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Celero Communications

Laguna Beach, US · Founded 2024 · 5 known investors

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Bruce Armstrongunlockedknows Oscar Agazzi · together at University of California, Berkeley (overlapped)
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Celero Communications develops coherent DSP (digital signal processor) technology for high-bandwidth, low-power optical connections used in AI and data center infrastructure. Its platform provides scalable optical links between AI accelerators, servers, and clusters for accelerated computing.

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Founders & leadership

Celero Communications was founded in 2024 by Oscar Agazzi.

OAOscar Agazzi
Oscar AgazziinCo-Founder and Chief Technology OfficerOscar Agazzi is an executive officer and director at Celero Communications, where he leads development of coherent DSP technology for optical interconnects in data centers and AI infrastructure. His background spans communication theory, digital signal processing, system architectures, and digital design.
NYNariman Yousefi
Nariman YousefiinCEO, President, Co-FounderExecutive Officer, Director at ClariPhy Communications

Board

RARobert Abbott
Robert Abbottin𝕏Board MemberPartner at Norwest Venture Partners
SDStefan Dyckerhoff
Stefan DyckerhoffinFounding Investor and Board MemberExecutive Officer, Director at SiFive
JLJames Luo
James Luoin𝕏Board directorInvestor at CapitalG
GBGavin Baker
Gavin Bakerin𝕏Board directorManaging Partner & CIO of Atreides Management — the 'watts and wafers' AI investor

Investors · 5

CapitalGSan Francisco · $50M – $100M
Atreides ManagementreportedBoston
Maverick SiliconreportedSan Francisco
Sutter Hill Venturesreported · 2 sourcesPalo Alto · $100K – $5M
Valor Equity PartnersreportedChicago

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$411.4M disclosed across 4 of 5 rounds · 2024–2026

▶$273MraisedSep 2026 · 44 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Stefan DyckerhoffDirector
  • James LuoDirector
  • Gavin BakerDirector
  • Robert AbbottDirector
  • Nariman YousefiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Oscar AgazziExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$275M
Amount sold
$273M
First sale
Jul 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2024
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$100MraisedNov 2025 · 48 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Stefan DyckerhoffDirector
  • James LuoDirector
  • Oscar AgazziExecutive Officer, Director
  • Nariman YousefiExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$100M
Amount sold
$100M
First sale
Oct 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2024
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$30MraisedDec 2024 · 40 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Oscar AgazziExecutive Officer, Director
  • Nariman YousefiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Robert AbbottDirector
  • Stefan DyckerhoffDirector
Offering amount
$30M
Amount sold
$30M
First sale
Dec 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2024
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$8.4MraisedApr 2024 · 33 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Stefan DyckerhoffDirector
  • Oscar AgazziExecutive Officer, Director
  • Nariman YousefiExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$8.4M
Amount sold
$8.4M
First sale
Mar 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2024
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

In the news

Google Parent Alphabet Drops $100 Million On Celero: The $140 Million Startup Ending AI Data Center Bottlenecksfinance.yahoo.com · Nov 2025Celero Communications Funding 140M Strengthens AI Connectivity Visionventureburn.com · Nov 2025Celero Communications Raises $140M in Fundingfinsmes.com · Nov 2025Celero Communications Secures $140 Million to Accelerate AI Infrastructurebusinesswire.com · Nov 2025Celero Communications raises $140M to scale coherent DSP technology for AI infrastructure - SiliconANGLEsiliconangle.com · Nov 2025Celero raises $140 million from Alphabet's CapitalG fund, others for AI networking chip | Reutersreuters.com · Nov 2025Celero closes Celero Capital Fund I and raises more than €300 millioncelerocapital.com · Dec 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does Celero Communications do?
Celero Communications develops coherent DSP (digital signal processor) technology for high-bandwidth, low-power optical connections used in AI and data center infrastructure. Its platform provides scalable optical links between AI accelerators, servers, and clusters for accelerated computing.
Who founded Celero Communications?
Celero Communications was founded by Oscar Agazzi in 2024.
Who are Celero Communications's investors?
Celero Communications's investors include CapitalG, Atreides Management, Maverick Silicon, Sutter Hill Ventures, Valor Equity Partners.
How much funding has Celero Communications raised?
Celero Communications has disclosed $411.4M raised across 4 of its 5 known rounds.
Where is Celero Communications headquartered?
Celero Communications is headquartered in Laguna Beach, US.