Teramount Overview
Teramount is focused on changing the the world of optical connectivity with its patented PhotonicPlug, a novel solution for connecting optics to silicon. PhotonicPlug enables standard semiconductor manufacturing processes and packaging flow in silicon photonics, thereby enabling any fabless semiconductor company to expand into silicon photonics while working with traditional foundries and OSATs.
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הסטארטאפ הישראלי Teramount מכריז סבב גיוס חדש, וטוען כי הוא יכול לשנות את כל הדאטהסנטרים
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Jerusalem-based Teramount, led by CEO Hesham Taha from the Arab town of Bu'eine Nujeidat, has developed scalable fiber-to-chip interconnect solutions for AI, data centers and advanced computing.
Teramount, a Jerusalem-based company specializing in scalable fiber-to-chip interconnect solutions for AI, data centers, and advanced computing, has successfully completed a $50 million financing round. The investment was led by Koch Disruptive Technologies, with participation from existing and new strategic investors such as AMD Ventures, Hitachi Ventures, Samsung Catalyst Fund, and Wistron. This funding will enable Teramount to expand its team and increase production in anticipation of market adoption of co-packaged optics (CPO). The company, founded by Hesham Taha and Avi Israel, employs a diverse workforce and aims to be a leading supplier of optical interconnect solutions, crucial for the future of AI infrastructure.
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Israeli startup’s optical tech promises 100x data speeds and 70% power savings.
Teramount, an Israeli startup specializing in fiber-to-chip interconnect solutions for AI infrastructure, has secured $50 million in a Series A funding round. The round was led by Koch Disruptive Technologies, with participation from Grove Ventures and strategic partners like AMD Ventures, Hitachi Ventures, Samsung Catalyst Fund, and Wistron. The funding includes $41 million in new capital and $9 million from a previous SAFE round. Teramounts optical technology promises 100x faster data speeds and 70% power savings, crucial for AI processors, data centers, and communication networks. The company has developed proprietary systems like PhotonicPlug and PhotonicBump, and is already shipping in small volumes to top-tier customers.
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שתי החברות של דדי פרלמוטר המתכננות מהפיכה בתעשיית השבבים - Techtime - חדשות אלקטרוניקה והייטק
Dadi Perlmutter, a former senior vice president at Intel, is involved in several start-ups that are developing technologies that could revolutionize various areas in the semiconductor industry. Two of these companies are Weebit Nano and Teramount. Weebit Nano, established in 2015, is developing a new type of memory called ReRAM, which is intended to be one of the main alternatives to the currently prevalent flash memory. Teramount is trying to solve a significant problem in the chip industry, particularly in the telecom world, which is related to the difficulty of connecting optical fibers to silicon chips without losing signal strength. Both companies are chaired by Perlmutter.
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Jerusalem-based photonics firm Teramount raises $8 million in Series-A round - Tech.eu
Teramount, a Jerusalem-based provider of optical connectivity solutions, has raised $8 million in a Series-A round. The funding will be used to continue the development and commercialization of Teramounts technology. The company aims to become the world leader in photonics and has demonstrated a 100x improved tolerance in assembling fiber to silicon chips compared to existing technologies. This allows for successful integration of optics with silicon, enabling scalable deployment of silicon photonics. Teramounts cost-effective and high-yield solutions for connecting hundreds of fibers to a single switch chip offer superior performance, dependability, and cost. The funding comes at a critical time for the semiconductor industry, which is facing the need for faster bandwidth.
Investment
| Sector | Industrial Technologies |
Funding
| Total funding | $58.4M |
| Last funding | $50M |
| Stage | A |
| Rounds | 4 |
| Investors | 10 |
Team Members
2
Employees: 11-50
Web & Social Links
| Website | teramount.com |
| Careers | Careers page |
Locations
Hartom St 18, Jerusalem, Israel
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