Olix Secures $220 Million to Develop AI Chips, Challenging Nvidia
SEMICONDUCTORDATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
Olix, a London-based semiconductor start-up founded by James Dacombe, has raised $220 million in funding, bringing total financing to $250 million. Valued at over $1 billion, Olix aims to create AI chips that outperform Nvidia's offerings, focusing on AI inference. The company is developing an optical digital processor with a unique architecture compatible with existing AI models, with plans to ship products in 2025.

Feb 12, 2026, 6:15 AM