CIMware, a startup focused on data centre infrastructure, has secured $2.3 million in its first institutional funding round, which was led by Transition VC.
The funds will be used “to create a commercially viable networking smart switch (hardware production)”, to hire a software team, and to cover operating expenses, CIMware founder and chief executive Rajiv Ganth said.
The proposed smart switch will increase a data centre’s “capacity and capability by four to eight times, using our memory-based connection technology,” he said.
Founded in 2022 and based in Bengaluru, CIMware is developing a composable infrastructure switch that seamlessly integrates compute, storage, and networking within a single rack. As a result, this solution supports data centers that power cloud services, video streaming platforms, social media, and other similar infrastructure.
“We are essentially coming up with a different kind of technology that helps all the server CPUs connect,” Ganth said. “We unite them through memory…which is the basic unit for any computing engine,” he explained.
He expects to deploy the product in a data centre within the next nine months.
“We will initially produce a maximum of 80 to 100 units of CIMs (composable infrastructure module), and later, based on demand, we will manufacture thousands of switches,” he added.
The deep tech firm also aims to enhance its product engineering and technology, prioritizing faster deployment and developing end-to-end support—from compute to storage.
CIMware plans to drive direct sales in both India and the US. It is currently onboarding partners and distributors across the US and Europe, with the goal of expanding its footprint in AI-driven data centres, telecom networks, and enterprise cloud systems over the next two years.
“All over the world, there is huge demand for cloud infrastructure, with America being number one when it comes to technological implementation and innovation. Our initial focus will be on the US, UK, Japan, and South Korea. We will start our sales initiatives in these four countries in about six months,” Ganth said.
The early-stage startup is targeting a revenue of $175 million by 2026–27.
Commenting on the investment, Shoeb Ali, cofounder and managing partner of Transition VC, said, “Data centres have become increasingly power and energy hungry due to the rising demand for artificial intelligence and data-intensive applications. They face challenges related to physical space, power supply, and outdated infrastructure.”
