Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Since 2024
Flux Computing, also operating as OLIX, was founded in 2024 and is based in the United States, with offices in London, Bristol, Austin, San Francisco, and Toronto. The company employs between 200 and 500 people and is privately held. It develops AI inference hardware, including the DX-1 Decode Accelerator, a system that combines SRAM architecture with photonics for the decode phase of inference workloads. Its listed target industries include automotive, electric vehicles, electronics, and plumbing hardware. In August 2026, OLIX reported raising $312 million at a $3.3 billion valuation.
Flux Computing at a glance
Employees
200-500
Founded
2024
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Plumbing & Hardware
Overview
Flux Computing, also operating as OLIX, was founded in 2024 and is based in the United States, with offices in London, Bristol, Austin, San Francisco, and Toronto. The company employs between 200 and 500 people and is privately held. It develops AI inference hardware, including the DX-1 Decode Accelerator, a system that combines SRAM architecture with photonics for the decode phase of inference workloads. Its listed target industries include automotive, electric vehicles, electronics, and plumbing hardware. In August 2026, OLIX reported raising $312 million at a $3.3 billion valuation.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2024 |
Employees | 200-500 |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
What Flux Computing makes
The company's flagship DX-1 Decode Accelerator is designed for AI inference decode workloads and uses an SRAM architecture integrated with photonics, and no certifications are listed in the record.
Latest developments
2026-08-03 — OLIX raises $312m at a $3.3bn valuation and appoints Professor Nick McKeown to its board — OLIX (olix.com)
2026-02-11 — Photonic AI chip startup OLIX nabs $220M investment - SiliconANGLE (siliconangle.com)
2025-11-04 — Super excited to share that I’ve joined Flux Computing as VP of Optical Systems! | Anders Grunnet-Jepsen (linkedin.com)
Company details
OLIX is privately held, has added Professor Nick McKeown to its board, and reports a team of 200 to 500 employees. Flux Computing was founded in 2024, and has an estimated 200-500 employees.
Frequently asked questions
What does Flux Computing make?
Flux Computing, also operating as OLIX, was founded in 2024 and is based in the United States, with offices in London, Bristol, Austin, San Francisco, and Toronto. The company employs between 200 and 500 people and is privately held. It develops AI inference hardware, including the DX-1 Decode Accelerator, a system that combines SRAM architecture with photonics for the decode phase of inference workloads. Its listed target industries include automotive, electric vehicles, electronics, and plumbing hardware. In August 2026, OLIX reported raising $312 million at a $3.3 billion valuation.
When was Flux Computing founded?
Flux Computing was founded in 2024.
How big is Flux Computing?
Flux Computing has an estimated 200-500 employees.
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