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Nexthop AI has raised $110 million, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, to enhance its artificial intelligence infrastructure solutions. This funding aims to accelerate the development of custom networking solutions for hyperscalers.

Mar 25, 2025•4 months ago

Amount Raised

$110 Million

Santa ClaraCloud InfrastructureMachine LearningArtificial IntelligenceInformation Technology

Investors

Emergent VenturesBattery VenturesWest Bridge CapitalKleiner PerkinsLightspeed Venture Partners

Description

Artificial intelligence infrastructure provider Nexthop AI raised a massive $110 million round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. The fresh round also included participation from Kleiner Perkins, WestBridge Capital, Battery Ventures and Emergent Ventures. Nexthop AI builds custom networking solutions for hyperscalers, providing tailored networking hardware and network operating systems powered by AI. CEO Anshul Sadana emphasized the need for partnering with cloud companies to innovate and deploy infrastructure effectively.

Company Information

Company

Nexthop AI

Location

Santa Clara, California, United States

About

Nexthop AI is a cohesive team of seasoned industry experts, who through their collaborative product design as well as system and network engineering capabilities are leading the charge on disruptive technical innovation for AI and Cloud networking. Nexthop AI is headquartered in Santa Clara with additional locations in Seattle, Vancouver and Bengaluru, India.

Funding Insights

Based on industry data
VC-backed spending patterns
VC-backed companies spend 89% more on sales and 100% more on marketing than bootstrapped peers
Tech investment trends
83% of B2B companies plan digital investments, with 79% prioritizing customer experience tech

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