Scintil Photonics Secures €50M for AI Photonics Revolution
September 10, 2025, 9:36 pm
Scintil Photonics secures €50M ($58M) Series B funding. This capital fuels integrated photonics for AI factories. Their SHIP technology and LEAF Light engine deliver high-performance, energy-efficient optical interconnects. Essential for next-gen co-packaged optics (CPO) and AI data centers. Global expansion, especially into the US market, is paramount. Strategic investors include NVIDIA, Yotta Capital, and NGP Capital. The company aims for high-volume production, drastically cutting AI infrastructure's energy footprint. This investment marks a pivotal moment for advanced AI compute.
Scintil Photonics just secured €50 million in Series B funding. This significant capital injection powers a global expansion. It accelerates production. It deepens international presence. The goal: scale integrated photonics for AI factories.
The funding round was led by Yotta Capital Partners and NGP Capital. NVIDIA participated strategically. BNP Paribas Développement joined as a new investor. Existing backers reaffirmed their commitment. These included Supernova Invest, Bpifrance Digital Venture, Innovacom, Bosch Ventures, and Applied Ventures ITIC Innovation Fund. This strong investor base signals deep confidence in Scintil's technological roadmap.
Scintil Photonics develops Photonic System-on-Chip (PSoC) solutions. These are critical for advanced AI infrastructure. Their core innovation is the proprietary Scintil Heterogeneous Integration Photonics (SHIP) process. SHIP enables high-performance optical interconnects. It meets extreme power and bandwidth demands. It specifically targets large-scale GPU clusters. This is essential for the future of AI.
The SHIP technology integrates multiple optical devices onto a single chip. Lasers, photodiodes, and modulators reside together. This monolithic integration replaces dozens of separate components. The result: previously unattainable performance. Superior energy efficiency. High integration density. It simplifies complex optical systems. It dramatically boosts reliability, crucial for hyperscale deployments.
LEAF Light is Scintil’s flagship product. It is a single-chip, DWDM-native light engine. It enables high-density optical connectivity. LEAF Light aligns directly with next-generation co-packaged optics (CPO). It is designed for high-volume production. Its architecture dramatically increases bandwidth. It significantly decreases energy requirements per bit.
DWDM-native means the device outputs many precisely spaced wavelengths. These are multiplexed on a single optical fiber. This massively boosts data throughput. It lowers power per bit. This intrinsic efficiency reduces data center operating costs. It directly contributes to a lower carbon footprint for AI infrastructure. This provides a truly green solution for high-tech demands.
AI factories are evolving at an unprecedented pace. They demand immense compute power. They need vast, instantaneous data movement capabilities. Traditional copper interconnects rapidly hit their physical limits. Optical solutions become not just preferable, but absolutely essential. Co-packaged optics represent the next frontier in system design. LEAF Light provides a crucial external laser source component for this transition.
The technology enables low-power, high-density optical connectivity. It delivers 6.4 Tbps/mm edge bandwidth density today. This remarkable feat is achieved at roughly one-sixth the power consumption of conventional pluggable solutions. This difference is transformative. It directly supports the most demanding scale-up GPU clusters. It accelerates deployment for emerging, power-hungry AI systems.
The market for AI networking is exploding. It signifies a profound shift. Scale-up fabrics will transition from electrical copper to optical-based solutions. This market segment alone will exceed $25 billion by 2029. The entire AI Networking opportunity approaches an astounding $100 billion per year by the end of the decade. Scintil's technology addresses a critical, growing need within this massive market. It provides a manufacturable, foundry-aligned platform, a key requirement for hyperscalers.
Scintil originates from CEA-Leti. This is a worldwide leading research institute in semiconductor technologies. This origin gave Scintil a significant head start. Their disruptive heterogeneous integration on Silicon has deep roots. The company further benefits from Grenoble’s advanced semiconductor ecosystem. Proximity to institutions like CEA-Leti and leading global semiconductor companies provides access to a rich talent pool. It fosters a collaborative innovation environment, nurturing future advancements.
Global expansion is a strategic imperative for Scintil Photonics. They plan to expand hiring in France. They will also hire extensively internationally. The U.S. market is a key focus. The company is actively establishing a U.S.-based presence. This serves hyperscale and AI infrastructure partners more directly. It strengthens their global footprint, establishing a critical presence in a vital market.
Investors recognize Scintil’s pivotal innovation. Their platform combines advanced manufacturing with profound deep-tech leadership. It creates a meaningful impact on the energy demands of AI infrastructure. Integrated photonics is rapidly becoming a foundational element for all AI infrastructure. Scintil Photonics is turning that future into tangible reality. Their technology delivers the bandwidth density and energy efficiency AI factories desperately require. It offers global scalability, meeting an urgent industry need.
