Leeds, United Kingdom
Optalysys, founded in 2013 and headquartered in the United Kingdom, is making significant strides in the fields of AI, Big Data, Hardware, IT, and Machine Learning. With its slogan, "Enabling a world of secure computing," the company stands at the forefront of data security innovation by utilizing the power of light. Through advanced optical computing, Optalysys pushes Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) beyond the confines of electrical computing, enabling fast and secure data sharing and collaboration globally.
Their groundbreaking work has attracted significant investment, underscored by a recent €26.40M Series A investment on 22 January 2026. This round saw participation from prominent investors, including Imec.xpand, Northern Gritstone, Lingotto Horizon, and the National Security Strategic Investment Fund (NSSIF). Such backing reflects strong investor confidence in Optalysys' potential to redefine secure computing through optical technology.
