LightSpeed Photonics funding, investors and company details

LightSpeed Photonics is an emerging Engineering startup from Hyderabad, working in the space of Semiconductor company that develops next-generation optical interconnects and modular optoelectronic processors. Founded by Rohin Y, Ramana Pamidighantam.

Company: LightSpeed Photonics Private Limited
Sector: Engineering
Location: Hyderabad
Founders: Rohin Y, Ramana Pamidighantam

Company overview

LightSpeed Photonics is a fabless semiconductor company that develops next-generation optical interconnects and modular optoelectronic processors aimed at increasing data bandwidth and real-time processing capabilities in data centers and edge computing. Their technology converts electrical signals into optical signals sent via lasers, enabling multi-terabit communication between computing chips through air or fiber with significantly reduced power consumption and smaller footprint compared to existing solutions. LightSpeed's products include the LightKonnect™ laser transmitter/receiver chip and LightKonnect Fiber™ optical connectors. Their innovations support applications requiring high bandwidth and low latency such as AI, video streaming, cybersecurity, and networking.

Funding rounds

Latest round (Pre Series A): $ 6.50 Mn (₹56.34 Cr.), 2025-11-26. Investors: Pi Ventures