Peak XV invests $15M in C2i to fix AI's massive power bottleneck
Power, not compute, is now the biggest limit to scaling AI data centers.
Deep Dive
Peak XV Partners has led a $15M Series A in Indian startup C2i Semiconductors, which is tackling the critical power bottleneck in AI data centers. Current power conversion systems waste 15-20% of energy. C2i's integrated 'grid-to-GPU' platform aims to cut end-to-end losses by ~10%, saving ~100kW per MW consumed. This directly impacts the total cost of ownership and profitability of large-scale AI infrastructure as data center power demand is projected to surge 175% by 2030.
Why It Matters
Solving the power efficiency crisis is essential for the economic viability and continued scaling of global AI infrastructure.