# Pat Gelsinger-backed Startup PicoJool Raises $27.5M to Boost Bandwidth for AI Clusters

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> **Published:** 2026-09-24T12:00:00.000Z  
> **Category:** FUNDING  
> **Impact Score:** 140/100  
> **Primary Source:** [SiliconANGLE](https://siliconangle.com/2026/09/24/pat-gelsinger-backed-startup-picojool-raises-27-5m-to-boost-bandwidth-for-ai-clusters)  
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## Executive Summary
A startup called PicoJool that's backed by former Intel Corp. Chief Executive Pat Gelsinger says it's ready to help ease the strain on artificial intelligence data centers after raising $27.5 million in early-stage funding today.

## Referenced Coverage & Sources
- **[SiliconANGLE](https://siliconangle.com/2026/09/24/pat-gelsinger-backed-startup-picojool-raises-27-5m-to-boost-bandwidth-for-ai-clusters)**: Pat Gelsinger-backed startup PicoJool raises $27.5M to boost bandwidth for AI clusters — _A startup called PicoJool that's backed by former Intel Corp. Chief Executive Pat Gelsinger says it's ready to help ease the strain on artificial intelligence data centers after raising $27.5 million in early-stage funding today. The Series A round was led by Socratic Partners and saw..._

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