Volantis
Photonic computing and interconnect technology for fast, large-scale AI inference.
$88MSeries A
LeadLG
Lachy Groom
Activity from announced rounds
Activity in this selectionUnited States · Oct 19, 2026 · Jul 22, 2026
Lachy Groom is an individual investor, former Stripe executive and Physical Intelligence co-founder identified in Chai Discovery and Volantis announcements.
Recorded funding activity
Volantis develops photonic computing and interconnects. Other recorded companies include Alteon’s autonomous observation aircraft and Airbound’s cargo-delivery aircraft. These financings are personal investments, distinct from Physical Intelligence and named investment vehicles.
- Rounds participated in
- 2
- Confirmed lead rounds
- 2 All roles disclosed
- New companies
- 2 First participation on record · 0 follow-on
- Funding in participating rounds
- $118M 2 disclosed · full round size, not this investor’s share