Series A · Hardware & Semiconductors · Lausanne, Switzerland · Founded 2022 · 11–50 employees
Enlightra is a Swiss-American deep‑tech startup developing chip‑scale multicolour ``comb'' laser engines to replace copper wiring with energy‑efficient optical interconnects in AI data centres and GPU clusters. It emerged from stealth in December 2025 with a $15 million Series A raise, backed by Y Combinator and notable VCs such as Runa Capital and Pegasus Tech Ventures. The company has demonstrated 8‑ and 16‑channel laser devices meeting customer specifications with error‑free high‑speed transmission, and has pilot production slated for 2027. Headquartered in Lausanne/Renens, it operates at the intersection of photonics, semiconductor manufacturing and AI infrastructure.
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