€16 million investment boosts NcodiN’s development of “world’s smallest laser” for AI chips

Paris-based startup NcodiN has secured €16 million in Seed funding to advance its nanolaser technology, a critical component for energy-efficient computing in AI hardware. The investment signals growing interest in foundational AI infrastructure, particularly within the European DeepTech sector. The funding, led by MIG Capital, will enable NcodiN to scale its innovative approach to AI chip design. NcodiN's technology focuses on photonic interposers integrated with nanolasers, aiming to solve the speed and energy constraints of existing semiconductor hardware. The company's "world’s smallest laser" is designed to create high-speed interconnects across chiplets. This solution promises to dramatically boost memory bandwidth, vital for the next generation of AI accelerators and superchips. This investment is part of a wider trend in European DeepTech, with funding rounds for hardware-focused companies like Arago and Orange Quantum Systems. NcodiN's nanolaser technology targets the need for efficient interconnects in AI factories and could impact the development of AI hardware. The company aims to provide essential components for the architectures of tomorrow. The recent funding round highlights Europe's growing focus on digital sovereignty and technological self-reliance, with France emerging as a key player in AI hardware development. NcodiN's advancements in photonic technology could help Europe compete in the global AI hardware landscape. Further development of the “world’s smallest laser” is expected.