Lightmatter
Lightmatter is an AI chips company based in Mountain View, United States, founded in 2017. Photonic interconnect and computing for AI data centres. It was valued at $4.4bn on 16 October 2024 (Series D funding round ($400m)), which makes it a unicorn in the 311 Unicorn Index.
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About Lightmatter
Photonic interconnect and computing for AI data centres. Lead investors in its latest round: T. Rowe Price. Website: lightmatter.co.
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 Lightmatter worth?
Lightmatter was valued at $4.4bn on 16 October 2024 (Series D funding round ($400m)), according to the 311 Unicorn Index.
Where is Lightmatter based?
Lightmatter is headquartered in Mountain View, United States.
When was Lightmatter founded?
Lightmatter was founded in 2017.
What does Lightmatter do?
Photonic interconnect and computing for AI data centres.
Is Lightmatter a unicorn?
Yes. Lightmatter 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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