Aylight raises $5M pre seed
Announced 6 July 2026
◆ The Round
Aylight raised $5M in pre seed funding, announced on 6 July 2026, led by Elaia, Swisscom Ventures. The round is tracked live by Fusion42 as part of the Raise fund database and the Scout startup database.
◆ About Aylight
Swiss photonics startup developing chip-scale multiwavelength laser technology for AI data-center optical interconnects and high-precision FMCW sensing. Aylight is based in Switzerland and currently at pre seed stage, operating in Semiconductors, AI Infrastructure.
◆ Investors
LeadElaia, Swisscom Ventures
◆ Market context
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◆ FAQ
How much did Aylight raise?
Aylight raised $5M in its pre-seed round, announced 2026-07-06.
Who invested in Aylight's pre-seed round?
The round was led by Elaia and Swisscom Ventures.
What does Aylight do?
Swiss photonics startup developing chip-scale multiwavelength laser technology for AI data-center optical interconnects and high-precision FMCW sensing.
Verified 7 July 2026 · Sources: public filings