Nexthop AI is an infrastructure startup building the most efficient Al infrastructure
for the world's largest cloud operators. We are a cohesive team of seasoned industry experts, who through their collaborative product design as well as system and network engineering capabilities are leading the charge on disruptive technical innovation for AI and Cloud networking.
Nexthop AI is an infrastructure startup building the most efficient Al infrastructure
for the world's largest cloud operators. We are a cohesive team of seasoned industry experts, who through their collaborative product design as well as system and network engineering capabilities are leading the charge on disruptive technical innovation for AI and Cloud networking.
Focus: AI-optimized networking hardware and software for hyperscale cloud operators
Latest raise: $110M Series A (Mar 25, 2025) led by Lightspeed Venture Partners
Founder & CEO: Anshul Sadana
Company Overview
Problem Domain
AI infrastructure networking for hyperscale cloud operators
Founded
2024
Industry
Computer Networking Products
Funding Track Record
Series A- 2025-03-25
$110M
Participating investors include Kleiner Perkins, Battery Ventures, WestBridge Capital, and Emergent Ventures.
Investor Signal
“Led by top-tier venture firm Lightspeed Venture Partners with participation from Kleiner Perkins, Battery Ventures, WestBridge Capital, and Emergent Ventures”
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Company Description
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Nexthop AI is a team of industry-leading professionals with deep hardware and software expertise spanning silicon, systems, network operations and cloud development, dedicated to building innovative, bleeding-edge solutions for large-scale AI deployments. The team culture thrives on collaboration, creativity and fun while delivering foundational technologies for next-generation AI infrastructure.
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Deliver exceptional customer experiences by providing timely and effective support
Troubleshoot complex and dynamic customer environments, diagnosing and resolving technical issues
Maintain clear and consistent communication with both external customers and internal teams
Develop deep expertise in our products and solutions, understanding customer usage patterns
Collaborate closely with Software and Hardware Engineering teams to diagnose issues, propose workarounds, and implement resolutions
Respond to customer inquiries and questions across various communication channels (chat, phone, web)
Meticulously track customer cases and prioritize them based on classification and urgency
Provide timely workarounds and resolutions to customer issues, adhering to established service level agreements
Track and report metrics and strive for continuous improvement
Required to be part of an on-call rotation schedule to ensure 24/7 support coverage
Qualifications
: We're seeking individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative startup and possess exceptional problem-solving skills and a strong aptitude for taking initiative and learning. Additionally we value individuals who practice and instill customer empathy. The following skills are essential for this role:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in technical support roles
Leadership roles require 15+ years of experience in support environments
Proficient in networking technologies software with hands-on experience across diverse Network Operating Systems (NOS) such as IOS, IOS-XR, EOS, and Junos
Experience with SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud) or any Open source OS is highly desirable
Proven ability to effectively debug and troubleshoot complex networking issues.
Significant experience in DevOps, Network Operations, or Network Engineering within a cloud provider or enterprise-level team
Why Us:
Our company bolsters all the advantages of working at a startup with the expertise of a seasoned team who have successfully built startups into thriving companies. Here you’ll have the unique opportunity to collaborate and learn from top-tier engineers, while still working on mission critical projects. If you are excited to learn, solve hard problems at the forefront of computer systems, and be a part of shaping a burgeoning company, this is the place for you.
