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Dipole Labs

YC S26

Boston, US · Founded 2026 · 2 known investors

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Dipole Labs develops photonic (optical) hardware intended to serve as the optical layer for AI and quantum computing infrastructure, aiming to overcome the physical limits of silicon in speed, density, and efficiency. The company targets AI and quantum infrastructure providers.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingHard TechSemiconductorsAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S26)

GPGabriele Pasquale
Gabriele PasqualeinFounder
DTDeepankur Thureja
Deepankur ThurejainFounderDeepankur Thureja is CEO and co-founder of Dipole Labs, which develops optical hardware such as switching and compute modules for AI and quantum computing infrastructure. He was previously a postdoctoral researcher at Harvard, where he worked on photonic and quantum devices spanning materials science, optics, and AI.

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What does Dipole Labs do?
Dipole Labs develops photonic (optical) hardware intended to serve as the optical layer for AI and quantum computing infrastructure, aiming to overcome the physical limits of silicon in speed, density, and efficiency. The company targets AI and quantum infrastructure providers.
Who are Dipole Labs's investors?
Dipole Labs's investors include Y Combinator, Fifty Years.
Where is Dipole Labs headquartered?
Dipole Labs is headquartered in Boston, US.