Ayar Labs
Latest round
- Series E
Last raised
- Mar 2026
Total raised
- $1B
Investors
- 39
About Ayar Labs
Ayar Labs, Inc. specializes in optical communication solutions, providing innovative products to improve data transfer speeds. Founded in 2015, in San Jose, US, by Alex Wright-Gladstein, Chen Sun, Mark Wade, Milos Popovic, and Vladimir Stojanovic. Ayar Labs specializes in advanced optical interconnect technologies designed to enhance the performance of generative AI infrastructure. Their core product offerings include the TeraPHY™ optical I/O chiplet and the SuperNova™ remote light source, which collectively provide an optical interconnect solution capable of achieving up to 8 terabits per second (Tbps) bandwidth. This technology addresses critical challenges in data transfer, particularly for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) applications, by significantly reducing latency and improving power efficiency. The end-use cases target industries including aerospace, cloud and data center operations, telecommunications, and artificial intelligence, where fast and efficient data movement is essential.Ayar Labs generates revenue through B2B transactions, focusing on partnerships with leading technology firms and data centers. Customer engagements involve the sale of optical I/O solutions, with contracts typically structured around the deployment of their flagship products, such as the TeraPHY™ chiplet and SuperNova™ light source. These transactions include pricing frameworks tailored for enterprise-level clients, facilitating bulk purchases and long-term integration agreements. As Ayar Labs continues to expand its portfolio and establish strategic collaborations, its revenue structure is evolving through ongoing partnerships and potentially subscription models for maintenance and support services related to their optical I/O technologies. In March 2026, Ayar Labs, Inc., Sequoia Capital, Insight Partners, 1789 Capital, Advent Global Opportunities, Boardman Bay Capital Management, IAG Capital Partners, Light Street Capital management, Playground Global, LLC, NVIDIA Corporation, and AMD Ventures.
Who invested in Ayar Labs
39 investors across 8 rounds
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Funding rounds
Series E
Mar 3, 2026
Amount
$500M
Investors
Series D
Nov 6, 2024
Amount
$200M
Investors
Series C
May 24, 2023
Amount
$25M
Investors
Series C
Apr 26, 2022
Amount
$100M
Investors
Series B
Aug 31, 2020
Amount
$32M
Investors
Series A
Oct 11, 2018
Amount
$24M
Investors
Seed
Oct 1, 2017
Amount
$135M
Investors
Seed
Aug 16, 2016
Amount
$2.5M
Investors
Questions about Ayar Labs
Who invested in Ayar Labs?
Ayar Labs has 39 investors on record across 8 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Ayar Labs raised?
Ayar Labs has raised 8 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Ayar Labs last raise money?
Ayar Labs's most recent round on record is a Series E, in Mar 2026.
What does Ayar Labs do?
Ayar Labs is a semiconductors company.
Where is Ayar Labs headquartered?
Ayar Labs is headquartered in San Jose, US.
Which VCs invest in companies like Ayar Labs?
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