What is Opticore?
Opticore is a deep-tech innovator specializing in the development of patented optical processing units (OPUs). By integrating on-chip data movement with advanced computation, the company aims to overcome the physical limitations of traditional digital electronics. Its core technology, which utilizes photonic integrated circuits, is engineered to deliver a 100x improvement in both energy efficiency and computing density. This architectural shift is designed to support the next generation of memory-intensive AI tasks, providing a scalable solution for data centers struggling with the thermal and power constraints of current silicon-based hardware.
How much funding has Opticore raised?
Opticore has raised a total of $12.5M across 2 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$5M
Angel/Pre-Seed
$7.5M
Angel/Seed (2024): $5M with participation from Sagax Capital Management, Bioeconomy, and Jetha Global
Angel/Pre-Seed (2025): $7.5M led by Neotribe Ventures
Key Investors in Opticore
Neotribe Ventures
A Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm that focuses on backing movement creators and entrepreneurs developing breakthrough technologies with transformative market potential.
Jetha Global
A Hong Kong and Dubai-based investment firm specializing in deep tech and Asian IT sectors, leveraging global insights to identify emerging industry leaders.
Bioeconomy
A Malaysian government agency dedicated to driving biotechnology and economic transformation through strategic funding and talent development programs.
What's next for Opticore?
With this major enterprise-level funding, Opticore is poised to accelerate the commercialization of its co-packaged optoelectronics. The strategic roadmap focuses on transitioning from prototype validation to full-scale foundry integration, ensuring that its OPU architecture can be seamlessly adopted by hyperscale data center operators. By prioritizing the reduction of latency and power consumption, Opticore is set to become a critical infrastructure provider in the global AI hardware ecosystem, effectively bridging the gap between theoretical photonic potential and practical, high-density computing deployment.
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