Nibras Communications
Nibras Communications is a University College London (UCL) spinout founded in London in 2025, developing ultra-low-noise, photonic-assisted signal generator technology based on hybrid photonic integrated circuits for satellite communications, next-generation wireless (including 6G) and high-performance test and measurement.
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Nibras Communications is a University College London (UCL) spinout founded in London in 2025, developing ultra-low-noise, photonic-assisted signal generator technology based on hybrid photonic integrated circuits for satellite communications, next-generation wireless (including 6G) and high-performance test and measurement. It was selected for Cohort 4 of the UK government-backed ChipStart UK semiconductor incubator in March 2026.
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BusinessLatest roundTotal raisedDate- Nibras Communications
Ultra-low-noise photonic signal sources (photonic integrated circuits) for satellite communications…
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United States
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Undisclosed · 2026-09
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Series C · $505M · 2026-11 · Valuation $2.0B
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Series B · $135M · 2026-02
$135M
China
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Silicon photonic integrated circuit (PIC/OIO/CPO) R&D
Angel · $7M · 2026-07
$7M - Innochips Technology
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Series D+ · 2026-09
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$70M
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— - Qascade
Co-packaged optics (CPO) photonic interconnect hardware for AI data centers and quantum computing interconnects
— - Salience Labs
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Series B · 2026-10
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Other / unspecified
BusinessLatest roundTotal raisedDate- Solinide Photonics
Silicon nitride photonic integrated chips and integrated frequency combs for AI data centers and telecom
Seed · 2026-08
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X- to Ka-band phased-array RF chips and antenna-in-package design (LEO satellite communications/radar)
— - DriveNets
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Series D+ · $1.0B · 2026-06 · Valuation $8.5B
$1.0BValuation $8.5B
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