Solinide closes €4M to commercialise photonic chips for AI data centres

According to Tech.eu, deeptech Solinide closes €4M to commercialise photonic chips for AI data centres Solinide Photonics develops silicon nitride photonic chips and microcomb technology for energy-efficient, high-capacity optical interconnects used in AI data centres and telecommunications. Deeptech Solinide closes €4M to commercialise photonic chips for AI data centres Solinide Photonics develops silicon nitride photonic chips and microcomb technology for energy-efficient, high-capacity optical interconnects used in AI data centres and telecommunications.Tamara Djurickovic 20 August 2026 Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Share Send email Copy link Swedish deeptech company Solinide Photonics has raised €4 million in seed funding to commercialise its silicon nitride photonic integrated circuit technology and prepare for scalable manufacturing.The round was co-led by Navigare Ventures and PSV Hafnium, with participation from Chalmers Ventures, Turbine Capital, Norrsken Evolve and Almi Greentech Fund.Key players involved: Partners Group, GI Partners This development has significant implications for the industry, potentially influencing competitive dynamics, investment patterns, and strategic priorities across the sector. As AI infrastructure scales, data centres require increasingly high-bandwidth connections between processors and other computing hardware. Market ImplicationsForward-Looking IndicatorsContinued consolidation expected in the sectorIncreasing focus on digital transformation and innovationGrowing importance of ESG considerations Expert CommentaryA key priority now is preparing for commercial readiness, launch and real-world deployment with the aim of sharing product news very shortly, said Marcello Girardo, CEO of Solinide Photonics. Looking AheadFor complete details on this development, refer to the original report from Tech.eu. Frequently Asked Questions