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LightOn

Paris, France
Founded 2016

About

LightOn develops on-premise Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions powered by optical co-processors, enabling enterprises to securely query and analyze unstructured data. Their “Paradigm” platform delivers LLM-powered search and reasoning capabilities directly within a company’s infrastructure, addressing data privacy and compliance needs like GDPR, SOC 2, and HIPAA. LightOn targets organizations—including those in aerospace, government, and digital marketing—requiring secure, customizable AI solutions for knowledge management and content creation.

Technology Focus

llm generative ai ml infrastructure

Quick Stats

Total Raised $30M
Founded 2016
Status private
Type scaleup