Tech Company Financing Transactions
PicoJool Funding Round
PicoJool closed a $27.5 million Series A funding round on 9/24/2026. Investors included Socratic Labs and Hudson River Trading.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
9/24/2026
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$27,500,000
Round
Series A
Investors
Socratic Labs (Lead Investor) (Greg Waters)
Proceeds Purpose
PicoJool will use the funding to expand its teams and facilities in the United States and Taiwan as it brings its Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL) and optical link products to market.
Company Information
Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Communications
Mailing Address
Undisclosed
Palo Alto, CA Undisclosed
USA
Palo Alto, CA Undisclosed
USA
Phone
Undisclosed
Website
Email Address
Overview
PicoJool is a deep technology startup providing optical connectivity solutions for AI and Cloud. Our chip and optical engine products are cost-effective and energy efficient for next generation scale-up and scale-out hyperscale systems.
Profile
Social Media
Company News
Facebook
YouTube
Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Al Yuen
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