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NETRIS RAISES $15M SERIES A FROM A16Z

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THU, JUN 25, 2026

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Netris secured $15 million in Series A funding from Andreessen Horowitz to accelerate deployment timelines for AI neocloud operators. The company's software runs on network switches to streamline infrastructure setup.

Netris develops a platform designed to reduce the time required for neocloud operators to launch their infrastructure. The software operates at the network switch level, automating deployment processes that typically slow down data center provisioning. Neoclouds—cloud environments built for AI and high-performance computing—face significant bottlenecks during deployment. Netris addresses this by providing tooling that simplifies network configuration and management. The Series A funding will support product development and market expansion. A16z's investment signals confidence in the neocloud infrastructure market, which continues growing as AI workloads demand specialized computing environments. Netris joins a wave of infrastructure companies targeting the AI boom, competing in a space focused on reducing operational friction for cloud operators.

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