# Co-packaged Optics Startup Ayar Labs Raises $500M Round Backed by Nvidia, AMD

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> **Published:** 2026-03-03T12:00:00.000Z  
> **Category:** FUNDING  
> **Impact Score:** 180/100  
> **Primary Source:** [SiliconANGLE](https://siliconangle.com/2026/03/03/co-packaged-optics-startup-ayar-labs-raises-500m-round-backed-nvidia-amd)  
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## Executive Summary
Networking startup Ayar Labs Inc. has raised $500 million in late-stage funding at a $3.75 billion valuation. The Series E round was led by Neuberger Berman. Ayar Labs stated in its late Monday funding announcement that Nvidia Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc. and MediaTek Inc.

## Key Entities & Companies
- **NVIDIA**

## Referenced Coverage & Sources
- **[SiliconANGLE](https://siliconangle.com/2026/03/03/co-packaged-optics-startup-ayar-labs-raises-500m-round-backed-nvidia-amd)**: Co-packaged optics startup Ayar Labs raises $500M round backed by Nvidia, AMD — _Networking startup Ayar Labs Inc. has raised $500 million in late-stage funding at a $3.75 billion valuation. The Series E round was led by Neuberger Berman. Ayar Labs stated in its late Monday funding announcement that Nvidia Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc. and MediaTek Inc. participated as..._

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