# Mesh Optical Technologies Raises $50M to Mass Produce American-made Data Center Links

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> **Published:** 2026-02-17T12:00:00.000Z  
> **Category:** FUNDING  
> **Impact Score:** 140/100  
> **Primary Source:** [SiliconANGLE](https://siliconangle.com/2026/02/17/mesh-optical-technologies-raises-50m-mass-produce-american-made-data-center-links)  
> **Canonical Citation:** [https://spidits.com/timeline/mesh-optical-technologies-raises-50m-to-mass-produce-american-made-data](https://spidits.com/timeline/mesh-optical-technologies-raises-50m-to-mass-produce-american-made-data)

## Executive Summary
Three SpaceX Corp. alumni who helped the rocket company develop optical communications for its Starlink satellite Wi-Fi service have raised millions of dollars to commercialize that technology for data centers.

## Referenced Coverage & Sources
- **[SiliconANGLE](https://siliconangle.com/2026/02/17/mesh-optical-technologies-raises-50m-mass-produce-american-made-data-center-links)**: Mesh Optical Technologies raises $50M to mass produce American-made data center links — _Three SpaceX Corp. alumni who helped the rocket company develop optical communications for its Starlink satellite Wi-Fi service have raised millions of dollars to commercialize that technology for data centers. Mesh Optical Technologies, co-founded by its Chief Executive Travis Brashears..._

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