Optalysys
PrivateLast Round
Series A
Extension
Jan 22, 2026
Total Funding Raised
$60.98M
Momentum
Top 50%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
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, AI Training Infrastructure, Cloud Security
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Hardware Sales, Services & Consulting, Government Contracts
AI Layer
Infrastructure
Keywords
Historical Pricing
Historical view of private secondary pricing and transaction trends.
Optalysys Comparables
Compare Optalysys with similar companies based on industry and business-model similarity.
| Company | Similarity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Q.ANT GmbH | 80% | |
| Neurophos | 80% | |
| Lumai | 79% |
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 |
Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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
Structured signals derived from secondary market and firmographic data.
- 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.
Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- receives_financingJun 18, 2026
Optalysys Ltd received financing of $30.4M in Series A2 on Jan 1st '26.
- hiresJun 18, 2026
Optalysys Ltd hired Chris Walker as Chief Executive Officer on Jun 18th '26.
Optalysys Filings
Explore SEC and related filing metadata, where available.
| Type | Date | Amount Offered | Amount Sold | Filing | Pages | Download |
|---|
Filing documents are not displayed on this public page. Request access to learn about available coverage.
Request accessFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Optalysys's valuation, stock price, and market status.
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 with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.
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. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.
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.
How can I track Optalysys secondary market activity?
Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades for private companies. Visit https://www.caplight.com to monitor Optalysys's secondary market activity and sign up for updates.