optoML designs analog-in-memory compute architectures that integrate optical interconnects to boost performance and reduce energy consumption for artificial-intelligence processing. The company’s patented in-memory compute design reportedly achieves up to 50× higher energy efficiency than conventional digital AI accelerators. After completing a 12 nm FinFET tape-out with TSMC, optoML has an MoU with Kaynes Semiconductor to handle assembly and testing once wafers are delivered, underscoring its fabless, partnership-driven model. Proceeds from its recent financing will fund additional hiring and kick-start development of a next-generation chip. Founded by Saravana Maruthamuthu, the firm targets edge devices, on-premise enterprise hardware, and hyperscale data centers with its scalable SoC roadmap. To date, the company has publicly disclosed $1.8 million in outside capital, positioning it for product refinement and market entry.

Total raised

$2M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Series A

Latest activity

Feb 2026