Egyptian semiconductor startup InfiniLink has raised $10 million in a funding round aimed at accelerating the development of its cutting-edge optical connectivity solutions for AI-driven data centers. The investment round saw participation from notable investors, including MediaTek, Sukna Ventures, Egypt Ventures, and M Empire Angels, underscoring growing interest in high-performance AI infrastructure solutions.
Founded in 2022, InfiniLink specializes in Silicon Photonics integrated optical transceiver chiplets (iOTC), a technology designed to enhance the bandwidth efficiency of AI and high-performance computing (HPC) environments. As AI applications increasingly demand higher data transfer rates and reduced latency, traditional electrical interconnects are struggling to keep pace. InfiniLink’s innovative iOTC technology aims to address this challenge by offering low-power pluggable transceivers and high-bandwidth-density co-packaged optical engines (CPO), significantly improving scalability and energy efficiency in data centers.
InfiniLink’s CEO and Co-founder, Ahmed Aboul-Ella, emphasized the company’s mission in a statement, noting that the evolution of AI workloads requires a fundamental shift in data center interconnects. He described InfiniLink’s solutions as being designed to meet this demand by providing greater efficiency and scalability.
MediaTek, a key investor in this round, considers InfiniLink a strategic partner in the AI infrastructure space. According to official reports, George Chien, Senior General Manager at MediaTek, stated that InfiniLink’s technology addresses critical bottlenecks in AI data centers and expressed optimism about future collaboration.
Similarly, Sukna Ventures’ General Partner, Waleed Alballaa, highlighted the increasing demand for AI-driven computational power, describing InfiniLink as being well-positioned to revolutionize data transfer efficiency.
InfiniLink’s successful funding round highlights Egypt’s emerging role in the global semiconductor and AI infrastructure industry. The investment not only enables the company to commercialize its technology but also brings international attention to Egypt’s growing potential in the high-tech sector.
This development aligns with broader investment trends in Egypt’s technology landscape. Recently, Raya Holding secured $15 million from Africa50 to develop a Tier III data center, reinforcing the country’s ambition to become a regional technology hub. Additionally, Egypt and the UAE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to invest in large-scale digital infrastructure projects, including the development of 1GW of data center capacity.
With this new capital, InfiniLink aims to refine its product offerings, expand market penetration, and strengthen its research and development efforts. According to statements attributed to Aboul-Ella, the funding represents a significant milestone that will allow the company to push the boundaries of AI infrastructure and set new standards for optical connectivity.
As AI workloads continue to scale, the demand for high-bandwidth, energy-efficient data transfer solutions will only intensify. InfiniLink’s innovative technology positions it as a major player in the evolving semiconductor and data center connectivity ecosystem, making this funding round a significant milestone for both the company and Egypt’s broader tech sector.
