InfiniLink
Category: AI Infrastructure
InfiniLink develops Silicon Photonics integrated optical transceiver chiplets (iOTC) and high-speed Serializer/Deserializer (SerDes) chips for AI-driven data centers, enabling ultra-high-speed optical connectivity with significantly reduced power consumption. InfiniLink was founded in 2022. The company is led by Ahmed F. Aboul-Ella. Based in New Cairo, Egypt. Team size: 51-200. Total funding raised: $10 million. Latest round: Seed. Key investors include MediaTek (lead investor), Sukna Ventures, Egypt Ventures, M Empire Angels.
- Founded
- 2022
- Headquarters
- New Cairo, Egypt
- Team size
- 51-200
- Total funding
- $10 million
Value proposition
Solves AI data bottlenecks by enabling ultra-high-speed (400 G/λ+) optical connectivity with 50% lower power consumption compared to traditional electrical interconnects, addressing bandwidth and energy efficiency challenges in AI data centers.
Products and solutions
Integrated Optical Transceiver Chiplets (iOTC-G1), Serializer/Deserializer (SerDes) chips, Co-packaged optical (CPO) engines, Low-power pluggable transceiver modules, Silicon photonics integrated circuits
Unique value
Pioneering silicon photonics integration for optical connectivity in AI infrastructure, achieving industry-leading energy efficiency with proprietary hybrid silicon photonics technology enabling monolithic integration of optical and electronic components on single chiplets.
Target customer
Hyperscale data centers, AI infrastructure providers, cloud computing platforms, and telecommunications companies requiring ultra-high-speed, low-power optical connectivity solutions.
Industries served
AI Data Centers, Cloud Computing, High-Performance Computing (HPC), Telecommunications, Silicon Photonics Manufacturing
Technology advantage
Patented hybrid silicon photonics technology enabling monolithic integration of optical and electronic components on single chiplets. First to market with 800G PAM4 silicon photonics solutions. Technology specifically optimized for AI workload requirements with 50% lower power consumption than competitors.
How they differentiate
InfiniLink specializes in silicon photonics integrated optical transceiver chiplets (iOTC) for AI data centers, emphasizing low-power, high-bandwidth optical connectivity. Unlike competitors focusing on broader silicon photonics, InfiniLink targets specific AI infrastructure needs with energy-efficient solutions and first-to-market 800G PAM4 technology.
Main competitors
Ayar Labs, Skorpios Technologies, LightSpeed Photonics, Intel Silicon Photonics, GlobalFoundries (now includes InfiniLink technology)
Key partnerships
GlobalFoundries (acquirer, 2025) - Manufacturing and design collaboration, MediaTek (lead investor) - Strategic partnership for advanced optical interconnects, Advanced Micro Foundry (AMF) - Combined with InfiniLink acquisition for end-to-end photonics solutions
Notable customers
GlobalFoundries (acquirer and technology integrator), AI data center operators (through GlobalFoundries partnerships)
Major milestones
Secured $10M seed funding led by MediaTek in March 2025, Acquired by GlobalFoundries in November 2025 for undisclosed amount, Developed first integrated optical transceiver chiplets for AI data centers, Achieved 400% return for early investors through acquisition, Filed 6 patents with 3 more in development by 2025, Successfully taped out 13 dies in a single day, demonstrating engineering capability
Growth metrics
Acquired by GlobalFoundries in November 2025, indicating significant validation of their silicon photonics technology. Egypt Ventures achieved 400% return on investment. Company achieved from seed to exit in just 7 months, demonstrating rapid technology validation and market adoption.
Market positioning
Positioned as a technology leader in AI infrastructure optical connectivity, now integrated into GlobalFoundries' silicon photonics portfolio. Competes by offering specialized, energy-efficient solutions tailored for AI workloads with proven technology validated through acquisition by major semiconductor manufacturer.
Geographic focus
Global market focus with primary operations in Egypt and Delaware, targeting North American and Asia-Pacific markets for AI data centers. Acquisition by US-based GlobalFoundries strengthens market position in key semiconductor markets.
Patents and IP
Company holds proprietary IP in silicon photonics integration and optical transceiver design. Filed 6 patents in 2025 with 3 more in development, covering photonic modulators and integrated wavelength-division multiplexers/demultiplexers (WDM MUX/DEMUX).
About Ahmed F. Aboul-Ella
Over 23 years of experience in semiconductor industry, specializing in SERDES products development and silicon photonics. Previously served as ASIC Engineering Manager at Swiftronix. Co-founded InfiniLink in 2022.
Official website: https://infinilink.ai