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PicoJool, which is developing AI data center interconnects based on vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, raised a $27.5M Series A led by Socratic Partners

A startup called PicoJool that's backed by former Intel Corp. Chief Executive Pat Gelsinger says it's ready to help ease the strain …

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PicoJool, which is developing AI data center interconnects based on vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, raised a $27.5M Series A led by Socratic Partners

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