Nexthop AI builds networking solutions purpose-built for hyperscalers and neo-clouds. Its work spans customized networking hardware, hardened network operating systems, and pre-tested optical and electrical interconnects for AI workloads, which are integrated into customers' optimized cloud stacks. The company describes its scope as silicon-to-systems-to-cloud hardware and software development, combined with cloud stack integration, and it works as an extension of customers' engineering teams.
The company operates a Joint Development Manufacturer (JDM) model, intended to let cloud companies build cost- and power-efficient AI solutions at scale. It was founded by Anshul Sadana, a former Arista Networks executive, and describes its team as a cohesive group of seasoned industry experts with an emphasis on collaboration, creativity and a customer-first approach.
Nexthop AI is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional locations across the Bay Area, in Seattle, Vancouver, Dublin and Bengaluru. Its investors include Lightspeed Venture Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Kleiner Perkins and Battery Ventures. The company states that employees directly participate in its success, in what it characterises as a fun, collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Technical domains: AI infrastructure, networking hardware, network operating systems, optical and electrical interconnects, cloud stack integration
- Sectors served: hyperscalers, neo-clouds, cloud computing
