Neurophos is developing chips that combine light-based computing elements with traditional electronic circuits on the same piece of silicon. This hybrid approach aims to deliver the speed and energy advantages of computing with light while remaining compatible with existing chip manufacturing infrastructure. Neurophos' approach integrates photonic computing elements with conventional electronic circuits on the same chip, offering a practical path to adopting optical computing without requiring a complete overhaul of existing infrastructure. Their hybrid approach balances the speed of light-based processing with the flexibility of electronics.

The energy and performance demands of AI inference and training are increasingly exceeding what purely electronic chips can deliver, creating a compelling use case for Neurophos' photonic computing technology.

In January 2026, Neurophos raised a $110M Series A, led by Gates Frontier, with participation from M12, Carbon Direct Capital, Silicon Catalyst Ventures, and more.