Palomino Laboratories
Palomino Laboratories, established in 2025, develops optical transceivers based on microLEDs, for AI data center communication for high-speed, energy-efficient data transfer.
Palomino has the right to use and license the University of California, Santa Barbara’s (UCSB) advanced microLED technology.
Following a merger with Unite Acquisition, the company is public (OTCQB: PALX). In April 2026, the company raised $15 million.
Contact information for Palomino Laboratories
313 Bryant Court
Palo Alto, CA 94301
United States
Palomino Labs shipped its first microLED light engine prototype, provides optimistic outlook for the rest of the year
US-based microLED optical I/O developer and MicroLED Industry Association member Palomino Laboratories announced that it has shipped its first microLED light engine prototypes to its first hyperscaler customer. Palomino says that this customer completed its evaluation and provided Palomino test measurement results. The company says that the tested bandwidth actually exceeded its initial design targets.
Palomino Labs says it is on-track to sample its 2nd generation microLED technology by end of September 2026, with improved bandwidth performance to multiple customers. The company also expects to receive its first development contract from a strategic AI customer by the end of the year.
Palomino Laboratories raises $15 million to develop its microLED-based optical I/O transceiver platform
US-based Palomino Laboratories announced that it has raised $15 million in a private placement offering. Following a merger with Unite Acquisition, the company is public (OTCQB: PALX).
Palomino Labs develops a GaN microLED-based optical transceiver platform for AI data center communication for high-speed, energy-efficient data transfer. Palomino has the right to use and license the University of California, Santa Barbara’s (UCSB) advanced microLED technology.
Meet UC Santa Barbara at MicroLED Connect 2026
UC Santa Barbara's Steven DenBaars, Professor and Co-Director of SSLEEC, will be speaking at MicroLED Connect 2026, taking place on 16-17 September 2026 at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
Click here to learn more and register.
