Optalysys

SemiconductorsSeries ALeeds, UKoptalysys.com

Latest round

Series A

Last raised

Dec 2025

Total raised

$62M

Investors

4

About Optalysys

Based in Leeds, UK, Optalysys Ltd. is a manufacturer of advanced data security solutions specializing in Fully Homomorphic Encryption technology, ensuring data privacy and performance for sensitive applications. Optalysys Ltd.In January 2026, Optalysys Ltd.xpand, Lingotto Investment Management LLP and National Security Strategic Investment Fund. Nick New serves as the CEO, steering the company towards innovative data security applications.Optalysys specializes in advanced data security solutions through its flagship product, LightLocker™, which utilizes accelerated Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) technology. This innovation enables the processing of encrypted data without the need to decrypt it, ensuring absolute privacy while maintaining high performance. The company's offerings focus on critical use cases in confidential blockchain transactions, private smart contracts, and secure decentralized finance (DeFi) applications.Optalysys generates revenue primarily through direct sales of its LightLocker™ product and associated services to businesses focused on secure computing environments. The company engages in B2B transactions, establishing agreements for technology use, support, and training services. Partnerships with enterprises incorporating FHE into their systems also contribute to revenue, along with potential subscription-based models for ongoing access to updates and resources related to FHE. For the year 2023, the company's EBITDA was reported as GBP 0.

Who invested in Optalysys

4 investors across 2 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series A

    Dec 22, 2025

    Amount

    $31M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Series A

    Jul 12, 2023

    Amount

    $31M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Optalysys

Who invested in Optalysys?

Optalysys has 4 investors on record across 2 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has Optalysys raised?

Optalysys has raised 2 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did Optalysys last raise money?

Optalysys's most recent round on record is a Series A, in Dec 2025.

What does Optalysys do?

Based in Leeds, UK, Optalysys Ltd.

Where is Optalysys headquartered?

Optalysys is headquartered in Leeds, UK.

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