# Mesh Optical

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/mesh-optical

- Industry: Hardware
- Headquarters: Lawndale, US
- Website: www.meshoptical.com
- Total disclosed funding: $44M
- Latest round: Series A (Feb 17, 2026)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Based in the US, Mesh Optical specializes in high-performance optical interconnect solutions, offering advanced technologies that enhance data transmission efficiency for cloud and data center applications. Founded in 2025 and headquartered in Los Angeles, US, Mesh Optical develops innovative optical interconnect products. In February 2026, Mesh Optical raised USD 44 million in series A funding from Thrive Capital, Also Capital and Banner VC. Mesh Optical specializes in high-performance optical interconnect solutions, with its flagship product being the Alpha C1. This technology translates electrical signals into optical signals at a data rate of up to 1.6 Terabits per second. The Alpha C1 enhances the efficiency of AI workloads and power-constrained datacenters, providing superior power efficiency, reduced latency, and enhanced reliability. The device features an advanced optical engine with a robust distributed feedback (DFB) laser, suitable for high-temperature operation. Mesh Optical’s products cater primarily to hyperscale computing environments utilized by large enterprises in the technology and data center sectors across North America and Europe. Mesh Optical generates revenue through direct sales of its optical interconnect products, primarily through B2B engagements. Clients, including large data centers and technology companies, purchase the Alpha C1 based on its advanced capabilities. The sales process often involves customized solutions tailored to client specifications, including configurable packaging and modular designs. Additional services encompass long-term support and maintenance agreements, enhancing overall value for clients. The company plans to use the February 2026 funding to scale manufacturing of optical transceivers, build a supply chain outside China, and increase daily output to support data center demand for artificial intelligence computing.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Feb 17, 2026, $44M — Thrive Capital, Also Capital, Banner VC

## Investors

- Thrive Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/thrive-capital) — Series A
- Also Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/also-capital) — Series A
- Banner VC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/banner-vc) — Series A