Volantis
Photonic computing and interconnect technology for fast, large-scale AI inference.
$88MSeries A
LeadLG
Lachy Groom
Activity from announced rounds
Activity in this selectionOct 18, 2026 · Jul 21, 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
- 4
- Confirmed lead rounds
- 3 1 roles undisclosed
- New companies
- 4 First participation on record · 0 follow-on
- Funding in participating rounds
- $157.5M 4 disclosed · full round size, not this investor’s share
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Rounds
4 in this selectionAlteon
Alteon is developing autonomous fixed-wing aircraft for organizations that need persistent aerial observation.
$2.5MPre-seed
LeadAirbound
Airbound designs and manufactures autonomous cargo aircraft for delivery networks serving healthcare, retail and logistics operators.
$37MSeries A
Role not disclosedAmbrook
Accounting and payments software for farms, ranches, contractors and other businesses in the physical economy.
$30MSeries B
Lead