Relativity Networks raises $22M seed for faster hollow-core fiber
What's the deal? Relativity Networks has raised $22 million in SAFE note funding from Rhapsody Venture PartnersDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, Bell VenturesDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, and other investors. The company also secured a $40 million follow-on order from an unnamed hyperscaler.
Why now? Relativity Networks' hollow-core fiber transmits data around 30% faster than conventional fiber, reducing latency as AI workloads spread across multiple data-center campuses.
Why it matters: By sending light through an air-filled core rather than glass, the technology can help operators connect more distant sites while keeping them synchronized.
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