Celestial AI strengthens optical computing with acquisition of Rockley Photonics' silicon photonics intellectual property
Acquiring Company
Celestial AI
Acquired Company
Rockley Photonics
SunnyvaleInformation TechnologyHardwareSoftwareData And AnalyticsScience And EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningImage RecognitionManufacturingDescription
Celestial AI has acquired Rockley Photonics’ silicon photonics intellectual property, including over 200 patents, to enhance its optical computing technologies and offerings for hyperscale data center customers. This acquisition aligns with Celestial AI’s technology roadmap and reinforces its commitment to delivering scalable and energy-efficient solutions tailored for next-gen AI compute and networking.
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Celestial AI is acquiring Rockley Photonics, announced October 22, 2024. Celestial AI is based in Sunnyvale, California, United States.
- How much did Celestial AI pay for Rockley Photonics?
- The deal value was not disclosed.
- What does Celestial AI do?
- Celestial AI is the creator of the Photonic Fabric, an optical interconnect technology platform for compute and memory.
- Where are Celestial AI and Rockley Photonics based?
- Celestial AI is based in Sunnyvale, California, United States.
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Who acquired Rockley Photonics?
Rockley Photonics was acquired by Celestial AI, based in Sunnyvale. The deal was reported on October 22, 2024. Celestial AI is the creator of the Photonic Fabric, an optical interconnect technology platform for compute and memory. Celestial AI is privately held and operates in Information Technology.
When did Celestial AI acquire Rockley Photonics?
Celestial AI's acquisition of Rockley Photonics was reported on October 22, 2024. Celestial AI has acquired Rockley Photonics’ silicon photonics intellectual property, including over 200 patents, to enhance its optical computing technologies and offerings for hyperscale data center customers. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does Rockley Photonics do?
At Rockley, we believe that our unique biosensing platform could be a game-changer for personal health management, transform healthcare, and improve people’s lives around the globe. It is privately held, operating in Manufacturing.
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