Silverpeak, the mid-market technology specialist that represents European growth businesses in M&A and financing transactions, is pleased to announce that it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to CamGraPhIC Srl, a wholly owned subsidiary of 2D Photonics SpA, on its €25 million Series A funding round. This investment, raised through 2D Photonics, will be used to accelerate the development and commercialisation of their proprietary graphene-based optical transceiver technology. As a leader in energy-efficient, high-bandwidth optical interconnect technology, CamGraPhIC is addressing the growing demands for AI GPU to HBM interconnects, avionics and space applications, and automotive advanced driver-assistance systems.
The funding round was co-led by CDP Venture Capital (through its Large Ventures, Digital Transition and Toscana Next Funds), NATO Innovation Fund, Sony Innovation Fund, and Join Capital, with participation from Bosch Ventures, Frontier IP Group, and Indaco Ventures.
With the investment, CamGraPhIC will enhance its research and development capabilities in Pisa and establish a pilot manufacturing line in the Milan area. CamGraPhIC is also discussing with the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy measures to support their new activities via the National Chips Fund.
Ben Jensen, Chief Executive Officer of 2D Photonics, commented:
“This investment underscores the confidence our investors have in our groundbreaking graphene-based optical transceiver technology and its potential to redefine the energy efficiency and performance of data transfer in artificial intelligence and other data systems. Silverpeak’s strategic insight and tech sector expertise were instrumental in bringing together an outstanding group of investors. Their guidance throughout the process ensured a successful outcome, enabling us to move forward with our ambitious growth plans.”
Pietro Strada, Managing Partner at Silverpeak, said:
“We are proud to have supported CamGraPhIC, working closely with Ben, in securing this significant investment by such a strong syndicate. This transaction highlights the strength of Italian and European deeptech innovation. This is another successful deal that demonstrates Silverpeak’s leadership in large deeptech funding rounds and M&A transactions.”
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