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Thrive Backs Startup Building Optical Data Center Tech

Mesh Optical Technologies, a startup building hardware to move information at high speeds within data centers, raised a $50 million funding round led by Josh Kushner’s Thrive Capital. SpaceX alum and Mesh CEO Travis Brashears discusses the company’s plans to scale manufacturing of its technology in the US. ——– Like this video? Subscribe to Bloomberg…

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Mesh Optical Technologies, a startup building hardware to move information at high speeds within data centers, raised a $50 million funding round led by Josh Kushner’s Thrive Capital. SpaceX alum and Mesh CEO Travis Brashears discusses the company’s plans to scale manufacturing of its technology in the US.
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  1. @DougHaydenCalgary

    February 17, 2026 at 2:50 pm

    I’ve never heard of Thrive Capital, and yet today I’ve heard the name 3 times.

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