About
Ayar Labs is a startup specializing in co-packaged optics (CPO) hardware. Their technology transmits data packets in the form of light, offering higher bandwidth and lower power consumption compared to traditional copper-based interconnects. Their key components include SuperNova, a light emitter chip, and TeraPHY, a chip that encodes data into light using miniaturized optical devices like microring resonators.
Key facts
At-a-glance profile data
- Website
- ayarlabs.com
- Headquarters
- San Jose, United States
- Founded
- 2015
- Employees
- 212
- Total funding
- $650M (Funding Round)
- Business model
- B2B
- Tags
- SemiconductorsHardwareNetworkingData Center TechnologyAI Infrastructure
Funding rounds
| Date | Round | Amount | Post-money | Lead investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sept 2026 | Funding Round | $150M | - | - |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Series E | $500M | $3.8B | Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers |
Tech stack
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Frequently asked
What does Ayar Labs do?
TeraPHY supports the UCIe standard, allowing direct integration with processors like GPUs, and boasts high traffic processing capabilities with reduced latency.
How much funding has Ayar Labs raised?
Ayar Labs has raised a total of $650M in funding. The most recent round on record is Funding Round.
How many employees does Ayar Labs have?
Ayar Labs has approximately 212 people on record.
What is Ayar Labs's current status?
Ayar Labs's current operating status is: Inactive.

