NcodiN Raises €16M for Tiny Lasers to Supercharge AI Chips
November 24, 2025, 9:37 pm
NcodiN, a French deeptech startup, secured €16M in seed funding. They're developing tiny lasers for AI chips. These lasers aim to boost speed and energy efficiency. The tech could revolutionize AI hardware.
Paris-based NcodiN has raised €16 million. This seed funding will fuel the development of its nanolaser technology. These lasers are designed for AI chips. The aim is to improve speed and energy efficiency.
MIG Capital led the funding round. Maverick Silicon, PhotonVentures, and Verve Ventures also participated. Existing investors Elaia, Earlybird, and OVNI provided further support.
NcodiN was founded in 2023. The company focuses on photonic interposers. These interposers integrate nanolasers. The goal is to overcome limitations in current hardware. Current hardware suffers from speed and energy constraints.
The core of NcodiN's technology is the "world's smallest laser." This allows for dense integration on silicon. It also allows for scalability. This can be done without major architectural changes.
NcodiN has demonstrated its nanolasers. They have achieved energy efficiency below 0.1 pJ/bit. The company also has integrated nanodetectors. Full optical links have been created on silicon.
An independent cleanroom has been established. It serves as a hub for rapid prototyping. It also supports joint development with partners.
The company has established a network of advisors. Eli Yablonovitch is one of them. He is known as the "father of photonic crystals." Peter De Dobbelaere is also an advisor. He is a Vice President at Cisco.
The market for AI infrastructure is growing rapidly. This growth is driven by generative AI. Big data and specialized hardware are also factors. Cloud computing adoption also plays a role.
The funding will be used to expand the NcodiN team. The industrialization of the laser technology will accelerate. Supply chains will be strengthened. Product qualification with partners will begin.
NcodiN also plans to expand R&D capabilities. They will establish a presence in Silicon Valley. This move will facilitate further innovation.
Dr. Francesco Manegatti is the CEO and co-founder of NcodiN. He says their technology is crucial. It addresses a major industry challenge. This challenge is achieving high memory bandwidth. High memory bandwidth is needed to power AI. Their tech unlocks wafer-scale superchips. It provides energy-efficient interconnects. These interconnects are important for chiplet networking.
The nanolasers can enable faster communication. It also reduces energy consumption. This is crucial for AI applications. AI applications require significant processing power.
The company's innovation addresses a key bottleneck in AI. This bottleneck is the speed of data transfer. By improving data transfer, AI systems can perform better. This can lead to more efficient AI systems.
The technology will likely impact various industries. AI is being adopted across many sectors. Faster and more efficient AI will benefit these sectors.
NcodiN's approach is different. They are working on photonic solutions. This contrasts with traditional semiconductor approaches.
The development of nanolasers presents challenges. Manufacturing at such a small scale is complex. Integrating the lasers with existing systems is also a challenge. NcodiN's progress suggests these challenges are being addressed.
The investment in NcodiN reflects confidence. Investors believe in the potential of their technology. They also believe in the NcodiN team's ability to deliver.
NcodiN's nanolasers represent a significant step. They are a step toward the future of AI hardware.
The company's focus on energy efficiency is notable. As AI systems become more powerful, energy consumption is a growing concern. NcodiN's technology addresses this concern.
The development of an independent cleanroom is strategic. It allows for greater control over the manufacturing process. It also facilitates collaboration with partners.
NcodiN's advisors bring valuable experience. Their expertise in photonics and silicon technology is important. This provides guidance and validation.
The combination of innovation, investment, and expertise positions NcodiN well. They are in a position to make a significant impact on the AI industry.
The technology could lead to faster AI training. It could also lead to more efficient AI inference. Both of these are important for the development of AI.
The lasers could enable new AI applications. These include applications that require real-time processing. They also include applications that require low power consumption.
The seed funding will enable NcodiN to scale up. They will also develop its technology further. They will also commercialize their product.
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NcodiN Secures €16M to Develop "World's Smallest Laser" for AI
Paris-based NcodiN has raised €16 million. This seed funding will fuel the development of its nanolaser technology. These lasers are designed for AI chips. The aim is to improve speed and energy efficiency.
MIG Capital led the funding round. Maverick Silicon, PhotonVentures, and Verve Ventures also participated. Existing investors Elaia, Earlybird, and OVNI provided further support.
NcodiN was founded in 2023. The company focuses on photonic interposers. These interposers integrate nanolasers. The goal is to overcome limitations in current hardware. Current hardware suffers from speed and energy constraints.
The core of NcodiN's technology is the "world's smallest laser." This allows for dense integration on silicon. It also allows for scalability. This can be done without major architectural changes.
NcodiN has demonstrated its nanolasers. They have achieved energy efficiency below 0.1 pJ/bit. The company also has integrated nanodetectors. Full optical links have been created on silicon.
An independent cleanroom has been established. It serves as a hub for rapid prototyping. It also supports joint development with partners.
The company has established a network of advisors. Eli Yablonovitch is one of them. He is known as the "father of photonic crystals." Peter De Dobbelaere is also an advisor. He is a Vice President at Cisco.
The market for AI infrastructure is growing rapidly. This growth is driven by generative AI. Big data and specialized hardware are also factors. Cloud computing adoption also plays a role.
The funding will be used to expand the NcodiN team. The industrialization of the laser technology will accelerate. Supply chains will be strengthened. Product qualification with partners will begin.
NcodiN also plans to expand R&D capabilities. They will establish a presence in Silicon Valley. This move will facilitate further innovation.
Dr. Francesco Manegatti is the CEO and co-founder of NcodiN. He says their technology is crucial. It addresses a major industry challenge. This challenge is achieving high memory bandwidth. High memory bandwidth is needed to power AI. Their tech unlocks wafer-scale superchips. It provides energy-efficient interconnects. These interconnects are important for chiplet networking.
The nanolasers can enable faster communication. It also reduces energy consumption. This is crucial for AI applications. AI applications require significant processing power.
The company's innovation addresses a key bottleneck in AI. This bottleneck is the speed of data transfer. By improving data transfer, AI systems can perform better. This can lead to more efficient AI systems.
The technology will likely impact various industries. AI is being adopted across many sectors. Faster and more efficient AI will benefit these sectors.
NcodiN's approach is different. They are working on photonic solutions. This contrasts with traditional semiconductor approaches.
The development of nanolasers presents challenges. Manufacturing at such a small scale is complex. Integrating the lasers with existing systems is also a challenge. NcodiN's progress suggests these challenges are being addressed.
The investment in NcodiN reflects confidence. Investors believe in the potential of their technology. They also believe in the NcodiN team's ability to deliver.
NcodiN's nanolasers represent a significant step. They are a step toward the future of AI hardware.
The company's focus on energy efficiency is notable. As AI systems become more powerful, energy consumption is a growing concern. NcodiN's technology addresses this concern.
The development of an independent cleanroom is strategic. It allows for greater control over the manufacturing process. It also facilitates collaboration with partners.
NcodiN's advisors bring valuable experience. Their expertise in photonics and silicon technology is important. This provides guidance and validation.
The combination of innovation, investment, and expertise positions NcodiN well. They are in a position to make a significant impact on the AI industry.
The technology could lead to faster AI training. It could also lead to more efficient AI inference. Both of these are important for the development of AI.
The lasers could enable new AI applications. These include applications that require real-time processing. They also include applications that require low power consumption.
The seed funding will enable NcodiN to scale up. They will also develop its technology further. They will also commercialize their product.
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