December 12, 2025
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Data Center

SPhotonix CEO, Ilya Kazansky, with a 5D Memory Crystal

Deep-Tech Disruptor SPhotonix Closes $4.5M Pre-Seed Round to Commercialize ‘Everlasting’ 5D Optical Data Storage

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SPhotonix, a rapidly expanding deep-tech startup pioneering next-generation data storage and advanced optics, today announced the successful completion of an oversubscribed $4.5 million pre-seed funding round. The investment is set to power the commercial deployment of its revolutionary 5D optical memory technology, which promises unparalleled data durability and capacity. The initial capital raise for SPhotonix…

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Planera’s Visual Scheduling Platform Powers a 600% Surge in Data Center Projects, Secures $8M to Accelerate Growth

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In an era defined by the relentless expansion of digital infrastructure, San Jose-based Planera is carving out a vital niche by revolutionizing how complex data center construction projects are planned and executed. The company, specializing in visual collaborative scheduling tools tailored for construction, has announced a new $8 million funding round that bolsters its total…

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Oriole Networks Secures $22 Million to Revolutionize Energy Efficiency in AI Data Centers

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In a groundbreaking development for the tech industry, Oriole Networks, a pioneering startup harnessing the power of photonics to address the pressing energy consumption issues of AI data centers, has successfully raised an impressive $22 million in funding. This latest round, led by Plural, sees reinvestment from notable investors including the UCL Technology Fund, XTX…

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Xscape Photonics Secures $44 Million in Series A Funding to Transform AI Data Centers

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In a significant step towards revolutionizing the architecture of AI data centers, Xscape Photonics has announced the successful closing of a $44 million Series A funding round. This financing, led by IAG Capital Partners, attracted contributions from prominent investors including Cisco Investments, NVIDIA, Altair, Fathom Fund, Kyra Ventures, LifeX Ventures, and OUP. The total funding…

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Lightium Secures $7 Million in Seed Funding to Revolutionize Data Center Technology

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In a groundbreaking development for the photonics industry, Swiss startup Lightium has successfully raised $7 million in Seed funding to enhance data center performance and minimize energy consumption. Founded by esteemed researchers Dr. Amir Ghadimi, Dr. Frédéric Loizeau, and MIT professor and entrepreneur Prof. Dirk Englund, Lightium stands at the forefront of innovation as the…

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AttoTude Secures $29 Million in Series A Funding to Transform High-Speed Networking for AI and Data Centers

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AttoTude, a pioneering company in high-speed interconnect technology for artificial intelligence and hyperscale data center applications, has announced the successful closure of its $29 million Series A funding round. This latest investment follows an $11 million Seed Round concluded earlier this year. The Series A round saw contributions from notable investors, including Sutter Hill Ventures,…

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CTERA Secures $80 Million Growth Investment from PSG Equity, Expands Hybrid Cloud Data Platform

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CTERA, a pioneer in hybrid cloud data management, has announced a significant milestone with the closing of an $80 million funding round led by PSG Equity, a prominent growth equity firm specializing in software and technology-enabled services. This investment, comprising both primary and secondary funding, underscores CTERA’s strategic focus on enhancing its hybrid cloud data…

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Soluna Cloud Secures $13.75 Million to Power Sustainable AI Solutions

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Soluna Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLNH), a trailblazer in green data centers for intensive computing applications, has announced a significant funding boost for its subsidiary, Soluna Cloud. The additional $1.25 million in financing, facilitated by BitOoda Technologies and Imperial Capital, brings Soluna Cloud’s total credit facility to $13.75 million. This capital injection is earmarked to propel…

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