Scaling AI data centers faces a new challenge as power, not compute, emerges as the bottleneck. To address this issue, Peak XV Partners has invested in C2i Semiconductors, an Indian startup focusing on optimizing power efficiency.
C2i, standing for control conversion and intelligence, secured $15 million in Series A funding from Peak XV Partners, Yali Deeptech, and TDK Ventures. The startup aims to enhance the economics of large-scale AI infrastructure by implementing plug-and-play, system-level power solutions.
The exponential growth in data-center energy demand has raised concerns globally. Reports indicate a potential tripling of electricity consumption by 2035, with data-center power demand estimated to surge by 175% from 2023 to 2030.
C2i’s approach involves redesigning power delivery with a comprehensive ‘grid-to-GPU’ system that streamlines power conversion, control, and packaging. By integrating these elements, C2i anticipates reducing end-to-end losses by approximately 10%.
Founded by former Texas Instruments executives, C2i’s innovation addresses the critical need for energy-efficient solutions in AI data centers.
Source: TechCrunch