Lucidean Raises $18 Mn Seed Funding to Redefine Optical Interconnects for AI Data Centers

Santa Barbara-based Lucidean, a deep-tech startup working at the cutting edge of optical interconnect technologies, has ...
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Lucidean Raises Series Seed Funding to Accelerate Next-Gen Coherent Optical Links for Data Centers; Announces Dr. James Raring as Chief Executive Officer

"Lucidean is addressing a critical gap in the optical-interconnect market where existing intensity-modulation direct-detection (IMDD) and coherent solutions will both fall short," said Dr. Alexander ...

Silicon Photonics Market to Reach $10.36 Bn by 2030, Driven by Data Center Upgrades, 5G Expansion, and Automotive LiDAR Adoption

Hyperscale data centers are increasingly adopting co-packaged optics to embed optical engines directly beside switch ASICs.
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Where co-packaged optics (CPO) technology stands in 2026

Find out CPO’s 2025 scorecard and what lies ahead for this optical interconnect technology in 2026 and beyond.