Reliability and quick scaling to volume are paramount for modern AI deployments. Hyperscalers depend on these attributes for their massive infrastructure. Scintil's robust commercial supply chain supports this demand. Their single-chip solution simplifies complex optical systems. This high level of integration is key for the coming decades. It ensures the next wave of compute and data infrastructure can be built effectively and sustainably. This investment solidifies Scintil’s position. They are a leading player in the AI revolution.
Scintil Photonics just secured €50 million in Series B funding. This significant capital injection powers a global expansion. It accelerates production. It deepens international presence. The goal: scale integrated photonics for AI factories.
The funding round was led by Yotta Capital Partners and NGP Capital. NVIDIA participated strategically. BNP Paribas Développement joined as a new investor. Existing backers reaffirmed their commitment. These included Supernova Invest, Bpifrance Digital Venture, Innovacom, Bosch Ventures, and Applied Ventures ITIC Innovation Fund. This strong investor base signals deep confidence in Scintil's technological roadmap.
Scintil Photonics develops Photonic System-on-Chip (PSoC) solutions. These are critical for advanced AI infrastructure. Their core innovation is the proprietary Scintil Heterogeneous Integration Photonics (SHIP) process. SHIP enables high-performance optical interconnects. It meets extreme power and bandwidth demands. It specifically targets large-scale GPU clusters. This is essential for the future of AI.
The SHIP technology integrates multiple optical devices onto a single chip. Lasers, photodiodes, and modulators reside together. This monolithic integration replaces dozens of separate components. The result: previously unattainable performance. Superior energy efficiency. High integration density. It simplifies complex optical systems. It dramatically boosts reliability, crucial for hyperscale deployments.
LEAF Light is Scintil’s flagship product. It is a single-chip, DWDM-native light engine. It enables high-density optical connectivity. LEAF Light aligns directly with next-generation co-packaged optics (CPO). It is designed for high-volume production. Its architecture dramatically increases bandwidth. It significantly decreases energy requirements per bit.
DWDM-native means the device outputs many precisely spaced wavelengths. These are multiplexed on a single optical fiber. This massively boosts data throughput. It lowers power per bit. This intrinsic efficiency reduces data center operating costs. It directly contributes to a lower carbon footprint for AI infrastructure. This provides a truly green solution for high-tech demands.
AI factories are evolving at an unprecedented pace. They demand immense compute power. They need vast, instantaneous data movement capabilities. Traditional copper interconnects rapidly hit their physical limits. Optical solutions become not just preferable, but absolutely essential. Co-packaged optics represent the next frontier in system design. LEAF Light provides a crucial external laser source component for this transition.
The technology enables low-power, high-density optical connectivity. It delivers 6.4 Tbps/mm edge bandwidth density today. This remarkable feat is achieved at roughly one-sixth the power consumption of conventional pluggable solutions. This difference is transformative. It directly supports the most demanding scale-up GPU clusters. It accelerates deployment for emerging, power-hungry AI systems.
The market for AI networking is exploding. It signifies a profound shift. Scale-up fabrics will transition from electrical copper to optical-based solutions. This market segment alone will exceed $25 billion by 2029. The entire AI Networking opportunity approaches an astounding $100 billion per year by the end of the decade. Scintil's technology addresses a critical, growing need within this massive market. It provides a manufacturable, foundry-aligned platform, a key requirement for hyperscalers.
Scintil originates from CEA-Leti. This is a worldwide leading research institute in semiconductor technologies. This origin gave Scintil a significant head start. Their disruptive heterogeneous integration on Silicon has deep roots. The company further benefits from Grenoble’s advanced semiconductor ecosystem. Proximity to institutions like CEA-Leti and leading global semiconductor companies provides access to a rich talent pool. It fosters a collaborative innovation environment, nurturing future advancements.
Global expansion is a strategic imperative for Scintil Photonics. They plan to expand hiring in France. They will also hire extensively internationally. The U.S. market is a key focus. The company is actively establishing a U.S.-based presence. This serves hyperscale and AI infrastructure partners more directly. It strengthens their global footprint, establishing a critical presence in a vital market.
Investors recognize Scintil’s pivotal innovation. Their platform combines advanced manufacturing with profound deep-tech leadership. It creates a meaningful impact on the energy demands of AI infrastructure. Integrated photonics is rapidly becoming a foundational element for all AI infrastructure. Scintil Photonics is turning that future into tangible reality. Their technology delivers the bandwidth density and energy efficiency AI factories desperately require. It offers global scalability, meeting an urgent industry need.
Reliability and quick scaling to volume are paramount for modern AI deployments. Hyperscalers depend on these attributes for their massive infrastructure. Scintil's robust commercial supply chain supports this demand. Their single-chip solution simplifies complex optical systems. This high level of integration is key for the coming decades. It ensures the next wave of compute and data infrastructure can be built effectively and sustainably. This investment solidifies Scintil’s position. They are a leading player in the AI revolution.