Lightmatter
Founded Year
2017Stage
Series C - II | AliveTotal Raised
$422.18MValuation
$0000Last Raised
$155M | 9 mos agoMosaic Score The Mosaic Score is an algorithm that measures the overall financial health and market potential of private companies.
+7 points in the past 30 days
About Lightmatter
Lightmatter focuses on photonic computing within the technology industry. The company offers products that reinvent how computer chips communicate and calculate, primarily aimed at powering the AI revolution. Its products are designed to reduce power consumption and increase performance, making them particularly relevant to the data center industry. It was founded in 2017 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Lightmatter's Products & Differentiators
Envise
General-purpose AI inference acceleration. Combines photonics and electronics in a single, compact package.
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Research containing Lightmatter
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CB Insights Intelligence Analysts have mentioned Lightmatter in 4 CB Insights research briefs, most recently on Sep 13, 2024.
Sep 13, 2024
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Lightmatter Patents
Lightmatter has filed 90 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- artificial neural networks
- machine learning
- photonics
Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8/24/2023 | 9/17/2024 | Computer memory, Lithography (microfabrication), Integrated circuits, Optical communications, Semiconductor device fabrication | Grant |
Application Date | 8/24/2023 |
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Grant Date | 9/17/2024 |
Title | |
Related Topics | Computer memory, Lithography (microfabrication), Integrated circuits, Optical communications, Semiconductor device fabrication |
Status | Grant |
Latest Lightmatter News
Jul 10, 2024
To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: <iframe frameborder="1" height="620" scrolling="auto" src="//www.jdsupra.com/post/contentViewerEmbed.aspx?fid=d36e22fd-3a18-4d5b-bc79-0c8ce76ff9d2" style="border: 2px solid #ccc; overflow-x:hidden !important; overflow:hidden;" width="100%"></iframe> Artificial intelligence has extraordinary potential, but it also presents a number of daunting challenges. One is the high energy consumption of the computer chips required to drive the programs. Lightmatter is developing unique photonic technologies that reconstruct how computer chips calculate and communicate, allowing data to move at much higher speeds than is possible today. The young company has raised over $420 million to date and is now valued at over See more + Artificial intelligence has extraordinary potential, but it also presents a number of daunting challenges. One is the high energy consumption of the computer chips required to drive the programs. Lightmatter is developing unique photonic technologies that reconstruct how computer chips calculate and communicate, allowing data to move at much higher speeds than is possible today. The young company has raised over $420 million to date and is now valued at over $1.2B. Dr. Darius Bunandar is founder and chief scientist of Lightmatter. He and his team have worked closely with Wolf Greenfield in recent years to develop and execute a strategy to protect its intellectual property. Randy Pritzker co-chairs the Electrical & Computer Technologies Practice at Wolf Greenfield. In this edition of IP Talk with Wolf Greenfield, Darius and Randy discuss how AI and supercomputing may be transformed by Lightmatter’s photonic technologies and how IP has assisted Lightmatter. 01:31 - Darius provides background about Lightmatter and the company’s most recent developments 03:04 - Randy explains why IP is valuable to Lightmatter and gives an overview of the company’s IP strategy 06:57 - Darius and Randy discuss the teamwork that’s necessary to develop and execute an effective IP strategy 09:34 - Randy examines how the IP strategy has helped Lightmatter, both in the early years and how it has changed as the company has matured 11:43 - Having just reached unicorn status with a $1.2 billion valuation, Lightmatter is excited about the future 12:18 - Darius and Randy enjoy working with each other See less - Embed
Lightmatter Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Lightmatter founded?
Lightmatter was founded in 2017.
Where is Lightmatter's headquarters?
Lightmatter's headquarters is located at 100 Summer Street, Boston.
What is Lightmatter's latest funding round?
Lightmatter's latest funding round is Series C - II.
How much did Lightmatter raise?
Lightmatter raised a total of $422.18M.
Who are the investors of Lightmatter?
Investors of Lightmatter include Google Ventures, Viking Global Investors, SIP Global Partners, Hewlett Packard Pathfinder, Fidelity Investments and 9 more.
Who are Lightmatter's competitors?
Competitors of Lightmatter include Cognifiber, Tenstorrent, Rain, Celestial AI, Xanadu and 7 more.
What products does Lightmatter offer?
Lightmatter's products include Envise and 2 more.
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