optoML Secures $1.8M in Pre Series A Funding Led by Bluehill.VC and A99 for Next-Gen Semiconductor Development
SEMICONDUCTOR
optoML, a fabless semiconductor startup, has raised $1.8 million in a Pre Series A funding round led by Bluehill.VC and A99. The funds will be used for hiring and development of next-generation chips after completion of tape out with TSMC.
The company focuses on scalable Analog-in-Memory Compute with optical interconnects for enhanced energy efficiency and lower latency across AI workloads. A partnership with Kaynes Semicon will support assembly and testing post-wafer arrival from TSMC.

Feb 24, 2026, 4:36 PM