MoneyThe story, in brief
Optical interconnect startup Eliyan raises $145M in funding to solve the AI chip cluster connectivity crunch
$145M. Eliyan just hit unicorn status solving the one problem nobody can ignore: connecting AI chips fast enough.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
Optical interconnect is becoming a critical bottleneck in the AI buildout. A $1B valuation for connectivity tech signals that solving cluster bandwidth — not just raw compute — is now venture-scale priority.
The key facts
6 to knowEliyan raises $145M Series C
Valuation: $1B (unicorn status)
Led by Seligman Ventures
Cisco Ventures and Lumentum co-investors
Focus: optical interconnect for AI chip clusters
Problem: AI chip cluster connectivity bottleneck
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Publisher excerpt: Silicon Valley-based chip interconnect startup Eliyan Corp.’s valuation has increased to $1 billion after it closed on a $145 million Series C funding round today. Seligman Ventures led the round, with Cisco Ventures and Lumentum also backing the newly minted unicorn. Eliyan says the round…