Luminous Computing

Luminous Computing is a high-performance technology company founded in 2018 and based in Santa Clara, California.

The company focuses on AI infrastructure and supercomputing, aiming to create the most powerful and scalable AI supercomputer using innovative photonic computing technology. This approach utilizes light instead of electricity, allowing for faster data transfer, higher bandwidth, and improved energy efficiency. The company offers advanced hardware solutions, including photonic AI accelerator chips designed for AI training and inference, complete AI supercomputer systems, and AI-as-a-Service infrastructure. These products are tailored for large-scale AI applications across various industries, such as healthcare, automotive, manufacturing, and research. Luminous Computing is backed by notable investors, including Bill Gates, and has raised over $126 million in funding to support its mission of overcoming traditional hardware limitations in AI development.