Photon Bridge raises €10M to tackle AI’s emerging laser bottleneck

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Dutch photonics startup Photon Bridge has raised EUR 10 million to tackle an emerging bottleneck in AI infrastructure: producing the millions of lasers needed to connect increasingly large clusters of AI processors. The round was co-led by new investors Amadeus APEX Technology Fund and 360 Capital, with existing investors Innovation Industries, Faber, and Brabant Development Agency (BOM) also increasing their investment. CEO Paul Marchal said the industry will soon need millions of these laser sources every year. The financing will allow the company to accelerate product development and customer qualification, deliver its first samples in 2027, and prepare for volume manufacturing from 2028; these sample delivery and volume manufacturing plans are stated intentions and not yet realized. The company also aims to expand its team in Eindhoven as it moves towards commercialization.

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Source: Evertiq · 10/22/2026 · View original source