Optalysys
PrivateLast Round
Series A
Extension
Jan 22, 2026
Total Funding Raised
$60.98M
Momentum
Top 25%
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Company Overview
Optalysys operates in AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure and is based in Leeds. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series A Extension round in January 2026.
Optalysys is an application-specific semiconductor company that develops photonic computing technology to accelerate computationally intensive processes, with a focus on Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) for secure cloud and enterprise environments.
Sector
AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure
Verticals
Computing Hardware, Data Protection, Semiconductors, AI Training Infrastructure, Cloud Infrastructure
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Hardware Sales, Services & Consulting, Government Contracts
AI Layer
Infrastructure
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Optalysys Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series A Extension | Jan 22, 2026 | ||||
| Series A | Jul 17, 2023 | ||||
| Seed | Sep 22, 2017 | ||||
| Grant | Apr 28, 2016 | ||||
| Series A | Feb 4, 2015 | ||||
Seed | Mar 27, 2014 |
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Key People
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Optalysys Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Verve Ventures | Series A |
| Lingotto | Series A Extension, Series A |
| British Business Bank | Series A Extension |
| imec.xpand | Series A Extension, Series A |
| Northern Gritstone | Series A, Series A Extension |
| Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency | Grant |
| Fulcrum Asset Management | Series A Extension |
Market signals
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- Jan 22, 2026
Plans to hire an additional 35 staff, increasing headcount by 70%.
- Jan 22, 2026
Raised $31M in a Series A Extension round.
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Optalysys Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Optalysys a public or private company?
Optalysys is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Optalysys?
Optalysys is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Optalysys's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Optalysys worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for Optalysys is not publicly available.
Can I buy Optalysys stock?
Optalysys shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Optalysys's last funding round?
Optalysys's most recent funding round was Series A Extension on January 22, 2026.
Who are the main investors in Optalysys?
Key investors in Optalysys include Lingotto, imec.xpand, Northern Gritstone.
Will Optalysys IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Optalysys.
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