Netris has raised $15 million in Series A funding from a16z to help AI neocloud operators launch their infrastructure more quickly. As demand for AI compute continues to surge, tools that simplify and accelerate cloud buildouts are becoming increasingly important.
The company provides software that runs directly on network switches, giving neocloud providers a platform for managing networking more efficiently. By reducing deployment complexity, Netris aims to help operators move from planning to production faster.
Why this matters for AI infrastructure
AI workloads require large amounts of reliable, high-performance compute, and networking is a critical part of making those systems work at scale. If neocloud providers can go live faster, more AI teams may gain access to the infrastructure they need to train and run advanced models.
- More capacity: Faster deployments can help expand the supply of AI compute.
- Less friction: Software-driven networking can simplify complex infrastructure rollouts.
- Stronger ecosystem: Investment in AI infrastructure startups supports the next wave of AI builders.