Ayar Labs
Ayar Labs is a chips / photonics company based in San Jose, United States, founded in 2015. Co-packaged optical I/O chiplets for AI systems. It was valued at $3.75bn on 3 March 2026 (Series E funding round ($500m)), which makes it a unicorn in the 311 Unicorn Index.
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Source: Company announcement (Business Wire)
About Ayar Labs
Co-packaged optical I/O chiplets for AI systems. Lead investors in its latest round: Neuberger Berman. Website: ayarlabs.com.
How this figure is calculated
The valuation set by the latest priced funding round or company-run share sale, as announced by the company or its lead investor, or reported by a major news organisation. Figures in other currencies are converted at the rate on the day of the round. Talks that have been reported but not closed do not count.
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Questions and answers
How much is Ayar Labs worth?
Ayar Labs was valued at $3.75bn on 3 March 2026 (Series E funding round ($500m)), according to the 311 Unicorn Index.
Where is Ayar Labs based?
Ayar Labs is headquartered in San Jose, United States.
When was Ayar Labs founded?
Ayar Labs was founded in 2015.
What does Ayar Labs do?
Co-packaged optical I/O chiplets for AI systems.
Is Ayar Labs a unicorn?
Yes. Ayar Labs is a privately held company valued at $1 billion or more, so it is a unicorn in the 311 Unicorn Index.
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