Indian startup C2i raises $15M to optimize data centers

The Indian startup C2i has raised $15 million to develop a new approach aimed at optimizing energy consumption in artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. The company is testing a method called "grid-to-GPU" that promises to reduce energy losses in these facilities.

AI data centers face significant challenges with rising energy consumption, often hitting capacity limits. C2i's approach directly targets these losses by connecting the electrical grid more efficiently to the graphics processors (GPUs) used for training AI models.

The initiative is backed by the investment fund Peak XV, which sees significant potential in C2i's proposed technology. The expectation is that this solution will contribute to a more sustainable and economical use of energy resources in data centers, which are crucial for processing large volumes of AI data.

With the capital injection, C2i plans to expand its operations and validate its technology in real production environments. If successful, the solution could be adopted by other centers worldwide, potentially redefining energy efficiency standards in the industry.

C2i's fundraising highlights the growing demand for solutions that combine technological advancements with sustainability, an increasingly critical theme in the tech sector.