Lightmatter

Lightmatter is a pioneering company in the field of photonic computing, focusing on the development of supercomputers that leverage light for processing. These photonic supercomputers are designed to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) tasks, providing a 10X speed increase while consuming 90% less energy compared to traditional electronic processors. The company serves clients in the AI and autonomous vehicle sectors, collaborating with institutions like Harvard and Boston University to advance electro-photonic systems for self-driving cars. Lightmatter operates in the high-tech market, targeting industries that require advanced computing capabilities. Its business model revolves around the sale and licensing of its photonic computing technology, generating revenue through hardware sales, software licenses, and strategic partnerships. The company has raised $113 million to date and continues to expand its product and go-to-market teams.

Keywords: photonic computing, AI acceleration, energy efficiency, autonomous vehicles, electro-photonic systems, high-tech market, hardware sales, software licenses, strategic partnerships, advanced computing.