections in high-performance computing systems and data centers. Its products target data center interconnect and HPC system architectures to improve bandwidth density and reduce power per bit. Xscape positions its solutions as cost-effective and scalable alternatives for customers deploying next-generation AI and simulation workloads.

Xscape Photonics develops photonic chips and scalable photonic solutions that deliver high-bandwidth, energy-efficient interconnects for AI, ML, and simulation hardware. The company implements photonics technology to replace or augment electrical links, enabling high-speed connections in high-performance computing systems and data centers. Its products target data center interconnect and HPC system architectures to improve bandwidth density and reduce power per bit. Xscape positions its solutions as cost-effective and scalable alternatives for customers deploying next-generation AI and simulation workloads.
Founded: 2022
Tech focus: Silicon photonics for AI/datacenter and HPC optical interconnects
Flagship platform: ChromX (multi-wavelength/on-chip lasers) and EagleX Laser Evaluation Kit
Headquarters: Fort Lee, NJ; Santa Clara, CA
Notable investors: IAG Capital Partners, NVIDIA, Cisco, Altair
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Datacenter and HPC interconnect bandwidth and power efficiency for AI and simulation hardware.
2022
Computer Hardware Manufacturing
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Strategic participants included Cisco Investments and NVIDIA's venture arm
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Altair invested $10M (company press announcement)
“Strategic and corporate venture participation from NVIDIA and Cisco; mix of industry and VC investors including IAG Capital Partners, Altair, Kyra Ventures, Fathom Fund, LifeX Ventures, and OUP”