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Acquired by Molex · $430M (approximately $430 million) · source ↗

Teramount develops the Universal Photonic Coupler, a technology that connects optical fibers to silicon photonics for co-packaged optics, transceivers, and sensors used in AI/ML processors, switches, and other advanced computing. It targets data centers, telecom, and 5G/6G network applications, enabling high-volume manufacturing of high-bandwidth, low-power products.

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Founders & leadership

HTHesham Taha
Hesham TahaCEO & Co-founderHesham Taha holds a PhD in Applied Physics from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and has worked in semiconductor, silicon photonics, and nanotechnology sectors in R&D, marketing, and sales roles before co-founding and serving as CEO of Teramount.
AIAvi Israel
Avi IsraelCTO and Co-Founder
AMAmit Miron
Amit MironVP Product ManagementAmit Miron brings 24 years of product management and development experience, with deep expertise in telecom markets and multidisciplinary hardware-software product strategy. He has translated customer requirements into product specifications for enterprise markets and managed engineering teams of up to 20 people.

Board

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David (Dadi) PerlmutterChairman of the BoardAngel

Investors · 7

Koch Disruptive Technologies✓ confirmed by TeramountSan Francisco

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Samsung Catalyst Fund✓ confirmed by TeramountSan Jose

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AMD Ventures✓ confirmed by TeramountSanta Clara

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Grove Ventures✓ confirmed by TeramountTel Aviv-Yafo

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Alumni Ventureslisted by Alumni VenturesManchester · $100K – $10M

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Perot Jainlisted by Perot JainDallas · $500K

How we know: Perot Jain's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$50M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2025–2026

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Related companies · 2

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Indieindie develops silicon, photonics, and sensor system technologies, including mixed-signal SoCs and software, for sensing applications in automotive ADAS and adjacent markets such as industrial mobility, humanoid robotics, and quantum technology. It supplies its devices to major automotive OEMs globally.

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In the news

Teramount Raises $50M in Fundingfinsmes.com · Jul 2025Teramount raises $50M to address growing demand for AI infrastructure optical connectivity - Teramountteramount.com · Jul 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Teramount do?
Teramount develops the Universal Photonic Coupler, a technology that connects optical fibers to silicon photonics for co-packaged optics, transceivers, and sensors used in AI/ML processors, switches, and other advanced computing. It targets data centers, telecom, and 5G/6G network applications, enabling high-volume manufacturing of high-bandwidth, low-power products.
Who founded Teramount?
Teramount was founded by Hesham Taha, Avi Israel.
Who are Teramount's investors?
Teramount's investors include Hitachi Ventures, Koch Disruptive Technologies, Samsung Catalyst Fund, AMD Ventures, Grove Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Perot Jain.
How much funding has Teramount raised?
Teramount has disclosed $50M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.