Xscape Photonics

Positioning

Xscape Photonics is a Columbia University spinout developing custom silicon-photonics solutions for AI data-center fabrics, including its ChromX multi-wavelength laser platform and FalconX eight-wavelength external laser module for GPU-to-GPU and GPU-to-memory connectivity. Its ecosystem includes Tower Semiconductor as a photonics manufacturing and validation partner, NVIDIA and Cisco as strategic investors, and additional investors including IAG Capital Partners, Fathom Fund, Life Extension Ventures, Kyra Ventures, OUP, and Altair.

Latest signals

• 14 Sept 2026ARPA-E selected Xscape Photonics for its SCALEUP Ready program to expand FalconX manufacturing in the United States.Xscape Photonics
• 14 Sept 2026Xscape Photonics launched FalconX, an eight-wavelength redundant optical laser module for AI data centers.Xscape Photonics
• 14 Sept 2026Xscape Photonics raised $37 million from Addition, bringing its Series A to $81 million.Xscape Photonics
• 13 Mar 2026Xscape Photonics raised $37 million in additional funding led by Addition.The AI Insider
• 13 Mar 2026Xscape Photonics is scaling its ChromX platform toward 128 or more optical wavelengths for AI data center fabrics.The AI Insider

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Facts, with sources

• 14 Sept 2026Series ATotal funding · Xscape Photonics
• 14 Sept 2026USD 37000000Funding round · Xscape Photonics
• 14 Sept 2026FalconX, an eight-wavelength redundant optical laser module for AI data centersProduct launch · Xscape Photonics
• 14 Sept 2026ARPA-E SCALEUP Ready program selection to expand FalconX manufacturing in the United StatesFunding round · Xscape Photonics

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Scores, AI Core (of 10)

Traction: deployment, production, commercials, progress. Capability: technology, positioning, firepower, leverage.

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